One year after Hurricane Helene -- how it reshaped many people's perspectives

By Katie Myers,

Emily Jones, Ayurella Horn Muller

Published September 27, 2025 at 7:45 AM EDT

For people who live in the path of Hurricane Helene, the storm has changed their thinking about being prepared for and living through the next disaster.

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Emily Jones

Ayurella Horn Muller

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