Hurricane Helene, a catastrophic Category 4 storm, made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region on September 26, 2024, with maximum sustained winds of 140 mph. The storm triggered mass evacuations, with over 5 million people fleeing coastal areas along the East Coast. At least 227 people lost their lives in the extreme weather event. Learn how World Vision is supporting affected communities. The post Hurricane Helene: Facts, FAQs, and how to help appeared first on World Vision.| World Vision
Hurricane Milton, a Category 3 storm, slammed into Florida’s west coast on October 9, 2024 with 120 mph winds, bringing severe flooding, storm surges, and widespread power outages. As it weakened to a Category 1, Milton continued to cause significant damage in central Florida. Learn how World Vision is supporting affected communities in their recovery and rebuilding efforts. The post Hurricane Milton: Facts, FAQs, and how to help appeared first on World Vision.| World Vision
World Vision still remains in western North Carolina to help families and businesses recover from the damage left by Hurricane Helene.| World Vision