CAT 4 Hurricane Helene hit the southeast U.S. causing billions in destruction and at least 230 deaths. Western North Carolina was hit particularly hard, despite being called a “haven” from climate disaster. Mutual aid groups across the region sprung into action to provide immediate aid and relief.
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In our latest, Scott talks with Matt, an organizer working with Rural Organizing and Resilience (ROAR). ROAR has been providing mutual aid in rural counties in western North Carolina. They discuss the situation on the ground, mutual aid response, “state” response and the possibility of disaster capitalism in the region.
Matt is a long time organizer, western North Carolina resident and works with Rural Organizing and Resilience.
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