hurricane helene hit western north carolina hard and so loosing the focus of those who might help is difficult; 

Jason Ward, with Valley Strong Relief—a non-profit organization focused on providing aid to thousands of residents displaced in Western North Carolina by Hurricane Helene—released a TikTok video discussing the horrors of the Palisades Fire raging in Los Angeles County. However, he asked one crucial question: "What about Appalachia?"

Ward cited President Joe Biden's recent X post: "The federal government will cover 100% of the cost of measures to protect lives and property in Southern California for six months." Referring to the X post, Ward said, "I hope that happens." 

Ward then segues to the topic of forgotten and devastated Western North Carolina, asking, "What about Appalachia?".........more........