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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.

Katie Myers

Emily Jones

Ayurella Horn Muller

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