After Hurricane Helene, volunteers decide to get certified to help in disasters

By Zachary Turner

Published December 4, 2025 at 6:23 PM EST

Volunteer emergency responders give their time to train just in case they may be needed in a disaster. Meet some of those volunteer responders in our series Here to Help.

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