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NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Jennifer Waxman, archivist at Tulane University, about the steps people can take to preserve their personal collections from natural disasters.

To reach isolated communities in western North Carolina, officials rely on volunteers to rescue people and deliver aid.

There are barriers preventing many Latino farm workers in northeastern Tennessee from trying to get help, but the extended Latino community is bringing the help to them.

New York is known for its street food vendors. NPR spent time with a recently arrived migrant who is hitting the streets to sell for the first time, but has to overcome a huge hurdle: his shyness.

Western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee will take a long time to recover from Hurricane Helene, but efforts are underway to bring relief to remote areas.

Hurricane Milton is expected to reach maximum wind speeds of 145 miles per hour. The National Hurricane Center urged Florida residents to complete storm preparations and seek safety before Wednesday.

The renowned North Carolina landmark and tourist attraction was slammed by the remnants of Hurricane Helene. The estate says parts of the entrance and farm were damaged and some animals were lost.

For the past several weeks, the beloved beaver has been embroiled in a court battle over whether she should return to the wild or stay at the rescue center where she has lived since she was a newborn.

For over a week now, many residents in Asheville have been without running water, cell service and power. How are they coping?