{"id":2745,"date":"2024-11-14T11:10:51","date_gmt":"2024-11-14T16:10:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dae.utk.edu\/ero\/?p=2745"},"modified":"2026-07-10T10:05:04","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T14:05:04","slug":"relief-efforts-following-hurricane-helene","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dae.utk.edu\/trio\/relief-efforts-following-hurricane-helene\/","title":{"rendered":"Relief Efforts Following Hurricane Helene\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image \">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"866\" height=\"649\" src=\"https:\/\/dae.utk.edu\/trio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/11\/20241024_152343.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2747\" style=\"width:398px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dae.utk.edu\/trio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/11\/20241024_152343.png 866w, https:\/\/dae.utk.edu\/trio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/11\/20241024_152343-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/dae.utk.edu\/trio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/11\/20241024_152343-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 866px) 100vw, 866px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">We would like to extend sincere gratitude to Stephanie, Darlene, and Caroline for their commitment to supporting the victims of Hurricane Helene. Their voluntary engagement is admirable, and it is important that their efforts are acknowledged and celebrated!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Recently, Darlene White and Caroline Milne, two of our EOC educational specialists, represented ERO in the ongoing relief efforts for those impacted by Hurricane Helene. Their work in Cocke County exemplifies community support and resilience. They assisted a resident in addressing flood-related damage, which included the removal of debris and cleaning of flooring that had been covered in four feet of water. Additionally, they worked to prepare the home for potential future reconstruction efforts, thus laying a foundation for long-term recovery. Further supporting community recovery, Darlene and Caroline volunteered at a local distribution center by sorting clothing, ensuring it would be appropriately distributed to those impacted by Hurricane Helene. Despite the demanding nature of the day, they found fulfillment in contributing to these vital relief activities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Their dedicated service highlights the immense power of community and the significance of collective action. By collaborating with local residents and organizations, they demonstrated how institutional, and community partnerships play a crucial role in addressing the complex aftermath of natural disasters. This unified effort not only helps with recovery but also fosters resilience and hope within the community. We are incredibly grateful for their hard work and the positive impact they have made in the affected area, reminding us of all of what can be achieved when we come together in times of need.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped eplus-wrapper wp-block-gallery-1\">\n<figure class=\" wp-block-image size-large eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"649\" height=\"649\" data-id=\"2754\" src=\"https:\/\/dae.utk.edu\/trio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/11\/20241024_132313-edited.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2754\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dae.utk.edu\/trio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/11\/20241024_132313-edited.png 649w, https:\/\/dae.utk.edu\/trio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/11\/20241024_132313-edited-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/dae.utk.edu\/trio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/11\/20241024_132313-edited-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 649px) 100vw, 649px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\" wp-block-image size-large eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"649\" height=\"649\" data-id=\"2753\" src=\"https:\/\/dae.utk.edu\/trio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/11\/20241024_131834-edited.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2753\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dae.utk.edu\/trio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/11\/20241024_131834-edited.png 649w, https:\/\/dae.utk.edu\/trio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/11\/20241024_131834-edited-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/dae.utk.edu\/trio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/11\/20241024_131834-edited-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 649px) 100vw, 649px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We would like to extend sincere gratitude to Stephanie, Darlene, and Caroline for their commitment to supporting the victims of Hurricane Helene. 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