Nassau University Medical Center lends a hand to North Carolina’s Helene victims – LI Herald
Nassau University Medical Center hosted a heartfelt deployment on Oct. 8, as it prepared to send a medical relief team to North Carolina in response to the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene.
The hurricane ravaged the southeastern United States, but inland North Carolina — particularly communities in and around Asheville — was one of the hardest-hit areas, suffering widespread destruction. Flooding from torrential rains submerged homes and businesses, while powerful winds downed trees and power lines, leaving thousands without electricity. Coastal communities elsewhere, like in western Florida, were severely impacted by storm surges, and many areas were left inaccessible due to road damage.
Hurricane Helene has resulted in several hundred deaths across multiple regions, with many more people still unaccounted for. Emergency services have been overwhelmed, with local hospitals and clinics struggling to meet the demand for medical care.