A mule packer ranch in North Carolina is providing much-needed assistance to communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. The Mountain Mule Packer Ranch loaded equipment, supplies, and mules to deliver to the affected areas. They set up a staging area and began assisting communities in Weaverville and Montreat, partnering with the Cajun Navy to provide aid. The group has been instrumental in providing insulin to families in need and is accepting donations to purchase supplies for those affected by the hurricane.
The group has received an outpouring of support and offers of help, including assistance from Five 11’s Livestock Hauling in hauling mules to transport supplies. They have faced challenges in coordinating supplies due to the difficult conditions in the mountains, but are grateful for the support they have received. As of Tuesday evening, at least 160 people have died as a result of Hurricane Helene across the six affected states, making it one of the deadliest hurricanes to strike the mainland U.S. in recent history.
President Biden announced plans to visit the region on Wednesday, including stops in Asheville, North Carolina, to assess the devastation caused by the hurricane. Helene made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane with winds of 140 mph, causing widespread destruction across the Southeast. Cleanup operations are ongoing in western North Carolina, with resources from across the country being sent to assist in the recovery efforts.
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper praised the joint response effort to the disaster, highlighting the immense challenges faced by emergency responders in providing aid to the affected communities. The efforts of organizations like the Mountain Mule Packer Ranch and the Cajun Navy have been crucial in providing assistance to families in need. The devastation caused by Hurricane Helene underscores the need for ongoing support and resources to help those impacted by the disaster.
The Mountain Mule Packer Ranch has documented their journey online, sharing updates on their efforts to assist communities in need. They have expressed gratitude for the support they have received from donors and volunteers, and continue to work tirelessly to bring supplies and aid to those affected by the hurricane. The combined efforts of organizations and individuals working together to provide assistance to those in need are a testament to the resilience and strength of the affected communities in the face of such a devastating natural disaster.
