Clean-up in the southeast region of the United States continues after the devastation left behind by Hurricane Helene. The American Red Cross has sent thousands of disaster workers, including 30 from Illinois,

Hurricane Helene has taken the lives of more than 130 people in six states—and hundreds more are missing. In parts of Western North Carolina, more than 2 feet of rain fell. Electricity will not be restored for days in the city of Asheville—and help has been slow to arrive.

You can help provide critical aid to victims of Hurricane Helene by donating via the American Red Cross After Hurricane Helene left devastation in its wake in states including Florida, Georgia and North Carolina, WPTZ is helping to raise funds and awareness to help victims in this time of need.