An army of private volunteers including mule drivers and helicopter pilots are helping deliver supplies and rescue stranded victims after one of the deadliest storms in recent U.S. history ripped through the mountains of western North Carolina.

Emergency responders have resorted to using mule trains to deliver supplies and aid in North Carolina’s mountainous western areas, where mudslides and raging waters brought by the remnants of Hurricane Helene washed away roads.

On October 1, the United Rescue Alliance from Abilene traveled to Greenville, Tennessee, to deliver aid to people impacted by Hurricane Helene. Thanks to donations, they were able to deliver water, solar lights,

A number of Wayne and Holmes County area businesses and organizations are doing their part to provide hurricane victims with relief and assistance.