After Hurricane Helene, NC relief groups deploying to California wildfires [Video]

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — From the mountains of western North Carolina to the wildfire-ravaged communities of Southern California, Charlotte-based disaster response organizations are conducting simultaneous relief operations on opposite coasts.

The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team and American Red Cross of North Carolina are coordinating efforts to help communities facing drastically different types of disasters. While teams continue cleanup efforts following Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina, additional resources are being deployed to aid California wildfire victims.

“We’re just there to provide emotional, spiritual care during this time of crisis,” Josh Holland, international director of the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team, said.

The organization has deployed more than 20 chaplains to Southern California, where wildfires have left communities devastated. These chaplains work alongside other disaster relief organizations, providing emotional support to both first responders and affected …