As communities recover from Helene, how they can navigate insurance claims and seek aid [Video]

Thousands of people are now picking up the pieces after Helene caused catastrophic damage across the Southeast.And as the scope of devastation widens in western North Carolina, trying to navigate recovery can be daunting. Many families, like Stephanie and John Zara, have filed insurance claims and are already getting denied. “Nobody in our neighborhood had it. And we are all in the same situation of what do we do now? We are getting instantly denied the coverage,” Stephanie Zara said.They say their bills are still due. And now, they are applying for federal relief.”I’m waiting on the denial letter to give to FEMA to see what’s next. Because I don’t know. It feels impossible for us all at the moment,” Stephanie Zara said.Insurance experts have some resources and tips for navigating financial resources that can help you get back to normal. While they say every bit helps, they are forecasting …