As the Southeast grapples with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, we at the USA TODAY Network are doing everything we can to keep you and your communities informed.
We know that many people, from Florida to North Carolina and Georgia, are currently without essential services like water and power, and cell phone service has been an issue for many in the aftermath of the storm.
As a resource during these difficult times, we have staffed a text message service to bring you and your loved ones the latest updates on Hurricane Helene, connect you with resources, and answer any questions you may have. This gives you direct access to reporters and editors in the newsroom who can help you find information about current weather warnings, local services and more.
Our journalists are based on the USA TODAY Network so we can provide updates and answers to anyone following Helene’s aftermath.
We will do our best to respond to each question individually, but depending on the volume of questions, we may not be able to respond to every message immediately. It is important to note that we are not an emergency hotline, so if you have an emergency, please call 911 or your local authorities immediately.
To sign up, enter your number below or text “Hi” to (239) 241-6343. If you have friends nearby, you can share this phone number with them so they can sign up for updates as needed.
This article originally appeared in The Gaston Gazette: Text message updates for Hurricane Helene in North Carolina
