On September 26, Hurricane Helene swept through parts of the Southeast, leaving devastation in its wake, including significant damage to East Tennessee. While hurricanes rarely affect the region directly, the remnants of Helene brought heavy rains, flash flooding, and high winds, causing widespread destruction. Communities were impacted by power outages, and damaged homes, and infrastructure. In rural areas, fallen trees blocked roads, and the flooding affected local farms and businesses.

As many families are now displaced or dealing with the aftermath, the road to recovery is expected to be long. We are working with NAR to secure assistance from the Realtors® Relief Foundation (RRF). This nonprofit arm of the National Association of Realtors® has been instrumental in providing housing-related assistance to victims of disasters across the country. In East Tennessee, the RRF is offering direct financial support to individuals and families affected by Hurricane Helene. We are still working through the application process and will keep you posted when we can start accepting applications.

Want to Help?
There are many ways that you can lend a helping hand to members and Tennesseans in need. Many impacted local associations have organized donation drives which you can contribute to or you can make monetary donations online:

NETAR

Lakeway Area Association

Great Smoky Mountains Association

Greater Chattanooga

Learn more HERE
 

Want to Give?
Donate to RRF, and 100% of your donation goes directly to victims of disasters.