Curious Reads: In the Wake of Helene

Witnessing the destruction left in the wake of Hurricane Helene

Hello friend, Liz here.

#1 This week’s top of the fold story is a photo essay of Hurricane Helene—that is, the Washington Post asked photojournalists to recall the stories behind some of the most memorable photos they took while covering the natural disaster in the Southeast U.S. this past week.

I urge you to spend some time with these photos and to pray for those affected by this hurricane season—which includes those who will be affected by Hurricane Milton within the next few hours.

“Photographers Recall the Hurricane Helene Scenes They’ll Never Forget” in the Washington Post

The Highlights

“Helene has become one of the deadliest hurricanes in the United States, since the emergence of modern weather forecasting.”

200 people died, and more people remain unaccounted for. Residents are still without water, food, and electricity. Entire towns were washed away. Appalachia was hit especially hard.