Volunteer Helicopter Pilots Deliver Critical Aid After Hurricane Helene

Operation Helo and Savage Operations Center are spearheading relief efforts in North Carolina's hardest-hit areas.

Operation Helo, with about 100 helicopters, has conducted over 500 missions, delivering more than 250,000 pounds of aid to storm-ravaged regions.
Private helicopter pilots have rescued over 400 people from inaccessible areas, providing essential supplies like food, water, and medical aid.
The combined efforts of Operation Helo and Savage Operations Center have delivered over 500,000 pounds of supplies to affected communities.
Significant donations have been raised to support these operations, with funds exceeding $676,000 for helicopter fuel and other essential needs.
The devastation has resulted in at least 117 fatalities, with many residents still missing or stranded, highlighting the ongoing need for aid and recovery efforts.