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Massachusetts Residents Continue To Send Supplies, Help To North Carolina After Hurricane Helene

After Hurricane Helene devastated North Carolina, Massachusetts groups are rallying to bring supplies and help to the region.

(Sean Barnacoat)

October 7, 2024

BOSTON - After Hurricane Helene devastated North Carolina, Massachusetts groups are rallying to bring supplies and help to the region.

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On Saturday, a truck sent by the Townsend Fire-EMS Department loaded with diapers, hygiene products and nonperishable food reached North Carolina. The Townsend community donated the items for those impacted by Helene in western North Carolina.

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A truck full of supplies sent by Townsend Fire-EMS Department has reached North Carolina/Townsend Fire-EMS Department/CBS News

West Bridgewater police are also gathering supplies, filling one truck with food and water and starting on a second truck. Meanwhile, animals who need help will be grateful to Washburn Stables, which has filled two trucks with supplies for animals and people.

Neil Linehan and Tim Halloran, of Teamsters Local 25, have begun their trip to North Carolina with a truck full of supplies/Teamsters Local 25/CBS News

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