A Google Doc has been shared online that lists people reported missing due to Hurricane Helene. The document has been made publicly available to help families and loved ones locate their missing relatives.
The Google Doc is a collaborative effort, allowing users to add and update information about missing individuals.
According to the document, the missing people list is not exhaustive and is subject to change as new information becomes available.
Missing People in North Carolina
As of now, five people are still missing in North Carolina following Hurricane Helene.
The missing individuals include one person from Avery County, one from Mitchell County, and three from Yancey County, all of whom have not been in contact since the Category 4 hurricane hit North Carolina in September.
Alena Ayers from Mitchell County has been missing since the hurricane's start, according to Sheriff Donald Street.
A 66-year-old man, Russell Wilber, was found and identified on March 28, six months after the hurricane's destruction.
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He was recovered in Avery County after washing into the Toe River from a campground.
If you need help locating or connecting with a loved one who has gone missing due to Hurricane Helene, the American Red Cross may be able to assist you.
The Red Cross has Reunification teams working to make connections as quickly as possible.
To help them process requests efficiently, please do not submit duplicate requests or call the 800 number.
Key Facts
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is working to gather information on missing people and welfare check reports received by various agencies during the storm.
More than 200 residents were either still missing or stranded in Buncombe County alone as of last Friday, which includes those in and around the hard-hit city of Asheville.
The state hardest hit by Hurricane Helene was North Carolina, with entire Blue Ridge Mountain communities "wiped off the map" due to the storm.
A total of 115 storm-related deaths have been confirmed by North Carolina officials.
Forty-nine people died in South Carolina as a result of the storm.
The initial estimates from the White House in the days following the storm said it could be as many as 600 people missing across six states.
North Carolina officials are aware of other deaths and are working to confirm they were caused by the storm.
Death tolls from other states include 33 people in Georgia, 20 in Florida, 12 in Tennessee, and two in Virginia.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Google Docs help track missing persons after disasters?
Google Person Finder, in collaboration with People Locator, provides an online platform to locate missing persons after disasters, serving as a digital "lost and found". This system helps reunite people with their loved ones during times of crisis.
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