What Actually Happened in Asheville: A Hurricane Helene Story

Our Experience During Hurricane Helene This is firsthand footage captured in Asheville, NC, from Thursday September 25th to Sunday September 29th. In this sensitive time, we acknowledge the deep pain many are experiencing. We kindly ask everyone to be mindful of others when commenting. As of October 4th, Jillian still has family stranded in Asheville. We recorded this footage to authentically document the situation as it unfolded on the ground and to help spread the word about the catastrophic devastation so more people can help. We invite you to join us in praying for and supporting the people affected in Asheville and throughout the states impacted by Helene. Ways to Help: - BeLoved Asheville: Venmo: [BeLoved-Asheville]() PayPal: [BeLoved Asheville]() - Old Europe: PayPal: @DangHeleneHelpOE - MANNA FoodBank: Donate Here () - Asheville Survival Program: Venmo: @AppMedSolid CashApp: $Streets1de Why We Were There: On September 25th, we were en route from Indiana to Charlotte, NC, with plans to spend one night in Asheville. Due to unforeseen circumstances, we found ourselves unexpectedly staying through one of the worst natural disasters in American history. As Hurricane Helene approached, we began documenting the unfolding events to share the reality on the ground in real time. What started as a simple recording evolved into a short film that felt essential to capture. We hope this video offers insight into the rapid, chaotic, and disorienting days leading up to and including Hurricane Helene’s landfall. Watching the footage from NC and neighboring areas, we believe our documentation is vital to understanding how this event unfolded and we hope it inspires you to help in whatever way you can. Thank you for taking the time to watch our video. Our hearts and prayers go out to all those affected by this disaster, and we will continue to keep everyone in our thoughts. Ever Upwards and Shine ON, N J Footage Filmed By: The Bergamot (Jillian Speece & Nathaniel Paul Hoff) Video Edited By: Nathaniel Paul Hoff Additional Editing By: Dalton Misner (@daltonmisner) and Molly Elizabeth (@mollyelizabethdesigns) More about us: Music: Film: