Hurricane Helene has devastated parts of North Carolina, wiping away homes and leaving many without power. While the road to recovery will be a long undertaking, financial assistance could help those affected by the severe weather to avoid bankruptcy.

Yahoo Finance Senior Columnist Janna Herron joins Wealth! to break down aid can help during natural disasters and personal catastrophes.

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This post was written by Melanie Riehl