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Originally Posted by fintstone

Lots of help in some areas from wonderful volunteers (but that is slowing). According to some, it is disaster fatigue. Destruction everywhere and FEMA/the state is nowhere to be seen. These folks are out of sight, out of mind. Yes, I will advocate for them and keep reminding folks of the situation.

https://www.wccbcharlotte.com/2025/01/17/months-after-helene-carolinas-suffer-from-disaster-fatigue/

It’s good of you to say this. It’s a phenomenon that I’m familiar with and have been stating to people privately for the last two weeks here. The initial rush of volunteerism, which is great, wears off exactly as you describe and help will be needed for a long period of time.