WNC victims seek aid at insurance camp after Hurricane Helene [Video]

In Buncombe County, people are still struggling to understand the depth of their loss from Hurricane Helene and financial assistance is essential for many people as they look to regain normalcy.North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey was at the camp speaking to many survivors. “We’re letting people know if you need help reach out to us so we can direct you to the right place,” Causey said.The damage is not always what you can see. “At least we still have a home. We don’t feel like it’s right for us to ask for help,” said Alicia Owendy, a Buncombe County resident. Owendy and her husband have minor damage, but Helene has prevented them from returning to work. “I’ve had two days of work since this happened, we haven’t been able to pay our bills, I’ve been online trying to ask if there’s help for people to pay their bills being …