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Nikki recounts the days surrounding Tropical Storm Helene and leaving town due to safety concerns [00:03:51]. She elaborates on her neighborhood coming together [00:07:53], and the emotional impact of the storm, including feelings of survivor’s guilt during the recovery period [00:10:10]. She expresses cynicism in her expectations for Asheville’s future in the years to come [00:21:05] but also positive aspects of community cooperation and reconnection [00:27:50].

This interview was conducted by Fiora Mecale as part of the oral history project Finding Hope: Southern Resilience in the Aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

Narrator photo courtesy Nichole Gibson.]]> Fiora Mecale]]> November 7, 2024]]> Digital Audio Recording]]>