Bills Mafia rallies around those affected by Hurricane Helene, prepares for Milton’s impact
BUFFALO N.Y. (WIVB) — The Bills Mafia is rallying around people in North Carolina as many still don’t have access to running water or electricity and are surrounded by destroyed businesses and homes after Hurricane Helene’s devastating blow.
Western New Yorker living in North Carolina describes aftermath of Hurricane Helene
The Root Bar, a popular spot for the Bills Mafia in East Asheville, was destroyed by Helene.
WIVB News 4 caught up with Buffalo Native Gene Dolan whose wife, Terri, owned the bar.
“This area is completely destroyed and it’s just now been set back 15 years,” Gene said in a statement to News 4. “Mass casualties, houses and neighborhoods are gone, businesses are gone. There’s still no water and the power in many places is still not here. We haven’t even considered our losses yet. I mean it’s a complete loss, but there are so many people out there who are in need far more than our bar.”
Gene is trying to raise money for people in the neighborhood. To donate people can Venmo @LAMA-gene (7110) Cash app $LAMAgene PayPal [email protected]
Western New Yorkers in Florida evacuate their homes ahead of Hurricane Milton
In Florida, the Bills Backers of Tampa are preparing for the worst as Hurricane Milton barrels through.
“It seems like there’s a lot more sense of urgency to get your home together, check in on one another making sure we’re ok,” said Kate Roosa, a founding member of the Bills Backers Tampa.
The chapter is collecting donations for Bills Mafia families impacted by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton. Donations can be sent via Venmo to @Billsbackers_Tampa.
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