Perry contractor assisting North Carolinians affected by Helene [Video]

PERRY, Ga. — As Central Georgians deal with the aftermath of tropical storm Helene, many are focusing on rounding up supplies for people directly impacted. 

Some volunteers are focusing their disaster relief efforts on areas outside of Georgia.

In Perry, a team from Yoder Construction is preparing a trip to North Carolina. Monday, contractor and manager Luke Yoder took to social media for donations. Since then, he said they’ve raised a little over $8,000 for supplies and gas.

“All I did was put the word out and people brought this in an overwhelming response and we’re very, very grateful,” Yoder said.

Yoder grew up in Union Grove, North Carolina and says his family always took part in local cleanups after storms.

“It means so much to me when you see how much it means …