It has been six months since Hurricane Helene unleashed biblical flooding and tree-snapping winds across the Southeast, and areas such as hard-hit Black Mountain, N.C., continue to struggle.

A region devastated by the impacts of Hurricane Helene in September was hit by more severe weather six months later.

Hurricane Helene survivor Mona Roper explains the ongoing needs of North Carolina residents and voices support for ending FEMA, arguing the system is flawed and ultimately causing more harm to Americans.