Helene help, donations put on pause [Video]

PENNSYLVANIA, USA —  In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, thousands of people across six states are still struggling to find solid ground. 

While individuals and businesses across central Pennsylvania have jumped into action, emergency management agencies are warning that the help they’re providing may be stopping crews from performing other lifesaving measures in the interim.

In a social media post on Wednesday, the Pennsylvania Office of the State Fire Commissioner stated, “If you are working on a donation to an affected area, please pause those efforts until further notice.”

Officials say the message came from emergency management agencies in the states affected as many areas are unable to accept, store and distribute the goods in the aftermath of the storm damage. 

“The generosity in the form of donated equipment and supplies from around the country is currently …