The Helene Series | Episode 29 - Ted and Kaila Thomas, Newland NC

This episode is part of The Helene Series, focused on stories of resilience and recovery following Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina.

Kaila’s husband, Ted, is a firefighter and after Helene, she lost all communication with him.
Not knowing if he was alive left her worried and scared.

While his family waited, Ted was using his swift water rescue training to save lives, navigating dangerous floodwaters and bringing people to safety. But once the rescues were done, his next mission was getting home…a battle against mudslides, downed trees, and impassable roads.

In this episode, Kaila and Ted share their powerful story of separation, service, and the fight to reunite after disaster.