
March 25, 2026
Renner Pens Op-Ed About Mitigating Natural Disasters Through Improving Community Resiliency
Caleb Renner, UNC School of Medicine 4th-year medical student and 2025-2026 NC Schweitzer Fellow, writes an op‑ed examining Hurricane Helene’s impact in Western NC, the strength of Appalachian communities in its aftermath, and why community‑based organizations are essential to preparing for future natural disasters.




