We’re not sure why we were surprised by the depth of Warren County’s support for victims of Hurricane Helene.

We should have known by now not to doubt that county residents will do what they can to help neighbors – even those who live hours away – when they’re in need.

But after hearing about some of the efforts last week, all we can say is “Wow.”

Bob Borden and Craig Frankhouser chose to use their vacation time to take supplies and offer assistance. It’s a bigger undertaking than one would think – they found trucks and trailers, coordinated with an organization on the ground, coordinated donations to fill their trailers and, let’s not forget, will spend hours driving and working to help others.

Logan and Chelsea Hunt’s Crosswind Aviation Co. in Corry will be flying down with supplies. Another project headed up by Alicia Gatto is Warren’s Hurricane Relief Project. Gatto’s group gathered items Saturday to be sent to help Helene’s victims.

Another Warren County native, Heather Peterson Graham, who has lived in North Carolina for around 20 years, is putting together a supply drive for items that those in Western North Carolina need most. Graham is a teacher, and the third-grade students at her school will sort, box, and label all supplies to prepare them for delivery to the areas hit hardest.

Kudos, Warren County. You’ve done it again.

For those who want to help but may have missed this first wave of Warren County efforts, the American Red Cross is opening and supporting shelters for people who have evacuated their homes. Financial donations or an appointment to give blood can be made at https://www.redcross.org/donate/dr/hurricane-helene.html/or texting the word HELENE to 90999. The Salvation Army is providing relief, food service and emotional and spiritual care. Donations can be made online by visiting give.helpsalvationarmy.org/give/166081/#!/donation/checkout. Americares teams are coordinating delivery of medicines, relief supplies and emergency funding to support health services. Donations are accepted at my.americares.org/give/623680#!/donation/checkout.