Hurricane Helene whipped through the North Carolina mountains in late September 2024, causing catastrophic outcomes for many, including one of Sunbrella’s five U.S. manufacturing plants located in Burnsville, N.C. After the storm, the plant was submerged in up to 30 inches of water, but the company’s first priority and plan of action was to ensure that all 219 Burnsville team members were safe and had access to critical supplies.