BUFFALO N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Bills Mafia is rallying around people in North Carolina as many still don't have access to running water or electricity and are surrounded by destroyed businesses and homes after Hurricane Helene's devastating blow. "This whole neighborhood is just in shambles," said WNY native Bree Gordon, who runs the Asheville Buffalo Bills Backers chapter, a club for fans in the area. Gordon, who now lives in Asheville, has been doing wellness checks since Helene washed communities away. Western New Yorker living in North Carolina describes aftermath of Hurricane Helene "We're just not out of the woods yet, because water is so dire, not necessarily drinking water, flushing water," Gordon said. "People are getting really sick." The Root Bar, a popular spot for the Bills Mafia in East Asheville, was destroyed by Helene. WIVB News 4 caught up with Buffalo Native Gene Dolan whose wife, Terri, owned the bar. "This area is completely destroyed and it's just now been set back 15 years," Gene said in a statement to News 4. "Mass casualties, houses and neighborhoods are gone, businesses are gone. There's still no water and the power in many places is still not here. We haven't even considered our losses yet. I mean it's a complete loss, but there are so many people out there who are in need far more than our bar." Gordon said the Asheville Bills Backers chapter helped raise more than $20,000 thanks to the Bills Mafia. "I mean, we are the city of good neighbors. We know devastation, we've had storms and everyone gets together," she said. "To show that, and to feel that and send those prayers to us or send the donations to us, or some people are coming here — that is just absolutely amazing." Western New Yorkers in Florida evacuate their homes ahead of Hurricane Milton In Florida, the Bills Backers of Tampa are preparing for the worst as Hurricane Milton barrels through. "It seems like there's a lot more sense of urgency to get your home together, check in on one another making sure we're ok," said Kate Roosa, a founding member of the Bills Backers Tampa. The chapter is collecting donations for Bills Mafia families impacted by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton. Donations can be sent via Venmo to @Billsbackers_Tampa. Latest Local News NYS trooper seriously injured in September crash returns home after surgeries Allentown residents speak out after kidnapping, assault on Virginia Street Bills Mafia rallies around those affected by Hurricane Helene, prepares for Milton’s impact Buffalo String Works students are taking their talents to France Jury struggling to reach verdict in Bongiovanni retrial Sarah Minkewicz is an Emmy-nominated reporter and Buffalo native who has been a part of the News 4 team since 2019. Follow Sarah on Twitter @SarahMinkewicz and click here to see more of her work.