30 Dead in Buncombe County: River Arts District in Asheville washed away; power, water remain issues

[@tanganyikarichardson5588]

This is why i don't talk about homeless people, you never know what can happen in an instance.

[@peachespulaski5981]

@@tanganyikarichardson5588 amen

[@allisonalbonetti8502]

I always tell my kids,never say never,because whatever it is it could happen to you.

[@ReneeLibby-cv8vf]

yup

[@eringemini7091]

Absolutely! Well put, you're( sadly) one bad storm away from homelessness.

[@craigward6647]

@@peachespulaski5981 ❤

[@TeriGoodell]

Please don't forget the smaller communities like Spruce Pine where they need everything!

[@user-no8ol4rl4w]

Gravel only will speed up certain roads 😮, think 🧐 about removing or demolition of certain dams in near future, dams make flooding worse

[@Little_Man152]

@@TeriGoodell Yes and Tennessee and surrounding areas were really devastated. Because we're not used to hurricane season.

[@333AppalachiaEnergetics]

Hi, Are you able to communicate or get any updates around spruce pine/burnsville areas. Trying to check on loved ones on little cove road , Burnsville address but right by Spruce Pine

[@Little_Man152]

@333AppalachiaEnergetics Who me. I'm from Kingsport but grew up in Carter County. Hit really bad up there 33 missing 😕 But no confirmed fatalities yet. Praying 🙏

[@TeriGoodell]

@@333AppalachiaEnergetics I'll send this to my friend whose children are there.

[@aleeah3532]

My heart goes out to all who are suffering from the flooding. Starvation is one of the worse feelings a person can ever feel 😢

[@jase4270]

Well they are the idiots for not having supplies don't you think lady.

[@cindyorr1303]

I'm sure there is plenty of brush to make fires! Start cooking outside! How did we live before in home gas and electric?

[@Doxymeister]

@@jase4270 Some of these towns were literally wiped off the map--the ones that did save up some supplies for emergencies had those supplies washed away. Even the towns that weren't wiped off the map, they were heavily damaged. And @cindyorr, yes, you can cook over an outdoor fire--if you can find dry firewood, have a way to cut it up/off the tree, know how to start a fire without matches/lighter-, and have the food to cook and something to cook it in. We managed before we had gas and electric because we learned all those skills from our parents. How many people know these things now? For crying out loud, now is not the time to be sarcastic or "See, I told you so" kind of attitude.

[@MaryAnn-r1g]

@@jase4270 even if some people were stocked up the supplies and their house got washed away many of them

[@marywiggins7411]

​@cindyorr1303 we had cook stoves built for that, and the wood is all wet now anyway eejit. And they had livestock. Do you think the hogs, chickens, and cows survived the flooding? Seriously you have obviously not lived through anything like this

[@allisonalbonetti8502]

I feel for yall,I went thru katrina,its bad right now,but I promise it will get better ,stay strong and keep your faith 🙏🙏

[@beyourself2444]

True, I'm from the Caribbean and I went through Ivan, I remember it like it was yesterday. Slowly you build back, I will not say it's completely easy but with God and hard work, life will continue and you will thrive.

[@c.b.-11]

Thank you

[@BlushingAngels]

East Tennessee is in dire straights as well..... Prayers up for everyone!

[@jonesy4588]

funny that really helps

[@UndiagnosedGarbage]

@@jonesy4588 Maybe if the Tennessee Nat Guard wasnt deployed to Israel right now

[@Little_Man152]

@BlushingAngels Yes. Worst disaster I've ever witnessed. I'm 54. Really bad.

[@justincase6588]

Where's the national guard?! Or the reserves. They knew this was a cat 3 plus over a week ago. When you need them, desperately. Questions and ❤ and hope from Canada.

[@Nicky-b8o]

Help is on the way. National Guard & relief organizations are trying to airlift supplies in!

[@TomHammonds-s6b]

Guys this is hard for everyone and I pray for the victims of the worst flooding I ever seen. Come together and not apart for the ones holding on until help arrives.

[@Nicky-b8o]

Help is on the way. National Guard & relief organizations are trying to airlift supplies in!

[@thgal]

What’s taking so long? No excuses!

[@Little_Man152]

Lot of community's in Tennessee devastated too. And in Virginia. And surrounding areas. I'm from e. Tennessee and it's the worst disaster I've ever seen. Take years to recover 😢 😔

[@signalfire6]

Just think of the cost and availability of building materials now - as well as the skilled workers needed to rebuild. It's a nightmare and it will continue for over the next decade and before THAT, there's another storm or storms coming. Move out of harm's way if you're lucky enough to get an insurance payout.

[@user-no8ol4rl4w]

Dams in TN do not help, this is a great time to contemplate their removal 😮

[@TreeLBollingTreeMan]

@@user-no8ol4rl4w Do some research instead of spouting off saying dams don't work in flood control, you sound like a little child.

[@stephenkarla7113]

We are in GA one of the smallest counties. We are thankful to have nothing but our lives. No help in sight. 🙏

[@vha3742171]

Ashville wasn't the only place flooded. There are other MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES AFFECTED. Burnsville, Green Mountain and others.

[@lavenderoh]

All the way up to Virginia, even though everyone refuses to mention Virginia! We got even less warning.

[@quintile9705]

Burnsville got slammed

[@ritasipes1568]

And Marshal!

[@Katie-c8j]

Spruce Pine is under water too praying for all the individuals in all these areas

[@juliannesmommy6694]

@hotaruglaive. You may not realize it, but you are being a troll right now. It’s important to try to put yourself in their spot, if it doesn’t make sense to you…… If you are willing to imagine yourself or family or friends in that situation and,, then read up on how much notice they were given and how…… and you’ll understand more. It makes sense. And it wasn’t their fault. This was a natural disaster. They made the best decisions they could and knew how, in their position, and based on their experience. Sometimes it’s easier to think they must have done something wrong, than to realize that we don’t always have control. It wasn’t their fault. And if it happened to you and you made the wrong choice on whether to stay or go or when to go… it wouldnt be your fault either. This is a reminder to stock up on all our emergency preparedness. But… you can only do what you can do.

[@ascricco987]

The hateful comments in this thread…the nasty political remarks. I remember when people cared about one another, when they came together in times like this. Not the America I knew…just filled with hatred now. For all having to deal with this, I’m so sorry. I love WNC, and I pass through Tennessee & Georgia all the time on my way to Alabama from Raleigh. We’re thinking of you, and when roads allow, many will be heading up to help. I can’t imagine being in this situation 🙏💔

[@stanleyhape8427]

🎯

[@maternst1]

99% of the people are upset about what has happened and offering condolences. Focus on them.

[@UndBeebs]

@@maternst1 This exactly. There's a very toxic vocal minority in youtube comments, no matter the video. They aren't the people who matter, and they certainly aren't the majority of society. Don't let them poison your outlook on humanity!

[@dennislalla8623]

@@UndBeebs we must be praying for these people .

[@maternst1]

@@UndBeebs Of course you are right. But sometimes it is hard not to be affected.

[@CatyCaLi1617]

Praying for all in NC and all states severely affected by the storm. ❤️🙏✝️

[@sophiemartin3748]

@CatyCaLi1617 thank you for your prayers! All we have to do is wait and be patient, but it's hard when you don't know if you're going to run out of gas, food, and water. God is good and will be there to help us through this!

[@helenpauls1496]

@@sophiemartin3748How?

[@revenadawson3910]

There is a small town Bat Cave North Carolina. Businesses have been completely destroyed. I have a friend in Greenville, South Carolina, whose grandmother lost her entire business there to floodwaters.

[@1980Baldeagle]

Cute little town up from lake lure yeah? I've been through there looking for swimming holes.

[@rtqii]

Chimney Rock is just a few miles from there, closer to Lake Lure, they are washed out... The river washed main street out.

[@KarmaVanBuuren]

I live in Lake Lure, Chimney Rock is completely gone. I love Bat Cave, and I hope they are okay. I haven't seen a single image from up that far.

[@revenadawson3910]

@@KarmaVanBuuren 😭

[@solarwind907]

Condolences to the families of the deputies who died in service to others. May they know peace.

[@KAMB_n_Jinx]

So tragic. Even if people prepared for power outage flood waters wipe everything out. No one can prepare for this level of devastation.

[@H4me7215]

Very, very true..many prepared but now it is a waste.

[@user-rr3yw9dn1l]

Yes airlift supplies. Don't wait on roads.

[@strawdemindset]

Yup, thats what all those Chinooks are for ... but we have to remember they are finding things out just as far as us. They have to see the bridge is gone to choose that option

[@joemancurreri6635]

the governor is a typical waste... and biden and kamala... no help.. biden is on the beach!

[@only1muppet]

@@harryo2253For one, No other country has the resources we do. For two, it’s been less than 48 hours. For three, did Texas, Montana, Arizona or other states not affected by this send and help?

[@totogogocc5526]

​@@harryo2253 Wow 😮😢. Well we hav Americans rite now offering, helos& people's are gathering items from a real list of needs.. i have heard sum can't help if they're not licensed.. prob cos sum came in the past & were not honest helpers. can't be trusted, which led to law probs. Man, people let's be honest, good people.

[@thgal]

@strawdemindset in all due respect what you stated should be obvious and those in charge are dragging their heels. Helicopters should have already flown in supplies. There is no excuse for the lack of government response.

[@LindaGrigsby-rb9zi]

Please people in these flooded areas stay Out of that Water! Even when you can walk through it. If you do be prepared to get possible bacteria type staff infections.

[@merriemisfit8406]

Oh, the horrors lurking in flood water. Debris that can injure you or knock you down, bacteria, trash, chemical runoff, sewage and animal dung, all that phlegm people hoick on the sidewalk, a manhole with a missing cover, ... snakes.

[@HotaruGlaive]

That and it just pushes the water and makes waves. So that house that looks flooded may not be - until you drive through in your giant truck and push that water into their home. People are just dumb.

[@schoolingdiana9086]

It’s the snakes you have to worry about, in that water.

[@greenbeans575]

People have lost limbs from really bad infections, so Linda is right. I lived thru Katrina in New Orleans in 2005.

[@brickhouse2688]

We have had major flooding here in Iowa back in 2008 and then again in other parts, within the last year. Then in August 2020, we had a derecho go through with 140 mph winds (land hurricane with straight line winds) and destroyed so much in Eastern Iowa. Some buildings are still waiting for insurance settlements. Power was out for many for 2 weeks. My mother who was 90 at the time, had no cable and internet for a month an a half. People all pitched in and helped themselves and each other. We didn't wait for the government, in fact, we couldn't even get this storm acknowledged for at least a week. No one knew because we had no power in about 7 counties. The government will not save us. We must be able to work together as a community but that is difficult when everyone in the community is affected and there is no way to communicate. It does get better, thankfully. Lots of prayers for all those affected. Stay positive. (Romans 2:28).

[@emmaponymous]

"coming together as a community" is government.

[@TeeAnn]

@@emmaponymous Exactly. Government is “the people”, not some foreigners or space aliens.

[@jaystarks2835]

Prayers to everyone but always remember never take anything for granted. We glorify material things that can always be replaced, but lives lost can't.

[@stephanietucci6245]

Amen 🙏🏾

[@RandyFrench-z4c]

Sadly, many will not build back as is the case with major disasters will set the area back years😢

[@Nicky-b8o]

Can't afford to build back at crazy prices of everything!

[@selenasimmons6653]

Sadly this may be the reality for quite a few😢😞

[@cdwilliams8066]

I'm from Raleigh. This is devastating

[@MaryAnn-r1g]

@@cdwilliams8066 😭🥺 wish help could get there faster for all of you I cannot imagine being in that situation especially the older the weak or the sick and it's still devastating for anybody that is healthy and strong all people need to realize you can only do what you can do do not feel that you have to do everything get your rest everybody will need their rest got a long way to go

[@Fido-vm9zi]

This is why you need three-days worth of emergency supplies for family & pets. Even if responders are quick, it still takes time. Boil that water.

[@stanleyhape8427]

Even then, I wouldn't use it for more then flushing toilets.

[@Heythrre]

@@Fido-vm9zi true but if water comes into the house that goes out the window.

[@Fido-vm9zi]

*supplies

[@tamibruner-gonzalez4245]

My thoughts exactly...

[@kellygarvin7955]

It will be more like a week or maybe more for these communities before they get needed water, gas, and food.

[@deniseankin325]

My condolences to everyone affected by this tragedy

[@KING_B00]

Carolinas in danger and need of supplies yet Clemson has a football game with 800000 people!?!? Give me a break

[@cypheri1339]

Yep... Folks who were in the initially forecasted path to the west of where it actually went got off with light damage and most carried on like nothing happened. I lost a bit of my faith in humanity earlier today when one of the top searches on Google was people looking up if the Six Flags theme park survived the storm...

[@schoolingdiana9086]

How? Clemson flooded, too.

[@ptw2408]

Well, what are they supposed to do?

[@jeromeburdine966]

They will never direct storms to destroy sport stadiums/arenas, etc.!!!

[@janethinojosa7519]

My heart is broken for the folks in Western NC. Sending hugs and prayers to all those who are suffering.

[@karlamason3145]

Love thy neighbors becomes Real❤- went through Harvey. It may be days before anybody can in from the outside. Thank God for National Guard from other states. This is a 4 state crisis. Hold on Help each other, praying for All

[@Nicky-b8o]

Help is on the way. National Guard & relief organizations are trying to airlift supplies in!

[@Nicky-b8o]

WRAL--Thank you so much for the video & photos coverage. So many deaths. How horrible. Be kind to each other!

[@midwid2809]

Prayers 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🤲🏿 family and friends asking for strength 💪🏿💪🏿 in Jesus name 🙏🏿

[@Doxymeister]

💔🙏🙏🙏

[@user-nj8vu4jg5k]

@@midwid2809 Amen 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@craigward6647]

​❤@@Doxymeister

[@KEscano88]

@@midwid2809 Amen

[@hope4all366]

Amen

[@alicewbretz4136]

Praying for all those who have suffered loss...😢

[@gregoryM8105]

Trump is getting rid of the National Weather Service, The National Hurricane Center, NOAA, FEMA, and the Department of Education. Can't wait to live the movie Idiocracy.

[@solarwind907]

@@gregoryM8105 that’s what he wants to do, but we don’t have to elect him.

[@ChadAV69]

@@gregoryM8105 Yeah, and Biden has sent 100s of billions of dollars to Ukraine when we have people that need help in america. Both are bad.

[@hnttakata713]

Air lift food drops into remote locations.

[@MaryAnn-r1g]

They are working on it

[@333AppalachiaEnergetics]

@@hnttakata713 we have a local flight school and regional airport in Statesville just at the i40 closure who are dropping off supplies , there is a local mule team taking supplies into high need areas by foot / horse. Locals are packing uhauls and their cars going as far as they can. The impact is huge across the mountains. I have been watching large military helicopters heading west with supplies but the terrain is rugged and many roads impassable so flatlanders coming in to help really have their challenges reaching many communities.

[@gforcewindswinds291]

Volunteers are already doing this. Kamala Harris ordered the event and ordered the explosion of the dam.

[@dankyjoker]

THANKS MR. GENIUS

[@KennethGreenCMP]

Why frame it as - Still having problems? - the interstate and most major roads are washed out, 1000's of homes and business are gone. YES - there will be problems for years to come. This will not be fixed by next week.

[@russellstewart5414]

That’s the problem, people think that it will be easy to get back to normal. It’s going to take years of hard work and still some things will never return, that’s just the way it is. When you lose your entire life’s work in a business and your home from the same event it takes a toll on your mind. Some people chose to move on and let the past stay in the past. Others refuse to give up and rebuild and inspire others to do the same. Neither is right or wrong, it’s what is best for each person.

[@twanawesometv7969]

I got family in North Carolina too I'm praying for everybody

[@marilynspaulding2142]

Yes I have a brother there also..prayers for all

[@taraford9819]

Sending prayers to all affected by this disaster 🙏❤

[@lynnephelps7984]

@@taraford9819 AMEN, GOD HELP EVERYONE AFFECTED.

[@AliceBayless]

Sorry I can't offer more, but you have my thoughts and prayers.

[@gregoryM8105]

Trump is getting rid of the National Weather Service, The National Hurricane Center, NOAA, FEMA, and the Department of Education. Can't wait to live the movie Idiocracy.

[@Nobrun1]

I visited Fontana Village for a week. It was peaceful. The entire region is just beautiful. Unfortunately a lot of it is built on the flats of valleys. It may not flood for 70 years but it does flood. The loss of life is sad.

[@offroadvehiclelover]

More like 200+ years. Once in a couple lifetimes. Crazy.

[@milesfann33]

Sending prayers from Buffalo NY!! We dealt with a similar situation here two winters ago. Worst snowstorm in Buffalo history. My heart goes out to everyone in Asheville and surrounding areas. I wish I could come help but I wouldn't know where to start! Come to Buffalo! We have affordable housing, an amazing waterfront, lots of good food and clean water. We are close to Niagara Falls and Canada, breathtaking views all around, friendly people and lots of fun things going on all the time! Excellent jazz scene! Comedy is abundant! Super bikeable city with lots of greenways and more. I live in Elmwood Village which is very Asheville-like. Food co-op, community gardens, a great farmers market and more. We even have our own version of the River Arts District called Larkinville. Another great area near Buffalo is East Aurora which is like Asheville in many ways! If you need to flee Asheville and don't mind a bit of snow in the winters, come up to Buffalo where life is still affordable! Buffalo has a lot of the same qualities as Asheville! I'm happy to show people around!

[@lamars2486]

😂😂😂 there was a great migration south in the 1970s when those back to back blizzards went down. Sure, it's pretty, but that lake effect, whew, good luck up there.

[@LoveLifeCompletely]

In JESUS’ mighty name, we lift up the families and loved ones of the 30 individuals, including the two deputies who were taken by the floodwaters in Buncombe County. LORD, we ask for YOUR comfort to surround them like a shield, giving them strength in this unimaginable loss. May YOU grant peace and healing to the entire Asheville community and help them through the restoration of power, water, and the lives impacted. We trust in YOUR grace and mercy, even in the most trying moments. In JESUS’ name we pray, amen.

[@Wayzor_]

Yeah, you typing this bs out really helps them.

[@johnrichardson7280]

Why did god do this?

[@Danny451]

@@johnrichardson7280 It's part of his divine plan.😂

[@katarinabrady]

Amen

[@mel3004]

Amen.

[@donnastansell3126]

So heartbreaking 💔 😢God bless these poor victims!

[@loismiller7742]

This is a catastrophe - it won't be fixed overnight or in a few days. People are scared, overwrought, feel hopeless, hungry, tired, broke. It's going to get ugly fast. Civil unrest. Human nature is human nature. Water, food, gas, medical supplies... I'm in N CA This is a wake up call for everybody. I need to up my game @ water and canned goods for 2 weeks. People here on the coast and central CA, are not prepared for " the big earthquake" Gosh I hope supplies and help gets to those people - so many vulnerable people.

[@Nicky-b8o]

Help is on the way. National Guard & relief organizations are trying to airlift supplies in!

[@cdwilliams8066]

I'm so shocked. I live in Raleigh closer to the coast and the flooding wasn't that bad here

[@eriq54321]

The doomsday glacier is melting faster than expected says yahoo news

[@gforcewindswinds291]

Kamala Harris knew this when she ordered this - she ordered the explosion of the dam.

[@stewartbrashear5705]

Civil unrest? You ain’t in downtown Charlotte!

[@KateColors]

So sorry that this happened. Sending hugs. ❤️

[@rgrifferon]

All you wealthy people, get together and send your fellow Americans HELP, at least large quantities of water and canned food.

[@GIWY25]

You must be joking right ? They are probably the ones laughing behind the scenes bunch of individuals is a ton of entitled rich people! When they walls comes crumbling down though they whining first before anybody else who was already living broke etc ! Bless rich peoples hearts! Bet they still want get the memo after the latest installment of geoengineering weather disasters to carry out a fake biblical story !

[@jeromeburdine966]

Including celebrities and politicians!!

[@davidjennings4589]

I thought Helene would fall apart in Georgia, so sorry this fell on you.

[@solarwind907]

Why? All the NASA/NOAA/national hurricane center broadcasts indicated it was still going strong. There was plenty of warning for people to evacuate in plenty of time.

[@cypheri1339]

​@@solarwind907Gaslighting isn't cool. This storm went more than 100 miles east of what was forecasted and nobody was prepared for the forecast to be so wrong.

[@solarwind907]

@@cypheri1339 the cone of uncertainty was over 100 miles wide. Weather reports change as atmospheric conditions change. That’s how weather works. Weather reports don’t guarantee 100% accuracy. Ever! If you want to be pissed off at someone, try the fossil fuel companies that have been lying to you for decades.. How about trump and his minions pushing their climate denial BS. If you don’t know enough atmospheric physics to understand what the weatherman is trying to tell you, then find someone who can explain it to you before the next catastrophic climate event. There’s another one coming to a neighborhood near you very soon!

[@davidjennings4589]

@@solarwind907 ordinarily storms are spent before they get to veryicle land north of Atlanta where housing is concentrated in the bottoms along the creeks and rivers. Too much rainfall in n ga, Tenn and Kentucky is a disaster. You are just ignorant of the geography. There is no place for the entire population to evacuate to.

[@annabodot962]

@@solarwind907 It wasn't known until late Thursday that it was turning east. I followed it very closely and have friends and family still stranded there. Please, please stop thinking there was "plenty of time".

[@kelleybell6873]

Thank you for covering WNC please keep talking about this!

[@ZombiUnikorn3]

I grew up in FL and NC, from NC originally. In my 39 years, I've never seen such destruction from a hurricane. Our area in NC got lucky. My heart breaks for everyone affected!! 🙏🙌💔😔

[@WorldwideWyatt]

If someone told you NC was gonna flood from a hurricane you’d expect it to be in Eastern North Carolina, like with Hurricane Floyd. To see the mountains catching it from the South is unbelievable. Let’s get this taken care of.

[@NamelessVoice808]

It’s inevitable. Has to do with the topography of the area. Mountain rain will always come down rivers and take out anything we humans build in it’s path. The only thing to do is not build by rivers which is impractical.

[@lynnegackstetter2779]

This is so hard to witness. This is devastating.😢

[@ross-smithfamily6317]

The most urgent health concerns are safety around filthy floodwaters, downed power lines & broken gas lines, access to clean drinking water, and communications so people can report on their circumstances and request what they need.

[@idn]

600 unaccounted for now (down from 1000). 30 people confirmed dead in Buncombe Co as of 10pm EST tonight Sept 29th. You should be able to txt message your loved ones if they battery power in many places now. Phone calls are spotty. Find people that have wells with generators to get water if you don't have another source. If you need to leave Asheville area, I-26 south / east is the best bet. You get get to Charlotte on Rt 74. Stay away from I-40. I-26 North/west is closed at the NC/TN state line. Safe to assume mountain or smaller roads are blocked by fallen trees in many places still.

[@CelestineBowman]

Sheesh, this is absolutely terrible!

[@ConchaBassetti]

I've lived thru wilma, charley, irma, ian and helene in florida, and we know what to do and it was a horror when you actual go thru this show. this is a total catastrophe, I don't think these folks had any real concrete warning of their area being devastated like this or evacuated. How about we take that money going to every other nation on earth and divert it back to our own people. this isn't hate speech this is patriot speech for our nation. that madness has to stop. unless it's a feature not a bug.

[@kiethz8201]

I agree spend the money at home and help Americans first and foremost. Piss on the proxy wars etc.

[@totogogocc5526]

​​@@kiethz8201yes yes. This shud be handled!!! period. how about sum pros get in there, cept, I'm not talking abt the awesome search& rescue & troopers doing a mad work job.. thx. but logging crews. their around. Got equipment & are legal by the Gub r ment, they already gone in & helped lots of emerg situations. they don't mess around. 10:18

[@creativekg]

Please make sure to fill your tanks prior to a major storm because as we all know it may be virtually impossible to get any afterwards. Sadly, a lot of folks didn't expect the storm to go so far north or for it to rain as long as it did but nature is unpredictable. This is exactly why it's best to stay prepared prior just in case. Emergency go kit and medical kits should be on hand and readily available if you have to quickly leave or if you have to stay in place for an extended period of time with no access to the outside world or its resources. Where is the National Guard and Reservists? This is what they are for or have are they being utilized in other ways which are now putting USAll in danger when we need them here at home.

[@jtg2323]

The forecast called for 12” of rain or more in the Asheville region. You don’t know what you’re talking about.

[@annabodot962]

​@@jtg2323 I followed this storm very closely since before it got there. That forecast you mentioned didn't come in until very last Thursday. Up until then, the hurricane was expected to head west. Weather is not as predictable as people seem to think.

[@MaryAnn-r1g]

I'm sure some places no matter how much they prepare ahead of time if their house or their supplies got washed away what were they what are they supposed to do

[@solarwind907]

Uh, take their valuables with them? Fill up jugs with drinking water, make sure your generators working and you’ve got plenty of fuel for a week, meals ready to eat MRE’s, batteries charged, flashlights working, weather radio, etc.? I understand the elderly in the infirm, those living alone have it tough, but that’s what their younger neighbors are for, right?

[@cypheri1339]

​@@solarwind907 Cute of you to expect people in rural communities that are largely low income areas to magically have the money for extensive survival kits. You are wildly out of touch with the reality of these communities and with how little warning anyone had for how far the storm went off track compared to the forecasted path.

[@MaryAnn-r1g]

@@solarwind907 I think you're not understanding that total towns were wiped out they were not expecting that

[@solarwind907]

@@cypheri1339 I would be willing to bet that most families can afford to head to the local food bank and pick up most canned food items they would need in an emergency. If they’re resourceful, they could can and freeze their own. Can these people afford a laptop? A TV or a smart phone? Cable or cell service? If so, they can certainly afford a generator capable. Of running a furnace, fridge, freezer and lights. Maybe not all at the same time, but in an emergency it would be great. If they are dirt poor through no fault of their own and/or of low intelligence then they have my deepest sympathy. I can only hope that a more fortunate Neighbor could help them out.

[@solarwind907]

@@MaryAnn-r1g agreed, if your house is leveled and washed away by a wall of mud and water, putting plywood on your windows and surrounding your house with a few sandbags isn’t going to help. And despite meteorologists best efforts, they’re never going to pinpoint exactly where, when and how intense, the storm will be at a specific time. A few years ago in Lawton, British Columbia they had 120°F weather, then a forest fire that devastated the area. Then an atmospheric river that caused mudslides and flooding That destroyed everything in its path. These are things we should expect with human caused climate change. We should certainly try to elect people who understand climate change And at least will not lie to us. And FYI, anyone who thinks they’ll be able to buy insurance to cover these losses in the future, is living in a fools paradise. Thanks for your thoughtful comment. I hope the people in need get the help they need ASAP.

[@aarons3695]

At the moment all I can do is pray for those devastated by Helene. This will take years to rebuild. Absolutely speechless.

[@vha3742171]

Where news on Yancey County and other surrounding counties. I have family in Yancey County. No news mefis saying if there help for them. I love Ashville. But you not concerned about other mountain counties.

[@CarterKey6]

I’m concerned about the mountain communities down stream of the dam that breached yesterday after the storm. Power was out and I doubt they seen the evacuation orders

[@Nawfmem901]

​​In western Va on 460 , almost all the the homes and trailers are underwater near the VA border .​@@CarterKey6

[@MaryAnn-r1g]

They cannot get there yet

[@HotaruGlaive]

Um, they can't get through the roads? You can call the county or city itself you know? Also, do you think the county of Yancey is too lazy to ask for help from their government? Probably not. Or do you think that you are the center of the universe and if you haven't heard about it, then it couldn't be happening?

[@MaryAnn-r1g]

@@vha3742171 nobody can get around to find out yet

[@PT-Wash]

Praying for all affected by this horrific storm.

[@Addiebug406]

Those of you still without power water everything. … Please know all of us in the surrounding areas of Murphy, Cherokee, Hayesville, etc. WE are sending so many supplies, money, food, clothing, and so many prayers and vibes as fast as we possibly can get them to you!! Soooo many of us have gathered the people of the communities to get donations and get them loaded into the helicopters…we love each of you and are working tirelessly to help you all! ❤

[@Zoe-c9z]

I hope all city planners are taking notes about looking at flood zones in their planning districts. Climate catastrophes are routine in the south now Congress should be providing disaster relief for people who are abandoned by their insurance companies. Please provide for the victims rather than continue pogroms of genocide the taxpayers need access to funds for storm damage relief.

[@kellymcginnis8631]

This reporter sounds like he is reporting a sporting event. Jesus!

[@patbrown53]

I lived there for a time. A beautiful town, now gone in the blink of an eye. My heart is broken in pieces. May we come together as a nation and help where we can. 🙏

[@sharonmenzel7791]

They need the help from the national guard of military with the big help that can be loaded with supply’s and taken to multiple areas, driving isn’t going to cut it

[@fattoria_di_bastoni]

Can’t go farther west on I-40 than I-77. I think thats Davey county.

[@lilpoo1972]

If the people don’t have access to cell service or internet access how can they apply for FEMA assistance or other services

[@schoolingdiana9086]

We didn’t have to when we got hit by the Seattle earthquake in 2001. FEMA came through, neighborhood by neighborhood.

[@DulceN]

We were without power in the Western Branch section of Chesapeake, VA, for 10 1/2 days, after Hurricane Isabel came through on Sept. 2004. Crews came to help from other states and they had to work neighborhood by neighborhood due to the widespread damage to power lines. We could not cook, go anywhere because of the many large trees downed across my neighborhood streets and the heat was unbereable, but my children and I survived. People need to be patient, although it may seem too difficult at this point.

[@jmclay4317]

Sending prayers for all of you. 🙏🧡

[@user-nj8vu4jg5k]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@lyndaferguson816]

All in the path of this storm are in my prayers. 🙏

[@dianalanier7891]

My beautiful mountains, how you hurt right now. I cry with you. Praying, God help the suffering.

[@life.goes.]

Surreal how developed US South East looks like Gaza without a single bomb drop

[@geod3589]

Yeah, sort of like Maui.

[@cnk3208]

@@geod3589 I think I know what you mean....

[@robbrown4621]

@@harryo2253 We are the wealthiest nation in the world, by far. We can take care of this. Have you ever done any traveling outside of America?

[@CJinsoo]

@3:32 are they resorting to Tallboys for the little babies?

[@orion8835]

How anyone can not be crying inside or out watching this I don't know. I have been through this region and it was recovering from 2008 crash and building things up and that was 2014. The real estate was booming over the years everything on the big up. Now this. 600 miles this Helene dumped on. Asheville North Carolina looks utterly wrecked downtown. People are going to just leave. Those who have elevated properties will have to drive out of town to do anything. For years.

[@asawhitemanidjustliketosay]

Why am I only seeing local news reporting on this?

[@HotaruGlaive]

It was on Good Morning America this morning. What news are you watching? I noticed Fox didn't show anything about it this morning and only talked about the election and politics. Hmmm.

[@thomasdwyer641]

its trump country you own it

[@curtissharris8914]

@@thomasdwyer641 Oh that's how you roll? We aren't that ugly.

[@MaryAnn-r1g]

@@asawhitemanidjustliketosay everyone knows and they're trying to get help to everybody

[@kontrygrll01amerika54]

The major highway to Asheville is closed due to landslides, so no one can get into Asheville. This means nothing can get there via truck, everything needs to be airlifted in to WNC. So do not expect major TV news to get here unless they have a helicopter and another helicopter support team with food and water, too, and tents to live in.

[@sethmonroe]

Im here in it all and its way bigger than a state problem. This disaster is huge. Its unimaginable.We need helicopters and a lot of them.

[@ThomasGilmore-fi6gb]

Everyone already knows that these people are miserable. Why are you pushing cameras in their faces and asking stupid questions?

[@caneprints]

Well, I guess when the public sees the desperation and distress these folks are in, it will help bring resources and support to their communities faster, but I do see what you mean.

[@HotaruGlaive]

Because other people in these comments are whining that they aren't talking to these people and the media is ignoring them. As someone who lives in a hurricane area? I actually agree with you, but so many people want to rubberneck while pretending to care about the victims.

[@schoolingdiana9086]

Act like you had parents, eh?

[@Zoe-c9z]

WHERE IS THE NATIONAL GUARD?

[@moorek1967]

Sitting in liberal Democrat homes because mommy and daddy said not to join the military.

[@laidback6043]

Seems like by air is the best option right now drop supplies inn.

[@DulceN]

This is just horrible, I have not seen so much intense and widespread damage in the last 30+ years….. Wishing the very best to all those affected.

[@elenagava4660]

where are the politicians? governors? feed the people and save lifes.

[@schoolingdiana9086]

Please watch the whole video before commenting. These questions were already answered.

[@BrookeRuff]

Thank you for reporting on this. We are the forgotten

[@doubt3430]

were currently at 100 confirmed dead and thousands missing so it may very well be a historic hurricane

[@tamibruner-gonzalez4245]

Thousands missing??

[@mtnbums2000]

@@tamibruner-gonzalez4245yes thousands! This area is very rural and rugged terrain.

[@AnnaD25]

Prayers from Charlotte😢

[@christopherdollbaum8819]

I so hope that FEMA is helping or on the way.

[@thomasdwyer641]

trump guted fema

[@MaryAnn-r1g]

@@christopherdollbaum8819 they are the area is huge though that has been devastated

[@mauallison7755]

They are. Lots of others also.

[@cookieb5029]

Prayers for every family affected by this hurricane, my sincere condolences to the families who have lost your loved one 🙏🙏🙏♥️

[@SMyers-uh4du]

GOD BLESS EVERYONE😇❤️

[@TheGuitologist]

I remember back during Katrina, people kept asking “where’s Bush, where’s FEMA?”. People had a sense of who was ultimately to blame for the poor response. Now, it seems we aren’t allowed to criticize.

[@ThestuffthatSaralikes]

It’s been like two days! And recovery has ALREADY STARTED. Soooo what exactly are you pissed about?! You just wanna start a political argument where there is not one. The response to this has been the fastest I’ve ever seen living in the area.

[@YouAreStillNotablaze]

@@TheGuitologist you're being led around by people who only know how to politicize, and usually hypothetically

[@ryanjones4106]

President Biden declared a state of emergency yesterday, and allocated resources to the area. The governor of NC has called in the National Guard.

[@jase4270]

And another hurricane is heading for the exact same region.

[@nubianking4203]

@@jase4270 they aren't exactly sure where it's going. Cautiously optimistic. Our region can't afford this again

[@solarwind907]

Too early to tell, but the more greenhouse gases we put into the atmosphere, the stronger the storms. It’s only going to get worse until we fix the problem.

[@Sturdykid532]

Please pray 🙏 we need all the prayers

[@debbiezito6199]

I went through Katrina. Don’t forget to contact FEMA. Government agency that will give money for food and lodging even their trailer homes while repairs performed on water damaged homes. Call ASAP help for real Americans. Also Red Cross. They’ll feed you too. Use these free services. I’m surprised the word is not out for y’all. Be safe. We care.

[@johnd4348]

All the money went to Ukraine. None left for us.

[@alexishermes1265]

@johnd4348 Don’t be pathetic, stop spreading false information...

[@allisonsanders3384]

Why would they take responsibility ?? Trumpty Dumpty is their Lord and Savior-- they're all waiting on Him!😂

[@Ghostface24315]

False information like wmds in iraq? At the time bush was more concerned about Iraq than Katrina. As Kanye west said george Bush don't care about black people. Different place same shi​@@alexishermes1265

[@Silencedogood-r6l]

@@allisonsanders3384. Get help

[@ClaudeWilson-ey3ji]

You can see what God can do . pray for all .God bless all of you

[@mondoenterprises6710]

It seems time to bring in the National Guard to assist wherever neccessary, Governor.

[@MaryAnn-r1g]

I heard that he called for a day of fasting and prayer for all the good that's going to do I don't know if he ever called Biden but Biden had already allocated a billion$ days before and had people situated to come in and help it is just such a large vast area that has been totally devastated it's going to take a while

[@TheOldWiseGuy]

Democrat governors care about stupid stuff, not helping everyday people.

[@tanyasteers4802]

The are there

[@angelaf5040]

@@TheOldWiseGuy You're confused.

[@mikkiismyname]

Folks must not watch the news or have anyway to keep up with events. National Guard is there, Biden just approved Federal emergency relief for NC and individuals. There is a hot line set up to help individuals. Saw it on my local news.

[@smj460]

This is the best reporting I’ve seen yet - good work! The attention is needed for the area more than ever.

[@noosphericaltarzan]

The morning after the storm, I drove from Fletcher to Mirriam ave looking for medical supplies. There was no response except from our state police. I only saw Buncombe deputes watching the flood on Tunnel rd near the Mall. Then I keep hearing excuses about how they couldn't get to people. How is it that I could figure out how to get from Fletcher to downtown Asheville, then, passing at least one body they left on the interstate? Where was EMS and fire dot? Why were work crews not positioned when they knew this storm was coming for two days?? Nobody should accept excuses for the delayed response.

[@Addicted2Learning]

UPDATE ON STORM. Ashville NC AM Radio channel 1400 is the channel my son in Ashville area says is trying to help connect people and help with storm needs.

[@kuroe-chan5190]

😢😢 absolutely deveststing . Went from 10 to 30. that’s what I felt too NC Katrina. We were just visiting last weekend in Asheville and hiking. Wish I could go help. I adore western Nc

[@mauallison7755]

Word is it’s much, much more than 30.

[@Zoe-c9z]

The elderly and disabled need more help than able bodied people, please and thank you for compassion for the defenseless.

[@1944Jakob]

You need a Satellite phone which uses no cell towers....Mine cost me 128 a month and I can talk or text anyone on this planet.....I realize it's late advice but with prevailing conditions plaguing the US it would be a necessity if someone "pulls the plug".

[@charlenewilliams3303]

Prayers for everyone involved in this devastating event 🙏❤️🙏❤️

[@TheGypsyCat66]

My cousin is in there. She said volunteers are feeding people in the Walmart parking lot in Irwin, if you can get the word to anyone who needs it.

[@VIOLETheavenBeenMyHandle]

I don't live there anymore but I used to work in Asheville NC. I pray for ya'll!

[@LReno-di9cm]

Oh no. Prayers. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@nnonotnow]

Hearts ♥️ and prayers 🙏 for the people.

[@shadow6543]

This is heartbreaking

[@borey123xx9]

How bad is the infrastructure north of Florida that a post tropical depression is causing so much damage? Insane

[@maryefromky]

our power just came on in Irvine, KY. so scared for the people of NC and TN. hope they can hang on. this has been a hell of ride and we were very lucky in KY. the devastation in NC and TN is awful.

[@marilynspaulding2142]

My gosh this is so very sad. Praying for all these people. .

[@supermanimal5000]

Where is the national guard

[@FriedChairs]

They are there in western NC. I know they made several drops of supplies on Beech mountain today because my parents are there as well as Banner Elk they airlifted a lot of people to Hickory. These are just the locations I know about.

[@steven.h0629]

@@FriedChairs Good news thanks!

[@AHammock]

Where is the president?

[@nuttinhoney]

@@AHammock It's very easy to find that information with the help of this thing called Google. You should try it! Or... you could just ask a thread of strangers on KZbin. Since it looks like you're having difficulty finding what you need, I'll help you out. Biden approved Federal Major Disaster relief on Saturday, following Gov. Cooper's official request made Friday. Biden has indicated that he hopes to visit the area this week but has made it explicit that he will only do so, if it doesn't disrupt relief efforts. He's made it clear that peoples' lives are at stake, and a photo op and a pep talk are not what's needed to get people what they need. Now... I think that about gets you up to speed with your inquiry. Is there something specifically that you'd like him to do? Like grab a chainsaw and some buckets? Let me know, and I'll see if I can email him on your behalf. I'll let him know you've been asking about him!

[@ryanjones4106]

@@AHammockPresident Biden declared a state of emergency yesterday and allocated resources towards the affected areas.