Absolutely Devastating! Please Be Sensitive To The Locals.

[@ONThree]

Want to help? As temperatures drop to 40 degrees at night, we’re shifting focus on gathering essential cold-weather supplies like propane heaters, heavy blankets, buddy heaters, warm clothing for all ages, beanies, gloves, and hot hands warmers. Your donations allow us to provide the specific items locals need. You can donate here to support these efforts: www.usmensacademy.com. If you’d like to contribute directly to support my personal missions, which have required me to take significant time off work, you can also do so here by contacting me on IG @jasonleesurvival Every bit helps, and I greatly appreciate your support during this time.

[@BJCtheFOURTH]

Don't have social media, stumbled on your videos. I do have truck and a enclosed trailer I could haul supplies. My truck stays loaded similar to your video. If I could be of assistance please let me know but I'm 9-10 hrs away in ohio

[@franscarfi1268]

😅

[@eyeOOsee]

I left you a donation to Men's Academy and also to Cajun Navy. God Bless you for being these stranded peoples best hope!! 🙏🙏🙏 🗽🇺🇸💞

[@bobbykiefer4306]

​@@allgems6312 Sources on FEMA seizing stuff?

[@joebidenisanutjob7511]

YES!

[@nani.9754]

I'm in NY state,physically disabled,and financially close to ruin. All I can do to help is 🙏

[@333AppalachiaEnergetics]

All prayers are welcome , please continue to hold the light 🕊️🤍

[@PintoPintoBean]

That's the #1 way to help, call to our Creator of all things. People may not realize this is the Bible belt.

[@ONThree]

Prayer goes further than you know!

[@celestialblueceleste2511]

Prayers make a huge difference!! 🙏🏼

[@cheryljohnson380]

Prayer is good!! ❤❤❤

[@LynnWinn-kk9fd]

Goodwills all across the USA should GIVE BACK to emergencies like this … Goodwill has everything donated to them then sell at high prices.. if they DONT donate to these people I’ll never donate to them again

[@pamelamarshal196]

Might as well stop donating to them They are a private company.

[@coreenaburke5378]

I donate and spend money shopping there! They better help!

[@kingguccitv8664]

Same i gave 100s of free cloths of thr years😂🎉

[@hughjanus5518]

They won't, they're all about profit.

[@zelirislalibratum8637]

​@@coreenaburke5378corporations don't care about people. Donate through service or by donating directly to emergency aid charities

[@claudinebradley322]

I live in the middle of the devastation..The truth is that FEMA is here. The military is here in groves. I have seen all this myself. Yes the locals are helping their neighbors. That is what our culture does. The donations coming in are mind-blowing. I have been volunteering at a local church. We've had donations from all over the country. Many donations but also the need is so great and will be ongoing. Thanks to all for the prayers. Please continue to pray for us. Thanks also to all that have sent and brought donations, came from other states with atvs to get to the regions that are not accessible by autos. Private helicopters making drops and rescues. You all are Angels.

[@jesseglennshaw4204]

Calling ALL ANGELS to Surround Y'all and comfort y'all with Grace, MERCY, LOVE, and HEALING, if need be. Calling ALL ANGELS to Stand in Y'all's center in times you need to rest.

[@brittanygray7427]

May God build a hedge of protection around you and your community and the affected areas. God is bigger than devastation.

[@SherryJo777]

veemuh - so then, what are they doing, specifically to help people? Glenn beck and many others have run into veemuh & they were sitting in their a conditioned vans, doing nothing & that is quite unsettling. Also, Huge areas were affected in many states & you cant possibly be everywhere all at once - or in a large area. Curious who you vote for... and you have heard veemuh is handing put $750, only. But paperwork has to be filled out & it must be repaid in a few years.

[@clacal2005]

That’s good to hear. I’m hearing much less help elsewhere.

[@rdred8693]

We are sending stuff down from Cape Cod. I sent a Schleich dinosaur toy down for a dinosaur crazy kid. Kids need toys too.

[@chucklesthered2338]

My wife and I have been going everywhere in WNC delivering needed supplies. Seeing the strength and compassion of the American people coming together to help us has restored my faith in humanity.

[@daniellemarie7471]

Thank you

[@SuperReznative]

​@danielleHave F 11:34 aith in God.Iy is these grass roots humility &hospitality management because of their Christianinity - reverence for God.marie7471

[@BigMeanyVids]

The loss of roads really does make this recovery so much more complex than traditional hurricane recovery. :(

[@AZsunflower]

No one should be there to "sight see". Help or stay home. People working together clearing the mess are amazing.

[@Tbrew-zd6xb]

@Az people came to sight see after katrina for years

[@AZsunflower]

@@Tbrew-zd6xb Yeah, people are weird. They want to see destruction. Guess that is why some folks support T and the MAGA party. They want to tear the USA apart. Shameful.

[@dianeferguson1074]

Where is the nation guard and FEMA??

[@AZsunflower]

@dianeferguson1074 All over the Southeast! Thousands of National Guard there. FEMA setting up throughout the region to help people expedite claims. Do you really understand what FEMA does?

[@RemnantDiscipleLazzaro-Rev1217]

@@dianeferguson1074 It's run by sweJ, this is why you see no care at all...they hate Euro-Americans.

[@cleansweep999]

Oh man the guy in the beginning...His pain hurt me so bad 😢

[@dcctwinmom]

I was just going to comment the same thing. Broke my heart. What a kind soul. 😢❤

[@ParkerQualityControl]

Yes me also. 🥲

[@lindabergman3127]

Omg I can’t even imagine the pain❤️🙏

[@sherleylowe2223]

A hug in a time like this soothes the souls❤

[@MarkHanley-w9d]

So sad and I've been so emotional and I'm up in Michigan, what a slap in the damn face by the government to tell people u can go on the Internet and apply for $750 loan are u f in kidding, what Internet for starts & $750 ? Really but they gave Ukraine 20 more bs the day before this all started plus still paying for all illegals but nope no more money left for the Americans that pay the taxes that pay for the government just for the government to give it to everyone else but legal American citizens

[@vivalaleta]

I have a big heart for animals and when I heard all the horses, at a ranch, had drowned in their stalls I lost my mind. Then I was told the owners were both at work and the water came up so fast.... they must be devastated. We must all be compassionate.

[@KOOLBadger]

Think of all those barns that they could not get to. I am paralyzed from grief..

[@JuanitaThompson-cm5tq]

I can’t imagine how heartbreaking it is for the horse owners.💔

[@jeanie8831]

Me too. The hardest part for me, can't get the hogs off my mind. Too tragic.

[@KOOLBadger]

@@jeanie8831 right?💔

[@KOOLBadger]

@@JuanitaThompson-cm5tq 😔💔

[@kimberleywinterbauer5286]

We were hit with Hurricane Ian two years ago and as we were trying to clean up people kept coming by in cars taking pictures. I finally lost it and went to yell at one car-i told them if they’re out then they better be helping otherwise they are impeding clean up. So respect people as they have lost everything and stop sightseeing.

[@chiefswife1212]

THEY CANT BELIEVE YOU IGNORED WARNINGS AND JUST SAT THERE!!!

[@ginnymurray1869]

@@chiefswife1212 What an awful comment. Cold hearted.

[@jenniferwhitehead2620]

Absolutely understandable.

[@GingeRenee]

that’s horrible. some ppl are so selfish and ignorant. I’m in maine and i’m trying to round up donations to send down and am searching charities down there to donate to to help directly. I can’t imagine what ppl are going through. I’m a mother and my heart is breaking for all these families especially the little ones.

[@loganq]

You just gawked at a video which is the same as when you had your hissy-fit. Hypocritical much?

[@Buck1954]

Insurance is a scam. We pay thousands and get hundreds back. Like our taxes.

[@ckennedy109637]

they are in cahoots with gov that's how they got mandatory insurance for everybody

[@prettybrwneyez7757]

Bingo!

[@getl0st]

The "Money" we currently use is FAKE. Eventually everyone will hopefully work it out before they find themselves living in a Tent...

[@BonnieKennedy-pj7tn]

Appalachians have my deepest respect! Caring for the rescuers😢

[@ONThree]

They all reminded me of my Appalachian granny. They may both have much to give but will make you eat after seeing how hard you work. Love these people.

[@naneebonee59]

Love thy neighbor and always be humble and kind. Prayers for all. God bless you

[@beautifulfretboard2299]

Im at a loss of words my heart is breaking and the tears are flowing for these people. God Bless the locals and the volunteers ❣️

[@cashonlyj3469]

You and me both God Help Them.

[@RemnantDiscipleLazzaro-Rev1217]

Let's remember to remember to keep them in daily prayer.

[@patriciaensey8601]

Yeah bless the citizen Americana who flew their own Helicopter to rescue the HELPLESS and watched for SOS signs come please help and save us. The citizen pilot was told to stop and leave or be arrested .

[@suzannethiras3315]

This administration is doing this intentionally. They don't want the people in NC to be able to vote. This democratic administration is the most evil administration we have ever had. Where is Fema and the Red Cross? Why won't they let you help yourself?! Think about it.

[@kimberlycarpenter7667]

The worst thing you can do is go into an area like this to sight see. Stay out!! I went through a devastating flood in 2008, and we had rich people driving their kids through, looking at us like we had Christmas lights on our homes. Or worse. We had people stop and go through the huge pile that was our lives of damaged goods. Hoping to find something good. Like vultures. Looters even came in and scrapped the copper plumbing. If you are not going to help, stay out of the area. You become part of the problem, crowding the roads. And the locals might actually become violent. We saw that happen a few times. Help or stay away.

[@Raelven]

Same thing here after Thomas fire in CA 2017. Our house was saved with minor damage, we were able to return after a week, and people came to the front door and tried to walk in thinking it was abandoned. They dug up plants from the yard. They checked our mailbox. It was just horrifying, the carelessness and audacity.

[@kimcrews1250]

I would LOVE to be there helping the people that need it. Unfortunately I am 70 years old, handicapped and live in California. So all that I can do is sit and watch this all take place on You Tube! I pray that God takes care of everyone there!

[@pamlaenger6870]

Your prayers are AWESOME!!!

[@lilolmecj]

Prayer is very powerful!

[@SuperReznative]

Continue helping by praying in Jesus name.You can even help by sharing the information.And stirring Up/ motivating ,others.

[@dogalcorn4292]

People from our neck of the woods are just built different. We take care of each other.

[@cindyhamblin5673]

CSA blood

[@chris1638]

Agreed

[@jennifermarkens1882]

We do that where I live too. And in the states in the Northeast.

[@jennifermarkens1882]

My heart goes out to each person faced with this catastrophic storm and the enormous devastation nd suffering and loss. You are in my prayers, and we are sending $ to local assistance in North Carolina.

[@bobbykiefer4306]

Cherokee were taken care of real well in that neck of the woods.

[@DustinCole-bp1si]

My thoughts and Prayers are with All Those affected! And All the Volunteers assisting those in need is what The American Spirit is All About!! The World is witnessing what really makes America Great… The People! God Bless

[@gaylonknell5124]

Very proud of our American people, stay strong brothers and sisters

[@ConspiracySmurf]

Yes...and real disappointed in the gov's lack of response. Enraged is a better word.

[@Poppy-mi4sf]

@@ConspiracySmurf “Misinformation is a grave threat in the aftermath of a storm like Helene,” Gov. Roy Cooper of North Carolina said in a statement, warning that it could be “deadly.”

[@andyeighttre]

We can unleash our armed forces to crush a nation, but not help ours. Fucking unbelievable.

[@angelp.5224]

What a great job of speaking about sensitivity and respect. Thank y'all from East TN 🙏

[@ONThree]

Our pleasure!

[@michelekirby-xv4sw]

Love and Prayers from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿. It is horrific to watch what all these people are going through.

[@tinaleeth2707]

I'm glad y'all have plenty of volunteers right now. I'm in no place to come help and it's hurting my soul Bless y'all

[@jeanf8998]

❤prayer is stronger than anything

[@SurfahSistah]

Same. You can donate to Samaratin’s purse. They have a specific fund for this recovery effort. Prayers also are needed. 🙏🏼🫂❤️😕

[@tinaleeth2707]

@@SurfahSistah I already have .. I was flooded in 2016. Still rebuilding but remember the day they came to help. It was so amazing the work they do. They showed up 20 people deep and gutted my house and let me have a break for a moment and prayed with me. My life has become BF and AF. BEFORE AND AFTER flood

[@tinaleeth2707]

I volunteered with the Cajun navy during Harvey as well. All good folks doing good works.. including the guy that posted this. Love y'all xox

[@SurfahSistah]

@@tinaleeth2707 🫂❤️

[@amazingcolonelangus4535]

With all of the large trees down, you should put a call out to people with portable saw mills to slab out the trees for construction/home repairs. There many KZbin channels of people with portable mills.

[@hk45c62]

That's a great idea. An area needs to be opened up to build a lumberyard before you start bringing in portable sawmills.

[@Agent.99]

Great idea! Portable sawmills can go to the downed trees and eliminate need to transport trees to a central location. We had a portable sawmill come to our property in black mountain 3 years ago and they turned all our logs into planks to replank our bridges. They worked in a turn around area of our driveway, no bigger than an average to large front yard.

[@samsmom1491]

As long as the wood hasn't been tainted by sewage water or water that had chemicals or dead animals/people in it, that's a great idea.

[@jj-eo7bj]

Use the logs to make temporary bridges

[@dogalcorn4292]

@@amazingcolonelangus4535 Totally agree.

[@MrMayhem-b1w]

Heard theres hotels trying to charge $500 a night. I swear 🤬 those people need to be addressed. If I owned a hotel all would stay free.

[@Nala1026]

SHAMEFUL.....just shameful were is the humanity..???????😢😢

[@AZsunflower]

And those same people will complain about the government. I believe most people are decent, good and kind. Price gouging is deplorable.

[@MrMayhem-b1w]

@@Nala1026 exactly 💯

[@TheDonSP]

Yep, let non-gov folks stay free. It’ll all come out in the wash later anyway. We had a bit of a tornado touchdown in the Ottawa Valley a couple years ago that affected power especially for a week + for some, and one local gas station jacked their prices 25%-50% over others. I still haven’t forgotten that and refuse to give them business.

[@daleeasternbrat816]

I'm a Generator Man. After a Storm? I give away a lot. I Help. So, I lose a little money? Big Deal?

[@mikeglasgow9618]

I'm a retired HVAC/ R MECHANIC. I can install mini splits, A/C Systems, Boilers, Chillers, and DDC CONTROLS. I wish that in some way I could help. Now I'm old and broken down. Can barely walk to the mailbox and back. My heart goes out to all affected. I pray for these people morning and night. If I was physically able, I would go and work for food ,gas,and a place to lay my head. No compensation for salary. God bless these people.

[@Theresa-b8g]

The only time you should look down on someone is when you are helping them up! If you can't help, donate and stay out of the way!!!🇺🇸👍👊💯

[@ONThree]

That’s right!

[@kluv7139]

so glad folks are coming together

[@ARorHR]

I rather give my money to y’all than a random foreign country. Please don’t give up. We will not forget you.

[@eveyhammond8326]

You don’t give money

[@Margaretyo1]

⁠@@eveyhammond8326we have all paid our taxes and that hard earned income is being sent to other countries by the current administration and there isn’t any left for Americans in need. He paid, you paid, hard working Americans paid!

[@ksytube]

Quit your BS! We did not send diapers, medicines, water, clothes anywhere. If you are referring to Ukraine, that $ goes to AMERICAN arms manufacturers producing arms for both USA and Ukraine. My buddy works in one of the manufacturing plants and with the amount of overtime he's gotten over the last 2 years he bought a brand new Chevy Tahoe with CASH!

[@annehedonia156]

​@@ksytube No, it's a money-laundering operation. How much have they stolen?

[@truckdriver3126]

​@@ksytubeyou guys and your constant gaslighting, Ukraine HAS been given CASH, billions worth. That's great for your buddy and his new Chevy but he is a small fraction of a percent who is benefitting from death. Fuck you.

[@scottallen5269]

I’m a grown ass man, and I’m in tears. My heart breaks for all the people suffering, the people lost and all the people abandoned by this administration. To those helping… Thank you. You are honorable and much needed in this world and to these people. Stay strong and keep up the great works!!!

[@stilllearning8360]

Me too 😭 and agree...🙏 for victims and volunteers 💔 We (other everyday people) ARE helping 🇺🇸. The current people "in charge" are a MESS. In the immediate future, we need make sure the disaster victims can VOTE 🇺🇸...even if they've never er voted before! Its been said before, but now its true: 📢 THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ELECTION OF OUR LIFETIME💥 (I'm 68 yo.).

[@mjesns77]

@@stilllearning8360trump will be no better. get your head out of your ass

[@eveyhammond8326]

Stop being an idiot. Conspiracy theories and MAGA lies are killing people.

[@ksytube]

Quit your BS! National Guard, FEMA and Army are all on the ground doing everything they can. They always start in the major population centers and work out from there. Why? Because it is the major population centers that have the core infrastructure needed to keep civilization going. Once these areas have electricity, food, shelter, those from the surrounding areas can more easily access these necessities, particularly if they need to be evacuated from where they are currently. This is how it is in EVERY major disaster. I know you just hung up your COVID expert hat, but sit back. Oh yeah, the orange R@pist is just so much better. The fact he wants to cut government agencies like FEMA and NOAA, would have made this soooo much better. Quit your BS and let the adults handle this! You know damn well every politician does an arial survey of disaster areas. If they don't they are criticized for "not caring." If they do, they are criticized for "getting in the way". Which do you want? Being a hypocrite is part of the republican moto! Unless you can blame someone for YOUR problems, life just isn't fair!

[@bain5872]

You're not the only my friend.

[@missmollycollie911]

I have heard so many good things about the Cajun Navy so I donated to them. Not a lot , but hope it helps!

[@sophrosyne5900]

This is when alternative living structures should be allowed : Yurts or lotus bell tents can be heavy duty and easily constructed as temporary structures once their properties are cleared . Wood stoves or rocket tent stoves would be good for 3 months , or the entire winter if necessary . And yes before any know it alls in the comment post , yurts were used in the harshest winter climates imaginable ( mongolians ) 🎉

[@ShermThursby]

Hi, excellent idea!

[@sophrosyne5900]

@@ShermThursby Thanks !

[@CathyKnight-i2o]

GOD Please get help to these people in THOSE rough mountains bless the brave men and women

[@Hope-uc5fv]

Amen!

[@stilllearning8360]

I agree...🙏 for victims and volunteers 💔 We (other everyday people) ARE helping 🇺🇸. Many, like mey fam, are giving BEYOND their needs...and will continue to do so! The current people "in charge" are a MESS, so in the upcoming/immediate future, we need to make sure the disaster victims will be able to VOTE...even if they've never voted before! Its been said many times, but now its true: 📢 THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ELECTION OF OUR LIFETIME💥 (I'm 68 yo.) The way is clear now (if it wasn't to you before) SO PLEASE VOTE in November! AMERICA 1ST!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸💖🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@jeffechols5302]

God bless all affected and all helping

[@femaleonthewatch]

I´m very, very sorry for everybody who´s affected by the hurricane. What I as a European don´t understand is why in a country like the US the prowerlines are still running above the ground. What I also don´t understand is that so many people still deny climate change and are not prepared to rethink their environmental behaviour. However, recover first and fast. Be safe.

[@thomasdaniel100]

Primarily, it is the failure of the American education system. Climate change is considered a myth by half the population.. I would move to Europe but it seems Europe doesn't want me or my family.

[@Devotee777]

People need to ease up on the rumors and hearsay...it fuels a lot of misinformation, conspiracy theories, and confusion. I no longer want to hear anything unless it's first hand.

[@CoraDotson]

Better get very selective on your jovial media

[@MedusasFeelinSalty]

They're too busy working and helping each other to be getting on social media. The disaster tourists are where a lot of the rumors are coming from, just so they can get their clicks and likes. Vultures.

[@getl0st]

Last time I checked, reality is usually about 100 times worse than the "Conspiracy Theories"...

[@ML-dk7bf]

Part of the issue is we HAD NO COMMUNICATIONS. In person hearsay and rumors was literally was all the info we we're running on for days.

[@sanjoaquinvalleytransparency1]

Amazing coverage and work. Thank you guys

[@blueridgerealtor]

I am part of this team and want to be very clear. We PERSONALLY haven’t had resistance from any local cops or firefighters. They’ve been very helpful. Locals are annoyed with all the sightseers so please don’t go to these communities to just take photos and videos. We weren’t going to film until we were told to get the truth out. We’ve been all over helping. The only major government hindrance was when helicopters that were delivering supplies all day (s) got stopped for hours by two specific people who did nothing in the field but steal valuable air time and stopped aid from going out. Most people that we spoke to weren’t happy with F£MA but there was a town that was very grateful for them being there. Others were very upset that they were taking their supplies to do with it as they see fit.

[@cindyhamblin5673]

Thank you for getting it out there! Americans need to know the truth because the vile MSM won't! Prayers up, safety is of our Lord! 🙏💪

[@CharlesSalmond]

🙏🙏🙏

[@kimbrown7406]

​@@cindyhamblin5673but Fox does......

[@kquinn2303]

I would like to know where to donate goods, and funds that will go to the people.

[@gottasay4766]

@@cindyhamblin5673msm? Why didn’t your gods prevent this? Pretty useless gods.

[@LadybugLou]

Was that a girl with the chainsaw cutting down a tree? Wow! Girl power! Woop woop!

[@mikeinch3690]

I live in Asheville NC. We are built different. WNC STRONG 😊

[@kyleglenn4132]

This is WNC, we are strong independent people

[@Starfish2145]

No. Dude with long hair

[@tubeonline629]

Yeah but why cut a standing tree there are many washed down blocking roads.

[@mikeries8549]

What is ....a girl? What's her pronouns. Are you sure?

[@davidcain3247]

The clothing issue. I was involved in a tornado disaster and so many clothes were donated. The clothes per both Red Cross and FEMA required that all clothes were to be cleaned before distributed. Very likely this if anything is being collected by the government to process and clean. I don’t believe anything nefarious is happening like the rumors being spread.

[@JCACredyellow-ts1rk]

This sounds reasonable. People are so good at taking a truth and twisting it. Like that telephone game.

[@rickygraham8838]

I was in Hurricane Katrina with the National Guard and this is much worse

[@cumberlandquiltchic1]

Im in WNC and I’ve been saying that it’s so much bigger than Asheville! So important to focus on what’s all around Asheville for at least 100 miles in all directions. We had a lot of people evacuate Florida to come here. With another storm coming, it’s important to let people know the blue ridge parkway and so much is closed. I tried posting in some westher channels and people replied with where should we go? Well, there’s Alabama. Anywhere thst you can get a hotel, grocery stores have food and gas etc. I think many will come here to the smokies to evacuate again and we will not be able to accommodate them. Please spread the word for the need to let evacuees know… Ingles geocery store only has 1 distribution center and it’s in Asheville/ all the stores in WNC began to run out immediately. If you insist on coming, bring food with you and cash etc.

[@urbanAngler_Bigfoot]

Absolutely devastating, thoughts and prayers from the UK

[@pattyduckworth7642]

Prayers to all of the victims and a big shout out of thanks to all volunteers stepping up. Your amazing.

[@cbagot]

Rubbernecking is always a problem in every disaster. I look at this and see a deep need for road engineers and crews, electric, tree people, seriously skilled people who can get people back on track.

[@connieseadler1188]

Bless you all for being able to help

[@mcvet57103]

Winter is just around the corner. These people will need warm clothing.

[@umbertosmith7014]

They will need to leave if they want to live. Its destroyed.

[@jamesmay5860]

These people need to leave the area it's destroyed there is no point in rebuilding just bad memories it doesn't matter if it's home or not you need to move on and start over this place is beyond destroyed

[@ابولفضلجهانی-ص2و]

❤

[@ML-dk7bf]

​@@jamesmay5860 Buddy you can pound sand. If we gotta build log cabins and use wood-stoves so be it. We've done it before and we'll do it again.

[@ruthfurlow5468]

Yes I am from the south and my mom is 84 and constantly wanting to feed everyone

[@cindyhamblin5673]

🥰

[@LesPoole]

Bless her heart ❤️😊

[@MedusasFeelinSalty]

That's in our DNA. Mountain people are the best, most hard working, generous and loyal people there are.

[@ChrissyDeFrancisco]

Howell, MI American Legion sending multiple trucks! So many good humans!! Thank You!!

[@PeelKlas-r3e]

Also project 2025 will address all the concerns that these people want like getting rid of FEMA so the people can rescue and recover on their own only like they can

[@bethhammond4106]

Most American people are strong in faith and will help each other.We in Fla have sent people and donations and we too are having it bad and another Hurricane coming our way by Wednesday..Remember people ,we all in this together and we will all help each other

[@terri7707]

God Bless all of you. Keep standing be strong stay together. Watch each other's backs. WE ARE THE PEOPLE. THIS IS OUR ANERICA. STAND UP WE WILL MAKE IT.

[@roberthboyd6073]

The government is not dropping this. The government is the local, and regional authority. Mayors ,sheriff’s, governors and maybe the Federal government can be told where these people live. This is a mountain ridge where people live and the roads were washed out. Trees are blocking the roads and debris from train containers to mobile homes floated off the foundations are blocking access. It’s easy to sit in your house and criticize the efforts of other people. They don’t have cell phone service, water,electricity. The boots On the ground are doing their best. At least they are there. THIS ISN’T A MOVIE. THIS IS REAL.

[@ksytube]

National Guard, FEMA and Army are all on the ground doing everything they can. They always start in the major population centers and work out from there. Why? Because it is the major population centers that have the core infrastructure needed to keep civilization going. They have power generation, food distribution, highway networks, water plants, etc. Once these areas have electricity, food, and shelter, those from the surrounding areas can more easily access these necessities, particularly if they need to be evacuated from where they are currently. This is how it is in EVERY major disaster.

[@chantallennox1201]

Yep. And that communication officer should know better than gossiping and knocking the $750, which is clearly just the initial emergency relief payment per person to help a little till everyone can be connected to the relevant supports they might need

[@bendy6626]

​@@chantallennox1201 why are people being denied, then? Please don't say they aren't -- because they are.

[@bendy6626]

​@@ksytube You must be a paid bot -- seen this exact word for word comment already elsewhere.

[@allisterforest1842]

They totally dropped this. If the media wasn't so hyper-politized we might actually get close to the truth. FEMA's response to hurricane Karina was abysmal and everyone agreed. Now their response to Hurricane Helene is far worse by every objective metric you care to measure.

[@JUMBOJAYS]

Hank said it best! Country folks can survive! 💯💯🙏🙏

[@TennManYT]

Amen!

[@phyllisarrington7436]

Amen

[@MariaBaez-i5w]

To our fellow Americans our prayers for your community from New York is opening roads and donating supplies.

[@Flowers4Bees.Veggies4Me]

My understanding is that $750 is fast easy, no paperwork emergency money. The rest you will have to fill out forms and go through processes to get the much larger help you will need. DO NOT THINK THAT IS ALL FEMA DOES. APPLY FOR EVERYTHING. You may not qualify for all but even those without flood insurance will get help over that initial 750 UNLESS you fail to apply. Please do your research.

[@maybe5883]

Thank you and amazing props to all the volunteers and pros helping all the impacted residents. Hearts go out to all that lost so very much here in NC and throughout the SE.

[@PisgahGravelProject]

Burke county resident. It is so bad here in western NC. Been doing nonstop deliveries via adv bike into rural yancy and mitchell county. Need a day to decompress, and do bike maintenance. Crazy what its like on the ground

[@joannmarie61]

It's a disaster and more than our state expected from a tropical storm. I am thankful to see all the help that is being provided by locals and those coming from many other states. I just wish folks would keep politics out of what has proven to be one of the worst disasters to ever hit our beautiful mountain communities. The government has always proven to be slow in response no matter who is heading our country - remember Katrina and lord knows we are doing better than what happened there. Yes government response needs to improve (another disaster about to happen in FL). But there are lots of rumors and false information being spread and we really do not need that. The $750. spoken about was just for immediate cash assistance - NOT a total amount that you will get. Please try to make sure what you say is correct.

[@consciouscollective33]

Research the government website for disaster funding. Funding timelines heavily impact construction crews. When the money starts flowing people will change their tone about taking help from the government.

[@lillyblessings8475]

Is it feasible/ possible to strip those trees and build them rudimentary log cabins with a wood burning stove for heat and cooking and a root cellar for storing any food materials? At least through the coming fall and winter, until these people can rebuild?

[@emilyward9943]

That would be a dream house for some of us.

[@baileybenton4429]

By the people for the people.....humanity at its highest potential

[@GregoryWorth]

The heart, compassion and resolve of the Appalachian people have no match.

[@angelp.5224]

Absolutely we are strong and resilient ❤but this is like Biblical 😢🙏

[@dottiebaker6623]

A lot of the conversation here is based on misinformation and lack of knowledge. FEMA is not taking supplies, they are coordinating how supplies are distributed. For example, I went to a donation point, but their building was overflowing with food and water, which they were distributing to people who needed it. And there wasn't enough space in the parking lot for all the trucks and cars coming to both donate and distribute. So they suggested I go to another one in another town. I went there and was able to donate. It isn't helping to pass on misinformation.

People offering to help are not your enemy

[@cacatr4495]

They know that, they never said or implied that.

[@gud2go50]

Great job guys! Thank you for helping them. I will pray for them.😊

[@robinflanery1015]

God Bless You All ! Continued prayers from Indiana 🙏

[@carriesunshine]

We are finding legit people in communities setting up gofundme pages to specifically help their communities and communities around them. Those with yt platforms please help us find these good legit people to try and help get resources closer to these folks devastated by this so they have resources for longer term and money to help get things for diabetics and other special needs around them. We are trying to help. We dont want our donations to go over seas or to be stolen by the feds!

[@bturner7055]

I have asked this same thing to numerous channels. I haven't, yet, received an answer. Where to donate funds to THE PEOPLE and NOT the government or big organizations.

[@tucky2297]

​@@bturner7055Maybe Samaritans Purse or Salvation Army? Wish I could do more. I'm too old . Will be donating asap

[@bobbykiefer4306]

Why don't you research it yourself? You have internet? Lol.

[@LowkeyXxx]

​@@tucky2297 I do not trust any big name

[@LowkeyXxx]

"The permaculture consultant", he seems alright.

[@shilohndrah]

Thanks!

[@CraigCastanik]

GOD bless the homeowners and the volunteers!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@claudiavonkroge3604]

Was just walking my dog here in Germany aside of a little river and tried to imagine how high the water has to be if it is alike. Can’t imagine it.

[@shirleybalinski4535]

This whole area of the USA( which is the size of at least 4-5 European nations), is very hilly/ mountainous. It is rocky ground with a relatively thin layer of soil. The area is heavily wooded & overlaid with numerous rivers, streams, waterfalls, springs & lakes. Folks have lived here for generations. Gullies & ravines cut through the area & were the first to be settled . 30" of rain, high water tables, rocky slopes, narrow valleys....a recipe for disaster as we can see.

[@yuw777]

In Florida have to watch for gators coming out to eat the little dogs and in Ashville, NC have coyotes, cougars, bobcats, and panthers.

[@jubileejennings1413]

I live in Swannanoa! I have a brand new food truck that we can use for our community! But I can't get it out of my driveway! No bridge! 😢

[@kathiandruk5375]

Such a beautiful place like Heaven on Earth and the people are precious 🩷🙁 Always on my mind and in prayers

[@cheryliddings8731]

Very well said and exactly how I feel

[@Horace1993]

You could see how hard it was for the first guy to tell the story without breaking down. How horrific. I hope the baby made it.

[@SteviePaints]

I think the mom and the baby were both swept away.😢

[@cyndieperlin3536]

Donating and praying for everyone down there. My heart breaks for all of the people affected by the devastation.🙏🙏

[@shannongolden]

This is, unfortunately fortunately, the BEST VIDEO on YT. Wow, Real People Getting Real Jobs Done. WNC People Are Just Different. Also, These Volunteers Are 5-Star Top Notch High Quality, Get-It-Done Individuals. We could literally set up our own government in WNC with all of these Volunteers and it would be Supreme! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@shilohndrah]

What a stellar idea. You brave volunteers ARE THE BEDROCK of the community and should be in charge of what goes on there.

[@RacecarSpelledBackwards71]

I big part of the problem with the military support is their helos are all so massive in size. Many of the people up in mountains are in very tight spots which do not have enough open space to serve as an LZ. Only smaller & more mobile helos will work in that environment.

[@bonniebowers4603]

I dont buy it. We hv every thing to do any mission. I am in clarksville with nothing but pilots as neighbors.

[@tomtom-iu4zs]

They magically lost the ability to use rescue baskets and air drop aid.

[@John-Thomas-sui-juris]

They generally have hoists for those scenarios

[@RacecarSpelledBackwards71]

@@John-Thomas-sui-juris where are they then? Seems they spent too much time on DEI training and forgot training on how to use a hoist.

[@quentinpugh1969]

​@@bonniebowers4603 well, just tell the Army to go home then.

[@cannonball9478]

As a qualified and skilled arborist/tree surgeon I wish I could help but live in England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿. Sending love to you all

[@mamalovesthebeach437]

Your ISA cohorts in the US and abroad are there with PPE and gear to assist.❤

[@cannonball9478]

@@mamalovesthebeach437 ❤️

[@BussinJohnson]

Unbelievable❤ as a contractor who used to live there and southern Virginia, I got sick of it, weather related problems, bugs, ticks, mosquitoes, mats, constant mud, rain, snow, ice, power outages, roads flooding, every big rain storm the river would come up under my house and soak everything and couldn’t stop the mold. So glad I no longer punished myself for living there.❤🙏🏼👍

[@PhilipKopp-wm5ly]

The $750 FEMA gives out no questions asked is Serious Needs Assistance. It’s meant as immediate short term assistance. Food, meds etc. When you fill out your application for assistance that day or the next they then figure out what you qualify for. The 750 is not a one and done.

[@pamdore9292]

This is a loan! They will take your land!

[@CoraDotson]

Not according to Lahaina

[@mamalovesthebeach437]

Thank you for attempting to clear up the rumor mill.

[@thenextcountry]

If it's given 'no questions asked' then why are people being denied assistance?

[@quentinpugh1969]

​@CoraDotson please post your proof. Not, "I heard". Proof.

[@rebekahboble6453]

So extremely very sad! I wish I could help, but I am to old and would only get in the way...❤❤❤❤my prayers to all!❤❤❤🎉

[@roberthboyd6073]

Me too

[@SmokeyTreats]

One of Harris's political commercials says 21k applications for FEMA assistance have been received, but they didn't say if any have been denied. I've seen several vids of folks saying they were immediately denied by FEMA after registering for assistance!

[@elizabethinwanderlust8358]

I've personally worked with FEMA at the local government level and can tell you the approval process is a NIGHTMARE!! Only about 50% of a given claim is approved and the documentation they require is insane......most people will get VERY little from FEMA despite all they say they're doing, this is not opinion, I've personally SEEN it on many occasions. Also they tout these numbers of "millions" for relief, but those millions are what is allegedly made "available" not what disaster victims actually RECEIVE. They receive so little, FEMA is a complete joke.

[@SmokeyTreats]

@@elizabethinwanderlust8358 WoW, so disgusting! Thanks for your post!

[@pamelashiflett5281]

@@elizabethinwanderlust8358 thank you for explaining that, I've just been called a liar about a million times.

[@elizabethinwanderlust8358]

​@pamelashiflett5281 I'm sorry, I assure it's heartbreaking, the extensive documentation they require would not be kept by most people, let alone if your house or entire town has been washed away. And then even when you HAVE ALL the documentation they require, they still deny you for pretty much no reason at all! Or funds are exhausted 🤔🙄 as in......they went to places like the red cross. I've seen so much corruption working in just local government, I cannot fathom the amount at the Federal level.

[@bobbykiefer4306]

A lot of misinformation about FEMA is politically motivated. If you lost your family and home. You will feel loss, even with FEMA there.

[@wordswords7339]

The $750 is the legal amount they can give up front for an emergency influx. That does NOT mean that is all will be given later.

[@DeplorablesGarbage]

They give illegal aliens more each month on EBT cards.

[@chris1638]

The truth is that it’s actually the most that will be given. The US government has sent our money overseas and to illegals coming in. A lot of these people’s lives are gone or so broken that it will take a while to prepare

[@janc8199]

For those getting it..not all who applies for the money are getting it, and it's a loan..you have to repay it back. I couldn't believe it either.

[@camwinston5248]

Bullshit..if they had any intention of doing anything more it would have been immediately stated and conveyed in very concise terms,clearly to the public. This government isn't capable or competent enough to do this,and more importantly nor do they care..it is individual citizens and individuals within govt agencies and organizations that will care enough to get something done..look what has happened multiple times in the last few years..Hawaii being just one example, Billions can be sent all over the world, funds from fema disaster relief can be raided by the billions to take care of and spread ILLEGAL aliens all over the nation, with the CITIZENS TAXPAYERS MONEY I might add and this is what they get ?? Drop it now. Nobody believes this garbage anymore. And if do happen to be an ACTUAL American legal citizen..go sit down somewhere and just shut it up no-one is buying this garbage anymore or their lies. They will be known by their deeds and actions not their words.

[@coreenaburke5378]

​@@janc8199That's 🐂💩!

[@YAHsWay]

Just a suggestion but europe is calling for their people back! true facts.....would be a great solution.

[@fireflyrn]

We need videos of FEMA taking supplies

[@robertfoertsch]

Praying And Sharing Through The TRUTH Network. Thank You ❤

[@stewartrutherford1436]

This is a perfect example of the people getting together and the the power in that, a lesson all of the USA has to learn.

[@hoshianavindas6235]

I have a ton of clothes,a whole lot with tags still on them...I will donate them all! How do I get them there,I live in Ohio and have been trying to do what I can...tons of jeans,sweaters,leggings etc. Willing to help however I can.

[@Sunshinetoastygrandma]

God bless you I’m from Texas

[@terririvera6764]

Sweety, they don't have yo have tags. These poor people would likely take a used piece of clothing so long as it's clean and fits. Hid bless your efforts and I hope your donation reaches the people who need it the most.

[@oceanecastelnau9821]

It is so sad to hear these good people repeat lies about FEMA. Really makes you wonder who is spreading them, and for what?

[@SuperMrsbowen]

Trumpies who want to blame the current administration.

[@ReligiousZombie]

Backwoods Appalachia, September: Climate change is a hoax! Get the gubmint off my back! We don't want socialism. October: Why isn't the gubmint taking care of me?

[@soultraveler2]

Americans Unite! One Nation under God!!! We the People!!! Neighbors help neighbors. Good bless all those suffering. All Creatures great and small

[@bobbykiefer4306]

People help people everywhere.

[@TraceyChung]

God bless all the volunteers and locals . Such a tragic situation my thoughts an prayers are with all the locals an volunteers.God bless your hard work and prayers that you all stay safe.Heartbreaking to see.

[@jeanf8998]

Better too many than depend on FEMA. There will be challenges. Stay strong and be a leader.

[@kellydean9373]

I love hearing the people speak the truth and I hope people are listening

[@GLN14659]

Hope waves of folks can continue for months to help assist, console, help guide and build temp shelter and services. Needs to be a "national service" area for all for quite a while, with it providing jobs. BTW the 750.00 is for immediate cash in hand. No credit and debit services. People need to buy what they are able too for immediate needs. Like now needs. Alot of twisted info out there. It's a catastrophe not a clean up after a derby car show. We appreciate the good and informative videos. Lots of towns and cities sending aid. From "cousins"😊 in the northeast. We got you!

[@sallyprzybil2404]

I’m planning on donating what I can for quite a while!

[@FreshGrey-pm4vw]

This is so helpful. Thanks for caring.

[@1stsharkb8]

Please don't drive through these areas to be a lookie loo and photograph people. As a person who was in the direct path of Ike in 2008; I can tell you how frustrating it is to have people engaging in tourist behavior when you are just trying to sort through what's left of your home. One of my sons started flipping people off and telling them to go to the zoo for their entertainment. It's weird that people want to film the misery of others for their own entertainment. If you are going there to help; you don't need to film anything.

[@coreenaburke5378]

It's sick! Help or leave!

[@terririvera6764]

Omgee. That is such an aweful thing. Never in a million years would I think to go see how people are suffering and just trying to clean up and get their lives back together.

[@1stsharkb8]

@@terririvera6764 every day all day. We live in an area that is one road in and one road out. The water stops you from just passing through. There would be no reason to drive down the road unless it was your destination. You would have to turn around and go back the way you came to leave so it's not like you would drive through here to get to somewhere else. People literally hanging video cameras and phones out the car window while stopped in front of your property WATCHING you sort through what's left and taking video and photos like you are an animal in a drive through safari park. NOT asking if tgey can help with anything. Not that we needed their help. We know we live where hurricanes happen so we had plenty water and MRE's. But they didn't come to offer help to the people who weren't as prepared. They came to photograph the misery of others while treating us like we weren't human beings who were going through something stressful. They didn't care if they were adding to the stress or anxiety of others. I don't think they mean anything by it. They just don't THINK or use their brains. They are amazed at the sheer devastation of the community but they aren't thinking about the PEOPLE. They are looking at the empty stilts that used to have houses on top. They are looking at the piles of debris. They are looking at the dead horses caught up in tree tops all bloated and dead. They look right through the human beings. I wouldn't mind so much if they just took photos of the destruction on property where there was no people but to sit right in front of someone's property and video them while they try to figure out what to do or while they walk around picking through debris looking for ANYTHING they can salvage is just so out of touch with common decency. We still had the top floor of our house but I think there was only one other house still standing in our community. It was total devastation. I wouldn't even talk to the media. They kept rolling through wanting to get people whining and crying for their ratings. I told them to get off my property and don't come back as well. We didn't have time for their foolishness. We didn't want sympathy. We just wanted to be left alone to clean up our property. Neil Diamond built 14 houses for people in our community who didn't have the financial capability to rebuild because they were on a fixed income and had owned their homes but would never be able to afford to rebuild. Volunteers from a Mennonite community up north came and slept on cots and the ground at a local church and helped people clean up their property. We had many good people come and volunteer. I still appreciate and remain in contact with some. They brought cameras BUT they gave them to the children in the community so they could go around taking photos of how they saw things and how things affected them. One of the men put the photos the kids took in a book with family recipes they submitted. It was good therapy for the kids and a good distraction for them. There was something they could DO. Sorry for the long post but I wanted to also ad some positives. It might be a good idea for someone to pass out disposable cameras to the kids in these Helene affected areas. It's interesting to see the kids perspective of things and how things affect them.

[@rebelfighter5249]

Lookie loos come with the territory of every disaster zone in history. No exceptions. It sucks, but the very worst of ppl comes out with the very best.

[@googleuser868]

Some people filming are posting here on KZbin and drawing attention for the much needed help. The real story here is much more detailed than evening news sound bites. Lookyloos may help those in need through this.

[@bradleywayne3943]

I need to get in touch with either the gentleman you spoke with at the rear of the truck, or the lady you spoke to towards the end of the video. From Va and working my way down from Damascus, experienced, skilled, resourceful. RLTW

[@eveyhammond8326]

Thank you FEMA and FEMA volunteers working around the clock to rescue and rebuild

[@captainchaos52]

😂, Your stupid and ignorant. I'm here and that's a damn lie!

[@margaretimmel1139]

God bless you all!

[@samuelparry4201]

I appreciate what y’all are doing to help the people who need it I’m in Texas and really wish I could help but I’m still trying to get my home back in order from the storm we had but I have stage four lung cancer and I’m trying to get the roof replaced and fixed from trees falling on it as for our so called government/fema is a joke God bless you all for doing this in our prayers for you and all the families in need

[@pamelashiflett5281]

I feel you, my family are still recovering from 2011 when Alabama had so many tornadoes, I forgot the full count. My small village was hit 4 times in one day. No one from the govt ever came until 4 days later when we ourselves uncovered our roads and traffic could get through. I do know fema gave out trash bags, gloves and reflective vests. That's it. The Salvation Army brought food. Saying prayers for your struggles. God bless. We were without power for a week. It's amazing to live in a small town when something like this happens. All the little stores started cooking all their meat and giving out food, walmart let theirs rot.

[@wiseup8729]

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