How We’re Staying Connected After The Storm (WNC after Helene)

[@paisleyjane9606]

Bri, please don't underestimate your skills for helping in a time like this. Cooking under less-rhan-optimal circumstances is also an important skill. Art, nice to see your family again.

[@trevorleahy7154]

Amen, I hate cooking in the best of conditions.

[@mikesadventures1597]

Outstanding. As an expert in survival training. I have tried and tried to tell people about the GARMIN INREACH MINI 2. They say. We do not spend much time in the outdoors. I just say. The outdoors might just come to you one day. It's worth its wight in gold. I carry mine everywhere every day.

[@hermanhale9258]

Info: InReach Mini 2 represents the newest innovation in Garmin’s expanding family of global satellite communication devices and is available now for a suggested retail price of $399.99. To communicate using an inReach Mini device, an active satellite subscription plan is required.

[@trishcraig723]

​@hermanhale9258 how much does a satellite plan cost?

[@dharmaslife]

Just looked that up - prohibitively expensive to purchase for many people - plus you have to have a subscription to actually use it

[@glass1258]

New iPhone does the same thing

[@glass1258]

@@dharmaslifeget a new iPhone it has satellite messages even when cell service isn’t available

[@bluehairedbingobabe]

Garmin In Reach Mini, a hiker's best friend and lifeline! Good for you, Peter.

[@chrissy0037]

I love how your kids jumped in to help with the gravel ❤️. That's what good parenting will get ya.

[@kaydefreese7586]

Even the little twins got in there and helped. Art and Bri and training their kids right.

[@TheRange7]

That was so awesome to see. They were so enthusiastic about it too. They're going to become very productive and fine adults with this kind of upbringing. Kudos to their parents.

[@MsSherryjh]

So glad to see Peter and your Mom And Dad, Art. And to meet your cousin. You got so much done. Glad you are all safe and well.

[@avonleaellio-i3v]

The exhaustion that everyone has to be feeling....so many levels...mental, emotional, physical.

[@thenodiggardener]

Your Dad's ability to keep his sense of humour in the midst of all that happening is quite astounding. Bri, when devastation, or war happens to us, it's Women that keeps the home alive so that those out helping everyone else have somewhere to return to. You have a good Man capable of many things, and appreciating you looking after your family, friends, and home is one of them. Don't devalue your own skills by thinking they are not the same worth as what others are doing.

[@shyofthemoon1175]

Absolutely, us women create the safety, stability, and home base to work from and come back to for rest. Don't underestimate the value of that!

[@PennyPincherPantry]

Thank you for keeping it real and not over or under dramatizing what's going on there. I love how everyone in the communities are pulling together to help one another.

[@jeanettec6212]

Glad you all are safe. Pray for us in florida with hurricane milton coming. Thank you.

[@TreasureSwanson]

Praying for you all in Florida!!

[@dhunter1423]

Am Praying🙏✝️ for All: My Precious Nephew/his Family/In-Laws are near Tampa and am in Shock ya'll are facing Hurricane Milton (4 or 5 when it hits) a week after Helene. I just ask God to Keep you Safe and Bless Everybody with what is Needed...deb in SC😇

[@jogarga-waters3838]

We are all praying for you in Florida!

[@reneeparker7475]

Thanks for telling people about not connecting their generators to their homes. Lived in Florida for years and that's the first thing we learned when we bought our generator. On the bright side, that's one huge load of firewood you family has; comes in handy in cold weather. Hoping and praying for everyone affected by this storm.

[@BeBlessedToday]

Nothing but blessings when a family pulls together. And watching all the kids work to help their grandparents is a joy. Thank you to all of Art's family for sharing this time of recovery. Praying for all who are suffering from this horrible hurricane.

[@dianecharles881]

Art,as a mother of two adult sons, I can truly say how much that meant to your parents having their sons there!!’ Your family is resilient people with surviving skills. You bring comfort and education to those in needs. Hopefully you’ll have power on soon as well. I know what being without electricity for 12 days due to flooding and power outages is like!!!

[@williammelear2906]

This is how we are supposed to be! N9t just American but any human beings! I'm still praying for all democrats and RINOs

[@jennb2521]

I grew up in hurricane country and know first hand the feeling of helplessness. 1/2 Our house was absolutely destroyed. We cried then it was all hands on deck! You including the kids gives them ownership and a comfort in knowing they have purpose and are part of the solution!

[@caroleewalker5546]

The children helping with restoring things should help them lower any anxiety they may have. Having control, getting control helps a great deal with post trauma stress. You are great parents, and I know you are well focused on how your children are processing this event. I think Justin Roades said it best, “there is no way anyone could prepare for this storm.”

[@monahardy978]

Thank you also for showing that little location device .. so glad everyone is safe.

[@Someone-vn9ce]

It is amazing how resilient and self-reliant all of you are. You raised your kids right, they are so willing to help. You should be incredibly proud! I am proud of all of you, it is heart warming to see how you have helped so many in your community! God bless all of you; you are the best of humanity!

[@kristine8338]

What an amazing family 🫶🏼 with warm well wishes from France 🤩🥐🍳. Our heart is broken 💔 Love Garmin is doing its job ❤.

[@AmandaBiddle-n2b]

It was good to hear your Dad sounding so cheerful at 5he height of the storm x

[@janeschmidt9611]

Thank God for people who help people, for the linemen, for new tech that allows communication, and to Art & Bri who are helping family and friends! 🥰

[@jeanetteredden24]

❤ you talked about survivor's guilt b/c others near you are in worse condition ... I'm in Texas, and feel survivor's guilt too when I lay down on my nice bed, have air conditioning, hot shower & normal amenities ... While ppl post-Helene are suffering so much. 😢

[@charleswidmore5458]

nobody can live without food and you being able to cook and keep people fed in those conditions is what lets others do the rescues. don't sell yourself short. everyone there helping each other is a beautiful thing. kudos

[@CranbearyApple]

As someone with lineman relatives, thank you for the warning regarding generators and electrical panel.

[@utubemouse]

❤

[@bradjenkins932]

Shut the main breaker off.

[@GrannyJo274]

North Carolina is such a beautiful state with beautiful people. Thank you so very much for sharing. Letting us know the truth of how your area is doing with the rebuilding. It is very much appreciated 🙏 Thank you! God bless

[@kathymills795]

Truly and Royal will get the driveway gravel moved back! I love how your kids and family jump in to help family and friends in need. Blessings to you all

[@heatherd.9390]

I've said this 100 times over the years... Grace is a beast when it comes to getting things done, no matter how hard they are. She never ceases to impress me. You all do, of course! Glad your folks are ok, Arthur! Heather🇨🇦

[@Boringcountrylife]

Your dad seems to have a cheerful outlook and attitude.

[@misst1586]

Good job mama cooking dinner after shoveling rock! I'm disabled now and I know how much effort that took. And I am very grateful when my family comes to help me.❤

[@lillianperry6451]

Glad your family is safe. Prsyers for those affected by all this.

[@SILSpring]

As soon as I heard what was happening, I started praying for you and the family. So glad to see you are all safe and well.

[@matismf]

The line crews come in from all over the country. We frequently get them from Missouri and elsewhere down here in Florida after a hurricane. A sincere thank- you to all those crews who go to help those in need!

[@paulaeverist1230]

So glad your parents are doing better after the storm. You and your family are amazing to be able to help others. Art, you look just like your Dad.

[@frid123]

Great that you can reach your parents house, and that you can help them! 👍😊

[@TheTuesday11]

Art, you look just like your Dad! PTL you’re all safe! 🙏 Praying for everyone affected by the hurricane

[@WithrowUrbanHomestead]

Proud Truly with her bucket melted my heart. That girl will conquer the world!

[@amyjohnson7834]

With so much bad news out there it is nice to know you and your beautiful family are all safe. God bless you💜

[@TheMennomilist]

Wow the video from Art's dad is intense. Definitely reminds me of floods from hurricanes we've had here several times. I can't believe the amount of damage this hurricane has done to your area. Bri, you have loads of skills you are not acknowledging.

[@lieuwina]

Glad your parents are ok Art. The children helping and Brie and Grace pushing the wheel barrow together. Keep safe.

[@danamama6766]

So greatful your parents are ok. Was nice seeing them again. Love all the support of all of your family going to help and make sure they are ok. That footage of the flooding. My good grief how unreal terrible. Thankfully the damage mostly mendable for them. Prayers and hugs.

[@NilaRegenstein]

It takes all! People that live there, military, volunteers, fema, Red Cross, churches! Please all work together. Thank you for showing how to do these things. ❤

[@fionar1656]

So glad you all are okay. So glad your parents & family are also okay. That's great you were finally able to go & visit them.

[@indecisivegardener]

Thank you for the updates, Art. L😅L little girl sure liked her gravel ❤ & yes, the Garmin has truly eased my mind when my husband goes hiking & camping alone. If he is stranded it works as an SOS. & we are able to say our good nights. 😊

[@BarbaraStarling-o8u]

I praise God for sparing you all!!! ✌️💖🙏🙌🇺🇲🤜

[@williamwilson6499]

But you are cool with god killing the others?

[@janice1493]

Be quiet the grown up are talking. ​@@williamwilson6499

[@rachelfrees1268]

Thanks to the entire family. Loving your neighbor as God has directed us to do.❤

[@belieftransformation]

I learned a lot from your video & appreciate that you’re teaching this about generators! So glad to see your family healthy & unharmed. May you soon get power restored. I pray for all affected there & may God bless y’all🤗🇨🇦

[@valeriewalker8497]

😂 "Nice little water feature!" 👌 Way to keep your head up in the midst of turmoil.

[@biddiemutter3481]

Wish we could work that fast ... but most people wouldn't use the extra time wisely. You're all doing a terrific job.

[@tamaraperchiano7207]

I love, 2 pushing the wheel barrel. Makes me think of a relay race. It is good to make fun out of labor, helps me get thru tough times.

[@FYMXQ-36815]

ART AND BRI I'm proud of you what you are trying to accomplish to your parents place with a storm hurricane hit massive congratulations! I'm proud of you too for doing what you're doing in tough times that everybody that got hit again, congratulations on what you're doing ART AND BRI❗❗❗

[@lucyjohnson184]

Continued prayers for you, your family and friends! God bless you all! ❤ Please pray for us in Florida we're getting ready to be hit by Hurricane Milton in the next few days. They're saying a cat 3 at this time. 😢

[@BarbaraStarling-o8u]

Prayers are being lifted for you and your family! I have a brother just south of Tallahassee. ✌️💖🙏🙌🇺🇲🤜

[@comfortcreekranch4948]

Praying for YOU!!!

[@utubemouse]

🙏🏽🕊️

[@TreasureSwanson]

Praying for you Lucy!!

[@dawnsykes9171]

Bri with her headlight at the end!! 😂 Freakin genius!!!! And yes, those of us with propane stoves are blessed during outages. Still praying for all of WNC!!!!

[@richardtruesdell8289]

Y'all have a wonderful family, even the little ones are doing all they can. God bless all of you and friends and neighbors from Texas.

[@Schwartzworld]

God bless all of you and everyone in North Carolina. Stay safe. Praying for all of you.

[@reneeodayok859]

Im so glad you guys are back together at such a time like this ❤ your working together beautifully and it warms my heart

[@megangurwell364]

So good to see your family is doung well. Had to smile when your Dad said he was born for this 😊. Prayers to all

[@BrightestBlessings7899]

I am in Canada and I can't imagine what y'all are feeling or going through. We are hearing reports of a lack of government assistance . I have also heard that neighbours are helping neighbours and the Cajun Navy (I had just only learned of them) are organizing and giving relief where they can.

[@TreasureSwanson]

Samaritan’s Purse is there too helping with food, water, blankets, cleaning supplies and tarps for roofs until something better can be done. Churches all over are helping with supplies, diapers and baby wipes. Hygiene items water food etc. A church in Charlotte raised $150,000 for relief.

[@8Ayelet]

Yes. You are right on all points.

[@kenofken9458]

Don't believe every report you read. Many people are exploiting the disaster for political reasons. There are more than 7,000 National Guard and active duty military on the ground helping.

[@patriciadean5452]

Great seeing your parents again & your cousin. Amazing how Helene made a river where there wasn't one, just as at Rhodes place. Neat that your kids all helped with the gravel. Great that you & Bri are working together helping others, even when Bri's part is taking care of the kids so you can go out. It takes 2.

[@TheRange7]

New to your channel. The best news for me was to see that your parents survived and are doing okay. When your dad showed the water rushing down the mountain, it was unimaginable, yet he had a great sense of humor about it. I've always heard as a life long flat lander that mountain folk are as tough as they come. Your mother and father showed that in this video. God Bless all those affected by this devastating storm and especially those on the ground now helping in recovery and cleanup. You have a beautiful family. Cheers from way west of Chicago. Stay safe everyone

[@ericwilliams952]

The gen plug you need is a L14-30. Reliance control makes a nice switch to put in line with your well AB switch you can plug a generator right into.

[@walton3470]

You should do a short on that electrical info about the dangers

[@tinagilmore6373]

Praises that you got to your parents and were able to help so much! I'm praying for all involved!

[@Arwilson148]

We call it a “shecan shovel” She can shovel too😊 I carry one in my car😁Love & prayers from Oklahoma ❤

[@LeahGratiot]

So glad your families are okay. Many times I've been thankful for my propane stove!

[@jsmunson8467]

Grateful for life and resilience past the storm. God bless you and the people affected by the hurricane.

[@mneraasen224]

Praying for everyone affected by these storms 💖 So thankful you were able to get your Arts parents 💖

[@Missypop-sy8oc]

Nice to see your family Art. Everyone is trying to help y'all. Hang in there 🤗

[@karenhernke281]

I'm so glad your parents are ok. This was a great video teaching about the garmin and hooking up the generator. It all is SO heartbreaking. There's a lot to take in, but God has this. Love you all. Karen ❤

[@carolwhisenhunt7504]

You guys are so amazing. I love when family comes together. Nice to see your family art.

[@EmbracethechaosPortugal]

Bri you absolutely are doing enough,your priority should always be your family first. Connecting when you can with friends helps everyone too ❤

[@lovetheoutdoors2]

Prayers to you and your family and thank you for the tip on the Garmin device!

[@francescam9539]

Great to see your parents are safe and sound and faring well.

[@Gray8YT]

So happy to see your parents and extended family are safe Art. I adore your parents even from the short amount they have been in your videos. 🙏

[@papat4216]

This family represents what America is all about. None of this just sitting around waiting for someone to come and provide for them. The entire family, even the kids are working to get their lives back to normal. Nothing by respect for them. God, please bless this family.

[@rodneymiller1062]

Wow thank God they were safe ❤❤🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@vittoriaolsen767]

Could not comment this is for the last video Sainted ones loved that you went in to find friends but made sure you two were safe on the way in. And you got there on foot at the same time as the helicopter!! Superheroes!!You are really amazing! ❤️

[@Ali-prepper]

Praying for you guys & your families. God bless & know that He is with you always.

[@gailmcdonald1946]

Your hard working , thoughtful and sweet humans Art and Brea ❤ your family ❤

[@TheTexasBoys]

Thanks for documenting this. It's critical for us that are in other parts of the country.

[@mk4kate]

Just started watching your videos recently. Enjoy the content and the way you both narrate through them with your calm and caring words and descriptions. It's probably not very easy since the situations are complicated and unknown, but you flow through narrating and filming very well. Also want to mention your children are precious. Thanks for sharing the devastation and how yourself and others are getting through since the storm passed. God Bless you both and please keep these great videos coming as you progress forward helping the community.

[@marierobinson2681]

Arthur is the spitting image of his dad and the twins are growing so big great family

[@GrandmaKarenHasAFarm]

So glad your family and friends survived! It's great to see your whole family helping out your in-laws. The devastation is terrible. So many lives lost and so little help from the government. It's an eye opener!

[@The-Good-Life-Off-Grid]

Bless you and your family and friends xx

[@hamrad645]

Bri and Art, I am so sorry your area was so heavily impacted your area. We're in North Central Florida, but not on the coast. Yes, Art, tornadoes are spawned by hurricanes. I'm continually praying for all of you affected by this horrible storm and the torrential rain. Because of my asthma, we went to the hurricane shelter overnight, but by noon on the Friday after Helene passed through, the sun was shining and we were home. I cannot begin to say how very sorry I am that this has happened. Our prayers for all of you continue. We had so little damage at our home that it's not even worth mentioning (less than $100), and a few tree limbs down, but absolutely nothing catastrophic. Our prayers are with you and your entire family, as well as your fellow citizens there! We are once again faced with another hurricane here. I would like to pray that this new storm would go elsewhere, but I absolutely cannot in good conscience wish it on others, but I do pray that the wind shear from the north will just destroy the storm. May God continue to bless you and yours always and keep you safe during this terrible disaster.

[@hamrad645]

P. S. I know it's never enough in a situation like this, but Florida's Governor, Ron DeSantis, has sent aid from our state to North Carolina. I wish there was more I could do, but you are all in our prayers!

[@02271953me]

Absolute admiration at your strength and resilience. This surely isn't the material we'd expected for your channel although you've surprised us before - your strength is admirable. Glad the fam could help out at the parents today and just spend some much needed one on one during this terrible time. I've much pride in my connection with each of you. You are all amazing. ❤

[@joelahnstein2281]

Incredible strength and perserverance.

[@vernaeagle7308]

I just found you yesterday and this is my 2nd time watching a video. I'm so glad your parents are ok and your able to get to them now. Good bless you all❤

[@JohnnyWilliams-FreeMan]

You have a Beautiful Family! I am so glad everyone is Safe. I think it is an NEMA L14-20P.

[@gorangers18bates2]

Glad that you, Bri and the kids as well your mom, dad and brother are safe. ❤🙏

[@ametheieushamlet5774]

@ Bri from Scratch, sending Godly n peaceful prayers yr way.. My heart is aching to see the challenging yr faced..Plz keep the faith..

[@darlenegodfrey1121]

God Bless your family. I'm so happy your family are all together 🎉❤

[@jacquethirlkel3001]

Thank you for these updates. Glad you are safe. God bless! 🙏❤️

[@DebbieC624]

So glad your mom and dad are ok. Glad you guys are doing good. Stay safe. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️

[@jill-go7gd]

Always a good idea to add a hand pump to your existing well in case of power outages.

[@reneelavoie9807]

So glad your all safe! God bless!❤

[@alisonrittener5606]

thank you for sharing about the Satellite Text Link. Wishing we could be there helping but definitely praying for you all🙏🙏

[@pennye6182]

Praise God that your family is safe!

[@fourdayhomestead2839]

Family & community !! That's awesome!😊

[@cimarronpasshomestead5998]

Thank God you all are ok and that you are a source of help to others. I’m sure others are glad there is a source of local help. ✝️

[@redc8783]

If you really are in doubt about hooking up a generator just go to your meter and pull it out of the box. This isolates you from the power company also turn your main breaker off too. 😊

[@SDCourage27]

There should always be a switch to turn off the main so no power back flows to the lines. Also the big things you need are extra extension, or some basic instructions printed out prior to disasters so you know what you can safely do what you need to do. Laminate them.. Thank you for all you are doing and prayers to all of you and those out helping one another.

[@TheHazchic]

I had the switch put in 4 years ago, but we have never practiced using it with our generators. We will next weekend.

[@SDCourage27]

@@TheHazchic it’s hard to know when you will need “all the things” unfortunately. I am in a place where I can and often lose power in multiple seasons so unfortunately I am well versed from ice storms and summer storms, & flooding is also a problem so if I didn’t have to know where all the main switches were in all weather I wouldn’t have said anything but if you can practice and a have some basics laminated and near by also well marked switches are helpful. I use glow tags and bigger lettering. Water and electrical are my nemesis. 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@mariewilson6115]

It's awesome that you are well prepared and each of you bring your own talents. Don'😮t underestimate what each of you bring to the table. We got hit hard last year with an ice storm and 6 day power outage. Roads were too icy to drive for the first 2 days. My job was to know where the candles, firestarters, batteries were and what food would be the best to eat first. We all have a role to play. But we all need to work towards being better prepared.