Coming Home and Cleaning Up after Hurricane Helene

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[@CLM1986]

Jen is such a trooper handling her first hurricane by her self!!!

[@HalloweenFreak31]

💪💪💪💪💪

[@reese9030]

Yes she is. It must have been frightening to her to be there by herself.

[@RhettyforHistory]

Jen had a big task at home in a new state. I'm happy to see that it wasn't worse for you. It's heartbreaking to see what has happened to so many others.

[@denisedarnell1641]

Awesome to see you following Jacob and Jenn too! Love Rhettys History ! So happy to see you here too !

[@AlbertTorcaso]

I just subscribed to your channel. I am glad Jacob and Jenn are okay. Let's all keep praying for all who have been affected by this tragedy.

[@mikehughes4969]

Jacob, I'm incredibly relieved to see you home with Jen, and you guys sitting on the couch playing with the stuffed animals put a smile on my face and made me a little sweaty around the eyes. We didn't even lose power in my little slice of Florida, although people close by got the hell knocked out of them. I've heard there's ten feet of sand on the road a mile from me. So yeah. I'm going to count my blessings. A great big virtual hug to you both, and much love.

[@shakes.816]

Hey Jacob as someone that did fire and flood restoration for 6 years I just want to say thank you very much for thinking of the other people and trying to handle it yourself. But you're right Just suck up the water and put fans down there for a week or two spray some decontaminant

[@SteelCourage]

I would be doing a serious look over the foundation of the house because all that water can cause the ground underneath to settle and cause the foundation to crack .

[@ScottFelton-qw4yx]

Jenny Penny was brave during the hurricane.

[@Staindjunkie2000]

I was able to get to get to my daughter yesterday thanks to the info from jenn. My wife and I were very thankful for yall. Sylva was finally starting to Come around. We are planning to come volunteer this weekend. If anyone needs help!

[@AlbertTorcaso]

I'm glad you made it to your family, and thanks for helping out others in need.

[@bg199083]

Hope you and Jenn are doing well and cleaning up the house. Stay safe Jacob! 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@ghouliegarou]

I realize this is after the fact, but a tip as folks are working on cleaning up floodwater, please wear boots and don't do it barefoot. After Katrina, people got sick and even died after being in the floodwater. Glad you are safe!

[@angelalinderman9985]

Sorry for what you and Jenn have to go through. Sorry to everyone who went through worse 😔 Glad your property is ok. Sending prayers for everyone 💜🙏❤

[@AnthonySelletti76]

Take your time getting your home in order. Family before work!

[@koffinkat666]

Scary stuff man, Glad your Lady and Kids and Awesome toys are all safe! I have Autism and let me tell you I have a terrible fit of crying and pain when things are abruptly ruined.

[@bribleu]

Glad you made it home! Sending the best to you and Jenn and of course everyone who is facing the storm! Thank you for sharing what you do, don’t worry if you need to take a post break until things settle 🙏

[@lacollaros3641]

I like the Buc-ee's blanket. I'm glad you made it home safely Jacob. Take some time for you and Jenn to get everything in order. Thanks for the update.

[@Littlewhitequaill]

So glad you’re back home with Jen and both are safe❤️ Praying for all those affected by this disaster 🙏🏻

[@HeidiMcNulty1]

Glad you’re ok and also Jenn and your home!

[@kaymad143]

I am so glad that you went home and be with Jen, I can imagine she was very happy to have you at home. I appreciate your thoughts for all of those who lost their lives and those that lost their homes and businesses.

[@GunGlutton]

Be grateful you still have a home to clean up. I know it’s devastating but it could have been so much worse

[@timothywalker4563]

Glad to see you two together. It will be a long road back for everyone affected. Hopefully coffee in the morning will be an easy task😊

[@angelarowe3472]

Love you too very much. I’m happy to see and hear that everybody and everything is doing well. I’m just so sorry about the state as a whole. There’s a lot of devastation along the coast line there from Florida on up. It’s very very sad but in between time, you guys take care of yourselves and be safe.🫶🏻❤️🤠

[@christinamitchell9025]

Greensboro and Winston Salem are good too. We didn't have much damage here. I am glad that your house is good and that Jenny is doing well.

[@bigrudd9346]

More importantly than the loss of power or phones, people have died. THAT'S what's most important. RIP and condolences to all.

[@lklogan584]

Jacob & Jenn, I know I speak for your community out here in the world that we love you both. I feel like you are my kids. So just do what you need to do to take care of yourselves, each other, and your community. You have given us so much fun and we are here for you and we are grateful. We are here for you.

[@IceManLikeGervin]

Now you have to keep an eye out for mold over the next few months and years.

[@seagull7]

Glad your ok things could always be worse take care thank you for the up date

[@paulfuryes203]

I'm so happy you made it home safe, and you guys are ok. Take it one day at a time. My heart goes out for everyone affected by the storm. Till the next one, you guys take care, and please be safe.

[@zenabeme22]

This is one of those things that no matter how hard as you prepare its the unknowns that we cant prepare for. I still remember the Flood we had here in Macon in 94 and the Mother Day Torando some years back. My heart goes to everyone in NC. I travel to places towns that hurricane wiped away and met some incredible people. My heart breaks for them. One thing this hurricane didnt destroy is strength and kindness of humanity. I pray everything that was loss is renewed again. Taking off New Week to Go Help out Family in Asheville. Stay safe Jacob.

[@mzsuzy69]

Do what you have to do. Take some time off and we will all support you. Updates on the area would be good content and u could use ure platform to educate and help the public w donations. We all support you! And will watch you to keep u afloat

[@janineshaner1107]

Glad you made it home and that you're both ok!

[@pinkhippo1056]

So glad your family, Jen,your home, and you are safe. Take all the time you guys need to do the things you need to do and hoping for a brighter day for all of western NC and anyone affected by this hurricane. 💕

[@robylove9190]

I'm glad that you're home with Jenn. ❤❤

[@gGre617]

So glad that you and yours are safe. 🙏❤️to all in the area. Years ago we had a hurricane that knocked out power for 7 days. My husband and I put a radio on top of our TV. One evening. We realize that we were staring at the non working TV while listening to the radio

[@rachel_espinoza]

Take as much time as you need. Travel videos can wait. I’m praying for you, Jenn and everyone else

[@paulajarman9314]

I'm glad you guys are okay.

[@caroleroseburgh1344]

Hi Jennifer and Jacob 🙋🏽. I'M REALLY Glad you are okay.👋🏽

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

I’m so happy y’all are safe and your home is undamaged.❤️🐝🤗

[@ambereggers7335]

I know how you feel we are cleaning up our mess here in northeast tennessee

[@RockinRobinBird_RB]

Thank Goodness you all are ok. Praying for all who were in the path of Helene

[@LinecookThorJamiethaxton]

Hope you and Jen are doing well and hope you guys are safe and sound sending prayers and love to you 🙏 and your family and friends at this time

[@janiceokunami5955]

Glad to see youre both safe!😊😊😊❤❤

[@kingmo8789]

I'm so glad that you and Jenn are okay

[@ilanarhian]

Glad you could get home. All the best to you and Jen.

[@InykaWarner]

I'm hoping you're doing okay

[@bettierenault5223]

I'm glad everyone is okay. My only confusion is she made a video I think a day or so ago. Thought she didn't have service. Glad her and the cats ate good.

[@ilanarhian]

She said in her video that she found a spot where her car Wi-Fi worked - I assume it was from there

[@mirandacoates6561]

Glad that you and Jenny are ok my prayers are with all the ones that are going through bad times 🙏

[@scarystardust5175]

So glad you made it home.

[@tericampbell570]

Watched Jens hurricane upload and yours. So happy you are both safe and well.

[@Susan-ub6qu]

Glad you home and you guys are ok

[@mgehrum]

Glad that you guys are ok.. I love how Lil Boo is sitting between you 2 staring at the camera. Be well .

[@DonnaThurman-db8jw]

So glad you, Jen, and your family are safe. Hugs and prayers ❤️

[@davescrazy-trailer6542]

Good thing the bunker was saved

[@alliekuma4234]

I'm really glad you made it home safely and that both Jenn and your home are safe. I know this has been a nightmare for a lot of people so I'm really glad you guys are okay.

[@FredBearsFamilyDiner1983]

Hope all goes well😢😢😢 Jesus has a plan I will be praying for y’all 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@ds-il7ik]

Jesus's plan sure seems to have destroyed a lot of other people's homes and lives.

[@LemonExtras]

Hope you are all doing well!!

[@kimberlylyerly2207]

Glad you made it home safely. 🙌 Jenn held down the fort very well. 👍 Bless ya'lls hearts! ❤🙏❤️ I am sending prayers to all who have been affected by Hurricane Helene! ❤🙏❤️ Hugs 🤗 and God bless 🙏

[@stephaniepress1958]

My dad used to volunteer for Red Cross. He passed away 10 years ago😢

[@smokingfoxx]

Cat pee soda! Stock the bunker! ) glad you two love birds and the kitty’s are safe. Sending love to western Carolina

[@JamesAllmond]

Good, you made it. Supposed to be up there but staying away, y'all don't need tourists and at the moment I am useless for helping out (injured). Man, I can not believe what has happened to one of my favorite places in the country. Even the places not touched are isolated. Almost guilty the storm gave us (Macon, Ga) a pass and beat the hell out of everything around us. Be safe all. I remember Ivan, that is the one that went north, wrapped around itself and ended up back in the gulf then came back for round 2. Was on a bike trip for that one. Had to "run" from it in two different directions! THis one reminds me of 1994 and Alberto sitting on us for days, not moving, dumping 28 inches of rain on us... Ugh. Like I said, be safe all.

[@michca318]

Good to hear that you are all ok! I watched Jenn's video! I'm in south Florida, so all we got was the outer bands, lots of wind and rain for short periods of time and that was it! Feeling blessed!

[@paboy2727]

Glad you guys are ok I have relatives down there who got it pretty bad there yard has 2 feet of just about everything from all over town but thank god there house is a 100% safe no damage

[@ScottFelton-qw4yx]

the carpetbagger army would of done all the clean up.

[@syedhamidi5643]

Glad you're safely reach home ❤ stay safe Jacob and Jen

[@Nancy-iv1yj]

So happy to see you two together . Be safe

[@lizkunkel6751]

Hi Jacob and Jen! My family and I drove to Gatlinburg from Ohio. We left Thursday the 26th and stayed till Sunday 29th. Gatlinburg/ Pigeon Forge area got a lot of rain Thursday night into Friday. It cleared out Friday afternoon and weather was fine after. We stayed in a cabin just outside of Gatlinburg in the mountains. First time there and we loved it. Some of the roads inside the Smokies park were closed but from what we could see, it was ok on the Parkway from Gatlinburg to Pigeon Forge was fine. Not being from the area, I'm not sure about the surrounding countryside's roads. We had a wonderful time and can't wait to go back next year My thoughts and prayers are with all those that lost their lives, homes, animals, etc. It breaks my heart. Safe travels guys. God Bless everyone In Western North Carolina and East Tennessee.❤️🙏❤️

[@wingflex5367]

I remember the fathers day flood of 2018 here in the upper peninsula of Michigan. It caused massive problems as well, washed away roads and devastated the community. It was a freak occurrence, a weather system just stayed stationary over the area and dumped rain all night. Hoping for a quick recovery down in North Carolina but from experience it doesn't happen quickly. :(

[@mathewweeks9069]

Your awesome be safe out there my thoughts and prayers go out to you 😎👍🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@arorabora]

I'm glad y'all are safe and sound. My loved ones in wnc are safe thankfully but my heart breaks for those who aren't so lucky.

[@kellybenko2828]

And now it's gone from Fairs Before Scares, to Repairs Before Scares

[@MovieMaster2008]

Glad The Bunker was saved, hopefully, all is good & getting better. I worked for Verizon most cellular towers are on a generator, and the towers can withstand high winds. Cellular signals carry both mobile internet data and voice. I forgot to mention a mobile cell signal station is being set up in most locations if those generators I mentioned didn't kick on.

[@seagull7]

And you've got the magic hat safe !!

[@toddmendez4544]

Glad you and your family are safe ..🙏

[@rustyspoon4911]

AHHH MOTHERLAND!!!

[@stephaniepress1958]

Stay safe yall❤

[@danielmkubacki]

I am glad that you Jen the cats and the house are fine.

[@kylesbian3283]

I live in Kentucky and we haven't had AT&T phone service since Friday..luckily I only lost electricity for around 20 minutes and a piece of aluminum siding blew off my house..I know us that didn't suffer damage and loss are definitely blessed..my heart goes out to everyone that has been affected by this horrible hurricane..💔❤️

[@MarthaJOHNSON-iu4wk]

Good morning Jacob and Jenn

[@looselycollected7505]

That "all roads are closed" usually pertains to outside traffic. If you are a local headed home they will usually work with you within reason. People from outside the are will be barred from the area. They want to cut down on excess traffic, looters, and looky-lous. All stuff that makes the rescue and recovery process harder.

[@metrolinkfan8007]

That's crazy to come home to hopefully ur safe and ok. 😊🫰🙏

[@metrolinkfan8007]

I have Metro by t-mobile so my cell service was fine.

[@goldengirl54]

Jen did a great job alone! 👏🏼👏🏼 Having said that, Jacob, you need to wear boots in that water. Be safe y'all! OXOX

[@nuggdimmadome2192]

That could have been much worse. Thankfully you had the foresight to have shelves in there. I'm glad you guys are safe, despite jenns pain. I hope your clean up goes smoothly and you guys are able to get back to normal soon. Take care yall!

[@debispilker4392]

Sending you prayers 🙏🙏🙏

[@GettingOutInLife]

It is important to have multiple ways to receive warnings. I strongly suggest getting a weather radio . It gives more than just weather alerts including boil water and evacuation notices. I personally have a Midland WR120B, and it works well. Also, work on an emergency communications plan. Anything that requires infrastructure is subject to failure. My family utilizes GMRS, and I am also an Amateur Radio operator.

[@gippy101]

Having a sump pump installed in a corner where water deepest be a good idea

[@JustinAldrich-y7d]

Glad your all well, just some water in the basement you can deal with. Don’t over do it my friend. Be well!

[@ice-cream-q3x]

THECARPETBAGGER🚗💭💭💭💭 I'm still here watching on husband's phone mine broke lol Prayers for you and Jen & NC ❤

[@nope4779]

stress legitimately effects your physical body and energy levels. Its good you are sleeping when you need it, take care of yourself, this is a very stressful time and what you are feeling is no small thing my dude

[@Riley-rp6qv]

My goodness 🙏

[@margaretwolak9849]

🙏 All is Good 🙏

[@andiecheeks2493]

times like this is when telephone landlines are gold.

[@tom7073]

Glad you and your loved ones are safe Jacob! Do you know if the Maggie Valley area was affected?

[@amyandtony]

441 from Cherokee to Gatlinburg was supposed to open this morning. I know that’s not as easy as hoping on I-40. I know you used to explode the local areas. The Tuskasegee flooded part of Bryson but our real problem here was Darnell Farms flooding and it was worse than Ivan. Even with Bryson being one of the least hit. I was the same as Jenn. I felt so bad by Monday I couldn’t even sit up. Just hang in there. Take care of you and Jenn. We’ll all still be here for when the next video comes.

[@sandydisneyfan8355]

To add to your blessings, you still have electricity and it stayed on pretty much through the storm. If it had gone out, you would have lost everything in the freezer and refrigerator, and no way of getting a hot shower. Time to get everything off the floor in the bunker - you got lucky this time - don't press your luck - and put everything in the basement that was ruined in black trash bags or at least get it outside. Mold has probably set in already. I know this is hard work, guys, but you have to dig deep, and get to it.

[@jaynejane]

Unplug and plug in the modem. See it brings back the Internet . Glad all are safe

[@Khatgar]

Hey Jen & Jacob, It all sounds very frightening, I hope everything turns out well for you. all the best from Germany o7

[@EsmeGrubb]

I didn't listen to most of this, but I did listen to you and Jen. You need to stay with her until most of these issues are resolved. That may be 2 weeks or more. It's dangerous for her to not have any support there. If you must do daily videos, cover the local situation.

[@CoasterVet]

As soon as you are able, make sure you treat the basement for black mold. I have had 2 relatives who have died and I think black mold was a contributing factor. I know it is a low priority with what happened in other areas, but I don’t want your health to be compromised. Black mold is dangerous.

[@joeyamada4976]

Good luck to you Jacob

[@RikFTK]

Dude. The Oreo Coca Cola is soooo good. I love it.

[@benbaker2965]

Glad yoy guys are ok

[@foxyvonreddd4564]

Yay