Hurricane Helene Flooding:Survivor Looking For Hope After Losing Everything...

[@renahobbs9794]

I don't think anyone understands how devastating the storm was here in the Westeren North Carolina. Tennessee and Georgia And Virginia. Thanks for document this . God bless you. And all the suvivers.

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

Thank you so much for watching, and sharing!

[@menasharpe]

This video gave far more information about the tragic events of the people of western NC and eastern Tennessee than any national news has. I don't understand why this is. Keep spreading awareness so that these Americans can get the help they deserve. If not for faith-based groups and the kindness of average citizens there is no telling how much worse the outcome would have been. God Bless.

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

Thank you so much for the kind words!

[@janicemunson3588]

These are really trying times in Appalachia. I am so disgusted with our government. Bless you all for your stories & your coverage. Let’s keep paying it forward. Our government has deserted its people.😡

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

Absolutely! Merry Christmas!

[@soulfoodforthought9225]

😂That's because they're high trailing it to Europe before they get DEPORTED to Scandinavia, Germany or Poland. 👉🏻🌏

[@CynthiaMalkmus]

So sad to see this happen to such a nice man as well as all the good people of North Carolina & Tennessee. Makes me even more grateful for what I do have . Wish I could talk with him myself he's such an inspiration.

[@tharlenelakesmathis2794]

and ALL by design,,people need to awaken to ths gov. and leaders that have no use for us in this day and time. To all of them we are Useless eaters taking up ''their'' space. Fema is in on it just as well. Many aren't awakened to what trump and fema did before he left office. Many don't realise what they need to,,then all destructions would be a little more understandable. This fella speaking is on the right track,you the people are on your own,,but we the people are still here and there helping to rebuild now. Why so many have shown up,many are awakened to the signs and times. My heart breaks for all the people,expect nothing from the gov.,or leaders.

[@David-uu1oj]

Lord help us please😔

[@wifigrannyl.1354]

What an amazing testimony! God is good

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

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[@kalbfleisch61]

Thank you very much for this story. It brought a few tears to my eyes. Makes you realize how blessed the rest of us really are and that Mike has lost everything. But man his faith and love of God is steadfast and true. I am a Christian and go to a Baptist church here in northern Michigan and I am so proud to say I am a believer and how Great our God is amen God bless you both

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

Thank you so much! Hopefully you can share his message and gofundme!

[@jacalynbradley3983]

Hang in there Mike love you and praying for you

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

Thank you so much!

[@TammyRenfro-h3b]

Everyone that came and brought supplies, help, or whatever we're/ are a Blessing that they will never grasp. There's not enough thanks for each one.

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

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[@traciebecker6669]

Thank you for sharing and documenting your story. My heart breaks for you and all the victims of the 2024 hurricanes and floods. Gos bless you.

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

Thank you Tracie!

[@bfthompson416]

God bless this gentleman! I love his accent and his story is so heartwrenching! Thank you for letting him tell his story! With such respect! His faith is so wonderful! The way he tells his story is so awesome! Are you all sitting outside or in his home with no roof? It's obviously cold - can see your breath! Sooooo sad about all the loss of this beautiful part of our state (and also in E TN). It will never be the same again! God bless all the people helping by volunteering. The mattress up covering his instruments is a pure miracle! Loved the fact that his guitar and mandolin were untouched by mud! Sorry he never found his Bible! God is good despite the hard times! So sorry Lenny was lost. Michael's account of how he went down to other sites with his bicycle - needs to be made into a movie! Or written in a book! Otherwise people will not believe it! And Michael you brought tears here to fellow Tar Heel! Love you guys.

[@KaileyB616]

Pretty sure they're sitting inside of what WAS his home, they've just had to gut it to prevent mold

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

We are inside his shell of a house and using Mr Buddy heaters to try to manage the cold. There is still a roof thankfully. Thank you for watching and please consider making even a small donation of $5

[@bfthompson416]

Thank you for your response. Yes I will donate to your organization - I did donate to Michael's GoFundMe effort. Blessings to all of you and to all of those volunteering to help our precious mountain people!

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

@@bfthompson416 Thank you so much and Merry Christmas!

[@candyrbennett]

Amazing job with this! You ma'am may have a calling! Wonderfully delivered! Prayers for Mike! I have a feeling he is going to be overwhelmed! You can't put something out do well put together and have any other outcome! ❤❤❤

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

Thank you so much for the kind words. We were so nervous because we’ve never made a video like this and we wanted to do his story justice! Merry Christmas!

[@shan2964]

I absolutely love your testimony. ❤

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

Thank you so much for watching

[@robertharkins1961]

Born and raised in Appalachian this sums it up a hard life in a good land. Nothing easy about being a Hillbilly.

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

You’re absolutely right man

[@soulfoodforthought9225]

It's easier being a Hillbilly in Angola 🇦🇴 Africa 🌍 or in the Scandinavia Regions. 😁

[@soulfoodforthought9225]

Being "born and raised' in a country your Forefathers STOLE VIOLENTLY, you have no rights. You're actually the Afrikaan Amerikaan's that came on those Dutch Afrikaan PENAL COLONIES to Turtle 🐢 Island. And you're usually the ones wholl be FIRST to tell an Indigenous Person to "Go Home", when this is the Ancestors home, meaning it was passed down hm them, before the Berber Servants "Annexed" or "conquered" it. Things are coming FULL CIRCLE. ⭕

[@rebeccapratt-j5e]

@@DownSouth_AdventuresNEVER DO Ypu Want this to Happen to AnyOne,Although God is saying to those eyes of disbrlief, EVEN in THE Wost FLOOD I AM STILL LOVING YOU

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

@@rebeccapratt-j5e It definitely gave Michael Strength

[@janets6474]

This story is EXTROIDINARY!! There is no malice in this man. He is extremely articulate in his description of what happened and is TOTALLY believable.

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

We have been working with him for several weeks and he is so genuine ❤️ Thank you for watching!! Please continue to share the video so others will know and please consider sharing wider making a small donation to help us reach his goal

[@janets6474]

@DownSouth_Adventures I am. As a resident of Western NC, I share everything I see with people I know and social media. Please reach out to Ann Vandersteel. She just did a documentary called Ground Zero North Carolina. She would be very interested in this story.

[@shan2964]

Thank you for your sharing with us 🙏🙏😔❤

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

We are so glad you could watch, it's important to share these stories

[@lorettataylor9902]

Thanks for sharing.

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

Thanks for watching!

[@leahannewoods6170]

I watched to the end. Thank you so much for interviewing Mike! I know these kinds of stories are all over WNC. But knowing one person's story in such detail really puts it in our hearts and understanding much deeper.

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

Thank you for watching and please consider making even a small donation of $5

[@margaretkirk8584]

Thank you and God bless you for the help you are giving!!

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

Thank you for your kind words, we're trying to help in any way we can!

[@mdoreneb5315]

WHY WOULD THERE BE 7,407 VIEWS AND ONLY 417 LIKES? Are people not helping this to be viewed by liking it or is youtube not recording properly? This film is uplifting and makes you aware how the government through fema is failing us. We The People need to rise up and make the changes that is needed. If we do not rise up, it is our fault there is no help!

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

Agreed!!! But some people just don’t do the “things” ! Please continue to share and encourage people to watch h

[@KarenCarver-e5j]

God bless your heart and family. I'm glad that God is good all the time. My husband and I enjoyed your story. We also have a story. What a testimony when God protected your guitar and mandolin. I was moved to tears. Even with all the devastation God has made our mess into a miracle. To God Be The Glory!!! With NO government assistance.

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

Thank you for your kinds words!

[@sueridd3674]

What a great and kind person . God saved your guitar . Glad you received some help yourself.

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

Thanks for watching!

[@soulfoodforthought9225]

Right, how many Descendants of those Indigenous "Black" People has he welcomed into his Colonized city ? 🤔After all the land is the land of THEIR Forefathers and Mothers, the Hopi and Lenape Tribes among MANY.

[@prayingitup3297]

Thank you so much for this! Praying for you, Mike, and everyone involved in this horrific disaster!❤

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

Thanks so much!

[@RoxanneRios-rn2sd]

Prayers for you

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

Thanks you!

[@TNJRSFFS]

Much love and respect. May God bless you and yours and work towards rebuilding. We're trying in NE TN to send all help possible

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

Tennessee was amazing with the support they gave!

[@TNJRSFFS]

@DownSouth_Adventures love our region. Mountain strong

[@dianapitts1431]

My heart goes to him and to you guys and friends. I would like to give to him

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

Thank you for watching!

[@5967malibu]

What an experience and testimony of trust, faith and endurance...God bless everyone...Donated...

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

Thank you so much for your kindness

[@crazybyproxy]

As a Canadian hearing these stories is heartbreaking. Sending prayers from the great white north

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

Thank you so much for your kindness!

[@rbsaxplayer]

I loved hearing Mike's story. I will be praying more diligently for the materially poor in WNC. Mike's story opens my eyes to how bad things are. Living out in the country is so much more difficult than living in the city. I pray that Mike will be living in his house before this time next year.

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

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[@balljar7546]

The sad part is Mike is just one of thousands of people in this area that need help to regain somewhat of a normalcy of life back.

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

Absolutely and we are trying to help as many as we can….$5 at a time.

[@ShinningRock-i3x]

I tell my friends and my kids to stock up. If you never need it, good!! But a neighbor might! Or even a stranger one day, that way you will be able to help. Same goes for knowledge. Learn as much as u can about everything u can. May save a life one day!

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

Absolutely

[@rebeccapratt-j5e]

May The Lord Continue to Carry You All in HIS Hands,Thank You For Sharing These Vids, We Lift you Up in Daily Prayers, Sending Hugs& Love

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

Thank you for watching!! Please continue to share the video so others will know and please consider sharing wider making a small donation to help us reach his goal

[@rebeccapratt-j5e]

@@DownSouth_Adventures I can't give much due to limited money although our church has a go-fund me to you all so I donate what able

[@vickeypierce293]

Such a sad story!! My prayers are with Mike and all the people. I donated what I could and I hope you do a follow-up so we will know his progress. No one should have to live like this and the government is a joke and disgrace to let these people suffer like this

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

Thank you for your kindness

[@janicemunson3588]

@@vickeypierce293 Amen!

[@kat.b.3556]

Mike I sure hope life returns to a new normal soon. Blessed with the heart you have, is everything you need to start over. Let's pray that you achieve every goal for your home! Grace comes and goes, like floods. Easter will come, flowers will bloom again.... Hold on to hope always. K.

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

Thanks for watching. Hopefully we can all help him get back on his feet.

[@kat.b.3556]

@@DownSouth_Adventures I donated 1K

[@mikeporter6952]

Mike !- wow. what a story of faith and courage! Love you brother. Love the miracle of your guitar & mandolin!! I’m sending some help ! ❤️

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

Thank you so much, we really appreciate your kindness!

[@SuperSSJ100Goku]

prayers for all

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

Thank you for watching

[@tinawoodell1957]

I live in the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia but i was born and raised in NC. We had 2 tractor trailers loaded with everything imaginable. I personally sent sent dog and cat food. My cart was overflowing and it felt so good to be able to afford what i personally sent. Best feeling in the world. I've lost all faith in our government. Doesn't matter who's in charge. This country is all about the elite millionaires club and we ain't in it.

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

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[@tinawoodell1957]

@DownSouth_Adventures I did already. Thanks

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

@@tinawoodell1957 You ROCK! Thank you and Merry Christmas!

[@tinawoodell1957]

@@DownSouth_Adventures Merry Christmas

[@debbieweathersbee7029]

Bless you!! Merry Christmas 🎄

[@sharoncarter6081]

God Bless you, You are in our Prayers. ✌️♥️🙏

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

Thank you so much!

[@Luvtoddlertime]

Prayers being said. I watched your entire video and my heart goes out to you. Thank you for all the help you have given others even though you needed help yourself. God is with you and saved you and your guitar for a reason. God has a plan for you. Be blessed.❤

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

Thank you for the kind words. Mike is an amazing guy.

[@sharonwhitman5389]

Bless you Mike

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

Thank you!

[@blakebjornson9823]

I just donated. Good luck Mike. I’ll be back to donate more as soon as I can.

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

Thank you so much for your kindness and I hope you have a merry Christmas

[@shan2964]

You are here with your story to tell for a reason, thank you Father God for this man, and his miraculous, beautiful story of a unique miracle ❤❤❤

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

I'm so glad this video touched you!

[@rageagainstthemachine7434]

FIGHT WEATHERMODIFICATION

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

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[@monmixer]

Wow, that is incredibly close to the river. Very beautiful.

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

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[@cassityart7001]

Thank you for being real. The actual legitimate power structure is: Men and women have ALL AUTHORITY under God over government and corporations. Step up everyone. We walk into the future with kind regard for our neighbors and a strict responsibility to limit actions of government and corporations. Blessings to all. 🌞🌱❤️

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

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[@CatheyBennett-ii1yj]

Thank you for keeping this in the news. We pray for Appalachia daily and have made several trips up since we have property in Bakersville. The drive over to Burnsville was beautiful and serene until Helene but the faith in God hasn’t wavered. God’s people up there❤❤❤

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

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[@mirtaPR]

😤😡How horrible Insurance is, how horrible our government is They don’t give a crap for poor people . Vote your political people out . The churches n private companies n volunteers r ones saving these people n all who are donating supplies. Our government n leaders R sorry jokes. If you don’t put money in their pockets they aren’t helping. Only Rich count NOW . May the Lord continue to to send good people to help.

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

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[@CynthiaMalkmus]

Thanks!

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

Awww thank you so much Cynthia! Merry Christmas

[@katherinechatham9032]

My brother in Christ Jesus…I believe the Lord kept your guitar and your mandolin safe. Keep looking up. Jesus is coming very soon. No tears in heaven…no loss. I will be praying for the Lord to hold you and keep you safe until the Lord arrives to rapture…take His church home. He has built a home for you in heaven. God bless you.

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

Thank you so much for your kind words and prayers.

[@kathyjolley5642]

This hurricane story is so sad. I can’t see how people can recover their lives.

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

It’s not going to be easy for sure!

[@georgiadupree3841]

You will know them by their fruits. Thank God for good hearts that help Jesus take care of His children

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

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[@l73r62]

This is a wonderful story and presentation. Please remember for every 1 Michael we still have a hundred more here in Appalachia with stories just like his some not as bad some worse but stories all the same. I am 62 years old and have been through and seen a lot. The floods of 1993 on the Mississippi river, Hugo, Andrew, Katrina, wrap them all in a ball and that was what was dropped on us here in WNC and East Tennessee. It will take decades to recover and some will never recover.

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

You are so very right!! No one truly knows how bad it is here. Thank you for watching

[@maiingan07]

I know this is way off topic, but I just have to say, your eyeshadow looks really good on you. You did a great job with your makeup. Why am I saying this? Because a lot of women can just be catty and filled with jealousy. So, it’s always nice when one of us ladies can make another feel good, which was my goal with the above comment. None of us know what it’s like to walk in another person’s shoes. This amazing lady doing the interview has such a beautiful heart, and if anyone wants to see one that has beauty inside and out, simply look at this hard working, humble young lady, because there’s no reason to look further. And thank you to all of the volunteers who have put their lives on hold, your neighborly love will never be forgotten.

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

Thank you so much for that! I am flattered and Thank you for watching and please consider making even a small donation of $5

[@jimw.2782]

If you're needing help with the electrical give me a yell. I'm a Ga Lic master Electrician w/30 years experience, If you can get material I can install, not worried about getting paid.

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

We do!!! But on another building for a distribution center that we are working. They just acquired an old building but need electrical work done to get power. We can provide the materials. Please drop us an email

[@tammeebuchanan5934]

That is so nice. God bless you

[@reneethomas5548]

God bless you.

[@SharonWallace-um1pf]

God bless

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

Thank you and merry Christmas

[@KacieSmith-x1w]

I’m 3 miles down river at Red Hill Grocery. We didn’t have any power or phone service after 630am Friday morning. We didn’t get any notice or anything because of our phones. I went down to the river Thursday afternoon and Michael is right. Really no changes. It was up, like usual. No one ever expected this, at all.

[@KacieSmith-x1w]

Lenny, his neighbor, hasn’t been found. Also, Alena Ayers in Relief, hasn’t been found.

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

Yeah, it’s absolutely crazy how quickly it came! We’ve been down to CRI in red Hill for a few of our videos. Please be safe and let us know if you need anything.

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

Yeah, we talked about that in the video. It’s a very powerful story and I hope it helps bring a lot of other people’s situations into the light.

[@newtalking3]

This was a thoughtful interviewer thanks

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

Thank you for watching hing

[@susannemedina7955]

Maybe he could ask some people to call for an interview to live with him permanently who are knowledgeable and able-bodied like a young family. They with their energy will add life and joy and help. I think this man would make a great grandfather!

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

Thank you so much for watching. I hope you have a merry Christmas!

[@paulafoss9292]

God bless you all in Jesus name!!!

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

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[@Yznewday777]

🙏💖🙏 God is so good and faithful. 🙏❤️‍🔥🙏

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

Thank you!

[@hollyp4579]

Perhaps it would be easier financially for him to look into company “incredible tiny homes “company, they have a fully insulated built on axle trailer, ANSI certified model called the incred-I box, with the add a box which allows you to add as you go. Instead of re-building his existing home, which might prove to be out of reach money wise. With the models mentioned, I have seen them offer solar as optional add on. They also just built 50 for Lowe’s donating through beloved of Asheville charity. Which was just completed. They are towable, warm and insulated. They are out of Newport, TN. At least he would know this info as an option if his re-building cost of original home proves to be out of reach.

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

And that is an option and something he is considering. Unfortunately he will need money to bulldoze what is left of his home and then pay to set up a new home and reestablish power and water. He has a donated camper that he is living in but this is a temporary solution as it doesn’t not have power or water and is running off of a generator and very expensive propane for heat. Helping him get funded will allow him to move forward to the next step of getting back into a permanent home. Thank you for watching and please consider making even a small donation of $5

[@ginamcknight8115]

Good thing for Vivek reading that whole document.That one about sending gay college tuition in other countries was ridiculous

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

It was definitely full of waste!

[@AmericaShallBeSaved777]

Gay college tuition, huh? What exactly is that?

[@christinavance1128]

Oh I’m sure the other countries government are not going to be using it for that either 🤬 with all the money that the U.S. send and other countries give out there is no reason for countries to be “ poor and homeless “ 🤬

[@vietvetwife1]

This is the BEST interview ive heard ! I live in New Hampire & had to deal with FEMA a few different yrs.. we've been paying for flood insurance since 1995. They tell everyone to apply for a small business lpans.... why pay a few thousand dollars every year & we're expected to borrow money ? We didnt have to thank God ! The last flood we had was 2007 ! I had to argue with them cause they only wanted to pay for the 4ft of insulation amongst other things. It was a very hot summer so mold was moving in. I had to fight to get the whole walls. Im not an argumentive at all. But i had to be cause nice want helping. I remember saying... i dont know where you live but in NH insulaton is a must ! We had 15" of water in the house.. i got a letter saying they were paying for. the insulation . Flooding here was like a puddle compared to WNC. I .cry for what they're going through, i cant imagine it. Just the psychological probblems is scary for those who don't get help. Sorry for the ranting but fema could be run 100% better having a 17 yr old in charge. Im going to subscribe to your utube. Have a very Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄 ❤❤

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

Thank you so much for your support and I’m so sorry for what you have experienced there. Please continue to share this video as well as all $$ earned goes back to Mike as well.

[@poemsforgod2548]

The world will know them, the children of God by their love for one another... love and blessings to all brethren who love God. His mercy and grace be with us all The trials and tribulations grow us up and prepare us for our real home, the Heavenly one!

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

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[@tracylitz1872]

Praying for you all that our awesome God continues to provide for your needs. I realize how humbling it is for you to ask for help but remember that God tells us in his word that "we have not because we ask not" so you have been faithful to do your job by asking your brothers and sisters in Christ,as well as your every day Americans for our help so God will be faithful to answer your prayers Mike just as he was faithful to spare your instrument's of praise, joy, and thanksgiving to you for you to use in ministering to those hurting hearts in their time of deep despair. Continue in your faith in knowing that God is going to provide for your every need because in his eyes you are enough thou good, and faithful servant.

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

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[@dorarolfzen4132]

Keeping Every ❤ne In Prayer. MeRrY ChRiSt ✨ MaS & Blessed 2 o 2 5 🎉 🎉 🎉 God❤ Bless

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

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[@dorarolfzen4132]

​@@DownSouth_Adventures I have shared this Heartfelt Tragic Story With Family & Friend's. I was able to see this podcast entirely from Start To The Very end. Every bit of your encounter is so true. God❤ Bless

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

@@dorarolfzen4132 Thank you so so much!

[@trishwickey7339]

He might try going to the bank and getting a loan. God bless!

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

And that will be an option. We all know $50k will not cover the rebuild 100%!! But also at his age, close to retirement, when you think you have set yourself up properly and financially, the last thing you think you will have to do in retirement is take on a massive loan payment!! Thank you for watching and please consider making even a small donation of $5 cc

[@traciebecker6669]

His house may already be mortgaged or he may have had another loan and he still has to pay those loans. Apparently, most home owners insurance has denied helping because they don't cover flood, hurricane damage.

[@traciebecker6669]

Individual People, Big Stores, were giving goods and money. Churches were set up to take donations. At first I was donating through Cajun Navy, and Samaritans Purse. What do y'all need now? Who do you recommend we can give to that is helping the individuals who are still devastated? God bless you 🙏

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

Samaritans purse has been absolutely great as well as Cajun navy. We love Rising Light Relief, Loving Hands Ministry, and the mountain aid project.

[@1coketogo554]

IMHO FEMA is only there to collect a check. The last week of 2021 there was a disaster at my place. I tried to get FEMA funds and they said they would send me a form. I waited and called about it a few times but eventually I forgot it. This spring I got a letter saying it was too late to apply. Two weeks later I got the form. Don't waste your time or hope on FEMA.

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

It’s absolutely ridiculous!

[@meganleigh4905]

❤

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@dagmarmarionkidwell-to9ub]

Never even heard of the 77 flood

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

It caused a lot of destruction in that area

[@newtalking3]

Will they give him a permit?

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

He is awaiting that approval. He has a few ideas of what he wants to do once permitted. He has plenty of land there and will be able to build something, somewhere on it, he just doesn’t have the final ruling yet as to what

[@joceyquailebotimer5920]

🙏🙏🙏

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

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[@marylouise890]

🕊🕊✝️🕊🕊

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

Thank you for watching!

[@Blueflower-r7g]

Jesus, Mercy!

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

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[@kathrynhurst7210]

🙏🏼🇺🇸🙏🏼🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

Thanks for watching

[@dagmarmarionkidwell-to9ub]

If it wasn't for ur average citizen, these people would have no help at all

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

You are absolutely right!

[@kknight8112]

FEMA partners with other agencies to help meet the needs of disaster survivors. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) offers low-interest disaster loans to homeowners and renters in a declared major disaster area. Any insurance money received in lieu of money received from FEMA will have to be paid back. FEMA monies received not recovered from insurance does not have to be paid back if a grant. President Carter started FEMA but Bush folded into Homeland Security.

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

Less than 1% of the population in Western North Carolina had flood insurance so no one’s damage is being covered. Sadly, the ones that did have flood insurance did not have landslide insurance, which is something else altogether. As far as the SBA loan goes, he applied, and he was told they were “currently out of funding” but if Congress approved additional funding, he would be put back on the list.

[@pibblemama2824]

This was just pure Evil and God will show his Wrath to the evil!!!

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

What is as evil?

[@FAODayTripper]

Flood insurance?

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

Less than 1% of the people in these areas carried flood insurance because the possibility of flooding was .2% Many of these homes are generational and because of nicer developments and newcomers moving in folks can barely afford the taxes etc.

[@FAODayTripper]

@ Are you saying that these houses were in the 500 year flood plain. As close as that house looked to the river I would think it was in the 100 year flood plain, which translates to a 1% chance every year of flooding

[@etexsly2502]

@@FAODayTripper Having had a major flood in 1977 and knowing that the water did not reach the top step, one can assume that he was not in what would have been marked as the 100-yr flood plain.

[@mitchdiveto2194]

Why is god good?

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

I don’t even know what kind of answer you’re looking for to that question…

[@christianburris3474]

He’s white and a Trump supporter, what do you expect from Biden and Harris.

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

This situation is just terrible all the way around. Thanks for watching

[@SandraRomero-yo3ni]

Hello , could it be , the federal government, what's to take the land , for themselves, for the minerals in the mountains?

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

That has been said… but not his property specifically. He owns the land and would like to build back there and can do that with a little help

[@emilottis3119]

👽..BLAME MAGA for NOT FUNDING, Bro !! ..👽

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

You're absolutely wrong.....that bill was full of trash!

[@ginamcknight8115]

You do realize crooked Biden is president

[@DeniseTerrell-oy5tm]

@@DownSouth_Adventuresstill there fault… they are going to try and cut funding for everything.. you will see unfortunately!

[@charlesblizzard718]

​@DeniseTerrell-oy5tm this administration has been in control for nearly 4 years. And you want to blame Trump?

[@melissacampbell5249]

Good grief, just listen to his story and leave politics out of it!

[@itsalwayscomplicated9702]

This is one of the many sad stories .. My heart breaks for you and the families affected.. I cannot imagine the pain!!! I can send prayers & if I can find $ to donate I will ❤

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

Thank you for watching and please consider making even a small donation of $5

[@jacalynbradley3983]

Thanks!

[@DownSouth_Adventures]

Wow! Thank you so much and merry Christmas!