East Tennessee Floods. This is why we prep.

[@maureenboles9773]

Sad thing is…many probably did stock up…but it all floated away like everything else. Praying for all of you!!!

[@anakreonsears6733]

Reply to: @maureenboles9773 That's likely true. Real thoughts there.

[@RaineC0305]

I’m in Carter County…My area is in the worst shape I’ve ever seen. Power out for a few days, no water for a few days. Literally on a boil water notice now. Flood waters ruining businesses and houses. People’s whole lives washed away within a day. It’s heartbreaking. But what else do I see? A community coming together to help their neighbors, a community refusing to sit and blame. Sadly not everyone here is financially able to stock up. There are a lot of families here scraping to get by, especially in today’s economy. But it warms my heart to see my community coming together and lending a hand to help anyone here who may need it. To anyone who may have been affected, you’re in my thoughts and 🙏.

[@beckysonnier6369]

You are so right. I am heartbroken for all the people suffering. Have seen many posts on Facebook about people stuck on the road with no water or food 😢 My family thinks I am anal but I always have water, food and a way to go to the bathroom in my vehicle. Wet wipes and paper towels. Also pillows and blankets. Never let my tank get below half tank. My grandmother taught me to fill every available container with water if the weather was going to be bad.

[@JustLeah0.0]

You are why I started prepping so thank you so so much for teaching us! Because of you and your husband I bought 2 camping stoves, we have a week of emergency food, drinking water, so many lights, and power banks. My power will be out until Tuesday, and we’re learning what we need to buy to make life easier for when this happens again but thank you for teaching us!

[@colettemitchell3412]

I'm glad you posted. I was worried about you all.

[@lovebug2284]

I’m glad to hear you came through this ok. My heart just breaks for those who did not. I understand that help is coming from lots of sources, so hopefully those folks most affected will be helped quickly.

[@angelakindel431]

I’m praying for all the people in America who have been affected by this devastating disease. Send love to y’all

[@JeanieDee]

I’m just grateful you didn’t get flooded out! Stay safe

[@DebbieandEddieBFF]

God Bless You ❤

[@conniebottoms7666]

Thank you for the very wise advise you give to people. I live in Houston Texas and have always stocked up when a major storm was coming our way. Not only drinking water but water for other things like flushing the toilet. When you take a shower put the stopper in the tub & fill up the milk jugs with that. Fill up your washing machine with water.bathtub with water. Baby wipes for quick wipe down. Also make sure you have a hand held can opener. So glad to hear that y'all are ok.

[@meloneycrews]

@@conniebottoms7666 we always filled baggies or whatever you have and freeze it, fill up every space you can with water to freeze..will keep your foods longer!

[@jeanniejohnson2610]

I'm so glad that your family is safe. 🙏 For everyone who has been hit by this!

[@richardcoble9498]

So when my home washes down the dang river with my emergenciey stuff tks glad i did all that preping . Wow id never thought to do that tks so helpful. Ur awesome ..

[@shaunnasibbons5288]

Prayers for all who were affected.❤

[@suzannestokes7076]

I'm from Connecticut, and a month ago we had our thousand year flood. Having what we needed, a godsend.

[@carolcrombie6727]

I'm glad you're safe and hope all your family are too. Thinking of all those badly affected by these floods.

[@amydaisy933]

Prayers for TN and all affected everywhere!❤

[@karenlyons3790]

Absolutely prep for emergency.... We are so lucky to have you telling us the benefits of shelf stable food and water... Thank you.. I'm so happy you all are ok and safe .. I hope your Aunt Vickie is ok too.... 🙏🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@buttercup5470]

I'm so glad to see you and your family are safe. I had you in my thoughts. God speed.

[@maryc1849]

Yesss ma'am, you are so right!! I'm glad it's not horrible where you're at & prayers for everyone whom was affected 🙏🏼 God Bless them & your family as well, Brooke

[@Sapphire91...]

🙏🏻 Prayers being sent to y'all.

[@TrishasHouse]

Breaks my heart❤. I prep too . Prayers for all❤❤❤

[@michellec1307]

I have been praying all day! I am so glad that you are not under water like my gf amulet in Haywood county North Carolina. You guys are a blessing for me. I am so thankful!

[@SonyaBlade68]

I'm so glad y'all are safe. I have been worried about you, Mandy and a few others. This hurricane was bad for everyone in the path. Prayers to everyone

[@peggybourque1510]

Absolutely agree with your statement coming from a person who lives in louisiana.We see these storms all the time, and they can be devastating, yes, the water and every canned meat, you can find slides off-the-shelf and it can get rough sometimes. So yes, you definitely need to prep ahead of time. For these unforeseen, little disasters that happen...

[@SandraChampenois]

Brooke, you agree...Having food is the first way to accept chaos and be so strong to build another day....❤

[@micheleapplegate3473]

You are so right about prepping. We felt the effects of the hurricane here in Ohio and a lot of us lost our electricity and those unfortunate enough not to have a generator or food and water stocked up felt the effects far more than the rest of us. I plan on stocking up on more water, portable charging stations and other essentials in order to be better prepared to help those around us. Praying for all of those who have suffered loss through this natural disaster. Brooke you and Dusty are such an inspiration to so many of us and we are very grateful for your videos. Take care dear lady.

[@franceskoontz7027]

Thank you for letting us know you and the family are okay. I’ve been so worried about y’all.

[@YayaB-yw5zx]

So happy to know y'all are safe! My prayers for everyone affected. It's so sad.

[@TrixieM712]

I'm glad you're okay sad for the rest and you're absolutely right you should have enough water and food for a week.

[@terryhelms8011]

I am so glad you folks are ok!

[@lalousiane7118]

Amen sister. We had a hard freeze 2yrs ago & all of my pipes froze, then broke. I was without water 21 days & I had no stockpile. My girlfriend brought me drinking water, but for other necessary things, none. I made it work, but I have a stockpile of water now. Good luck h& take care 🙏❤

[@trishacarlson4122]

We keep a couple jugs of Primo water and a healthy pantry. We're not as affected but I am watching the rest of the states and my heart is beating for you all right now. I know this could be me. Be safe, Brooke & Fam!

[@GingerMcCue]

Prayers for those affected 🙏🙏🙏

[@loririvera5747]

So glad you and your family faired well!

[@belindafirley]

Praying for safety, comfort and peace from God for you all over in the USA during Hurricane Helene. Much love and with God's blessings, grace, strength, wisdom and mercy from our family to all of yours from Australia xx

[@labellavitakc4706]

my heart goes out to all the families that were affected .....🙏🏻🙏🏻😔❤️

[@leslieMSouthern]

I'm glad y'all made it ok!! I prepped in NC and so glad we did!! I was worried about y'all.

[@ashleyhall5985]

You have been so right the whole time. I am so glad you are safe. You are in my prayers along with all those affected. I'm in Spartanburg SC. Today will be the 5th day without power. But thats nothing compared to the loss of TN and NC. Much love to all. Please be safe!!!!!❤❤PS How perfect yall have the emergency water canisters. This is such a scary time.

[@cornbugs-xc4ql]

Im so glad your family is safe 😊

[@marlynmarszalek7892]

I'm in The Villages, Florida and being in the middle of the peninsula we weren't badly affected by the storm. Living in Florida, I'm always prepared, you never know with all the storms we get. Glad you and your family are safe. Love your videos and your sweet family.❤️

[@MrCorvettegirl2]

Hi there I live in Tampa and always stay stocked up We have a well & I still buy cases of water and my pantry is full .. This hurricane that passed by was frightening.. I prayed for everyone in every state … stay safe and take care❤

[@debbiegnagey2095]

So thankful you and your family are doing well! ❤

[@mommaluvs2sew]

Thanks for the reminder, Momma. It's always a good measure to have 5 gallons per person for a full week.

[@DeborahIsaacs-nx4dw]

So true, I have always been a pepper but especially in these times. I got rain and wind here in middle Tennessee probably down the road from you all. I can't hardly believe what that hurricane did, it breaks my heart to see the precious 💔 people who lost everything. Glad you and your family are OK. Love ya girl❤

[@beckyleheny8636]

You are so right, Brooke!! Stay safe! ❤

[@abcjerilee]

I am glad your family is okay! I lived in Arkansas for nine years and had two babies. Tornados are no fun! I can't imagine a hurricane!

[@pheonixrose2995]

Glad you and your family are safe ❤

[@sallythibodeaux7992]

Always be prepared for the unexpected! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Mejlynne]

I’m in Virginia and while it hit my area, Dublin, the areas in the rest of the county, Pulaski, was hit harder. I never thought of Dublin as being on the mountain but apparently we are. The New River wraps around us, forms a lake, and continues on around. There are many areas within a 10 mile radius of us that are flooded and/or without power. I felt very thankful that my mom and one of my sons knew that they could come here to shower and relax while they are without power.

[@kimberlycollins3028]

I live in Upstate South Carolina and literally my whole town lost power. The upstate has never been affected by any hurricane. I was so glad my family was prepared. I'm praying for all those missing and who have lost their homes or loved ones.🙏

[@bluedragon1979]

Good to see you're safe and doing well. And yes, I agree with the prepping for disasters be it a natural disaster, job loss, illness, injury... Etc.

[@cher690]

I will keep you and your families and friends and communities in my prayers 🙏🙏 .

[@calihapamama]

I live in California, where we're told to keep a 3 day supply of non perishable food and water in our earthquake kits. My heart is breaking for the people who were already struggling, who have had this mess dropped in their laps.

[@abou8963]

And think, why does Kamala Harris commit 6.2 billion dollars of American money to fund ILLEGAL immigrants this year? That's American taxpayer money. I don't understand. Americans need American care.

[@calihapamama]

@@abou8963 oooh, your tinfoil hat is on way too tight tonight.

[@symplybeingme]

Thanks for the reminder. 😊😊

[@Faeriethorn]

Living on an island in Canada means always having emergency supplies. When Covid hit here, we had plenty of everything for quite awhile with no trips on the ferry. The guidelines here in British Columbia is to have essential supplies in case of forest fires, snow, heavy winds where the ferries can’t run and each person has so much water per person for drinking and cooking. Babies too. Then water for cooking and a bit of cleaning. And Ice. It’s just normal and now with the violent unpredictable weather, absolutely essential. We are saving for a cistern because we have an eternal spring on our property. Water is so important! So happy you and your family are okay. ❤from Canada.🇨🇦

[@Justsomeguy99012]

My prayers are with those affected. I’m glad you and your family are safe. This is why having a shelf stable pantry and drinking water is important. I like to fill old plastic kitty litter containers with water. For like bathing, and toilet flushing and maybe to boil and drink if I HAD too… but those containers hold a lot of water….

[@LisaMerideth-i8t]

Prayers for you, your families, your state. 🙏

[@co1950]

Agree 100%. I got stuck near Charlotte waiting out the storms and used my 3 day car kit .There was opportunity for food and water but I didn’t need to worry. Less stress in a situation like that is always better

[@jennyreneelotus]

So glad you are okay, I was wondering about you and your family. Prayers and love to all affected by these events ❤️‍🩹🙏

[@terryboivin9173]

My daughter came from Newland NC to get some supplies…Water, canned food, etc. but she visits anyway once a week…But everything is so bad there, no power, no internet, just downed trees and water! She’ll be back in a few days again…We all can share what we need to, to get through…

[@deborahschliep1070]

I happy you and yours are safe.❤❤❤❤❤

[@melissaciswhoibe9183]

So glad y'all are ok Brooke. Prayers for everyone affected. 🙏

[@ruthfitzgerald9863]

❤ you Brooke prayers to everyone from Ruth in ireland 🇮🇪 xx

[@justgoodness333littlehomes5]

Same thing happened here in FL, with hurricane Ian. We didn't have damage but our stores were empty because people were coming in from the coast when their stores were closed.

[@lisahopson2724]

We live in Bristol, TN but was in Atlanta (for a wedding) when the hurricane moved in. We were very thankful to come home and find that all was well at our home. It is just like you said, the surrounding counties are much worse off than we are, and I still can't believe it happened here.

[@Myfavorites877]

Very true. Always keep a stockpile. Even if it’s just 2 weeks worth.

[@thereseshine7506]

I hope you're family is doing ok. Yes, prepping is important. It is absolutely devastating. Prayers for all affected by Helene. So much destruction.

[@barbarakrall1184]

Glad you all are okay. Take care and God Bless.

[@sharonl7669]

So glad you are safe...

[@beckyleheny8636]

When we lived in Iowa and had pretty bad storms., one thing we would do is fill the bathtub, sinks with water. Saved us a few times when we were without power.

[@BuffTaanJai99]

Yes ma'am you are absolutely correct 💯💯💯💯

[@jenniferaaparo]

I am glad you and your family are okay. ❤

[@sherrysawyer6819]

Praying for all.🙏🏼

[@sharonwitherspoon7244]

Very good comments. People don't need to go crazy in prepping, but it is common sense to have a 3 to 7 day supply of drinking water, non perishable ready to eat food for every family member and pets. Medicine, blankets and basic first aid supplies matches candles, etc if possible. Be sensible Be safe God Bless

[@Marcella-v2l]

Hi fugal mama . Brooke. Prayers for all that were in the path of that hurricane 🌀.Helene. I know it true to have supplies stocked up. I live in hurricane Alley. In northwest Florida panhandle. I know I am a hurricane veteran.

[@LauraPettigrew-s1v]

I filled up every container I had and made ice blocks for my freezer ahead of the storms. I was fortunate not to need them but this storm has taught me you are on your own for a few days after an event like this. Prep, prep, prep. There are a couple more potential storms headed to the gulf.

[@deborahschliep1070]

Exactly! We love you! We are praying for you all. Love you, Brooke.

[@lizf4717]

Im glad your all ok

[@jillmiklinevich3942]

Hopeing you guys stay safe ❤you definitely teach me a lot

[@a_gal_named_sue]

Take care! Hugs & Prayers from Marion, VA. Sue

[@MiteBite-dm5zz]

So appreciate you!

[@gloriafinnegan3036]

Praying for the people in the flood area.

[@skitzodaclown295]

Girl I’m in the top of South Carolina 15 mins from North Carolina. I’m sacrificing my phone battery to watch you to distract me from everything. Everywhere is still without power. There are lines down everywhere. Power poles have been snapped. Trees are down everywhere. It’s like an apocalyptic war zone here. Stores that do have power are completely empty of all groceries including canned things. The few gas stations that had back generators are completely wiped and without gas. I’m so happy I have always prepared for things like this but it only lasts for so long.

[@TomJustus-um8wf]

Glad to know that you and your family are OK

[@DebbieandEddieBFF]

God Bless You ❤

[@KrystyneY]

I'm glad you and your family are okay.

[@kimberlydyson6672]

I am glad that you are ok

[@yvonnegomez7761]

Prayers sent🙏🏼

[@zzizahacallar]

❤ you and I pray you and everyone is ok.

[@amypatrick6196]

I absolutely agree. I'm in Ohio, so we got a lot of rain, but not like so many others. I still have started buying drinking water and staples to stock up for the winter at least.

[@marybethsmith6458]

Good to know yall are safe. There's not much on the news about Tennessee but loads about NC.

[@rosemarie3908]

u r so right. bc im in crntral florida. and by june 1st i am prepared with plenty of bottled water perishable foods batteries flashlights cat food and cat litter. u can never be too prepared for these crazy storms. and for thr hurricane tobtravel to TN ids justbcrazy and nasically unheard of. georgia and carolinas get hit. too. glad to see ur basically ok. prayers being sent to u

[@tanyaholley4132]

One of the first things I thought about was I bet Brooke is set up fine. It is definitely smart to have a few days of food set aside for times like this. Red Cross and people like that that is wonderful but can only do so much. People prepare for horrible times this. We want to set being able to survive easily.

[@valerieknight7392]

Blessings to all

[@nadinefrandsen6087]

Amen, Sister!!

[@heatherdelauder5661]

Side note-love those earrings 😘

[@soraidacruz8693]

Stay Safe....Prayers❤

[@cattycee2001]

I'm happy y'all are safe. I'm in upstate SC. We got hit pretty hard. Thankfully I prep. so we are just fine. We've had no power or internet since early Friday morning. Power is still out, internet started coming back sporadically late Sat. nite. Our small town is devastated. Stay safe out there.

[@scook5599]

Good point.

[@cathydecarles7084]

I am praying the Rosary 📿 for You all God bless and be with you all I am Catholic I hope that is okay 📿📿📿📿📿🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Tabatha-x9o]

Yes it is always stay ready