Woman rescued after being trapped for days due to Helene says situation is still dire

[@abbeycorbett2099]

I cannot express enough how much this community and these people will need help for YEARS after this. I live here and volunteers, donations and monitory donations have already slowed down. Much of Asheville and the surroundings still don’t have water - it’s been 16 days. Please, please, please, keep the help coming. We are not even close to finishing everything that needs to be done.

[@goobernoodles]

In your opinion, what is/are the best place(s) to donate?

[@invaderrach315]

@@goobernoodles An organization called Beloved Asheville

[@williamgrunzweig571]

Interstate 26 is still closed

[@invaderrach315]

@Myatalanta-l4x honestly, anything helps! We need everything that's essential. Food (particularly dry food because some are still without power, so no refrigeration), and water is a very big need because most still don't have running water, for those that do it's not drinkable. We also need clothes and children's toys for people who lost everything during the flood.

[@Parker_World_Tv]

I'm on disability and I donated $30 to Donald Trump's GoFundMe and then I donated $10 to Convoy Of Hope this month. I wish that I could donate more but I just can't right now. 😭🙏🏻🇺🇸

[@normamassey1000]

No one ever expects it to happen to them. I am so glad you and your hunny and furr baby made it.

[@gdhaney136]

I’m currently only able to communicate through my truck as long as I have gas - from Helene and Milton in Florida. I cannot express my feelings of heartache for all of you in NC. This has been devastating. ❤

[@richinoable]

Meh. Puerto Rico did it first. Happy floating white people Atlantic garbage patch

[@sharonlefebure3892]

I live in Vancouver Canada and in my 58 years I’ve never seen anything close to what all of you experienced. My heart goes out to everyone that was impacted including all the animals. I’m living on a fixed income taking care of my 83 year old mom and I don’t know what we would do in that situation. If I had any extra money I’d be sending it, but I do send prayers. Please everyone keep safe and hug your loved ones

[@JodyLSumrall]

Thank you.

[@sharonlefebure3892]

@@JodyLSumrall you are so welcome. I’ve been watching videos ever since Helene hit and I’ve shed so many tears that I’m surprised I have any more. The destruction Mother Nature is capable of is unbelievable. All of you that have been hit are true warriors and heroes. You are all so incredibly brave to not only take care of yourself and yours, but to also lend a hand to help your neighbours is a wonderful thing. Sending you peace and love ❤️ 🕊️

[@isabelleg9118]

Take an emergency preparedness course to get ready in case of an earthquake which is more likely to be the disaster we would face if there is to be one (I live on Vancouver Island). You need to have enough to live on for a week not three days like most guides say. It takes three days for the Red Cross to deploy. Depending on your needs you may not be attended to right away post event.

[@chriscamgemi368]

Ooo really ,,did you not see hurricane Katerina..wake up guy

[@Lydia--Ann]

@@chriscamgemi368 This is much worse

[@charisesumner5034]

Thank you for helping the animals!!! You have good hearts! Sending some love your way❤️

[@beatricerigaud8942]

Kindness and Compassion are Contagious!

[@taracuplin4075]

"Only evacuate if you have directly been told to. Otherwise, stay put. Do not try to leave." I wonder how many people got this message and it kept them from moving to higher ground...🤔

[@amandamosteller1371]

Lots of ppl. We weren't evacuated here in McDowell county either.

[@ImBatman63637]

That’s what I was thinking is so crazy about this! It’s insanity to tell people not to try to leave. I would have been out of there the moment I heard the word evacuate, whether they told me directly or not.

[@jessicadubois9945]

💯

[@AnitaDil]

Then they’re stupid for listening.

[@AB-ol5uz]

cell service went out before the power in many areas of Western NC so they didn't see any evacuation notices until the cell towers were restored AFTER the storm passed (if they survived).

[@Jimsalos]

So inspiring and kind that one of the first things she did was to check if other people needed help

[@LornaWhitmore-jr3bp]

Absolutely frightening. So sad to see. God bless you. You are in our prayers daily.

[@marciabirmingham8983]

Sorry for your loss. Stay strong & bless you 🙏

[@gracierose3076]

I can't even imagine what you went through. I am in the middle of NC and had no clue that night what was happening west of us. We had rain and that was all. I'm so glad you were able to leave unlike so many. May God continue to bless you and your family in Florida.

[@Parker_World_Tv]

I'm also in the middle of NC. I live in Thomasville. I've cried so much since hurricane Helene destroyed so many people's lives and it just about destroyed everything else in the mountains. I've been praying as hard as I can for a miracle. God bless all of those people in the mountains. God bless you and your family as well. 😢🙏🏻❤🇺🇸

[@pearl27777]

😢❤🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻​@@Parker_World_Tv

[@sandybruce9092]

I live in Mooresville, Iredell County and we didn’t hear anything either!

[@Parker_World_Tv]

@sandybruce9092 I live in Thomasville and we didn't hear anything until people started posting about it on KZbin.

[@kimmetcalfe6408]

❤prayers for you and your family ✝️🙏 Bless all who are involved🙏

[@Malmo117]

Amen.

[@User-420upinsmoke]

I wish you the best and hope you get yhe help you desperately need.

[@jammiewinn4976]

May God Bless you and all the people impacted by these storms❤

[@tammy6786]

Praying for you all!!!!!

[@NMS7074RF]

A living nightmare😢

[@dudleywicker6116]

Difficult to comprehend the loss…….. I don’t know you, but I’m grateful you survived. So sorry

[@TheJanderson28]

I’m so happy to see they’re okay, I saw the video of her partner sitting on the couch when she first shared it and I was so worried about them

[@sobetobey9172]

So many people died, so many lost homes 💔 our happy places have been wiped away. Its heartbreaking. 😢

[@irisnunez5741]

😢

[@kittycat1302]

I’d like to know a true and final count of how many lives were lost. I feel it’s more than what was reported.

[@sobetobey9172]

@@kittycat1302 I agree!

[@iamReptar]

Imagine trying to get to your parents, but you cant because of so many obstacles. They live 5 min away. So close, yet so far. Not being able to locate landmark anymore or recognize the roads or streets, especially being new to the city. Prayers prayers prayers.

[@valeriewillimann9050]

My heart reaches out to everyone effected by Helene and Milton ❤❤

[@c.randall1135]

Please keep checking in, do not forget about our communities in these mountains going without ...especially during the winter!!❤

[@lynnhavili5332]

I'm glad you are safe.

[@PeacefulTraveller888]

I’m praying you do very well ❤️🙏🏻and that your property, your land, your home and your community heals x Love from Australia

[@OWK000]

The "home movies", smart phone, and youtube vidoes have been incredible. (It's looky loo heaven.). I don't think there has ever been a more terrible disaster that's been covered better. It creates a compelling story. I don't have that fresh being there viewpoint of how bad it is, but the coverage has been incredible. With great swathes of real roadway gone forever, many houses just floating down stream like house boats dashing themselves to pieces on trees, power poles and other houses and most and many bridges gone. Where the heck are they going to rebuild roadways where the ground is all missing? It looks bad. We are as aware as an outsider can be. Lots of newly homeless folks, mud and wetness. So widespread. And it's fall with cold weather coming.

[@montanamtngirl]

I'm so glad that they are o k and now safe with his family. I cannot even imagine that, Nobody could have anticipated what happened up in those mountains. Praying for everyone affected by Helene and Milton. 😢💔🙏🙏❤️💪🙏

[@daphnekivinen9482]

I understand. After we saw what happened after Mount St. Helens blew, I can certainly empathize with all. My heart breaks for all in these catastrophes.

[@Karina_Engr]

0:59 this before and after gives great context to the depth of the flooding. 😢

[@mtnmagic1998]

I've heard over and over that people weren't warned until it was too late, and that includes me, too.

[@tarheelfans98]

It’s tough to just hear them all, tell their stories. I couldn’t imagine having lived it. God bless you all. 🙏🏻

[@tonyaguyton2042]

This was so sad lord please show mercy on our people lord I know what it's like to loose everything in a flood and yall it don't feel good so let's donate donate donate

[@angelabritten48]

So glad you are ok. ❤

[@Kiwi91663]

Look, there are certain area's where people live that come to expect things from these storms... I live on the gulf coast... we know, we plan and get ready. However, these poor folks... all those affected...just crazy and my heart goes out to them all.... even those that knew it was coming and still... it's just crazy...and I am so sorry this happened. My heart is with them all...

[@victoriabaker4400]

Absolutely. We also live in the hurricane zone. We're much better equipped, and we still get whipped. Those folks had no reason to expect what hit. It hurts my heart so badly.

[@dianakidd4219]

What’s really crazy is how a hurricane that hit land 900 miles away got stronger in the Appalachian mountains. I think the clouds were seeded. That’s the only explanation.

[@victoriabaker4400]

@@dianakidd4219 Nope, that's NOT what happened and it's a lame conspiracy theory with no basis in fact. They'd already had 3 days of torrential rain before the hurricane got there. NOBODY is seeding clouds if it's already raining. And NOBODY creates hurricanes on purpose because NOBODY wants to pay for all the disaster rebuilding and NOBODY wants to make people suffer except trump, apparently. And even if SOMEBODY wanted to make a hurricane happen, it is not physically possible. Try believing a fact.

[@trueloveingod2691]

Thank God they’re all safe, the people and their pets. How terrifying to see the muddy waters just keep rising like that. Sorry for those who lost everything. My community filled up two large planes completely with supplies, we all chipped in, and they’ve landed today. I read that Dolly Parton donated $52 million dollars for Helene assistance. And lots more help is coming. But the rebuilding must be done with this catastrophe in mind, so this can’t happen again.

[@SoftHeart-l9w]

Yes, storms etc are getting more severe. I hope builders take that into account.

[@JenIGottaSay]

She donated $1 million, not 52. But still that's going to help a lot of people!!

[@Celtic_Amy]

She donated $1 million out of her own pocket. Dollywood matched her $1M donation to Mountain Ways Foundation. 3rd donation of $10M from the Tennessee Walmart foundation near where Dolly lives. So $12M was donate, but the areas near Dollywood were also damaged (that's Tennessee this was in North Carolina).

[@barbnorton]

Well said! I am so glad you were rescued and are safe. My heart and prayers go out to so many families and friends with loved ones who didn’t make it. I live in Asheville too. Everyone knows someone who has lost their home or has a home that is heavily damaged. I pray for all of those who have endured the wrath of Helene and Milton. ❤️❤️❤️🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@roseanneroseannadanna9651]

Man! I have no words to describe what I feel. Watching and hearing these tragic stories has kind of made me feel small and insignificant when I think about how I am struggling in these difficult times but my struggle is nothing like this! Stay strong and safe. Ya'lls strength and sense of community inspires!

[@dougjamesvandals]

Thank you take care!! Idaho stands with NC TENN GA FL ALL INVOLVED

[@susanreed8186]

I'm sorry you and your family went through this,I live in Jacksonville FL we just had rain I'm praying 🙏 for you and your family

[@charityrocks]

😢so heartbreaking 💔

[@Jbrown4769]

Nothing says survival mode like scrolling on your phone watching someone’s house go by…

[@norah4892]

I saw her while scrolling on Instagram few days ago and she commented that they were fine at that time and they wouldn't evacuate, they were on a hill so they're safe. They really got lucky.

[@TheOneinthewoods]

This girl is a hero ❤

[@karenmckillip8685]

I’m so sorry that this happened to you and all of the people in your area. No one ever expects something like this to ever happen to them. Thank God, you are alive.

[@Whocares.........]

Well said!❤

[@YaYaPaBla]

Extremely traumatic.

[@RebeccaEWebber]

Thank you for following up, I saw a video from her but didn't know what happened next.

[@donstewart396]

Wow. Bloody hell. I am Australian and the footage Ive seen is just heart renchung. I am not in a position to help financially but I will keep you and the town in my prayers. ❤

[@calypsowarrior9226]

It’s a miracle you both survived. You must be needed in the world.

[@charlenegirouard901]

Thank You Lord Jesus I pray for all these people wrap that whole area in your loving arms my prayers and support are with you 🙏❤️

[@pearl27777]

Amen 😢❤🙏🏻

[@thomasbialzik3060]

The loss of life and property is devastating. My heart breaks.

[@FarmerC.J.]

My heart goes out to all those who passed and suffered from this horrible tragedy. I live in the side of a mountain and never realized there could be a situation as what happened with Helene.

[@carleenmessina5022]

I’m so so sorry. God Bless you

[@tammylines2779]

im so glad to see you are ok, thank you for the update i remember your first video and the water keep rising and i prayed for you all,

[@ValerieHolt]

Praying 🙏

[@terrypauloregon]

I’m glad to see this and know they survived

[@terryhenderson424]

Dont forget the plastics factory workers ordered to keep working until the water ripped through. Dont forget the first Helene related infant death due to hypothermia in Moorseville, NC. And listen to the comp,lints folks on the ground are having with some of the Federal response; remember so that when/ if it comes ip for remedial policy changes, procedures and action you can at least talk aboit it at the grass roots level or give your representatives a call; some of the Helene affected and other states may be reviewing thier disaster response plans too.

[@victoriabaker4400]

The Republican governors of the states involved are commending FEMA and the administration. There's never going to be a sudden unexpected major catastrophe in which relief is instantly there. It takes a second. And if people would stop telling lies about disaster relief , there would be a lot fewer people panicking and more people asking for the help available. And yes, as with each unprecedented catastrophe as Climate Change progresses, planning will be adjusted with new information.

[@susanl3136]

I'm from the Asheville area. There's really no words that can really express the levels of devastation. The healing process will be a long one for so many.

[@sandraerickson794]

I am so sorry you had to go through this, but very glad you are alright.

[@Colinmcdougall6996]

Thanks for sharing your story. We go through trauma sometimes in our lives. But this must of been horrible. Praying for you and your family.🙇🏻‍♂️💖

[@marymoonen4001]

Omg … so sorry, and so glad you survived! And yes, I was affected by Milton…

[@sharonrose1226]

My heart breaks for all those affected by this tragedy! Praying that God gives them and their loved ones comfort and protection.

[@ashevilleon2wheels]

I was born in Asheville. Family has been here for 5 generations. It's absolutely shocking. I tried to apply for FEMA and the computer said I wasn't me and cant get anyone on the phone. Where are the groups that people are donating too that are not government related you can apply to?

[@SL-lz9jr]

Natural disasters are going to get worse. We all need emergency plans for ourselves. Can’t rely on the government

[@lashaundapoindexter4607]

So sorry for your family and other familys in your area. 🙏🏾

[@brinathegirls3768]

.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏.My heart aches for ANYONE affected by Helene,Milton.Where's FEMA,National Guard.This is ashamed.If this would have happen beyond the USA planes of volunteers,and any kind of materials,funds would have been in route.We always insert ourselves with other countries,but when we are in dire needs....why they I feel don't show up for us in the way we do for them 😮.

[@patsmith6946]

Hope you are getting help now. Glad that you and your corgi were saved.

[@gaypreator8547]

You answered your own question, there was nothing you could do - but survive. Love your Corgi. Good luck and stay strong. Not a lot of other options. ✌️♥️

[@Celisar1]

My deepest sympathy to all affected! The enormity of this disaster is beyond anything I have ever seen in my lifetime! I am living on a different continent but will look into sending money. What organization is the best? I heard people complain about the Red Cross….

[@Leah77998]

Samaritan's Purse - by far!

[@meloriginals7739]

My family went thru hurricane Danny in my childhood home. Three days of rain before the storm. Our river flooded like never before. We had to climb out a window when the water was waist deep inside the house at 5 am in the dark. Kids dogs and wallets in our arms we waded. My dad parked the cars on a hill just in case. Thank goodness he did. We all climbed in. We dodged water and trees and drove 7-8 miles to my mobile home where it was high and dry. The water ended up 6 feet inside the river house. We got out just in time. Some neighbors had to be rescued. It was surreal.

[@Jacubamustoff]

I am so sorry. I can barely help myself right now. 😢

[@therealaudreyparker9966]

She's right, I had no idea, clear out here in Nebraska. I would have been absolutely terrified of that rising water. I'm so sorry their town, their mayor, their weather people, did not know enough to get people out of there. We will try and give as much more as possible. God bless them all.

[@barbarasue7191]

I'm being real when I say it will be years before we see Ashton the way you knew it. God bless all of you and God have mercy on us all

[@TheFoxisintheHouse]

Q Yes! Thank God you're ok 👍 Condolences to those who lost 🙏 😢 someone! Sending hugs 🫂 Package 📦 has been sent...winter jackets and tea. Q❤

[@LisaRealNow]

Thinking ❤ of ❤ you ❤ ALL. Condolences. 😢

[@kathycowan3556]

This is horrible. So disgusting these people are not getting the help they need. God protect them 🙏

[@dajo492]

You and the video explains very well what happened here. The four fatalities, which I’m sure u saw more later, and the stress you are surely still feeling is beyond difficult. We are strong here but it’s feelings most of us have not felt. God bless you. Appalachian strong.

[@jodyyoung2726]

Im so sorry for what you have been thru. Sadly we have seen that after a month, we will not hear anymore about your issues. Just like Palestine and Hawaii.

[@MagnoliaPantherWoman]

Yeah, it could take 2 years to rebuild. It's devastating.

[@gahcablox5743]

I am praying for you. Have hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. He will strengthen you.

[@GringaCR]

❤❤❤😢❤❤❤

[@irisnunez5741]

Extremely 😢

[@brookerangel-legris]

I appreciated the video playing uninterrupted by a news anchor.

[@keropi193]

My entire house flooded to the cieling and is condemned now but we did get out. What nost people dont know is Asheville rent was insane before this. Now subtract more housing and businesses. We're leaving after 14 years here (my family is from here so we moved from chattanooga after the housing market crash)

[@ImaDoGToo]

WHERE can we go to help?

[@douglasmccrory4654]

That is why i live about 75 feet above the flood plane on our creeks

[@TonEva68]

Before you judge this could happen to any of us. They were not expecting it to hit them that hard. It’s just unbelievable what that Hurricane did. I live in Georgia and it was supposed to hit us harder than it did and unexpectedly turned. Thanking God we were spared but devastated for the people that lost everything including their loved ones. I’m so sorry. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@winmarfbd909]

That was two weeks ago. What's going on with them now? Any updates? Where's the follow up?

[@tcoffey6]

❤❤❤❤

[@Malmo117]

Just terrible tragedies for so many.

[@RuaWaterwalker]

This was not only the hurricane but a dam broke! Double water!

[@victoriabaker4400]

Dam did NOT break. It was in danger, so they opened the spillway. The dam is still intact.

[@dianakidd4219]

Hurricanes don’t get stronger from 900 miles where it first landed. Especially in the Appalachian mountains. Seeding clouds has been done since the 40’s. Look like someone seeded them too much. This isn’t normal at all

[@marybreschini9463]

Pray. God will help you.you need to vote against all your government people, they failed you. Vote them out.

[@isasant6926]

Sadly how to prevent corrupt and unscrupulous people from stealing the aid to all of the truly affected people is going to be so difficult. That is a huge concern with any disaster. The tricksters always show up first. Wishing everyone well and hope for your recovery because a natural disaster from Mother Nature is not something that you’ll get much heads up or a person to blame. All humans on this planet contribute to changes. This is devastating.

[@brittp7222]

Does anyone have any links to donate to these victims directly? I wish they had attached 'Go fund me' links to this page.

[@Girlinthemtns8448]

My last day of work was the morning of Helene. Almost one month later STILL waiting for the unemployment benefits because of this disaster. If we didnt lose our homes to theflood we gonna lose them cause we cant pay now.

[@lauracobb564]

Breaks my heart to see and hear all my fellow Americans are going through...praying we all remember them as we go through Thanksgiving and Christmas...may we send them not only our prayers but gift them money to help in some small way to restore a tiny bit ...Even if it's $10 everytime we go to the store or eat out..lets remember to send something to the churches who are there for them...

[@rosesanjuan4679]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@Celtic_Amy]

Given the amount of rain and how high the river already was before Helene. I don't understand why no evacuation orders were given until 7am. I know people think they are find on a hill, but you can't evacuate if the road is underwater (Or in this case washed away). If you see that water coming up towards the road by your house, just get out before its too late.

[@SwannanoaCCG23]

And this is exactly what I said! I'm in Swannanoa, our whole town is gone. I moved here from Florida 25 years ago at 17, so I knew this storm was going to hit us. I told my husband they really should evacuate our county. At 6:15 am we got the Mandatory Evacuation alert for our area. By then we were surrounded by flood waters. There was nowhere to go. There are 100 ppl in our complex and we're on the 3rd floor. My daughters best friend who lives behind us had to be rescued by boat. Our county officials Absolutely FAILED!! They told ppl minimal flooding and ppl listened. I sent my husband down to our property manager to see if she wanted help stacking sandbags so the lobby wouldn't flood and she along with the maintenance man laughed at him and said "We're not gonna get anything worth worrying about!"

[@BlessedOne073]

She should go het a starlink. I hear they are lifesavers. No but seriously I pray for the safety of herself and her family.😢

[@AnamarieCameron-y6h]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@SeanNewhouse-mv9ez]

❤