In the Eye of the Storm: Bravery, Survival and Compassion in the Face of Hurricane Helene

[@Appalachianeclectic]

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE SHARE!! Here’s how you can help: GoFundMe: gofund.me/41dbec37 Venmo: venmo.com/u/MagnoliaHeritageHomestead CashApp: $SharperTogether Amazon Wishlist: Hurricane Helene Recovery - Magnolia Heritage Homestead www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/1NFCMAZFTZ2BC Mail: PO Box 516, Erwin, TN 37650 Even if you can only share this post, check in, or send words of encouragement, it means the world to us. Together, we can make a difference. #Miracle #WNC #StrongerTogether #HelpingHands #HurricaneHelene #Homestead #Recovery

[@charlespoe5155]

Aaron I was wondering if you have any more Bowels or masterpieces you might want to sell. I don’t do Facebook and the last piece was cool. Will be staying in forest city helping out, headed back home thurs. If you got one we could meet in town somewhere. If not either way thanks for spreading this info out.

[@Appalachianeclectic]

I do have quiet a few avaliable. Reach out to my by email @[e-mail] and we will try to meet up before you head back home!

[@RhevxcbTsfscff]

That's. Strong. Folks. To. Care. That. Much. Very. Special. Humans

[@mr.kenslifeshop4034]

Contractors are bumping up them prices because of the surplus of work. It was a pleasure to come help you guys out!!

[@edieboudreau9637]

I have no money to give but i can and have shared with others and i can pray for assistance of the heavenly kind for these and all the other folks needing it in YESHUA's ( JESUS) name.

[@Appalachianeclectic]

A share is a HUGE help! I completely understand as well. I have very little money to give as well so sharing people's story is my way of giving as well. Thank you!

[@charlottecoolik9872]

Thank you for your big heart ❤️ and powerful Prayers. I love you and Appalachia Does, too!!!

[@littletp8787]

I feel like they need motivation from other folks to show their not alone!

[@lb7680]

Prayers are more valuable than $$$

[@Cliffyzjiffy]

Amen

[@lynnmacleod1879]

Thank-you for the video. Unimaginable the loss, damage and perseverance, and compassion those affected have endured because of Hurricane Helene. The aftermath is horrific, I can't imagine the event unfolding under their eyes. I hope their home is restored.

[@anita7486]

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[@artillerest43rdva7]

could not believe the railroad tracks double line washed out! that takes very powerful water flow to do that!

[@shirleylayne5190]

This is true and pure journalism. More please. And thank you.

[@Appalachianeclectic]

I only wish that true journalism existed outside of grassroots social media.

[@PilarG10]

Agree! Truly captured situation.

[@larrysmith6499]

Thanks for the update. It's heartbreaking. I can't imagine how hard it is for everyone there. Prayers go up every night for everyone. They have such a positive attitude. Love how the community pulled together. Sad the government is not doing their share to help

[@FLIPPER1439]

Praying 🙏 for the Beautiful People of Hurricane 🌀 Helene. 😢 God forever bless all those who are helping these American 🇺🇸 Citizens.

[@cyndylee544]

Thank you for bringing these stories to light and allowing us to help those in need in North Carolina. I can't even imagine all the people that have been affected there in so many ways; some losing their very lives, some their homes, their transportation, their jobs, and so on. North Carolina has a long road of recovery for sure! Keep these stories coming!

[@truthgardener9983]

What a heart wrenching experience. Feeling so inadequate about what to do to help you guys but pray and donate. Praying that your needs be met and that you have hope, encouragement & blessing in the midst of it all. Psalm 46

[@EricaSpradlin]

I’m here in Nebraska. I’m trying to get people that can do more, I promise I will not stop.

[@christinerobertson9596]

Here in Flag POND TN . Dislocated and staying in the Mts in a generous persons rental . It’s so bad down here - please help - Check Appalachian homestead for info

[@EricaSpradlin]

@christinerrobertson9596: Yeah, I’ve been following. Not good! Please, take care. I’m trying everything option I can think of, I’ll keep at it!

[@shelveyphillipsbowman8037]

I'm 72 all I have is prayers.may God bless u

[@lovejoy71422]

Prayers are everything! They are the most important not the least. Prayer bring about the changes that are happening, getting supplies and donations needed and feet on the ground ! God bless all the prayer warriors 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️

[@CornellAllan]

We are America 🇺🇸 strong 💪 Green mountain North Carolina.

[@florawillis1384]

Thanks for the video. God bless all of you that are involved in this helping and those that are going through the tragedy, may God Comfort all of you. My prayers are with you constantly I'm in another state.

[@brendahogue5487]

Love and enjoy your videos. May the lord bless and protect you and Coree sharing and Tessa and her husband Leo.

[@Appalachianeclectic]

Thanks! We appreciate the love and support!

[@PresleysMom]

Thank you for sharing this sweet couple's story. I am praying they get the help needed!! 🙏 i know they have a 100 year old house, but is it strange to have railroad tracks so close to your property?? I would imagine that would really shake their foundation.

[@conniealmeida3373]

God bless you all. I’ve donated before and did again. Thank you Aaron for this video.

[@Appalachianeclectic]

Thank you so much for your donations! They are greatly appreciated

[@threeriversforge1997]

I'm way down south of them, and we were all without power for 8 days or more. It was insane. Looked like a war zone you'd see in some WW1 movie, the area between the trenches just obliterated from all the bombing. The one thing that really saved my sanity was having Hurricane Lanterns. A more aptly named invention there never was, honestly. While everyone was scrambling to find batteries or whatever, I had light in the evenings and could read a book. It might seem like a trivial thing, and I certainly would have thought so before Helene came through. Everything "modern" was DOA for one reason or another, but my Old Tech worked perfectly. Axe instead of chainsaw. Feuerhand lanterns instead of battery-powered whizbangs. There was something very calming about knowing that I could handle the clean-up and didn't have to worry about finding supplies. I'm recommending to everyone that they donate a Feuerhand hurricane lantern to the relief effort. They are the last manufacturer in The West, and the quality is top shelf. If we can get them into the hands of more folks in NC and TN who are still hurting, I know it'll help. If nothing else, it makes the supply of batteries and propane stretch further.

[@stephaniesharkey3538]

Thank you for sharing Aaron!

[@laurafisher5655]

Thank you for sharing. Lot of thoughts and prayers to all dealing with this devastation

[@tomswanson4629]

Im emotional just watching this.

[@tommytaylor4458]

Glad you’re putting the videos out and telling the stories!!!🙏

[@rebeccapratt-j5e]

in prayers

[@mrs.americanmade7452]

I imagine there a Tons of cork oak trees tore down and that is where the cork comes from for wine stoppers etc, they use the bark.....There is surely a lot of them laying around for flooring etc. Looks like the mills would be saving some of the downed trees.....

[@katherineyanagihara2909]

Aloha 🌺 Thank you for helping! 🥰❤️

[@marsharn4u2]

Great coverage 🙏🙏

[@philliphall5198]

Looks like they need to pour concrete to support the footings and added as needed That’s a saver home for sure 👍 Going to be hard to get help with the government trying to steal the land 😢😢😢. Dam the government

[@maryalicehuffstetler3026]

🥺😭😭

[@gloriacoffey4651]

😢

[@donnastracener7237]

what if people can Adopt A Family is there a way that can be done

[@Appalachianeclectic]

I think I saw an organization that was doing that. I will see what I can find and will let you know!

[@alanfoix9911]

May I say, what people do with the gifts that you give, is not as important as the reason you give 😊 why you give matters. Jesus knows the truth, Jesus knows your heart. Peace and love people 🙏🙏

[@PatrickL.Kimble]

I’ve got you in my sights.

[@trishwickey7339]

Have they tried to get a loan from the bank. That house is a good o e, worth saving. God bless!!!

[@sarahsullivan2610]

Leo, husband to Tessa, commented on another comment that they can’t get a loan.

[@susansmith4944]

Since none of the people can get any money from the flood, because it had never flooded there, the government better not pay for those railroad tracks either!

[@JoDo777]

[@kaycoats8344]

Please let people know How many families are in tents or such? Put an address to send donations & exactly what donations are needed.

[@Appalachianeclectic]

There is not anyone in Mitchell County living in a tent at the moment. If that changes I will be the first to let everyone know!

[@emmanegri176]

I donate to Good Samaritan! There are some scammers in the area. Only donate to someone you are sure of!!!!

[@Blueflower-r7g]

Jesus, Mercy! I am not an expert. I hope nobody gets angry: building a new house could be cheaper?

[@Appalachianeclectic]

Cost of new construction is over 280$ per square foot right now. So not, it would not be cheaper at all!

[@philliphall5198]

Besides you couldn’t get a crew to build it anyway for 3 years, every one is busses fixing other problems

[@yetisdeuce1315]

I know it's hard to give up ones home that they put their heart and soul into, but it may be time to let the bank have it (if mortgaged), pack up what you can, and start over somewhere else. We're talking no FEMA help, no personal loan to help, no contractors even available in that area, supplies and travel severely limited...$100k needed to bring a 100+ year old house back to just what it was, and not in perfect "like new" condition? I dunno...washing my hands of it would be an option on my plate unfortunately. They will be in my thoughts and prayers no matter what the future brings.

[@Marleena133]

Get a home Depot card and start buying Kwik Crete and shovels and wheelbarrow to start digging down to rebuild the foundation, God be with you.

[@emmanegri176]

My daughter is getting us something called Google nest. Thank goodness we have a Generac, and this didn’t hit us as hard as most!

[@florawillis1384]

You do not need to say Helen you pronounce it Helene

[@BPHwweez436]

Shoot can get a whole new house for that or pour some piers an get a modular home brought in an have a few extra bucks to buy a beer and a sandwich gonna b lots of gouging going on I'm sure

[@Appalachianeclectic]

You have obviously not looked at the price per square foot for building a house in a few decades.

[@brockreynolds870]

If you can see the river from your front yard, don't build your house there (Unless your'e up on a bluff)

[@suebennett9804]

Not being smart but we had more houses on the mountains that were destroyed completely,land slides,trees ect,it really did not matter where you were at

[@betornween]

​@@suebennett9804They lived on mountains as do I. In 1916 a flood destroyed Ashville and the surrounding area experienced mountain slides and structures, roads washing away then too. As the saying kind of goes, If you don't learn from history you are bound to repeat it. People have to always plan for the worst case scenarios happening. I have plans for brushfires, mountain (mud) slides and flooding...Get the heck out of the way.

[@betornween]

​​@@suebennett9804 Exactly, they live on mountains as do I. In 1916 Ashville was flooded and the surrounding are experienced mountain slides and structures, roads washed away. As the saying kind of goes, If you don't learn from history you are bound to repeat it. People have think of the worst case scenarios they may find for the places they live and make a plan to get away. The waterways were already flooded, flooding from a storm that occurred the day before Helene hit. I have simple plans for brushfires, water induced landslides and flooding... Get the heck away. We just had an Earthquake that shook my house. I have to make a plan for that now too .

[@betornween]

​@@suebennett9804Exactly, they live on mountains as do I. In 1916 Ashville was flooded and the surrounding areas experienced mountain slides and structures, roads wash away. As the saying kind of goes, If you don't learn from history you are doomed to repeat it. People have think of the worst case scenarios they may find for the places they live and make a plan to get away. The waterways were already flooded, flooding from a storm that occurred the day before Helene hit. I have simple plans for brushfires, water induced landslides and flooding... Get the heck away. We just had an Earthquake that shook my house. I have to make a plan for that now too.

[@betornween]

​@@suebennett9804Exactly, they live on mountains as do I. In 1916 Ashville was flooded and the surrounding areas experienced mountain slides and structures, roads wash away. As the saying kind of goes, If you don't learn from history you are doomed to repeat it. People have think of the worst case scenarios they may find for the places they live and make a plan to get away. The waterways were already flooded, flooding from a storm that occurred the day before Helene hit. I have simple plans for brushf*res, water induced landslides and flooding... Get the heck away. We just had a 4.7 earthquake that shook my house. I have to make a plan for that now too.