JUST IN: North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper Gives Update On Response To Hurricane Helene

[@Fitter562lu]

Isn't it a shame how little we trust the Government. Years and years of lies. Like Ragan said the scariest phrase is "were the Government and we're here to help"

[@bobstaurovsky3506]

What about firing the fire chief that told the helicopter pilot that he was going to be arrested if he returned with a husband of a wife he rescued ?

[@RobB-z8o]

Exactly...💯🇺🇸👍

[@RhondaLynnEvenden]

Is this about me

[@bobstaurovsky3506]

@@RhondaLynnEvenden, are you the one separated from your husband ?

[@elainegoad9777]

Fire Chiefs and Police Chiefs work for municipalities such as cities and towns and are hired by the Mayor and City councils or county councils NOT the Governor of the State of NC. Citizens need to learn Civics and how governments work. Citizens need to be active in their local governments not just complain. Work for the good of your community by being active.

[@gowiththeflow1476]

⁠​⁠@@elainegoad9777You won’t see any person in a “Phee-mah” shirt. This is an abomination to the victims of the worst disaster in US history. This are lies and 109% gaslighting. Shame on all of these liars for trying to deceive and placate the rest of the country. How do these people have the gall to fabricate this bullsh*t. The people that are doing the heavy lifting are the independent volunteers, the Cajun Navy, private helicopter owners, and select badass, independent former SOF operators. We are at day, what 12 / 13? The presence of Phee-mah is just now showing its face. Like the old saying goes, “a day late and a dollar short”. But don’t take my independent research. See more details of this Calamity and deception at the “Sean Ryan Show”episode #138. The real bad actors are Cooper, Phee-mah, Cackler & Sleepy “yo”. That press release was completely different from the real one. Stop listening to these buffoons on mainstream misleading. Stop being lazy and stop being blinded by these biased news outlets and fooled. Be informed and not ignorant.

[@joemarks3719]

My brother is/was in Morganton NC when the storm hit. I've called the facility where he was, and left numerous messages, no call back. I've contacted the person the state put over him via text, and she pretended she didn't even know me even though I have spoken with her for hours and via text for 2 years prior to this disaster. Frustrated.

[@HeatherMerrell]

Thoughts,prayers,and tears to all those affected in NC.

[@karmic5783]

just got my power back. off sense friday 9am to tuesday 3pm. not bad at all considering the damage. blue ridge power specifically is really pushing forward trying to get peoples power back on. best of luck to anyone still in bad conditions.

[@GroovyGrandpa2]

He’s almost smiling. Typical democrat.

[@MommaBearsCorner]

Ashville bad. fla bad. some cities/towns TOTALLY OFF THE MAP NOW! SO SO SAD. IT IS REALLY APOCALYPSE LEVEL. yea my brother lost his home when it totally took town chimney rock. just is not there anymore. homes, even the yards, town... just gone! He has been going back there trying to help anyone still there. heartbreaking

[@jenniferrueger1694]

😢😢😢😢😢

[@MarySklodowski]

Blessings to all my NC neighbors in the West. ❤❤

[@bobstaurovsky3506]

I said years ago that each state should have multiple supply centers with all types of supplies and equipment to be available for emergency situations, trucks should be able to carry supplies at a moments notice. This is common sense which our government is very short on !

[@Mike-nd7fw]

How can trucks carry these supply's if all the roads are washed away?

[@Mike-nd7fw]

We have plenty of supplys

[@ghostmost2614]

I’m literally sitting here looking at ALL the NC AIR NATIONAL GUARD C-17’s parked at CLT International Airport 5

[@hectorccruzer]

According to this, we need not worry. (sic)

[@65sheilakay]

This guy talks a good game, but i just saw a video of a woman in the thick of it saying government not helping. She getting donations to thirsty & hungry. She saying it's hard to trust anyone.Looting going on.

[@jenniferrueger1694]

😢😢😢😢😢

[@mikestram638]

I would not reelect this guy

[@bfthompson416]

We need a MARSHALL PLAN such as after WWII in Europe to help these areas: NC, TN, SC, GA, FL. Instead of sending billions to the UKRAINE!

[@HeatherMerrell]

We're not money to Ukraine. We're sending weapons and draw downs. And no,we don't need any type of marshall law. Ty for playing.

[@chelo2626ify]

Can you leave ukraine out of it. You should be proud of them, fighting a war for America or do you want Americans soldiers in Russia

[@EphesianRose]

@@HeatherMerrellMartial law and Marshall Plan are different. Please review history books. Look up “Berlin Airlift” - And see how US military delivered food and aid to European civilians when the roads were blocked. I am so saddened by people’s lack of historical knowledge. 😢

[@EphesianRose]

The two commenters above me need to pick up a world map so they can point to Ukraine (you’d be surprised how many know-it-alls can’t) a history book so they can know the difference between Marshall Plan & Martial Law, and a copy of the latest federal budget to see how much taxpayer money is being sent to endless overseas wars that the Biden Admin has only made worse. Also the death tolls of innocent people dying as a result.

[@CorekBleedingHollow]

My God, I hope the people of Asheville receive the best recovery aid.

[@bfthompson416]

Just watched a video in which 2 W NC residents say FEMA has not helped them at all in any way. They appreciate Pres Trump's visit to GA and prayers and truckloads of needed goods - that Samaritan's Purse is going to distribute. There are many first responders and other independent people working their hearts out to help.

[@Mike-nd7fw]

Why are you lying and who do you think you're fooling

[@chelo2626ify]

Trump is there for photos op, on top of that was stopping emergency personal from doing their job. Try again culter.

[@lisac.8417]

I'm sure Biden was sleeping and did not approve funding in time

[@Mike-nd7fw]

@@lisac.8417 Biden approved the funding before the storm even came ashore lol

[@lenettew1353]

Wow. How does Samaritan purse donating goods like water and food got to do with the orange beast? This is Bullshit.

[@peekaboo6622]

#MAUI 2.0

[@2vintage68]

B.S. I am told FEMA is nowhere in sight!!

[@Mike-nd7fw]

You have been mislead

[@lenettew1353]

This post is BS! Please get your news from reputable news sources like this one. Who told you FEMA is nowhere in sight?

[@TNBVB]

So proud of everyone coming together. So many organizations, businesses and schools here in NC collecting supplies to take to our neighbors in Western NC. So many roads still closed or completely washed away in many places like Asheville. God bless the crews trying to clear the roads so more help can get out there. My heart breaks for everyone affected. Thank you FEMA and volunteers coming from out of State. Americans really come together when we need to. Thank you to our wonderful Governor!

[@chelo2626ify]

Thanks Biden.

[@StarrStrese]

How did all that rain get dumped in Asheville the rain wasn’t that heavy? I live in North Carolina. Sounds like some flood gates were opened

[@StarrStrese]

Where is fema and the Red Cross?

[@RicardoCervera-l7d]

This guy is so impotent compared to Desantis. Completely insufficient

[@traydevon]

You’re too incompetent to understand the LOGISTICAL differences between damage in a mountainous area like Western NC and flat coastal areas like Florida that get hit by hurricanes all the time. The water literally sat in these mountain communities like a bowl and caused mud slides that caused houses, roads, and everything else to slide down hills. DeSATAN and most people haven’t seen what NC is dealing with in their states or lifetimes.

[@Reggie-w6d]

All The Southeastern States Governors Suck 😂

[@jenniferrueger1694]

DeSantis Rocks!

[@mynameisearl598]

well president stinky just sent 8 billion dollars to the ukraine what did you get

[@Omnificence2016]

Actually, it was $570 billion. :/

[@Mike-nd7fw]

That money was passed last April lol

[@Omnificence2016]

@@Mike-nd7fw Why are you still giving them money?

[@Mike-nd7fw]

@@Omnificence2016 Why wouldn't we?

[@Mike-nd7fw]

@@Omnificence2016 Its all the same money, from one single bill, just distributing it over time. whats the problem?

[@myquiltsoftime]

FEMA assistants. They have no internet, or cell. Would you like them to send it by carrier Pigeons.

[@cashaeleatemla]

Widespread devastation left behind by Hurricane Helene came to light Monday across the South, revealing a wasteland of splintered houses, crushed cargo containers and mud-covered highways in one of the worst storms in U.S. history. The death toll topped 130. A crisis was unfolding in western North Carolina, where residents stranded by washed-out roads and by a lack of power and cellular service lined up for fresh water and a chance to message loved ones days after the storm that they were alive. At least 133 deaths in six Southeastern states have been attributed to the storm that inflicted damage from Florida’s Gulf Coast to the Appalachian Mountains in Virginia. The toll steadily rose as emergency workers reached areas isolated by collapsed roads, failing infrastructure and widespread flooding. During a briefing Monday, White House homeland security adviser Liz Sherwood-Randall suggested as many as 600 people hadn’t been accounted for as of Monday afternoon, saying some might be dead.

[@CC-hg9un]

Who is this freak at 23:20? He looks like Beeker from The Muppet Show.

[@Vygprxs432]

Another bad actor.

[@lequettaloggins2997]

we have seen people would not let them help so what is the problem..

[@Flyinhighhatco]

Democrats

[@shonn4946]

Bullshit. There are people who still haven't seen help. This guy is full of shit.

[@jrbland18]

Praying for all. Yall need to check on the houses that are surrounded by water. On you tube and abc news there was a senior facility or building that had people with water up to thier chest and neck. Its been 5 days. What can we do to help.

[@mrspaulb3889]

I suggest that you send your donation (even just $20 helps, it adds up!) to Samaritan’s Purse. They are local and they were on the ground almost immediately afterwards, feeding and clothing people.

[@zippoar88]

praying 🙏

[@blarmosanchez2593]

You sound like a liar and I don’t believe you- Apply online? These people no longer have a house!!!! Your asking for donations? We pay taxes for emergencies like this! That is why we have FEMA- These are the leaders? God help these people-

[@mybuddy1st]

We did it Joe!! Hows Maui doin? Bet Ukraine is aight. Such a joke of a country we are

[@Mike-nd7fw]

Maui is doing great. Educate yourself

[@margaretcersosimo181]

This is not political, cut it out !

[@rachelwethers]

Ha except congress denied the Fema funds and went on recess. 🤦‍♀️

[@deevandyke8254]

Hi Please tell me how they going to call if they have little cell service ?

[@RhondaLynnEvenden]

Yes I am

[@FireflyHomestead]

This speech doesn't sound like action unlike Gov DeSantis is doing for Florida. We are hearing tires are being slashed to keep help from coming in.

[@Mike-nd7fw]

This is false

[@mrspaulb3889]

@@Mike-nd7fwOh, you are there on the ground? What have you seen? We are all so worried for those folks.

[@Mike-nd7fw]

@@mrspaulb3889 on the grounds there is no evidence to support this

[@heidilecompte4198]

Reading from a teleprompter.

[@silverwolfaz6601]

Why is he using a teleprompter?

[@Mike-nd7fw]

To make sure he gets all the information across accurately. Just like why literally everyone uses them

[@silverwolfaz6601]

@@Mike-nd7fw OR.. OR!! he is either incompetent or stating talking points given to him by the whitehouse

[@Mike-nd7fw]

@@silverwolfaz6601 So you're saying Ron desantis is incompetent or took talking points given to him by the whitehouse, seeing how he just did the same thing

[@silverwolfaz6601]

@@Mike-nd7fw YES F DeSantis..See ur getting it

[@Mike-nd7fw]

@@silverwolfaz6601 You're embarrassing yourself 🤣

[@infinidimensionalinfinitie5021]

should be an interesting moment for the union; when they are declared enemy of the state; when they are in focus of the artificially intelligent military;

[@jaronshabazz9293]

Those that live in North Carolina say his name #Javion more is on the way

[@queenemonihughey537]

Sundown town?...🤔🤔🤔

[@cashaeleatemla]

President Joe Biden said he will travel to North Carolina on Wednesday to meet with officials and take an aerial tour of Asheville. He said earlier that the federal government would be with affected residents in the nation’s southeast “as long as it takes.” Government officials and aid groups worked to deliver supplies by air, truck and even mule to the hard-hit tourism hub of Asheville and its surrounding mountain towns. At least 40 people died in the county that includes Asheville. The destruction and desperation were overwhelming. A flattened cargo container sat atop a bridge crossing a river with muddy brown water. A mass of debris, including overturned pontoon boats and splintered wooden docks and tree trunks covered the surface of Lake Lure, a picturesque spot tucked between the mountains outside Asheville. A woman cradled her child while people around her gathered on a hillside where they found cellphone service, many sending a simple text: “I’m OK.” The North Carolina death toll included one horrific story after another of people who were trapped by floodwaters in their homes and vehicles or were killed by falling trees. A courthouse security officer died after being submerged inside his truck. A couple and a 6-year-old boy waiting to be rescued on a rooftop drowned when part of their home collapsed. Rescuers did manage to save dozens, including an infant and two others stuck on the top of a car in Atlanta. More than 50 hospital patients and staff in Tennessee were plucked by helicopter from the hospital rooftop in a daring rescue operation. Several main routes into Asheville were washed away or blocked by mudslides, including a 4-mile (6.4-kilometer) section of Interstate 40, and the city’s water system was severely damaged, forcing residents to scoop creek water into buckets so they could flush toilets. People shared food and water and comforted one another in one neighborhood where a wall of water ripped away all of the trees, leaving a muddy mess nearby. “That’s the blessing so far in this,” Sommerville Johnston said outside her home, which has been without power since Friday. She planned on treating the neighborhood to venison stew from her powerless freezer before it goes bad. “Just bring your bowl and spoon,” she said. Others waited in a line for more than a block at Mountain Valley Water, a water seller, to fill up milk jugs and whatever other containers they could find. Derek Farmer, who brought three gallon-sized apple juice containers, said he had been prepared for the storm but now was nervous after three days without water. “I just didn’t know how bad it was going to be,” Farmer said. Officials warned that rebuilding would be lengthy and difficult. Helene roared ashore in northern Florida late Thursday as a Category 4 hurricane and quickly moved through Georgia, the Carolinas and Tennessee. The storm upended life throughout the Southeast, where deaths were also reported in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and Virginia. Federal Emergency Management Agency officials said Monday that shelters were housing more than 1,000 people. North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper took an aerial tour of the Asheville area and later met with workers distributing meals. Officials implored travelers from coming into the region to keep the roads clear for emergency vehicles. More than 50 search teams spread throughout the region in search of stranded people. Western North Carolina suffered relatively more devastation because that’s where the remnants of Helene encountered the higher elevations and cooler air of the Appalachian Mountains, causing even more rain to fall. Asheville and many surrounding mountain towns were built in valleys, leaving them especially vulnerable to devastating rain and flooding. Plus, the ground already was saturated before Helene arrived, said Christiaan Patterson, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service. Along Florida’s Gulf Coast, several feet of water swamped the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, forcing workers to move two manatees and sea turtles. All of the animals were safe but much of the aquarium’s vital equipment was damaged or destroyed, said James Powell, the aquarium’s executive director. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said the storm “literally spared no one.” Most people in and around Augusta, a city of about 200,000 near the South Carolina border, were still without power Monday. With at least 30 killed in South Carolina, Helene was the deadliest tropical cyclone to hit the state since Hurricane Hugo made landfall north of Charleston in 1989, killing 35 people. Tropical Storm Kirk formed Monday in the eastern Atlantic Ocean and is expected to become a “large and powerful hurricane” by Tuesday night or Wednesday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. The storm was located about 800 miles (1,285 kilometers) west of the Cabo Verde Islands with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph (95 kph). There were no coastal watches or warnings in effect, and the storm system was not a threat to land.

[@aubrie_morgan]

Why are you writing novels in the comments section?

[@__-bc4bs]

Trump, DeSantis and Florida State Guard ready at your service NC. 🎅🏻🎅🏻🎅🏻❤️🎄🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@zachmueller2912]

The only Democrat I'd vote for again and again. Thank you, Mr. Cooper for being there for us.

[@bodonga9306]

planned event

[@cinnileal146]

N.C is one of the poorest states in the Nation. thanks to the Republicans the states crumbling infrastructure had a part to play with the widespread devastation. only thing i have is prayers.

[@butchkuefel7503]

So they are talking about air assets they should’ve been talking about that and implementing them three days ago. This governor is the worst people in the mountains are dying because of his inability to provide most basic needs keep voting Democrat.🤮

[@Mike-nd7fw]

They started implementing this before the storm even came ashore lol

[@chrissyli6759]

SUNDOWN TOWNS!! GOD did this because of THE WICKED that live there!!!

[@bodonga9306]

proof of a planned event