Transportation Secretary Buttigieg says the Helene Situation is Shocking

[@philrabe910]

I hate it when they ask "how long will it take to restore everything" before there is even an assessment. They're still finding victims.

[@user-ho3dk4pg8y]

Yes, a question like that, right now, seems naive to the situation.

[@snowrose101]

They don't even know how many roads and bridges are out. It takes time for people to go through thousands of miles of roads over all these states.

[@chesterfinecat7588]

Hate is a big part of my feelings rainbow but people depend on mobility and deliveries so it's a natural question. Unless you're a prepper you need resupply or to get out. Even preppers probably lost their preps in this mess. Ammo and canned goods gone down the river.

[@MsNerdsRevenge]

They do not care. One of the locations in Georgia is having issues with a Chemical Plant. 1982, Knoxville had the World's Fair. Tennessee has an Elephant Sanctuary.

[@stella-gx8ne]

Stupid questions

[@bmatt23420]

No one can give a timeline or a cost at this time ... that is ignorant questioning. If a person can bath in a creek and boil water for drinking, they should consider themselves on the lucky side.

[@linguaphile42]

Have lived in the Carolinas and hiked in the western part of the state for almost 40 years. These mountain communities are remote even without disaster situations, with spotty Wifi/satellite connections lots of times. Biden admin has extended broadband internet to lots of these rural places, and the coordination of the response has been remarkable, beginning even before the storm. That said, it is an incredible situation with some of the most beloved areas just wiped off the map. An inn that I stayed in is just gone, washed away down the river.

[@threeofeight197]

Yeah. Asheville looks like a nuclear bomb went off and only has one road in and out. It’s absolutely insane. This is gonna take a decade to fix completely. It reminds me of how truly challenging those mountains are without modern technology. There’s a reason those mountains limited our expansion back in the day. This is going to be a long slog to get resources there.

[@blueice35270]

I wish people could understand that rather than attacking the current administration. I have two grown children there in North Carolina as part of a Strike Team of first responders helping. There are so many organizations there and from what I have seen of videos there are NO roads left unless Army Corp of Engineers or someone has come through with bulldozers to make a road. I grew up in Michigan and going north of Bay City towards the U.P. and into the U.P. is hilly but can be just as remote as western N. Carolina. I am sad that such beautiful areas of the Appalachians have been destroyed. Maybe we should look at it as Nature returning things to the way it used to be. Maybe we can plan better if and when we rebuild.

[@threeofeight197]

@@blueice35270 nature has been carving those mountains for millennia. It’s just more change from Mother Nature. It’s definitely not an easy environment. Mountain folk are strong tho and I know they’re pulling together to help their neighbors. I hate it becoming political too. Now is the time to share news on resources and ways to help. Not time to point fingers. When ppl are out of harms way we can look back and see what could have been done differently. Now is the time for active helping and coming together, not division.

[@threeofeight197]

@@blueice35270 thank your children for me. NC is my home but I’m in the Midwest now. My parents are in NC but they are safe in the Piedmont.

[@junedeas]

And no one from the Biden administration has gone to look at it. Harris made a speech today and never even mentioned it or the dead.

[@lindakeogh4178]

He is a brilliant communicator. So nice to here a politian who can speak fluently and sensibly.

[@07Flash11MRC]

The bar is so low. Politicians, in theory, are supposed to be the best and brightest people with outstanding morals.

[@summerrain7466]

With is wrong with media? The minute the storm passed their all "How long will the power be out?! When will all these roads be fixed?!" Can we let Search and Rescue try to find survivors before we demand the bulldozers come in? I have been through hurricanes and flooding. Neighbors help neighbors until (and after) authorities can get there.

[@Peacheslaroo]

Like it’s their first rodeo. Be safe people! Federal help is on its way. Make sure your representatives are voting in YOUR best interests!

[@urkiddingme6254]

Why does the news anchor keep inserting the word "frankly" in her questions? It sounds confrontational when there is no reason to be confrontational. We should be working together on this.

[@rossan1101]

stupid question : how long would take? intelligent answer : when is safe.

[@iamlpinthe312]

He is just so wildly intelligent and answers these questions so eloquently and diplomatically. So even keeled even when asked essentially baited questions. I hope I get to vote for him as POTUS .

[@AnnetteKovar]

Exactly. I so wish he was currently in the presidential race! Love Buttigieg! 💙🌊

[@kjmav10135]

Thank God we have Pete running the show over at DOT.

[@jackfenton2271]

Pete, please stay on as a member of the Harris administration.

[@mark-ish]

Sec. of State, (if his family agrees to that demanding job), sounds good.

[@imperialmotoring3789]

I hope Trump fires him day one of his second term.

[@imperialmotoring3789]

@@mark-ish That's a great idea! Imagine Pete and his husband🤣 meeting with Iran!

[@jabbu2449]

@@imperialmotoring3789 Because you're more in line with a Betsy DeVos for Secretary of Education type selection aren't you. Wasn't she just great ?

[@ro6742]

He may be the one coherent member of that administration. 🙄

[@richgird7959]

Buttigeig is likely one of the greatest minds in /us national politics today. Competent, clear communicator, always calm and in control.

[@calvinang1]

Really? Your standards are pretty low

[@DeborahSch]

@@richgird7959 He’s incompetent. His leadership has caused 6 states to be contaminated by allowing the burning of hazardous material in Palestine Ohio.

[@coldspring624]

simple minded and mental

[@mark-ish]

​@@calvinang1specifically, what part of what he discussed do you disagree with? Perhaps you wanted to hear more about hannibal lecter and whales and felt disappointed.

[@conniewolf7300]

@@calvinang1Sort of like your mental capacity???

[@gregoryblaska1586]

Buttigieg is Presidential material without question. Sober. Calm. Measured. Rational. COMPASSIONATE We should be so lucky to ONE DAY gain a President Pete! As such 🗣VOTE TRUE BLUE! 🗣ALL THE WAY THROUGH!👤👥👤👥👤👥👤👥👤👥👤👥

[@curiouscat3384]

Love Pete! Can you imagine? 8 years of Kamala followed by 8 years of Pete - Utopia!

[@gregoryblaska1586]

@@curiouscat3384 After Joe Biden's (largely) thankless restoration efforts, it would be a fine way to honor his concerted movement towards re-establishing our horrendously damaged Integrity. It's going to take more time and its going to take PATIENCE on the part of everyone given the heinuous destruction that went on in the administration previous to BIDEN/HARRIS. With the present given players, any other response would be unthinkable in its ill-informed view, in the density of its Willfull Ignorance and in its deliberately Blind Ingratitude FOR OUR NATION. We CAN and must do better or we can give ourselves LAZILY up to an Abyss. The CLEARLY DELINIATED choice ACCORDING TO OUR PRINCIPLES is and can still be OURS. VOTE as if YOUR VOTE DEPENDS UPON IT --- BECAUSE IT DOES. As a MELTING POT -- different to AN IDIOSYNCRATIC HAM-FISTED PERSONALITY CULT -- that's how a DEMOCRACY uniquely works.

[@gregoryblaska1586]

@@curiouscat3384 After Joe Biden's (largely) thankless restoration work, it would be a fine way to honor his concerted efforts towards re-establishing our thoughtlessly damaged Integrity. It's going to take more time and it's going to take PATIENCE on the part of everyone given the ignominious destruction that went on in the administration previous to BIDEN/HARRIS. Whoever may still step up to the plate down the road and it may be Democrat, Republican or Other, they must see the preservation of Democracy and its Trifold Operating Manual (The Declaration of Independence. The Constitution and The Bill of Rights) as topmost in their concerns. With the PRESENT given players, any other lineage would be unthinkable in its ill-informed view, in the density of its Willful Ignorance and in its deliberately Blind Ingratitude FOR OUR NATION. We CAN and must do better or we can give ourselves LAZILY up to a Godforsaken Abyss. The CLEARLY DELINEATED choice ACCORDING TO OUR PRINCIPLES is and can still be OURS. VOTE as if YOUR VOTE DEPENDS UPON IT --- BECAUSE IT DOES. As a MELTING-POT -- different to AN IDIOSYNCRATIC, HAM-FISTED PERSONALITY CULT -- that's how a DEMOCRACY uniquely works.

[@Ladythyme]

Agreed!

[@kirstencorby8465]

Agree completely.

[@lisizecha9759]

Probably one of the better public servants currently in office

[@rhondah1587]

We should always strive to elect candidates that have shown they are willing to serve the people, not themselves.

[@frankmorris4790]

WTF?

[@D.A.OhK.]

​@@frankmorris4790The Mayor of E Palestine has raved about Buttigieg's response and communication. He's doing a good job despite right-wing lies about him.

[@junedeas]

@@D.A.OhK. don't need lies. We have eyes and ears.

[@SaraGrant-xj4lr]

​@@frankmorris4790While Republicans voted no to helping these Americans. Project 25 will end all disaster relief !

[@VictorYepello]

These 2 commentators were nothing but combative in their approach as they constantly leaned towards insinuating that Secretary Buttegeig and his department are not doing their job. Pitiful. I'll skip this channel in the future.

[@lowesonia8551]

It Is A Given that The Right Red Media Will Never BE FAIR.

[@existentialpoet8216]

The commentators did not even discuss the challenge of climate change-the cause of earthquakes, hurricanes, tornados, forest fires, etc. Obviously, their concern was limited.

[@Peacheslaroo]

Maybe they were inviting him to provide more information about what he was doing to support the communities

[@imperialmotoring3789]

Petey is not doing his job though.

[@timbly5824]

Buttigeig is a great example of so many hard working government workers.

[@markfomenko8873]

His mind is astonishing. I don't recall hearing such detailed and sensible answers to complex questions. He'd make a great president.

[@DeborahSch]

You can’t be serious.

[@simonpaine2347]

@DeborahSch Is it too early to say that we should be doing something about Climate Change, or should we just stick to thoughts and prayers?

[@gregoryblaska1586]

YES indeed he would! He is Presidential material without question. We should be so lucky to gain a President Pete Thank you for your clear-sighted view,

[@DeborahSch]

@@gregoryblaska1586 LOL. He can’t even keep the supply chain running smoothly. He is doing nothing but watching others handle this disaster. What did he say that was so brilliant?

[@gregoryblaska1586]

@@DeborahSch The comment wasn't addressed TO YOU, nor would it be. Thank you for your UNSOLICITED response

[@normanduke8855]

Understands complex problems in detail. He'd make a fine President.

[@twhite8308]

The catastrophic storm damage is Heartbreaking.

[@trinelauritzen1186]

Hope he will become president one day .He is brilliant.

[@arleneoconnell3370]

@@trinelauritzen1186 He will 😁

[@conniewolf7300]

I don't think this country will elect a homosexual to the presidency. Still too much negative and religious based judgment!

[@buddyloyal8420]

​@@conniewolf7300 What you babblin bout ? Incoherent, makes no sense. You definitely must be a graduate of the bankrupt, failed, criminal, Trump University grift, scam. 🐷 Donny J. Trumputinixon 🤡 is 👹 Beelzebub🔥 incarnate. Oy-vey ! Beelzebub or Baʿal Zebub (/biːˈɛlzəbʌb, ˈbiːl-/[1] bee-EL-zə-bub, BEEL-; Hebrew: בַּעַל־זְבוּב‎ Baʿal-zəḇūḇ), also spelled Beelzebul or Belzebuth, and occasionally known as the Lord of the "SHIT-FLIES" is a name derived from a Philistine god, formerly worshipped in Ekron, and later adopted by some Abrahamic religions as a major demon. The name Beelzebub is associated with the Canaanite god Baal. Beelzebub from the Dictionnaire Infernal "Beelzebub and them that are with him shoot arrows" from John Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress (1678) Beelzebub as a character in the mumming play St George and the Dragon by the St Albans Mummers, 2015 In theological sources, predominantly Christian, Beelzebub is another name for Satan. He is known in demonology as one of the seven deadly demons or seven princes of Hell, Beelzebub representing gluttony and envy. The Dictionnaire Infernal describes Beelzebub as a being capable of flying, known as the "Lord of the Flyers", or the "Lord of the SHIT-FLIES".

[@TreasureDeal]

Give him (and the country) to keep growing in a positive way. He'll walk right in!

[@TreasureDeal]

Give him (and the country) time to keep growing, and he'll walk right in!

[@bjohnson1085]

Mark Robinson did not vote for Emergency Services requested by Cooper before Helene hit!!!! Good bye Lt……

[@hopegalloway5560]

Thank you for making all that you can do to help these people! Bless them🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@EllenPalangio]

Thank you to the US Transportation Secretary for his leadership, direction and calm presence of mind during this response to the people in need in states affected by this storm and current explanation of the strike underway at ports.

[@falconbritt5461]

There are places where the steep mountainside fell clean away from under I-40. I didn't see how they could even set up a structure to lay a road across that, although I'm not an engineer. It was just a very long drop down. Betting that highway won't be passable for a good while. There's no place to build a permanent road until they blast out another location onto the granite behind it, or so it looked, blasted farther back into the hillside.

[@JC-justchillin]

So important for people to have robust backup supplies of water food and medicine. Disasters are likely to become more frequent and it can take many days or even weeks for "normalcy".

[@curiouscat3384]

And maybe a satellite phone if you live in a remote area.

[@mark-ish]

​@@curiouscat3384cost is prolly prohibitive to these same people.

[@Catchmyvib2]

And it could all get washed away in a flash . Or tossed in a tornado .

[@Catchmyvib2]

@@curiouscat3384 Ryan hall a KZbin meteorologist uses his channel donations to always help and send supplies in needed areas after such events yesterday I’m not sure how they were were received but he used his proceeds to have over 500 satellite phones . As well as other supplies .

[@curiouscat3384]

@@Catchmyvib2 Sure - there's no 100$ risk free prep strategy because mother nature always figures ways to surprise us. But at least we try with basics of food and water.

[@Neo72]

How long will it take? Has she not looked at the photos her own news agency put up? come on man.

[@sallyprzybil2404]

There’s still flooding in many places. The water has to go away somehow first before they can start to rebuild. At this stage it’s the top priority to find people, get them fed, have water, have medical care and a safe place to sleep.

[@user-ho3dk4pg8y]

Yes, seems like a question totally naive to the situation.

[@sallyprzybil2404]

@@user-ho3dk4pg8y The Florida governor is sending them something he said helps temporarily repair bridges…sounds interesting..might help get some roads open into remote areas to get to those people. It’s good that they’re sharing technology, ideas and supplies. I don’t know much about the Gov of Florida, but it seems he’s excellent in his emergency response procedures. Maybe he can advise some of the other governors.

[@Benefacez]

This is reality, not a marvel movie....

[@simonpaine2347]

Is it too early to say that we should be doing something about Climate Change, or should we just stick to thoughts and prayers?

[@xenprovence6126]

Yeah, we don’t want to hurt people who don’t believe in climate change with confronting them with the reality of this situation. I guess it’s the same guidelines as with mass shooting events.

[@catpaladin1]

@@simonpaine2347 vote blue to keep the direction going in the right direction . Do not let the far right undo all our work

[@buddyloyal8420]

The book of fables known as the Bible has been proven to be the greatest hoax of all time. "I saw the light." The invisible men (J.C. and God) are nowhere to be found ! Oy-vey !

[@urkiddingme6254]

From some comments on earlier Helene flood videos, I take it we're no longer denying climate change; we're now blaming it on the deep state. These unheard of weather patterns are all government controlled. 🤪 Personally I blame it on Trump and his lack of control over the sharpie.

[@moniqueengleman873]

I have lost all hope. Each shooting 🔫 😕 I sarcastically send "thoughts and prayers" Vance said that school shootings are "just a part of life". What is wrong with these people

[@martisalvato7365]

It is so refreshing as someone who wants not only the news, but some actual factual analysis of said news to see Bloomberg carry an extended segment with Pete.

[@brooklynnchick]

How will these Republican states improve their situations by voting for Trump, a man who wants to defund NOAA and the National Weather Service (no more advanced storm/tornado/flood/hurricane warnings), who doesn’t believe in assisting people who are under insured or can’t afford insurance at all, whose plan for crisis response is “don’t have a crisis”, and whose approach to the poorest people is “Ew, don’t let them touch me!”?

[@catpaladin1]

He withheld money from the blue states the last time he was in. And his pubs left for yet another break without a plan in place for funding this time. All they did was get the govt shutdown date moved to 12.20. There was no money in that for disasters.

[@vgstratocaster1]

you are brainwashed

[@charliecrowley1070]

Man you believe anything this propaganda outlets tell you.

[@lowesonia8551]

VOTE BLUE Your Duty is to Your self Family and County. NOT TRUMP OR GOP They Do NOT Work For YOU

[@Benefacez]

@@vgstratocaster1 It might actually be you who is 🤣

[@markrobinowitz8473]

Maybe Donold can visit NC and throw paper towels at people, like he did in Puerto Rico.

[@sallyprzybil2404]

He’d be in the way!

[@quentinpugh1969]

Actually, he threw fast food this time.

[@sallyprzybil2404]

@@quentinpugh1969 I wonder how much he charged them for what he brought? He brought his Trump hats and Trump bobble head dolls!

[@mark-ish]

The thought of a germ phobe donOLD going to a natural disaster is depressing in it's own right.

[@alzabeesww]

Yup, he has already gone there to lie, drain security resources, stage a stupid photo op, and criticize the real work being done.

[@luannrice-ue4fh]

I'd like to see Pete Buttigieg become president. He has the intelligence, calmness, practical thinking and ability to be a good leader.

[@sallyprzybil2404]

A priority should be getting the roads open to remote areas that are trapped without access out of their area. They have no access to food, water, medical care and supplies! Take care of people first then the bigger roads.

[@curiouscat3384]

well major roads might be necessary to truck goods in so it has to be done simultaneously. Governor cooper did a good interview this morning describing all the agencies focusing on different things.

[@j.j.9123]

A lot of the bridges are compromised. They are sending helicopters with supplies and to ferry people out.

[@snowrose101]

Unfortunately, even with funding, there are only so many pieces of equipment available over 600+ miles of damage. Removing mud, sand, trees, lumber, power lines, takes time. But clearing things moves faster and faster once you get started.

[@mark-ish]

And the media want to put a specific time frame on when things will be magically perfect again, as if it never happend.

[@snowrose101]

@mark-ish Estimates may come from local resources, but they'd be *very* local estimates. A home 2 miles up a mountain with washed-out roads will be very different from the town in the valley with some kind of limited road access.

[@frasersgirl4383]

Woman reporter….😂😂😂. She’s asking the most foolish questions.

[@lowesonia8551]

Aggressive Accusing style Trump induced.

[@shelshele]

What a dumb question to ask so soon after the damage.

[@mark-ish]

Flooding hasn't even receded and media want specifics.

[@timbly5824]

This News lady needs to know unions are hard working Americans & just want to keep up with inflation & cost of living.

[@lowesonia8551]

Wealth Must be fairly Distributed. THEIR SHIPS CANT SAIL WITHOUT THE WORKERS .

[@Oswaldfiveo]

Buttigieg is so intelligent, caring and motivated. Thank you sir! 👍👍👍💖

[@philmisc3513]

Pete doing a great job despite the gotcha questions

[@skyak4493]

???This is totally soft pitch. The port strike is a big problem that the current administration is ignoring because the union is a big donor.

[@patcartledge4485]

@@philmisc3513 Last time the country had a massive transportation issue he went on maternity leave.

[@quentinpugh1969]

@@skyak4493 laughable.

[@simonpaine2347]

​@@skyak4493I'm sure that everyone who's been affected by this historical flood event is hanging on Pete's every word about a strike.

[@heatherphears]

@@patcartledge4485 must have been high risk, the maternity.

[@EattheApple666]

Spent 9 days without power after Sandy, the first 3 days stuck in house because of downed trees\power lines. Some people went weeks without power.

[@sharonreynolds7423]

I trust that Pete and the USA is doing the best they can. My serious question is why was this so damaging? Was it the vast amount of rain that came so quickly? Was it creeks and river over running their banks? Would better drainage systems have helped this to be not quite as bad? What accumulation of forced cause this to be so bad? Can we prevent it in the future. NOTE: Seems we must all be prepared to some degree in our own homes.

[@bonnierobinson9993]

They are expecting a lot not only can you not get out but the rescuers can’t get in.

[@casualobserver3702]

Why is your discussion so aggressive about what is a natural disaster event? The interviewers sound like the Secretary should have a magic button to help make everything OK in 2 days. Be reasonable.

[@dennisdavis3919]

As if in an instance of Karma, this all happened just as Trump was once again denying climate change a rally.

[@MsNerdsRevenge]

Swing state Georgia has a chemical plant issue. North Carolina was forgotten about even with the Biltmore Estates. My heart hurts.

[@rcnotes]

Mayor Pete will be President Pete someday. There is nobody, and I mean NOBODY better at explaining the situation honestly, rationally and empathetically better that Buttigieg.

[@rosemariebredahl9519]

How will Helene effect mail-in ballots (receipt & return logistics)?

[@alzabeesww]

Whatever happened to that Baptist church group that could always place the blame right away on what sin was the reason for these horrible natural disasters? Did they finally retire their useless distractions?

[@swankiestnerd8277]

@@alzabeesww As a Baptist, I hope that Baptist group will keep its stupid mouth shut. My Baptist group is gathering supplies and getting ready to go help cleanup and feed people .

[@browneagle2393]

Excellent information. Sounds like he's on top of this!!!!!

[@dianne.murielrobidoux9008]

Well answered!

[@simonpaine2347]

How much will it cost and how long will it take? Seriously? These are considered serious questions for the Secretary? I'll beg he's glad that he was able to let all those desperate people know the answers.

[@bonnieflynn4798]

Look I’m in NC. Soldiers, National Guard, Red Cross firemen from neighboring towns are all working around the clock to air drop in food and water. We don’t know in all these small mountain town whose roads are destroyed who needs what and for how long What are you wanting people to do that they aren’t doing? What are you doing? Never has a hurricane hit mountains before. 400 plus roads are out Hiway 40 into Asheville from the East got back up today. A single lane I believe.

[@LulaMae21]

​@@bonnieflynn4798 What are you talking about? Hurricanes hit the mountains regularly. They're just not usually this bad. See Opal from the 90s for a notable example but many Gulf hurricanes make their way up to the Appalachian Mountains.

[@stella-gx8ne]

Dock union chair is MAGA and a good buddy of the Felon

[@TreasureDeal]

People now expect repairs to be immediate, like when they get an instant reply from Google. That's just plain stupid. It takes time and often heavy equipment to remove obstructions. Bridges and roads have to be repaired in order to get to the other side. And it's not like y'all weren't told to PREPARE or LEAVE THE AREA. And that dock strike was arranged by convict45 at the RNC convention, in case y'all missed that one. Leave it to convict45 to always throw a monkey wrench in something. He thinks he's going to ride in and wave his tiny hand and solve it in some kind of nick of time. What a brainless putz!

[@CherylAnderson-qs4iq]

Pete is so amazing Collected, focused. Capable of bearing this much responsibility and having enough leftover to focus on political foolishness and ignorant strikers who should man up considering all involced with efforts to attend to so mant affected people's needs in this horrific emergency. We're so lucky to have such a brilliant, capable man handling all this. What a tragic mess these people are waking up to now, every day, with so many still missing. Every family has been affected. It makes me feel so sad.

[@sunnydaysatl]

Just think Trump want to get rid of FAMA n the weather channel. It’s evident the states couldn’t do it alone. Think about that when voting 💙💙💙💙

[@Tom0000]

Marxist using that fake news to destroy the country from within again 😂

[@sallyprzybil2404]

FEMA is not perfect but they’re a godsend in situations like this and without NOAA to predict these things the damage would be so much worse because no one would have known to prepare for this at all. Trump would throw rolls of paper towels at them.

[@OliveD-Martini]

I live in Asheville, I am in shock

[@joykennedy1368]

Impressed with Pete. Hope the states can help its people post haste.

[@user-wx2ey3iq3e]

Hey Pete, how are those 9 charging stations doing with the power down for weeks…. Those EV ers are wearing out those walking shoes!!! Do double AAs work?????

[@simonpaine2347]

​@@user-wx2ey3iq3eHey anonymous, I'm currently using my EV to power my house and pump water so that my family can help others who aren't so lucky. What are you doing?

[@simonpaine2347]

​@@user-wx2ey3iq3eIn case you didn't realise, electricity is needed to pump gas and after floods the fuel is normally deemed useless in all but the most modern of underground storage tanks.

[@simonpaine2347]

​@@user-wx2ey3iq3eLuckily some of those EV users will be able to recharge their cars from solar panels. I'm planning on offering my excess power to my fellow EV ERS. Getting gas to flooded gas stations is not going to be easy.

[@user-wx2ey3iq3e]

@@simonpaine2347 Simon my little EV man. The stations have Generators idiot

[@marscrumbs]

Reminder everyone should keep disaster supplies on hand in case of unexpected events like these.

[@curiouscat3384]

Yes - at LEAST 3 days of food and water, gas, spare tire, first aid........

[@lindapereboom]

Personally I am prepared for a minimum of 30 days. All of it stored in a cargo trailer so if I need to evacuate all I need is to grab my paperwork bin and my dogs and leave. I would include chain saw, water filters shelter material, iodine. I also carry 5 portable solar generators and panels for power including a 12v fridge, lights, fans, heaters. Even my ice maker and air fryer if I want to splurge. I carry 100 gallons of water and can quickly fill up more if needed

[@karenwaddell9396]

@@lindapereboomas we all know, we should prepare for the worst and hope for the best.

[@lindapereboom]

@@karenwaddell9396 apparently knowing and execution are 2 different things. How many people worried being interviewed because they don't have water and power or a way to cook because their house is electric. Most also fail to keep adequate amount of cash...can't use a debit card when there is now power or internet. Right now today if trees were down on your street and you needed to leave your house could you really do that? I learned the hard way and I will never ever put myself in that position again. It was frightening and stressful.

[@curiouscat3384]

@@lindapereboom You're my kinda gal ;) where are you located? The name linda hints that you might be my generation in our 70's. I'm in central NC, lots of rain but only temporary puddles here, but I've been prepping for 5 years and the peace of mind is worth every penny stored in my pantry! Single cat and dog lady, Susan :)

[@eleanorek.leslie9818]

Thank you, Pete, for all your current information on the situations in the demolished areas!! 😐

[@TrungNguyen-uf8cv]

So far, the critics to him sound like he should own all means of production, have the ability to nuke a hurricane away, or clean toxic spills by himself

[@Dandelionfleur]

Mr.Buttigieg sounds like he is doing a stellar job!

[@conniewolf7300]

The helicopters need to drop food and water to people!

[@janegregware3595]

Why not use drones to get supplies to areas that are not easily reached.

[@lowesonia8551]

They Will

[@existentialpoet8216]

A better question is how Hurricane Helene will now affect the vote for Americans caught in this tragic catastrophe.

[@marymactavish]

He must be one of the most ethical dudes out there.

[@bekind4018]

This storm was almost biblical. Thoughts and prayers are with these communities. 🙏

[@LindaGuy-yg6ju]

Pete Buttigieg is one intelligent man. Look forward to see him in more polictical goverment.

[@JessicaBuchanan-g8y]

I hope this time they plan on underground utilities.

[@curiouscat3384]

My first thought too - but that would likely slow down getting power back up to everyone

[@Catchmyvib2]

It’s all In President Biden’s infrastructure plan already underway

[@LarryCleveland]

I wonder if Congress is sitting their way " oh shxt, we should have listened to James Hansen's warning in the 80's?" By 2050 the cost per year for these disasters will be in the trillions per year. Maybe earlier.

[@PaulaGPDX]

I wish they could pararchute the National Guard into the smaller towns and hamlets, even if only to assess and triage. And if anyone votes against expanding our infrastructure investment into a massive public works project, they're just un-American. With AI taking over our white collar jobs within years, all the damage that was done, and these poor folks losing their livelihoods, we've never needed a WPA-style initiative more.

[@viviannedonnelly233]

What's the best way for people to help, Red Cross donation?

[@Personalfinance_10174]

Can you also book Art Laffer as a guest? He can then opine on how wise Trump's $1 trillion tax cut was and how trickle down economics, aka "voodoo economics" by Bush 41 (who thanks to Trump is now viewed as a Founding Father), will fix everything.

[@njosborne6152]

Bush was coronated POTUS by the Court, The Mango Mussolini was made a Felon by the Court 34 times🙀‼️🙀

[@SoberOKMoments]

We MUST elect someone next month who - unlike Trump - actually believes in climate change, or we will see more and more of these terrible events coming closer and closer together. Harris/Walz are willing to tackle this issue and have plans set to go to do so. Voting blue up and down the ticket will give them the backing needed to get 'er done. My prayers are with everyone suffering now because of the storm(s) this week across America.

[@Ladythyme]

News people 🙄 What part of “we can’t say how long it will take” don’t you understand? …I’m pro union, but to use times like these to get what they want and essentially holding progress hostage is BS

[@undinia]

Frankly without some sensible readjustment planning there is no point rebuilding those properties on land that gets repeatedly flooded. This will become an increasing problems as it has in Africa, resulting in inevitable population movement.

[@patriciastuart8079]

Looking forward to Buttigieg as President

[@brucebennett5338]

That strike is entirely on the heads of USMX. Pay the workers!

[@philliplopez8745]

And who do you think is going to clean up the mess ? Immigrants, we all know it .

[@ejjantz2878]

Lets not forget, its less than 60 days before temperatures will be fatal for the seniors and gery young. Its already October!

[@7msjster]

You sent the National Guard where? The emergency relief is going to Ukraine!

[@lmacdonald1281]

If resources were more equitably distributed locally and taxes owed were paid and oversight departments are seen as helpful vs predatory…..

[@lowesonia8551]

Helicopter evacuation to a safe central center is what is primordinal. There are many Private Americans that have aircraft that could be used in mountenous regions local pilots known terrain. This what happens in most Democrat Countries in Europe.

[@thomasmcfarland5019]

Maybe they should ask folks on Puerto Rico or in the Houston extended power outage area for some life hacks and other insights.

[@mimig365]

Only watched this channel bc Secty Buttigieg was speaking, knew he would be spot on in his evaluations, composure, and plans to deal with this horrific disaster effectively, efficiently, and as we now know, still be able to prevent the strikers from adding to the already dire conditions facing the affected areas…otherwise I wouldn’t be bothered to watch, the talking heads were, imo, combative, just this side of disrespectful, and practically demanding answers regarding restoration to ‘normal’ before any reliable assessments can be or have been done, not to mention the trauma that people are going through and where they can turn to for help…there’s no magic wand to make everything alright, it’s too enormous, and now another hurricane, a cat 5, is happening on 10/10 looking to destroy Florida…the old world is ending, we cannot and do not need nor want to rebuild it, but we can and will build a better world if we choose to do so…adapt to change or perish with the past

[@MarlaBlair-ys2zu]

He is transportation secretary, not labor secretary or the wizard of weather patterns. Maybe the newscaster should be better informed before he/she begins the conversation. Part of their job is to help inform the public, not spar with the interviewee. If you want drama and gotcha, go over to FOX.

[@sheldoncaldwell382]

The topography and remoteness of the region alone is a huge logistics issue. Having said that, because of these issues, National guard and choppers should have been in full rescue/recover and help mode from the day following the flood. Rebuilding will take years but the recovery/rescue mission has drug its feet severely.

[@herbchilds1512]

Hello, Pete, we've seen what happened to Interstate-40. What is happening with the Blue Ridge Parkway? It's one of my favorite destinations.

[@twhite8308]

🌠Love🌠Secretary🌠Pete🌠

[@cindy-jc2do]

seriously!!!!!

[@josephbarnett2566]

I LOVE how locals, outsiders, charities, military, and governments work together! Especially how fast roads were being opened!!! Reminded me of my military days! Sad that local republican and democrat elected leaders, who know best, said partisan conspiracy rumors were hurting rescue efforts. PS I've looked at many videos from those there. Of course help can't get to every person fast enough. Of course some bad instances. One sheriff got in the way. An army helicopter accidently flew close to supplies and a report is being made. But other rumors were contradicted. Musk thanked Buttigieg for correcting his confusion between FAA and FEMA. And several rumors were nonsense like the government made the hurricane (they are natural but the unnaturally heated Gulf of Mexico makes them worse). America is great when we work together. Thanks.

[@HeatherMerrell]

That's why they put those starlink sats up. They are "targeting" resources. Quite literally.

[@mikejbax]

But first, let's help the illegal immigrants and Zelensky.

[@leanacarey1493]

They,, the citizens can not get to a voting place ..... this will be a big big deal or made to be.

[@Sad4Gullibles]

Pete is my hero!!!

[@tobeyknolls6924]

I'm so tired of Bloomberg woman.

[@claraporroni962]

this guy is talking nonsense, WHAT ARE YOU SPECIFICALLY DOING TO HELP THE VICTIMS??? people are DYING

[@Dandelionfleur]

His job is transportation not FEMA. duh

[@lisa4455dickerson]

ALL SO VERY LATE WITH HELP

[@ringogringo814]

Day O As soon as the Secretary of Transportation Pete buttigieg's comes. He wants to go home.

[@OscarCecillia-d7s]

Braxton Park

[@lisa4455dickerson]

ITS LIKE MAUI ALL OVER AGAIN, LAND GRAB!!!!!!!!!

[@claraporroni962]

economic growth? hahahahaha for who? open your eyes and look at america , what a disgraced p.o.s. to say that when millions of americans are living paycheck to paycheck, the lucky ones have a decent job

[@dadigan5117]

I hope he becomes Secretary of State. He's excellent.