The Aftermath of Helene in Western North Carolina + on our floating home...

[@craigfisher9713]

What makes this really bad is the fact that there are SO MANY people in this area ( like myself ) live below 20k a year due to a disability. I had to spend my rent money on just surviving the 7 days and 6 nights of no power or water. No Internet, no phone service except in certain locations that you have to travel to and sit. I don't know how I'll make it this month, I spent my bill money to survive ! Fresh food every day, charcoal and lighter fluid, had to eat everything you bought or it would go bad. I've put it in Gods hands

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

💔 thank you for commenting and letting us know your situation. Are you able to send us an email? Would love to figure out how we can send some of the earnings from this video directly to you. [e-mail]

[@SolarVibeEnergy]

Craig my heart goes out to you & all low income disabled like myself, across the pond I hope you all get targeted help. 🫂

[@SolarVibeEnergy]

​@@KeepingAfloatWiththeJonesesBless you both for replying to Craig & wanting to help, I'm in England & my heart aches for those affected in the area especially disabled/chronically ill on low income like myself. Often those in our community that are able to use it rely on social media as main or only contact with the outside world to support each other. Sending good vibes & prayers that all get targeted help 🤞🤞

[@perlavogel1064]

praying God takes care of you and protects you during this difficult time stay safe everyone help those victims in Hurricane Helene they need people to offer help and support in anyway you can prayers are needed

[@happysunnyrain1531]

Mercury One is an organization from Glen Beck that are helping.

[@TheHeff76]

I’m on the North Carolina and South Carolina border and I’m a ham radio operator. We, I mean a ton of Hams, came out and saved a ton of people coordinating emergency voice traffic to EMS.

[@georgienba70]

God bless you! Do you glp? Would love to read about your stories

[@margiemurray2147]

Thank you for doing that. not a lot of hams out there anymore. my dad used the CB radio when he was driving semis. I still remember his handle and listening to him chatting with others on the road. cqcq I hear you and thank you

[@torylynne]

God and good bless you!!

[@PraveenSrJ01]

Glad they both are doing well

[@cme98]

@@margiemurray2147cb radios or ham radios is affordable technology but also not produced in the USA any more. I assume somewhere on the internet you can buy them, I am sure Amazon will find a company because they always do, but still it’s not the internet, it’s limited reception & very local. It’s primitive technology when wireless & wifi via satellite is the path for our future. This whole concept of cell towers is expensive & outrageous & easily replaced by a series of satellites encircling the globe. I mean SpaceX makes money from NASA contracts but it’s not how the company survives. They survive because STARLINK can give communication within a country whose communication ability was destroyed in 1day by a psycho serial killer named Vladimir Putin. The only reason Ukraine is winning the war is because STARLINK hooked them up, at first for free, but it ain’t free any more. So who is making money in outer space right now? Elon Musk because he owns 100% all of SpaceX & SpaceX owns STARLINK. Trust me I a, not an Elon supporter. He is a pig, a narcissist, an attention whore. But the Ukraine war saved his dumb ass.

[@MF-qf7bs]

Thank you for the link to Operation Airdrop. I'm 60+ and not much help here in NJ, but money I gots. So I give. Prayers to everyone effected by Helene. Thank you for the information. Stay well and safe.

[@darylb5564]

There will be no shortage of people and organizations in need of cash. Good on you for helping!

[@AllegedlyMaybe]

Super sweet! May you be blessed with more as you give!

[@JoJo-ul4qs]

Samaritans purse is a good reputable org as well

[@JoJo-ul4qs]

@@MF-qf7bs God bless you!

[@southerncross5360]

Thank you and please let people who want to give money know not to give money to federal agencies. There's lists of local charities, all include operation airdrop inc and Samaritans purse to name a couple.

[@EljefePluggedin]

One of my friends just drove down there from Buffalo NY with supply's and stuff that he bought and other people in Buffalo got and donated...what happened from that storm is just mind-blowing and terrible... Buffalo NY is supporting and praying for all of the areas that were hit... God bless you all 🙏

[@zarahmclauren1459]

Buffalo is good people!

[@jrstoltzfus958]

God bless your friend and all that he gives aid

[@crystalmcl894]

From Asheville, we appreciate everyone who has taken their time and provided resources to help us. Thank you 🙏

[@rickluttrell5529]

California here. We are so sorry for all the people suffering from this tragedy. Our hearts and prayers go out to you all. We have donated to Samaritans Purse, hoping to help. God bless.

[@maryo8511]

It is so heartwarming to see how Americans are supporting each other. That's all we've got - God and each other. God bless and multiply your blessings and provision and everyone who is helping.

[@ZenPeak589]

@@colinl5951 go away

[@crystalcleary]

@@colinl5951 Nope, that's the way trump operates. Y'all a fkn thankless. It's disgusting in the face of complete devastation.

[@jimmio3727]

@@colinl5951 So what you're suggesting, Republicant, is that we end social services like FEMA, and the NOAA? What will you do when you have zero warning of incoming hurricanes? Oh right, that's the NOAA's job. Maybe we shouldn't end them just because Trump is upset they laughed at him for drawing on the hurricane map. Maybe accurate weather is a good thing... hmmm.. Vote blue or get screwed.

[@psychologischepraxisfurpaa1410]

we don't need governments

[@aumj97]

The government needs us to do their jobs.

[@beckystjohn3011]

Samaritan's Purse is taking donations to help all areas affected. Glad the lake was ready for the massive water level changes! God bless you both and your families!

[@C141B]

My son works for TVA, I will pass on your good words! Samaritans Purse is the best, most organized relief organization.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Please do, & let him know there have been dozens of other comments under this video praising them as well! 🙏 I have heard nothing but good things about Samaritans Purse. thanks for sharing.

[@jazzjones00]

Yes! Operation Airdrop is amazing! When they're done with roads, they begin road work with air support. Outstanding group of individuals!

[@KelpieKapersFarm]

After watching so many videos of what happened to you all in WNC, TN and the rest of the area, I felt compelled to comment to you, and to the people of the area there. This natural disaster is of a magnitude that, thousands of years from now, geological digs will know your story from the layers of sediment. History will always remember this time by the layers of the Earth. Sadly, you'll never be able to dig everything out. You'll never be able to rebuild everything to be exactly as it was. Your lives will be changed forever. You will come to live a new norm, but you will never forget those terror filled hours. You will always remember. Just know that from darkness comes the dawn. Through this terrible tragedy, you have come to show this nation exactly how resilient you truly are. You define the meaning of the word community and you embody the definition of strength. We, here in Southwest Washington state, know what you've been through. We had to overcome when another historic geological event happened in1980, when Mt. St. Helens erupted. The Toutle River Valley was completely destroyed by the largest landslide in the recorded history of this planet. The course of the Toutle River was changed and Spirit Lake completely disappeared. Mt. St. Helens went from 9677 feet to 8307 feet. She lost 1370 feet. She spewed out 540 million tons of ash that, when it rained, turned to mud. The mud. How well we remember the mud. It looked like the moon here for so long. Your rivers will run different paths now. Your mountains have changed shape and are several feet shorter now. Your area is forever changed just as ours has been. Stay strong! Southwest Washington state knows what you're all going through. We overcame and you will, too! We see you. We hear you. We feel you! We can't afford much, but I donated some to you. I know it will be used for things that help out people. I wish it could be more.

[@nightperuser]

What beautiful words

[@PAMELAPORTER-ci7mr]

​@@colinl5951 What? Reported.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

@@PAMELAPORTER-ci7mrThank you. We’ve removed him from the channel & hidden all his comments. He left over 60 snarky political comments under people’s kindhearted well wishes. Insane…

[@jeannemarcinek4575]

Words of truth sad that we as humans have to go through this. But in the end these people will overcome and will be stronger than before. Like you Washington you lost and yet you triumphed in the end, yes it took time, but you all did. Many anguishes and tears but you all worked together to become a strong people. Blessings

[@captainchaos52]

😂, You obviously dont believe God!

[@leslie6189]

Huge salute to TVA planners and maintainers/checkers......huge gratitude....230 souls saved on the pigeon forge and French broad River at Incredible Tiny Homes....water came just up to the community of tiny homes, but everybody is okay....braced for the worst, so grateful for TVA water planning and management....thank you TVA

[@trebor239]

Amen!

[@fillyhart4222]

This is America i know even though ive never been to your country. People helping one another. Keeping you all in my prayers. Love from South Africa.

[@donniesmith8779]

This just shows people can't believe the Media and Politicians in America about divide. They want us to run scared all of the time. They are the problem..

[@paulet3682]

@@fillyhart4222 This is the real America. At least 70 % of rural Americans are Good people. Unfortunately, City people are what you hear about on the news. And politicians, that city people elect. Pray for us.

[@Karen-qx7jw]

Thank you South Africa , Filly xx

[@beetlebob4675]

​@@paulet3682 That's rude. Lol

[@NinetyKid-j3v]

@@beetlebob4675 but true.

[@mezanian]

Im Australian, your concern for "entertaining videos" is sweet, but it's more about how you live and conduct yourself that keeps me watching ❤ hope things get better soon for everyone rebuilding their lives out there.😊

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️

[@Stardust414]

I’m a lifelong NC’er and my husband is from TN, an hour south of Knoxville. TVA did a miraculous job in minimizing the damage. I know that means nothing to those who lost everything but I can’t even imagine how bad things would’ve been without TVA’s management. Just bc your home was spared doesn’t mean you won’t be impacted as you pointed out. Tourism feeds a ton of us in TN/NC so I pray God provides your every need. You deserve a Starlink sponsorship!! 😂 Just found your channel today and I’ll be back 👍🏼 I hope things continue to go well for y’all.

[@AmillionX]

My fiance and I got engaged off of a trail on Fontana Lake. Such a beautiful place and will always be special to me! This is absolutely heartbreaking and I'm praying for all of Western North Carolina, Florida, Georgia and all who were affected by this devastating hurricane! Prayers from Virginia! ❤

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

It’s a special place indeed ❤️ thank you so much for caring! Keep the prayers coming for those affected 🙏

[@NHuff-fh8mi]

Good video I love the Fontana lake my mother's family lived between Fontana and Robbinsville I have one uncle and his wife are safe but they lost phone service for days Prayers for all that were affected by this

[@tammyellington7272]

Thank you so much for your help. I live in McDowell County below the Sprucepine area. My family and I have appreciated all the help from the volunteers from feeding us to supplying us with daily needs and showers. Are home luckily made it with minor damage but I have co workers that have not been as fortunate. This is so heart breaking. I have broke down many of times over the last week and just cried. Thank you so much for getting the word out and helping. Stay safe.

[@janinafisher101]

Hang in there. So glad that you are getting help with food and showers, and that your home is mostly intact. It really is heartbreaking. It is a time when we can come together from all over the world (I'm in Canada) to help you. We never know when it'll be our turn. It is when we are in our time of deepest need that we get to see what people are made of. All the best to you and all of you affected by this disaster.

[@lorrie5881]

I remember crying in a hotel lobby when I finally saw a TV after Katrina ( from New Orleans) my whole life kind of went by at that moment... Thinking of friends and family... So sorry for y'all 🙏♥️🇺🇸

[@oriolesfan7807]

Volunteering with Air Drop in Concord at the Walmart and the airport. A "well oiled machine" of total strangers coming together for one purpose - aid to our western neighbors.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

👏🙏❤️

[@amyjon6057]

👏👏👏We the people only need We The People!!!

[@dg8062]

You are REALLY GOOD at reporting. Although we can't look past this terrible tragedy you are covering, you're better at it than 99% of the KZbinrs out there.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Wow! I really appreciate this! 🙏

[@trebor239]

Please continue with whatever information you are able to get. You are kind of like the inside source because we're not getting it from the Mainstream media. Also, interview any friends who were affected. Smaller news networks like Real America's Voice, Newsmax, OAN, etc., might pay for your coverage. Get the message out!

[@lorrie5881]

​@@KeepingAfloatWiththeJonesesYour narration was ON POINT... I feel like you've taken a good writing or journalism class somewhere along the line... I felt like I was listening to a professional news journalist... Beautiful, heartwarming video... And your description of the sluicing was great... I hope it generates lots of revenue for the people affected... My ♥️ literally is breaking for all of them... ( I'm from New Orleans) And had to move across the lake after Katrina.

[@MuresanBol77]

It takes a village and thank goodness we have good people here in NC and in all the surrounding areas helping to donate time, money, and support during such epic disasters. Donating through churches, schools, wherever you can, is worth it to anyone in Western NC who has literally nothing but the clothes on their backs. God bless you all!

[@RindaJane]

I'm in Eastern NC. We had 4 tractor trailers traveling to the Asheville area. We are about 6 hours from the areas of devastation. Donations are continuing to pour in. We will send trucks as long as there's a Need. #NorthCarolinaStrong

[@RindaJane]

@colinl5951 I'm 6 hours away collecting donations and packing the trucks. Sorry, I can't answer your question. Our drivers unloaded at a drop off point east of Asheville. Citizens like you and me were helping to unload... No law enforcement or FEMA there. ( at least for the few hours our drivers were there) Our drivers asked ... we'd like at least one or 2 of our trucks to be unloaded more west. Tennessee is devastated in many areas as well.. they were told roads are impassable in most locations east of Asheville. They assured us the supplies are being sent to ALL areas in need ( including Tennessee) We have 3 more trucks filled. I'm sure the 4th one will be full later today so our drivers will be headed west again Sunday morning 😊 😁 Have a great weekend 💕

[@kookietherapy9398]

Lest we forget E Tennessee. 🩷😢🩷

[@MuresanBol77]

@@kookietherapy9398 We don't forget TN, FL, GA, SC, or any other state that was devastated by this natural disaster. NC is simply home to me.

[@jessicaf7000]

And East Tennessee we have been completely devastated as well. I grew up going to chimney rock. I’m so heartbroken all the way around

[@SanClara]

So sorry from New York.

[@southerncross5360]

Much love and prayers from Greenville SC!! Heart broken for all who've lost everything and grieving all that's lost from the wonderful people, historic land marks and special places that can't be replaced.

[@PraveenSrJ01]

@@Magiczero598I completely agree with you

[@southerncross5360]

@@colinl5951We're all Americans, let's help each other!

[@southerncross5360]

@@Magiczero598listen to what he's saying starting @14:30 we're paying for the gov who won't help their own!

[@olderwiser64]

Thank you for highlighting this! The day after the storm my friend who lives in Black Mountain/Asheville was able to get out and she drove to our friend’s house in Charlotte and all of us here in DC & other parts of the East cost donated money for them to buy supplies for mammas and babies and they drove it all back and dropped it off within a day. Our other friend on Lake Norman has a neighbor who has his own helicopter. He’s been flying out every day dropping supplies and rescuing stranded people. The government takes a while to set up the infrastructure to support the workers and the supplies -especially when you can’t always anticipate where and when the storm will hit and then they are stymied by the same obstacles-mountain roads & bridges destroyed, dangerous areas that they can’t send people into yet, all those issues that are hindering everyone else hinders them too. They will ramp up and get the help there. But right now it’s the every day folks who are doing their best to help out. It’s amazing how many supplies my friends were able to drop within 48 hours. And up here in DC -our Costco is out of paper products completely-so I know where those went. It’s times like these we have to remember how much good is out there. Everyone is doing their best to help. It warms my heart! ❤️

[@debbiekennedy6030]

@olderwiser64 thank you for such an insightful and sober comment. It's much needed. I'm from Sylva, but live in the piedmont now. My family is all up there. They have all done okay, as well as my friends in the area. I was fortunate enough to spend Labor Day weekend with some friends in a boat house on Fontana a few years ago. It's good to see that that area did pretty good.

[@patriciaheichman82]

Well said.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Thank you so much for your help, & your friends too! ❤ truly so inspiring to see so many people from all areas & walks of life pitching in. Thank you thank you thank you 🙏

[@robertmoore1215]

The government (employees), utility co. (employees), and the emergency response service (employees) are in the same boat as ordinary citizens, which is a big reason why there are huge delays in organized help arriving. If there is no cell service, power or water, it's best a community gather at fire houses and ask how they may help & relay information about their neighborhoods directly to them and pull together as volunteers to lighten the load for all. Chain saws and backhoes to help clear the roads are needful once waters recede enough.

[@Ghost_Recon_Actual]

The recovery from this disaster will be felt for years. Thank you for providing contact information so those of us who can, will help.

[@shemamabell-irving2671]

You are so kind hearted. It gives me hope and shows that community can and will take care of each other.

[@gailegormley5744]

Thank you for letting your fans know where they can donate for Helene relief!! Also for Brandon’s clean up of Lake Fontana!

[@carolynsearle8760]

Just donated to Operation Airdrop. Thanks for their link and all the info you gave. Glad you are ok. Stay safe! ❤️🙏

[@martinwray5277]

What a great job you did on this video. Congrats. You should be very proud.

[@daralynnhale1565]

Well done my sister and brother in Christ and just an old lady from Oklahoma who enjoys your channel. Operation Air Drop was the first "organization" I thought of to donate too. I am hearing they are doing an outstanding job getting relief to so many who are completely shut off from life sustaining supplies. My love and support to you both. Take it one day at a time......and your nephew....what a precious lil man!!!!

[@jeremysanders9838]

Thank you for helping these people in difficult times

[@1982MCI]

I’m sooo glad I found this channel!!! I’m so proud of both of you and you remind me of my wife and I back in our younger days. I’m a disabled Desert Storm Vet and I’m about 20 miles S.E. of Greensboro and live in my Coach full time. I was actually supposed to arrive at a campground in Barnardsville NC 2 days before this hit but I had a guardian angel watching over me again and I snapped an accelerator cable and had to delay the trip till I could get repairs made. I’m sitting here feeling really guilty cause I’m not somewhere in the affected area helping with something, even if it just means letting others plug in to my generator or setting up my outdoor kitchen and smoker and cooking for anyone that’s hungry. There’s gotta be someway I can help! I can not work 16 hours a day doing the tough, heavy work like I used too but I’ve got skills and experience that can help make life easier for someone. I got hit by a tornado in June 1998 in Iowa just two days after buying our new property and old farmhouse. Long story short, I lost everything in the blink of an eye and have never truly gotten over that so I understand what our neighbors have floating through their minds when they look out and see their home and possession’s scattered for 6 miles and my heart is breaking for them. If there is anything I can do to support y’all from up here just let me know but if you need extra hands anywhere In the affected area, I’m here to support anyone and I will get packed up and come. I can’t donate financially cause I’m on disability and I barely make it month to month but I can give you as many hours a day as the lord will bless me to work and be proud to do anything. I spent 10 years as a jet engine mechanic in the Air Force so even if the flying groups need help with anything aviation wise, I’m able to help, just let me know if you here a need. Take care guys, I subbed your channel and I’m proud of y’all!! I used to spend most summer & fall time in Rainbow Springs just west of Franklin at my buddy’s cabin snd over the last 10 years developed a deep love for that entire area from Black Mountain to the state line of Tennessee & Georgia so I know the terrain well and know what I’m getting into. Be safe guys, we need good young folks like you with good heads that can help lead in times like this. I’ll keep praying for all of ya till I find another way to help and I’ll watch all your videos to help a little that way as well. Take care!!

[@laurelbrennan6295]

I wonder if there are communication bases where homebound folks can coordinate masses amount of data and put reports together.

[@nancyvernon3017]

The Cajun navy is also a good reputable org. They have been going into hard to reach places with pack mules . They are known for going into hard to reach places.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@fayeneil1287]

Donate to Samaritans Purse. They are trustworthy and are first on the spot in any disaster.

[@lisag8442]

Yes and they need volunteers also

[@1949LA-ARCH]

I donated to Samaritians also. They are trustworthy 😊

[@tiffanyclark3341]

That’s who I was going to say they are working not too far from you guys black mountain bat cave area I believe. Oh how I wished I had a star link this week just to know what was even going on around me all I knew it stormed bad and everything was dark as far as I had gas to drive was like day 3-4 before we really started to see what major damage was around us :( so sad glad you guys were safe!!! God was with many and still is I know that.

[@StanCreech]

Yes they are!

[@dorisevans7414]

Yes!! My daughter is volunteering with them near her home in NC and she is letting us know what all they are doing. Go to the website and sign up to help!!

[@MariannWarner]

Wow - the way that dam works is amazing!! The whole lake setup is awesome.

[@cap3332]

🙏🙏🙏 for all those suffering from this storm….glad you all made it through safe!!!

[@QTeamAwesome]

THANK YOU BOTH for getting the WORD OUT about the LACK of help this area is getting. GOD BLESS YOU! Praying for all of those involved.

[@taylor3950]

Maybe this isn’t what you meant but please don’t spread the misinformation about how no one is helping. This video literally showed Army rescue helicopters trying to reach people

[@kevinwellman6406]

You guys are awesome, love the videos! Hope this one brings thousands of likes to help support WNC. ❤👊❤️

[@MelissaMalzahn]

True Americans will come together and help others. ❤❤

[@CootCoot-ut7fu]

I went to college at University of NC at Asheville. It is without a doubt the home of my heart. Western North Carolina is a place like no other. My heart is breaking for the wonderful people of the region and at how much has been lost. I see places I lived and worked and played just decimated. Thank you so much for what you are doing!!!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

❤️💔❤️

[@EvaVilla-pm5mv]

Awesome to know that just my time can help. I’m on a fixed income and unable to donate. But my time and prayers are free. 🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼❤️

[@SanClara]

I’ve been thinking of you guys as I’ve been watching (from New York State) what’s been happening to the poor people of western N.C. and elsewhere. So thank you for taking the time amid all this to update your community. And for putting so much work into showing us life on the ground. I saw on local news reports that aid workers were having a hard time getting supplies to remote areas. So I’ve already donated to Operation Air Drop several times directly through their website. I was happy to see they get your endorsement!

[@roger5322]

I live just west of Asheville NC and I've never seen anything like this. I think the last time something like this happened was the great flood of 1916. On average we got 17 inches of rain in 24 hrs some got as much as 30 inches. And it all runs downhill into the valley. They are saying over 200 dead and 300 missing/unaccounted for, in NC alone. When the final number is known I think it will be in the thousands for the whole. Bless you

[@billblecher9215]

I dearly wished I could contribute but the only thing I can do is send my prayers and love tell all the people that have our devastated right now I'm a retired man who barely makes it my heart is cries out for these people

[@melissacase7554]

Prayers a so important and needed.

[@eunicehenderson9095]

Prayers work wonders.

[@t_smittty]

I truly thought yall would have to evacuate. What an incredible miracle for the lake. Excellent water management. Exceptional eyes on the weather, whoever that may be. I also survived unscathed on the east side of Boone. The orographic effect did not hit us due to not having any high peaks behind us. God bless the hollers. This is Katrina but with a handful of spaghetti noodles thrown at the map. Across 5 states. Glad yall faired well. I wish patience and goodness to everyone here in wnc. We only have each other💚

[@lorrie5881]

From New Orleans, and totally agree... New Orleans was actually flooded AFTER landfall.. one of the reasons was a barge hit a levee... And the rest of our " relief" canals basically failed.. 80 percent of the city was flooded... Also below sea level doesn't help..

[@l0andcounting]

Thank you for this EXCELLENT video. It is the best out here. You really offer peace of mind and hope in your presentation as well as giving others a secure way to help. This event has been tragic and devastating in so many ways. I pray eyes were opened for the sake of the country and our posterity. It is a beautiful thing to see people come together and work together and unite in strength and spirit. The American spirit.

[@esthersalness8234]

oh i am so glad to finally hear your location was spared. lake lure was the catchbasin, ironically saving trash from going further downstream. not sure how this clean up will go. still your updates and videos give me joy.

[@chrissupport]

Good planning and management to relieve pressure on the dam. Thanks for this video.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

🙏🙏🙏

[@ahrknox9937]

From Knoxville here. We were prepared for the dams to break and flood the Tn Valley. I love how she mentioned TN Valley Authority Saved the dams.

[@taylor3950]

I had heard about that possibility but I didn’t think about the people who were doing their best to prevent it. I’m so glad they succeeded!

[@AnnaBaldwin-k5y]

NC officials opened three dams and because they claimed they had too.this I feel is what really contributed to the damage.

[@brendasnow8255]

I live on Douglas Lake. This dam was never in danger of breaking. Nor was Cherokee. Watauga was threatened, but not expected to break, either. Knoxville and the Tennessee valley were not in danger.

[@ahrknox9937]

@brendasnow8255 you voting Harris too huh? If one dam breaks the overflow would easily collapse anything in it's way including the next dam. Then 2 dams worth collapses the next. We got lucky.

[@jrhntr]

@@ahrknox9937 ?

[@kathywinkler9802]

We love you guys, and seeing what you're up to... While this was a hard video for you to make.... know that we appreciate the closer look....

[@teresaslovingcare4444]

My heart goes out to all who were affected by Helene. Sending strength. Thank you for all you do! Hugs

[@swl9270]

Thank you from Impacted NE TN

[@diane1390]

Im thrilled that you pitch in and help clean up your environment. Good for you!!!!😊

[@TruckerFAFO]

I'm glad yall are safe. I was busy doing FEMA loads bringing in generators and other stuff to Ashville and surrounding communities. It's horrible. I did FEMA loads for Hurricane Francine and I thought that was bad but this was unprecedented. By far the worst destruction I've witnessed in person. My heart goes out to the families and friends affected especially those who unfortunately lost their life in this. I found yall like 2 weeks ago and this has become my favorite KZbin channel. Can't wait to see what yall do with the 2 cabins this winter and maybe (hopefully) I'll be the buyer of one of them.

[@SamSolasdonSaol]

This is the absolute BEST reporting on this horrible disaster I've seen yet. You're so informative and have such a helpful spirit. Thank you so much... everything is going to get better. Keep playing with the littles and furries as often as possible, they'll really help with refueling the spirit cups. Sooo much love to all of you and all the HELPFUL. 🫂

[@janeanf123]

I appreciate this update so much. We send our best. 💙

[@krnlueck]

US Cajun Navy seems to be doing a lot of good. They have an Amazon wish list. You can donate what you want and it will be shipped to a NC location. Also know the neighboring communities are doing amazing work collecting needed items and transporting to the areas that need them.

[@bethaniejify]

My friend lives in Ashville. They do not know when there will be water. So much of Chimney Rock is gone. Here in Charlotte people are doing all we can to send whatever aid we can. 💔

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Thank you so much to you & your community in Charlotte ❤️ it will be a very, very long rebuilding process in many towns. 💔

[@lorrie5881]

Nothing is gone there that can't be rebuilt.... All man made, material things are the only things that are " gone".. the rock itself is still there, and the spirit of the people who built there in the first place... Ask the good citizens of New Orleans.... When you ❤ a place... You will find a way... NOLA born and bred... God bless everyone up there⚜️♥️

[@maryd4864]

We are praying for everyone effected by Helene. Thank you for sharing what's going on there. I also donated to the cause.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Thank you! 🙏

[@frankiejames6651]

I'm 68 and i so get what you are saying. Blessed to have what little I have but so heartbroken for thise affected by this disaster. I wish i could live your independent lifestyle. Kudos

[@CoriNagy]

Thank you for helping the people in your area!! My heart breaks for everyone in need, so much loss. ❤❤❤

[@podunkest]

You're a really good narrator, and your voice is good for it too. God bless you and everyone bringing more and more awareness to and raising more money to help these poor folks; But of course, Appalachia is doing exactly what we'd all expect and know they'd do. Coming together and rising above the challenge and looking out for each other regardless if they know each other or not. Obviously we all wish nothing like this would ever happen but at least there's a silver lining in that it always brings out the best of America and it's amazing people.

[@lmr45241]

Thank you for sharing your unique perspective and experience (glad things were relatively okay for you) and using your platform to share options for supporting Helene victims.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Of course. ❤️❤️ thank you for watching, your view helps contribute to more donations!

[@dianaspy6733]

Thank you for this video and donations! I am retired and just turned 65. They are deducting Medicare from what little I get. Applied for a help system it starts January. God bless these people in western NC. So devastating! 😢

[@broncobra]

Sweetie, I can maybe help? A recently retired RR worker. July 4th. I can offer you half my retirement. If I don't gift it, it goes back into the general fund. It doesn't affect me at all. Spouses get half of what their husbands make. It's weird? I've tried to offer this to many people that say they are broke, yet no one is willing. Here are the guidlines. Must be retirement age, and must be married a year. Look it up on the RRB, (railroad retirement board) I worked for UPRR for thirty years and paid into it like everyone else. If I don't use this option, the money goes back into the general fund. We don't get Social Security? The fund is an annuity. I retired July 4th. I just want to help someone out? I don't want a relationship. If you aren't intrested, any one else can contact me? Prenup. What is mine is mine, what is yours is yours. I am real? Free money and healthcare. I keep seeing all theese woman saying they are broke, yet offer help, and no one responds, or doesn't want to believe me? Whatever. It's yours for the taking. I'm 61. Good Luck, and God Bless. The only reason I replied to you, was my ex was named Dyana, after the actress Dyan Cannon? lol. I don't care if you want it or not. But I want to help someone?

[@carieannpayne7091]

I’m so grateful y’all are OK. I’ve been watching the rest of NC, where my friends and friends of family are and I also feel like I’m not doing enough. I 🫶🏻 y’all!

[@ToriDukes]

Thank you for what you're doing. I'm so glad you're doing well 😊 donated and shared ✌️❤️🙏🇺🇸

[@rebeccaberton4144]

Excellent video and succinct with information. Thank you

[@deesandiego]

So good to hear that you are ok . Hats off to TVA .

[@pamlovaas2835]

So glad to hear from you. Thoughts and prayers for all your neighbors

[@snipingpyro]

yall are great people. i love your positivity and community.

[@maryannaarnold3817]

Thank you for giving us the information about "Operation Air Drop" and more! Your information is great. Thanks!

[@RetiredEMT96]

Definitely joined the family! I love your pup!!!😘 I’m retired and disabled and if by watching your video helps someone I’m in! I feel so bad about the tragedy unfolding and wish I could do more. Sending hugs, love and prayers for everyone.

[@jasonmerlino3903]

Im not one to donate because i never trust it. But i just sent a donation from your link and I subscribed. Northern Nevada here. Wish i could do more. Our hearts and best wishes go out to you all.

[@janinafisher101]

It really helps when you have some sort of connection - like this channel. Such heartbreaking disaster on such a huge scale. I can't imagine the efforts it will take for a very long time to clean it all up.

[@frankiejames6651]

So incredible to see, hear so many stories about people reaching out and helping. God is good! Thanks to all of you care takers.

[@payne1885]

So glad y’all are safe. Prayers for everyone that is affected. ❤

[@serenepeacefulrelaxingmusi3874]

Thank you for the update, for all your hard work in caring for the area, and the people.

[@amyb5457]

Thank you for keeping us informed, love u and your husband and of course your big fur baby, congratulations 🎊🎉 by the way on getting married, I’ve been a follower for almost a year now and very much enjoy your channel. My heart goes out to each and every one of those affected by Helene, I wish there was more I could do to help, as they are in my thoughts and prayers 🙏🫶 and everyone please like this video and watch it until the end

[@debra9866]

Thanks will donate 🥰

[@shiroumxm2052]

I know exactly how you feel.. as i was watching the video I could sense of abandon or being left alone since help was delayed, sadness, heavyness and not having will to keep up. That is how I felt on 25 october 2023 when Otis hurricane hit us in Acapulco. no celphone, no ligh, no water no nothing for 2 months we were back to middle ages and everything destroyed. Luckily the rest of the country sent a lot of help and they also organized the way to bring the help before the govermment. I cant believe the amount of destruction the flood left, so many people, houses, lifetime efforts.. So sad. I hope this bad days are left behind very soon and never happen again. Excuse my poor English

[@gnostic268]

Didn't Acapulco just get hit by another hurricane recently?

[@PAMELAPORTER-ci7mr]

​@@colinl5951 Wrong party. Which one voted to close down the govt.?

[@PAMELAPORTER-ci7mr]

Your English is fine. Thank you for your post.

[@ellenmonteith6153]

I am a native of Swain county, my husband was a Swain county commissioner for nearly six terms, he helped start Fontana Lake waste recovery. I worked on Fontana lake one summer, the flwr organization was responsible for getting toilets on each boathouse and for getting pumpout boats for each boat dock owner. We know first hand how much trash gathers up on the lake. My husband passed away in 2017. I am glad to see the clean ups still happens.

[@laruedouglas7972]

So happy you were spared. The deviation is heart breaking 😭.

[@janinafisher101]

Thanks for this, and helping us figure out how/where to donate. Clearly this is a lot of work and a lot of help in cash and kind is needed. This is a small world. We all need each other at different times, and this is one of those times.

[@Jones4Leather]

Thank you for including a general sense of the catastrophic destruction to the region. I sit here in Chicago where very few natural disasters are even possible and climate change has not altered much for us, and watch the news of this devastation with great sorrow. I have vacationed in the Smokies in Tennessee and North Carolina and found it sublime. I have been to many of the places that were hardest hit, so it is particularly alive to me what jas been lost. I also know how important it will be for many years to provide economic support so communities can do all the long, hard work and get back on their feet. I will be planning a vacation to the region for next year - and will look for a working vacation, like Habitat for Humanity. I hope that idea will be promoted soon for folks like me to begin planning. For now, Operation Air Drop seems to be targeting the most isolated people in the greatest need. Bravo!

[@robertmoore1215]

Even when the water recedes, they will remain in danger a while. They need to be sticking with bottled water or risk cholera outbreaks, which in the past, increased the death toll more than the floods themselves. Aside from the human death toll, the losses incurred by family farms (horses, livestock, poultry, crops, topsoil, tractors swept away in raging torrents) is going to be an issue for a long while. Expect a protracted recovery for all residents, including the indigenous wildlife.

[@dianapulido1807]

Thank you for sharing. Praying for everyone in the disaster area.

[@camilaceballos4978]

Sent my donation to Operation Airdrop! Thanks for sharing and hope it gets to the people that need it!

[@pamengland7863]

Thank you for covering this & getting help where it’s needed. So happy you’re all safe.

[@darlene4232]

It's hard not to cry when you see all of this crisis

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Indeed 💔🥺

[@Dunno-h8r]

For you maybe

[@donitaarender7839]

So glad y'all are safe and ok! Continued prayers for y'all and all the people in need. Thanks for the info on air drop!!😊

[@CoCo.Sizemore]

My Grandpa lives in Brison City. I called to check on him. They said they were unaffected thank God. Also, my Grandma lives in Franklin. Also, unaffected. I thank God, but my heart hurts so bad for those not as fortunate.

[@CoCo.Sizemore]

I'll also add, I live in South East GA. People without power for weeks. Mainly trees down on houses. Thankfully, no casualties.

[@sharonchittell3504]

It’s so heartwarming to see so many people with all their different skill sets & equipment rally together in spite of all the challenges & help those that need it. It’s super impressive. Cute dog btw 🩵

[@mikeinch3690]

I live in Asheville. I'm glad to know Fontana is OK. I go there a lot. Please pray for us 🙏 donate to the church's there doing a lot. Biltmore Babtist is a great place. They are keeping me and the wife fed at the moment

[@MaudeWhite-yc6ji]

God bless yall...

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Thanks for sharing! ❤️ glad you’re ok, please be safe & let us know if you need anything else!

[@desertstr8ner]

God’s speed to your wonderful efforts for your neighbors in need! God Bless you both. 😇🙏🏻❣️

[@pamlovaas2835]

i agree the military should be there. Our community experienced back to bck flooding two years in a row. When Fema and the Red Cross were long gone you know whos still here Samaritans Purse and other church groups.

[@jimmybobsap8729]

such a big area though, hundreds of miles its fucked everywhere, even hour east of Chimney rock all out power stations destroyed. took 4 days for power and they were hit way more hard in the West

[@ajquestell]

The military can do very little in a natural disaster. They can't repair power lines. They can't rebuild the roads. The can provide some equipment, but not that much. They can provide some heavy vehicles for logistics and transport but they don't have an endless supply of those. They don't have vast warehouses of MREs to feed hundreds of thousands of people. Fighters, aircraft carriers, and nuclear submarines aren't going to come to anyone's aid in the mountains. They have a lot of helicopters if they were all in one place, but they're deployed all over the world. It's amazing how people think the military is somehow the answer to all problems, from the border to natural disasters.

[@southerncross5360]

@@jimmybobsap8729upstate South Carolina is a mess still when shit should have started getting done as early as Friday afternoon and the weekend but we got days of lip service. I'm a big fan of college football but I gotta say I was pissed the Clemson game took place the resources were needed elsewhere and most of the fans couldn't watch it anyway. I'm trying to keep my mouth shut because I've been shamed for asking legitimate questions about logistics.. people who twist sayings like people are starving in Africa eat your food because you don't matter and your feelings are not valid.

[@southerncross5360]

@@colinl5951we have property damage in the tens of thousands and my father's 82 and he said let the tress sit there don't give the federal gov a chance to screw you over, take advantage or take any action on your property that's paid for. He's right they don't help and you can guarantee they will deem properties unsalvageable when they're not!

[@allangibson8494]

The Military are there (and FEMA was mobilised four days BEFORE the storm hit). The sheer scale of the disaster swamps the resources.

[@HippieHollow]

I’m sharing the video on all of my social media in hopes that everyone seeing it will watch the video and in turn help people who really need the help. Bless you for all y’all do.

[@hensmom6473]

I shared a couple videos on my social media only to be told, " It is misinformation & fake news" 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@Woody.D828]

WOW -- I am looking at the water level on the edge -- I had been on a boat on Fontana during the weekend before the storm and the water lever was much lower. Incredible that such a huge lake was able to soak up that much water to spare the towns of Bryson City - Cherokee -- Dillsboro and Sylva from that crazy weekend of severe flooding.

[@lorrie5881]

How huge? And what does it take to live in a houseboat there?

[@AngelBluff]

SARAH WELL DONE! WOW! Your skills at telling a story is nothing less than professionally done. You have a gift and have found the perfect outlet to share you talent. Your commentary, filming, editing, ability to tell a story is captivating, educational, & informative. I have been obviously following the news out of the area. I'm a proud AP mountain person also in East TN part not effected. BRANDON seeing the reality of how hard you work, Fontana Damn could not have a better more capable person over seeing the marina. Your dedication. love, & passion for what you do shows. You certainly walk the walk. Thank you for sharing the link to @TheHiveDrive . I've been trying to find the best place to donate to and i have now found it. Thank you both for everything to do and sharing it with us. You both are amazing yougle couple who are pure perfection as a team ( and Iko of course) The only thing i have to say im disappointed about... I was really looking forward to hear some wisdom from Carl such an fascinating impressive character Stay safe! Much love from East TN!

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

Appreciate you & all these kind words ❤️❤️❤️ so sorry, Karl was very in-the-zone on his bike ride & didn’t stop to chat! I wish he had too. 🤗

[@Ginger-153]

TY, for this video!

[@jeanniewatson6820]

My heart is breaking for all the people in your area.

[@you21MS]

​@@colinl5951Never fails to start lies and such bs when disaster hits.

[@PAMELAPORTER-ci7mr]

​@@colinl5951 You've been reported for misleading info. What else are you trying for?

[@randyetheredge6157]

Prayers, prayers and more prayers for y'all and all the folks affected as well as all that are helping.

[@kfowler193]

Newport, Erwin, Elizabethan to name just a few Eastern TN towns that have been devastated. Glad you all fared well.

[@mscarlarn]

Thank you for sharing and little clips of your adorable nephew. Wow! You have over 300K views on this video. Will make lots to donate. Congratulations on that. As always I love watching your videos.

[@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses]

❤️❤️ yes, so thankful to see the good traction that will create a lot of donations for those in need! Thank you so much 🙏

[@hillbillyheart217]

I’m gonna loop this video to help your case ❤. My brother is in Newport. Horrible. He lost a friend who was doing boat rescues 😢

[@deborahrowland105]

Sarah, great video ! Kudos to your efforts to share so much effective coverage of the devastation near your home. You are a great speaker for this type of communication. Great video, so good. I want to watch it again . Walmart has made 10 mil donation and Dolly P. 2 mil. Help is coming to rebuild. Good luck from central Florida.

[@ohbuddyiliketowatch]

What's sad to me is some will understand not going out and using up resources during a natural disaster but those same people don't get that about a pandemic. This was a very well done and thoughtful video. My thoughts are with ALL affected. ❤❤❤❤

[@MySteamChannel]

Best wishes from Australia for what you do!