SMOKY MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES DEVASTATED BY FLOODING |Dam Failures, Roads Collapsed, Cities Underwater|

Hurricane Helene has left a devastating impact on the Smoky Mountains, East Tennessee, and Western North Carolina.
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[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Obviously people hate Red Cross. As a result we are discontinuing the fundraiser. We were unaware of the issues with this organization. We have ran fundraisers with many different organizations over the years. I would like to add another organization in its place, however I’m sure there will be issues with just about any organization from someone. The money donated to this point will still go to ARC. A big thanks for the generosity of those who have donated. I would still like to encourage anyone, if you feel so led, please find an organization to donate to that you are comfortable with. Apologies, just trying to help.

[@cloudgamer178]

People hate the Red Cross? Since when???

[@debral.phillips4366]

I will give to Franklin Graham's ministry that's recruiting people to help with clean up of people's homes and property.

[@donnaschott7233]

I just posted a comment to contact Matthew 25 Ministries in Blue Ash, Ohio.

[@stacygardner3084]

Y'all Squad

[@GaryAndHeatherBush]

Eight Days of Hope is another fantastic organization.

[@sabrai1]

My experience with Red Cross during the numerous hurricanes in Florida is that they are nowhere to be found. Rumours kept going around that they were going to be a one place or another but they never showed up. We were 12 days without power and the only help that ever showed up in our area was a small Baptist church from South Carolina. They brought hot food that they cooked on site, showers and laundry trailers, and friendly caring people. The kindness of these people brought tears to so many of us who really needed help.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

We stopped the funderaiser.

[@victorianmelody46]

Expenses of the Red Cross totaled $3 billion with the largest expense reported to be compensation (salaries, pension, benefits, and payroll taxes). $832,241: Gail McGovern, President and CEO $732,793: Clifford Holtz, Chief Operating Officer $717,023: Chris Hrouda, President, Biomedical Services $679,502: Shaun Gilmore, Chief Transformation Officer $594,976: Brian Rhoa, CFO $515,707: Paul Sullivan, SVP, Donor Services $476,166: Phyllis Harris, General Counsel $462,762: Melissa Hurst, Chief HR Officer $445,723: Don Herring, Chief Development Officer $437,875: Jack McMaster, President, Training Services $430,148: Peter Giamalva, SVP, Biomedical Sales and Marketing $413,683: Harvey Johnson, President, Humanitarian Services $410,055: Rosemary McGillian, Chief Marketing /Communications Officer $319,600: Trevor Riggen, President, Humanitarian Services $307,093: Jennifer Hawkins, Corp Secretary and Chief of Staff

[@KimberlyMorin-r6d]

I live here and all the bridges are gone to my sons house we here I stay I'm trapped right now I ain't seen hide or hair of red cross nowhere.my sons sick in the hospital jyst got evacuated ro kingsport..I don't know what I'm gonna do ..I got no clothes no vehicle I'm trying to get a ride to Kingsport rommorow

[@NotThatKindaKaren]

thank you-I was going to say the same, pretty much. I hope ya'll are okay.

[@LadyBoru]

​@@KimberlyMorin-r6dI hope all works out Kimberly. I will pray for you and your family.

[@kathyfugere6085]

Red Cross kept 11 million in donations on the Australian forest fires. Give direct to local organisation's

[@CraigGrant-sh3in]

The Red Cross is the worst place to donate money. In 2011 we had a historic flood. It took out a lot of homes. People and local businesses gave millions of dollars to the RC. They gave 3% of that money to those that needed help. The rest they claimed was "to help them in the future". ? School was just starting and they lost everything. Winter in the north east was coming and kids didnt have coats ect. Their future was then. Businesses were pissed as were people. People quickly went to donating goods or cash that went to actually help people. Dick's Sporting Goods which started here originally gave a ton of money to the RC who basically stole it. They then donated backpacks and sneakers for the kids. The RC shows up after a flood . People's basements were flooded . They have inches of mud and sewage in their basements and the RC gives them a cheap broom and a gallon of bleach.

[@jackduras6238]

red cross is not our friend,they are part of massive depopulation of the world,with WEF, UN,WHO,etc

[@james6275]

there is no honesty

[@kat-75]

OR FIND A POOR PERSON OR FAMILY THAT NEEDS DIRECT HELP.

[@27kaptein]

yes don't give money to the Red cross because the money never goes to the place it has to go

[@scottruether2500]

If you wan't to give money put it in the needy person's hand. Most all these non profit groups are corrupt.

[@vidmon]

Wow, that's a pretty broad statement. Not all fund raising/non profit groups are corrupt. Which non profit group have you given to lately that you found corrupt? Putting money directly into someones hand assures 100% of your donation goes directly to a single person but there are 100's of thousands people needing help and it cost a lot of money to manage who needs the money most. If you have information on non profits that are corrupt please let us know who they are so we can avoid giving them money.

[@Dana-hd8he]

​​@@vidmoncorruption rampant, Scott is right; do you live in a bubble, rose colored glasses?

[@organicrecreations1338]

BOOM! this is the only way to ensure cash donations get put where they are intended.

[@mannsolo6294]

You've obviously never lived in a disaster zone. You can hand your neighbor a million dollars and it wouldn't matter. There's nothing you can do with money when a disaster strikes. There's nowhere to buy anything goofball. These Charities provide Essentials from outside of the state. They bring in food water clothing showers toilets all the things that you are deprived of when disaster strikes. Why don't you keep your mouth closed.

[@0onpoint]

halakahrrupt. Shalom.

[@Mutasis_Mutandis]

Won’t contribute to RedCross. They don’t distribute the funds donated, but pay their employees & CEO exorbitant salaries. I’ll give locally - and directly.

[@annb.3333]

Agree! Donate locally

[@stevep756]

Right on!

[@MrGoofwad]

Exactly!

[@MX-CO]

Yes, but the rich won't ever help people directly because they are more worried about the tax write offs than the money actually getting to the people in need

[@lindasaffles4189]

I agree. Samaritans Purse is a better choice

[@VSFilly]

My son lives in Mars Hill, NC and was unable to reach his children in Burnsville, NC Friday morning. Sat morning (today) he reached them with a 4 wheeler stating conditions in Burnsville are catastrophic. Kind ppl fed him and our grand children closeby in Tennessee at a shelter (at a Baptist church); they prayed for my son and his children (whomever you are, we thank you!❤). He then made his way to our home in Ohio. Keep praying for those affected during this time.

[@InTheGarden1960]

I understand how you must feel. I am in Oregon and My daughter and her husband (both work for the sheriff department and the court house) are stranded apart from each other east of the 107 highway. Daughter and kids with all animals, Husband Deputy Sheriff standing guard at Bridges all night so no one accidently drove into the river. It is such a shame this is happening, they just did not have the warning most hurricane's give.Glad your family was able to get out. Blessings

[@cathleenmore4656]

@@InTheGarden1960 🙏 for them and all affected

[@7779-c3m]

@@cathleenmore4656 Amen

[@mothertwinkles4198]

God bless you all.

[@lynnchiodo.1233]

🙏

[@MarkLandrebe-ef5yd]

May God be with all of those affected by this Hurricane !! Take Care - YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS.

[@NordeggSonya]

People donated millions to the Red Cross for Haiti and the Red Cross built 6 houses and then left with the money. Don't give the Red Cross anything. Prayers for these poor people losing everything.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

We stopped the fundraiser.

[@riverstone1492]

You forgot the Clintons

[@GigoloBrace]

And the clintons stole 4 billion!

[@reneenewfrock5743]

Exactly!

[@johnmorgan7947]

​@@riverstone1492😅👏👏👏👏👏👏💯

[@1jonbarnes1]

Next time you see a homeless person, don't judge. As someone on this thread commented, your whole world, can change in an instant. Identity theft, a housefire or a storm etc. The news coverage stops shortly after but the trauma continues.

[@TheJillybean13]

That's a very good point. Thank you for the thoughtful explanation that made me THINK.

[@norxgirl1]

Exactly! There but by the grace of God go I.....we lived in an RV for several years behind a ragged out double wide - medical debt (misdiagnosis requiring hospitalization), until we could get it "liveable".....we are thankful every day for a dry roof over our heads, a structure that holds warm air in winter and cool air in summer, hot and cold running water, a place to lay our heads every night and sleep, a place to wash our clothes and take a shower. I can tell you that cold has absolutely no mercy, and we learned to build a darn good hillbilly RV skirt every winter. Ergo, our weekly tithe/offering goes to the local homeless shelter in our small town....there but by the grace of God go I.

[@shellymason9458]

Exactly. Amen. Been saying this to people for years. You never know what out then there. I once was there. Not for too long but it can happen. Don't forget health issues. They will land you there as well. Even pets. I'd give up my home before my dogs. There are so many reasons. God bless.

[@1jonbarnes1]

@@norxgirl1 AMEN

[@sueshaw8028]

No doubt!! 6 years homeless after losing my home to Hurricane Michael. I started to recover then frickin covid came along. I live in a tent. Im on the far end of the Fl panhandle and just missed Helene. I was very blessed. I feel so so bad for all these people.

[@dawnward8121]

From Florida to Georgia to Tennessee to the Carolinas to any and all affected by Hurricane Helene many prayers go out to you tonight, many people cry with you, and our hearts break with you for the devastating losses🙏🙏😭😭.

[@debraallen63]

Amen 🙏❣️🙏

[@balding_eagle]

Definitely one of the most historical floodings anyone up in the smoky mountain areas will see in a long time. It has absolutely ruined historical towns and it is just painful walking up and down towns I have lived in and been around seeing things just gone that used to be there. Prayers to everyone. ❤

[@simonealdrich5162]

Praying for you all .

[@gregblaylock5560]

geo engineering brount to you by uncle sam

[@GalinaMartinova-dx7xt]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@dalewilliamson5323]

Prayers for all who 9:09 are affected by this ! 🙏

[@dalewilliamson5323]

​@@gregblaylock5560And the WEF ! 😡

[@finisher3x]

When you have to evacuate an entire town, and see part of an interstate wash away, that's definitely a Level 2 event

[@Helofhelheimx]

PLEASE DONT DONATE TO RED CROSS. THEY WILL NOT HELP YOU. Sincerely, a fire victim.

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

My grandfather told me they wouldn't give him a cup of coffee when he had no money during ww2.

[@Fayde-o1h]

My Dad said the same thing and he was in the Korean War . Military all says the same they should be disbanded!

[@selenahayes7244]

I am from the region. Emergency alerts did go out and evacuations were made to many parts of Greene County, SE Hamblen County, and Cocke County all around the Nolichuckey because the emergency alert said the Dam was in imminent danger of failing. I was up at 2 am this morning packing my bags for my family to have to get out if it did fail. Grace be to God despite taking on twice the volume of Niagra Falls and being pummeled with debris from cars, trees, buildings and light poles the dam didnt give way. However, most of the bridges did either give way or are underwater and we have a whole section of our town still cut off from the outside world with no power, way in or way out. On top of that our water treatment plant did take on too much damage and we have been informed allmof Greene County will be without water starting sometime tomorrow when the reservoire tanks will be out. They are estimating at least a week and probably longer without water. If you want to help, we are going to be in serious need of water.

[@jasonhenry3534]

Yes, Greene County TN has officially announced that the public water is gone. It will be 1 week or more before Greene County TN will have water utilities running again. Hamblen County is sending our utility maintenance workers to assist Greene County TN repairs to their water utility infrastructure. The Lowland and Springvale communities are working on clean-up and recovery. Newport is trying to start the process of assessment of damages.

[@selenahayes7244]

@jasonhenry3534 Awesome!! Great to hear! Just got word that the Whitesburg/Russellville Water Company is letting all of us without water come fill up jugs free of charge as well. 😊😊😊

[@randystanton1224]

Boil water please see that water can be filtered and boiled. I'm in Jonesborough not far everyone w a still can produce clean water

[@selenahayes7244]

@randystanton1224 Thankfully we had IBC totes because we have livestock and they were filled before the storm. We bought water for drinking because the whole County is out. When it comes back on I will absolutely be boiling and have Life Straws to filter.

[@Bryan-Hensley]

I live in Greeneville, we are fine with water. The roads are open to Russellville and they have water. You can go there if needed. Those people in North Carolina are the ones who need immediate help. No one's life is currently in danger here, there are people in North Carolina stranded without food, water or power that will perish without help.

[@michaelr6269]

I used to volunteer for Red Cross in disaster services in late 90's and early 2000's. The organization shifted from helping to making money for its executive branch. Its very sad to see what these so called leaders have done to a once proud and responsible organization.

[@bonnie3232]

How can these Red Cross executives live with themselves?

[@michaelrobertson7397]

The American Cancer Society is the same. Most monies go to the pockets of the executives, and ACS has never produced one improvement in cancer treatments. Their unstated purpose is to keep low cost and effective treatments away the public.

[@Cheerfultoday]

That’s horrible!

[@Antares_451]

Well, start your own Non-profit.. What has complaining ever solve?

[@marcboulanger4300]

thank you for the help you gave.i'm sure you touched many lives.

[@geovanim1979]

We are the Volunteer State, we are strong, TENNESSEE Stong! #Tennesseestrong

[@jeanah685]

Donate locally. The money will never make it to Tennessee and North Carolina if you give it to the Red Cross.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

We stopped the fundraiser.

[@katl6426]

I'm Australian & I stopped donating to Red Cross years ago when I saw a breakdown of major charities & the % of donations used for running the charity. Red Cross came out as a major offender. I know there are running costs, but not as high as theirs

[@happyinharned9583]

Do you know Red Cross receives NO government money but are regulated and rules are governed by the government. Must survey and report damages within first 24 hrs after an emergency. Red Cross will pool all money but put out any amount necessary to do their job. You would not believe the regulations. Even to be a volunteer....

[@happyinharned9583]

Sending prayers. Very sad.

[@vicm6561]

Don’t use go fund me either . We saw what they did to the Canadian Truckers when people donated to them they with held it !

[@Shaderunner7153]

During hurricane Katrina, the Red Cross collected tons of money and then they never could prove what happened to it

[@Ang.0910]

Organized crime = government

[@pamvancleave6722]

Plus they are assisting in the illegal invasion.

[@MrGoofwad]

it455

[@MrGoofwad]

Exactly

[@chrishenderson666]

it went to israel, ukraine, and housing immigrants. Def not American citizens

[@JoyceJones-l5g]

So sad to see this devastating situation in the Smoky Mountains! We the People of South Carolina pray for all!!

[@42terrabites]

I'm a local. Thank you for this video. ❤

[@CrotalusKid]

I measured some rain yesterday. With one arm/band of the storm, we got over an inch of rain in 10 minutes. Absolutely wild.

[@Graustarkian2]

I live in the big bend Florida area and I think what's going on with this dam failure is as bad as what this area is experiencing. A horse farm in Ashville had 3 horses swept away while they were trying to get them to safety. Their farm is only accessible by air. Total nightmare. Floridians had days to get out. This flash flood was impossible for people to evacuate in time. 😢 So sad.

[@luannestrickland4199]

😢

[@MrKellyk56]

DAM FAIL??????????

[@markrios3256]

Yea and on top of that ppl over here don’t experience these type of weather events im sure most ppl had no ideas things would get this bad especially this far inland it really is bad over here

[@shirleyyoung1941]

My heart is breaking for those fur babies, they must be so scared if they made it! Lord please help them please don't let them suffer!🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@boondock8082]

Im 30 mins fro. Perry. We got hit hard...all my family in ashville area and boone were praying for me. Now i cant get intouch with them. I want a helicopter. My heart is breaking for the whole SE. ❤

[@guylamaupassant]

Thanks for reminding us about due diligence when contributing to a disaster situation. Charity Navigator is very helpful and non-partisan.

[@randywatchingbush]

Go out and help anyone near you.. thats what we all need to do in times like these.. no ones gonna save us but ourselves

[@ForTLoveofDogs]

And Jesus!

[@Glolady]

I'm in Brevard NC. Islands of communities separated by water, trees, and wires down. Gas out until electricity comes back on. Grocery stores cleaned out if open with electric. Swift Water rescues, land slide normal. Long time clean up. Donate to Anchor Baptist Church in Pisgah Forest, Tell them a grateful listener passed on their valuable information.

[@tonyabayless4807]

My Son lives there too and I can't reach him like so many others try to reach their Loved one

[@debbieriddle9429]

@@tonyabayless4807 I've got a Son there too, and my husband has many family members there. Some of our family got a messaged relayed when someone was able to drive to where there was cell service. My husbands brother and his wife are okay. Everyone else, we know nothing. I pray your Son is okay.

[@kathyschlect4852]

Thank you for update

[@pattyblevins2765]

Hope your son is Ok. 🙏🏻

[@debbieriddle9429]

I pray your son is okay. Mine is there too.

[@pamelaodonnell1645]

God bless all the people living in Tennessee. May they all stay safe.🙏🙏❤️❤️

[@JujU957-1]

Praying for these people affected by this tragedy! 🙏🏼

[@KimberlyMorin-r6d]

Thank you I live in chuckey where the bridges are gone I have no way home I'm trapped in town with no clothes no vehicle no money just kinda wondering what to do was stay st the greeneville hospital with my son who's admitted.they evacuated him to Kingsport now I'm trying to figure out how to get there but thank you your prayers are appreciated

[@debcoughlan5176]

Addendum: DO NOT DONATE TO RED CROSS EVER!!!! donate locally. All Red Cross does is make the head and administrative staff rich.

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

They ALL do that! Look online at what the CEO pays themselves.

[@joannbengtson1959]

@@debcoughlan5176 Why is Charity Navigator trustworthy? The metrics inform donors of not just where their dollars are going but what their dollars are doing. Like the organizations we rate, we're a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, too. We don't charge the charities we evaluate, ensuring our ratings remain objective. Red Cross has a high rating with this organization.

[@joannbengtson1959]

@@debcoughlan5176 it is a predominantly volunteer based group. A supplement to assist

[@christinastpierre3052]

I'm a Western NC local and appreciate you getting the word out!

[@jerryallen1768]

Feel terrible for everyone impacted. Hopefully the water level goes down fast and the cleanup can begin.

[@anpdm1]

There's another storm brewing for next week.

[@kontrygrll01amerika54]

The biggest problem is roads and bridges washed out or blocked with landslides. The one major road is I-40 and it will take months to repair it and get traffic flowing again. Cell towers are out and not connecting to anywhere, even to the local 911 system. We can not call for help if we need medical assistance. I have not heard a single ambulance for two days now, the entire county population is without a way to call for help for anything. I have 4 bars on my cellphone and even calling 911 gets me no one. We are isolated in our homes unless one had a working car which I do not. Being disabled I can not even walk to the next street. This is horrendous.

[@lovescotland]

How strange, exactly the same has just happened in Poland, total destruction of all infrastructure in several cities and towns, villages, people's houses completely destroyed, even the hospital flooded just like here. The gov kept people in the delusion that all was going to be ok, people were not warned and not prepared in many places, it is a nightmare. This situation here is like copy-paste, very weird.

[@NoName-qs6ei]

Weather warfare

[@SherryJo777]

@@NoName-qs6eiabsolutely!! Those demons are running wild! Get right with Jesus- there might not be a lot of time left!

[@freedomisfromtruth]

God bless the people of Poland

[@BabsKaz]

DEWs. Geoengineering. Weather warfare 😔☁️

[@f.wallace8969]

Yall act like floods are something new😂

[@anaiis_salles]

Thank you for updating the current situation with on the ground facts. We are all concerned about our southern neighbors. I live in Philadelphia, PA.

[@Jack-vt6cw]

Give directly to the people. In hurricane Katrina the red cross dropped of some water and left. 26 billon dollars was raised. That was enough to replace every insured home that was destroyed. The red cross are crimmials

[@animaladvocate8938]

Wow. A documentary needs to be done on that. How evil.

[@goldenpearlzs]

It is true. The billions donated were hushed up. Money was never recovered and many ppl died in that hurricane. Sad what happens to donated money for the needful causes of strickened folks

[@stryker199-55]

Im a former Sevierville city resident. Douglas Lake was a frequently visited place, as I took my two dogs there to swim. This breaks my heart as i LOVED living there. The area still holds a big part of my heart. Thank you for this indepth video, of the area.

[@LisaLisa-wy7pw]

Sending prayers from Boston. 🙏🏻

[@kimwhite9574]

Prayers for everyone.

[@swisstopia]

F**k your prayers!

[@jasongreen3434]

Forget about the prayer ,and send them some water and food those are real things that help

[@ashleywynn4923]

Give money to the churches or directly to the people of the communities, or load up a trailer and go. No government or federal agency will help you. Community helps each other.

[@Darkstarr-ud2go]

FEMA will help …. Stop this distrust of every organization….. surely some bad or ineffectual apples out there but stop already …. Next you’ll be saying climate change doesn’t exist and this is normal ..

[@dalewilliamson5323]

💯

[@selenahayes7244]

@sunnyday7457 You are ignorant of Tennessee culture and really need to stop. It's the churches here on every corner handing out water. Not the national guard. Like I said. We take care of our own. Tired of hearing your bs.

[@TwoBs]

@@sunnyday7457 Your comment just screams “I am extremely ill-informed and only know about pastors and churches based on what everyone else claims and the ones that appear in media are doing, so I am going to do broad sweeping generalizations and blanket them all as being explicitly negative things because it’s all I know about it.” As another commenter pointed out, you’re essentially uncultured - you’re basing your view on churches via what someone from a big city would think all churches are like. You actually sit and think they’re all out here living in big mansions, driving sports cars, and purchasing yachts lol - it’s so cartoonish. Rural, small town churches aren’t on that level nor are they doing the shite you’re insinuating. You’d know if you actually ventured out into the boonies of these areas and actually got to know the locals and understand the communities to see the churches there are far from whatever nonsense you’re trying to equate them all as being. I know where I am in rural Appalachia, our small local churches donate the most in terms of giving to the needy in our communities. Toy drives for holidays, dinners where they will cook big meals and deliver them to those in need (and have their doors open to anyone who wants to come to just have a meal), winter coat drives where they take up donations and give them to kids in the area in need, hell the church I live next to just recently had a cookout for the community because there were power outages from the storms. No money donations involved. They’re tiny churches with maybe 40-50 members max on the regular. Pastors are neighbors living just like the rest of us. I’ve never once been judged by any of them despite being open about being agnostic and not following their religion. Your view on how most of these churches operate, again, seems based on media portrayals. That’s just not how the culture works for the majority of churches across America (especially since there are so many different branches). One doesn’t even need to be religious to know that much. It just takes being involved with a community and seeing shite for yourself.

[@dannysmith7805]

@@sunnyday7457 Anyone raised in the Christian faith is taught great reverence for the power and authority of the church. Too often, protecting the power and image of the church clergy is the driving rationalization for covering up their crimes against children. Church leaders too often cover up or turn a blind eye to evidence of child sexual abuse and attempt to deal with molestation exclusively as a matter of sin and not as the serious crime it is.

[@lisalou8223]

Samaritans Purse and Mercy Chefs have always been on the scene to help when things like this occur!

[@kevinmorris7722]

Red cross keeps most of the money. Not a chance I'd give them anything.

[@cyclonasaurusrex1525]

I have no clue what your day job is, but you did a great job here.

[@cherylsmith-bell6509]

Not by recommending giving to Red Cross! Do not give them a penny, find a local church to donate to.

[@Rejoicewithsinging]

Prayers for all the poor people and animals affected

[@GIF_CANCEL]

From Florida praying for y'all in Tennessee. Y'all have hills which make the waters run really fast.

[@kjdolan6171]

They’re not hills they’re mountains and it’s even worse in NC

[@GIF_CANCEL]

@@kjdolan6171 🙏

[@GIF_CANCEL]

@@kjdolan6171 Another storm, now a category 3 maybe a cat 4 or maybe 5 is going to run right over us where I live with hurricane Milton. Still praying for you guys in NC. If you can hear me, say a little prayer for me and for us. Thank you.

[@JamesBrown-dv4ve]

Helene caused a tremendous amount of devastation in about (7) States! Stay safe!!!

[@vet4life]

What's scary is the next system brewing in the gulf coast AGAIN....90% chance of forming. It's scary times out here.

[@arthurmchugh5184]

Good thing trump isn't president!!!!! His sharpie would make that 8 states !!!!!! 😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@vet4life]

​@@arthurmchugh5184 Tell me you're a child w/o telling me. Now go back to being on PBS Arthur.

[@arthurmchugh5184]

@@vet4life pulling that stunt at NC damaged building, making them build his fuckin wall 🧱 and speaking wearing that dumb ass red hat !!!! VOTE BLUE 🗳 FOR OUR COUNTRY!!!

[@debraallen63]

​@@vet4life Weather Warfare in action. AGAIN.

[@Plainjayne1]

Sending POSITIVE THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS FOR ALL AFFECTED!!!

[@davisn456]

The governor of TN mentioned that there have been no dam failures or imminent failures as of today (thank goodness!). They're also in the process of declaring a major disaster (level 2) as you were talking about so they can get additional resources. Excellent compilation of information!!!

[@kennethwolf2730]

My wife and I had a vacation in Pigeon Forge last month. We hope the people of Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, and Gatlinburg will be strong together.

[@FatherSarducci]

I was there in July and I am glad I went then even though it was really hot.

[@kennethwolf2730]

My mother-in-law passed away years ago, she wanted her ashes put in the Chattahoochee River near Helen, Georgia. Years ago the Chattahoochee River flooded Helen, Georgia. She was fortunate to see Chimney Rock, North Carolina, even the top of Chimney Rock. What devastation. I had seen the remnants of Hurricane Ike and Charlie in Florida, Camille in Biloxi, and the 1963 earthquake in Anchorage, Alaska. I think the Ohio First Responders had been sent to Florida. Normally our power crews go there also, but they and other state crews are repairing the damage in Southwest, Ohio. They maybe be deployed later.

[@mahalabarber7361]

From someone who lived through the flooding in 2015 in SC, my heart goes out to everyone this is affecting.

[@thisthat7238]

red cross has something around the area of 90% overhead. only a small amount goes to those in need.

[@realityforever2585]

This is a lie. ARC donates 90%. Only ten percent overhead.

[@jeremy4148]

@@PrimeDirective101 Ten percent overhead is the figure given by Charity Navigator which is based in part on IRS 990 filings. If you have a better source please share.

[@jerrysanders9101]

@@jeremy4148two organizations that can’t be trusted 😂irs and red cross

[@thisthat7238]

@@realityforever2585 the majority of comments below would seem to align with my statement. Probably got your info from the ARC itself.

[@joannbengtson1959]

@@thisthat7238 less than 10% is overhead for Red Cross

[@wiseowl-re7bs]

Do you realize how little the red cross gives to help people? It all goes to administrative salaries. Please check that out there are better ways to direct donations. I used to volunteer for red cross until I found out what they actually do with the money

[@TKOin2life]

Agreed. I NEVER give thru them. I check for local charities or ones like God's Pitcrew.

[@Mary-kw5wh]

Agree!

[@whoisjohngault3270]

Agree!!!!

[@Search4Facts]

🎯!!

[@1jonbarnes1]

AMEN

[@adrockthurston5340]

I just came back from a really needed vacation to the healing woods of NC and Tennessee. Totally heart broken. I honestly couldn’t wait to go back. Wish I could help. Other than sending money. Be safe y’all.

[@conniesaucerreeves5030]

Support Samaritans purse. They take care of people 100 times better.

[@pamvancleave6722]

Great idea. There is a Christian entity called called CBN that has a charity arm with it that does a lot of charity work.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

We stopped the fundraiser.

[@paulherbert5548]

I've given to them for years. Mostly during the hurricane cleanups and support.

[@RoseSharon7777]

Have you checked their financials?

[@reedthecat9158]

Samaritans purse is a new world order organisation.....give local

[@MrGoofwad]

DONT TRUST RED CROSS

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

We stopped the fundraiser.

[@angelwings7930]

Oh I had no idea. That’s sad. I’ll look up why because I have no idea.

[@2stoves1]

​@@angelwings7930Undermining trust in America, and American institutions, is a common goal of foreign bots. You'll see a lot of the same conspiratorial and cynical comments repeated.

[@ChillWill-q5x]

@@2stoves1 Using catastrophes to steal massive amounts of money from Americans is a common goal of "non-profits". The executive compensation of Red Cross leadership is easily found online and it's ridiculous.

[@picnic66]

@@2stoves1 That tainted reputation is shared by many branches of the Red Cross, not just the American one, so I doubt it has anything to do with it being American per se.

[@123jonidavis]

My husband and are lifting you in prayers. we are prayer warriors 🙏🙏🙏

[@urkiddingme6254]

Thank you for having actual footage of the Nolichucky dam. I was wondering if it was impossible to reach after another news station kept talking about the possibility of it being breached, all the while showing us a bridge that had fallen. Never once a photo of the dam.

[@cloudchaser3568]

Thank you for giving us we'll informed updates on the situation. Praying for you all.

[@homercarrolljr9731]

Only 30 cent of ever dollar donated to the Red Cross actually goes to help people the rest they say is for Red Cross functions so I’d find a local nonprofit to donate to.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

We stopped the fundraiser.

[@MarkMcGrath-p6h]

Wow

[@homercarrolljr9731]

@@SmokyMountainFamily good move much better to donate to one of the local charities that helps during events like this so people actually get help and not giving money to the rich to line their pockets.

[@sst6555]

this is absolutely false and not even reasonable to say; Red Cross fiscal spending is audited and reported and available to the public. and they are always over 90% funds spent for cause and less than 10% for business overhead. So if they raise 100 million for Helen disaster , just think about 950 million would go for disaster; who else can raise that kind of money other than the Federal Government. It takes a lot of Red Cross staff to run a charity of this size; finance, marketing, personal office, charity workers and their management, and some very knowledgeable executives to run companies managing billion dollar. charities.

[@realityforever2585]

Stop lying g

[@cherylsmith-bell6509]

Red Cross is not the best for help. The money goes to the CEO first, not the people. Find a church to donate to instead.

[@Alexander_Grant]

Don't go to Christian organizations with your money either, they are corrupt as hell.

[@Dana-hd8he]

Hilarious churches are corrupt also..

[@michellebeaudin162]

YES OUI !

[@diannasmudshop8611]

So sad to see..my heart goes out to all those affected. 🙏 thanks for keeping us updated on the situation. Y’all stay safe

[@PhilFeedback]

Prayers to all those affected by the devastating Flooding

[@donnajustice2296]

I live in Haywood County, NC. Clyde, Canton and other little area towns are practically destroyed. Some people have lost everything. Please pray for people. The cell phones are not working well. Most have no electricity. Cash only in stores in gas stations. And now some gas stations ran out of gas and some have gas but no electricity. It's very serious. Thank you for praying.

[@1abbaschild]

Oh no, I am so sorry to hear that! We were just there earlier this week and such lovely people we encountered. Definitely praying for you and all in the area. 🙏❤️

[@boristheamerican2938]

Gee if they had solar panels they would have lights on now wouldnt they?

[@Debra.Justice]

Donna. We have the same last name. Loved to know if we’re related. I’ll definitely be praying. I live in Knoxville but have family in Asheville and Leicester. God bless you. 💕✝️

[@kthorn1288]

Canton was my hometown and I am so distressed by all of the devastation I’ve seen so far of the whole area. My prayers are with everyone. Be strong. Have faith.

[@tnjazzgal]

This breaks my heart in two 💔... I lived in Clyde when I went to Haywood Tech, and have loved the WNC area ever since. Just sad beyond words - I will be praying for everyone affected in WNC and east TN 🙏

[@TheShootinStar]

The Nolichucky dam did not fail, and Greeneville is spelled just as I spelled it, with an E in the middle.

[@duaneayers6117]

The citizens of Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg Tennessee will survive through this horrible nightmare. They are mountain people.

[@bryanmanx]

the mountain people will but not the transplants they dont know how to survive without power and a starbucks

[@UncleDavesKitchen]

They're not there. I'm from Cosby, Tn and know the difference.

[@bryanmanx]

@@UncleDavesKitchen i blame the phone keyboards.

[@UncleDavesKitchen]

@@bryanmanx no, not even close

[@stacybenns9443]

​@@bryanmanx some transplants have come from the coast so we know what to do.

[@kathyb5740]

Excellent video and narration....thankyou for posting this.

[@lexicat6177]

Folks are folks and they need our support. Don't matter who you are or where you are from.

[@bluinge8968]

Praying for you from Canada

[@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123]

If you want 100% of your donations to go to help these people, Ryan Hall y’all and pinball preparedness…….they both have channels and both are honest and getting to work helping !!!

[@njprepper8601]

Thank you I will check them out. Red Cross is useless

[@crystalmerritt8779]

This!

[@noeladcock]

YES!!! THEY ARE DEPENDABLE AND HONEST!!! Ryan Hall Y’all KZbin channel.

[@genitagray6126]

You are right. Ryan & his crew are usually the first ones there with tents set up to distribute supplies. For residents who can’t make it to the tents, they find a way to deliver.

[@pamelaphillips6430]

Everyone that prays need to for them God be with them ✝✝☮☮✝✝

[@cheesecakefan4880]

Come on now God let this happen

[@mrjv750li]

Yes we need to repent signs everywhere ​@cheesecakefan4880

[@cathleenmore4656]

@@cheesecakefan4880 what do you think ...God wants this???? SMDH

[@justicejane2429]

Prayers for all affected❤

[@marilynmoeller8855]

My heart goes out to these people. I watched an aerial video and couldn't believe it. I'm from central Indiana and have been without power for 24 hours but that is only a minor inconvenience.

[@pegs1659]

It's crazy how a hurricane in Florida reached us in C Indiana.

[@TimDupre]

My wife and I hope all is well with you, your family, friends and community. We love going to your area and extremely sad to see the devastation that has happened. We are well award of the destructive force of hurricanes living relatively close to the Louisiana coast. I am sure that a donation will be conducted by our church of which we will gladly participate. If there is anything good that happens from this, is that people from all over come together to help each other in a time of need. We are all neighbors and we all share in each others happiness, best wishes and sadly tragedies. Wishing the best and keeping all of you in our thoughts. Hoping to hear from you soon.

[@bloubrown802]

Praying for all affected! Lord, have Mercy on the United States!

[@kathyweaver4779]

So sad for the affected families! Stay safe all!

[@terrilyndel]

Oh my gosh, I can’t believe the hatred in these comments, these are communities, they are our neighbors, families and friends all across our country. They need our helping hands and generosity of heart and spirit to get them back on solid ground, not to knock them down and tell them to get insurance. Stay strong, most of us don’t think like the people who left those comments.

[@BonnieBlue2A]

@@terrilyndel Thank you.

[@gregblaylock5560]

what hatred

[@gregblaylock5560]

our goverment is at war with us. wake up.

[@lorip1435]

I don't see any hatred?? What is your focus?

[@AstraLuna-o9i]

The only complaint I see are about the Red Cross, and asking the CC to donate money to local organizations instead, since the Red Cross keeps the majority of the money for their operational costs.

[@RockPaintingLady]

Family originally from Johnston Pa and I visited the museum there. These failed damns are SO scary. Those of us who can’t help right now need to pray

[@144blessings]

Donate directly to the community not the Red Cross. That way you know your donation is going directly to the people.

[@leedanielson7452]

Praying for everyone affected!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@olddave4833]

DO NOT GIVE THE RED CROSS ONE PENNY

[@gregoutdoors7]

Good reporting Sir, you would make a great news anchor 😊👍🏻

[@warmasterjames797]

Update from a local, downtown Newport seen over 4' of water, 5 bridges were damaged / destroyed and the dam in Greeneville on the Asheville Highway is holding, but emergency response teams and law enforcement are keeping an eye on any failures. Sep. 28 9:43pm

[@scarletragingstorm]

Stay safe!

[@cynda1954]

Praying for all flood areas

[@kathyweaver4779]

Matthew 25 & Lutheran Disaster Response are also great in disasters & are ranked very high on the Charity Navigator. Always check out charities before contributing. Many scams pop up at times like this. Continuing prayers for all in the path of these floods.

[@TheSmcdona731]

We have given to Matthew 25 and they are a wonderful organization!

[@evemillington2964]

Praying for all who is effected by this devastating hurricane. Been through the area a few years ago in Sept.. Just such beautiful area in Tennessee and North Carolina. 🙏🙏🙏

[@darlenepoore3072]

Red Cross is the worst place to make donations. You should give to local organizations and churches if you want donations to actually get to those who need them !

[@Search4Facts]

🎯 Facts!

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Okay so where should we donate?

[@Olly.sunshine]

So true

[@timemaytell4669]

Why do you trust churches over the Red Cross? I can see trusting local organizations but churches? Really?

[@track1949]

Church's? They want you to pray first. 😮

[@getreal4real169]

I’m having flashbacks of Hurricane Ike and Harvey in Houston. Praying for everyone’s safety and recovery. 😢

[@Notofthisworld-ln9iq]

I have family thats unable to get to any town around to get food and supplies and most of them don't have electricity. May God bless and keep everyone. You never know what might happen, so please get right with Jesus Christ now, tomorrow is not promised. 🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️

[@donnad4264]

My sister is in western NC , stores are not open, even Walmart is closed. No power. Its a horrible mess. 🙏🙏🙏 for everyone

[@jimmydean358]

Ride On !!!!!!

[@chiefguns1980]

​@@donnad4264Walmarts decision not having an emergency generator!

[@janetholley1004]

Jesus is the only way to Eternal Life...

[@Xena4battle77]

ARC is CORRUPT will not donate through them .

[@amp4867]

I will not support the Red Cross, I would recommend Samartians Purse or local churches. Praying for all the people and communities!

[@cloudgamer178]

What's wrong with the red cross??

[@talesfromtheleashexpatdogl1426]

😂😂😂churches 😂😂😂 if the church did what it's supposed to do there would be zero homelessness

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

We stopped the fundraiser.

[@sherrieflynn252]

@@talesfromtheleashexpatdogl1426 Yes and no There's more to it Such as the new " hate speech " laws And the government wanting to dictate to the church what they can and can't do Worse in Canada They put pastors in prison for running OUTDOOR soup kitchens during covid

[@CabinGirl]

I gave to Samaritan’s Purse, they know the area, are trustworthy, have a demonstrated track record, and low administrative fees.

[@joeyguffey4645]

Praying for everyone across every state that was affected

[@EllieBoyd-pq2bc]

I live in Memphis. I hope nothing too bad comes to us! I was just in gatlinburg and I loved it😭 I hope it’s not too bad. Sending love and everyone stay safe❤❤❤

[@MrGoofwad]

Justin from crookston says "dont trust red cross!"

[@rugrat1235]

I'm 65 y.o. & was taughtby my grandparents to help ppl directly - not through a charity. I think it's better this way.

[@thomastehan9477]

🙏😢Prayers for everyone who calls Tennessee & N. Carolina home.

[@Tyler-gx6vs]

Hey this is Tyler from the shoutout and I just wanna say I’m praying for you guys in Tennessee

[@LeadingCross]

Sending love and prayers to my American moma in the Smoky mountains... I hope she's safe. Love from your NZ Wolffy Girl and family. 💜✝️😓

[@lauriej4597]

Thanks for your great updates. I on the Gulf coast of Florida by Fort Myers near Randy in Tampa. We got lucky this time, but seeing what you are going through is so upsetting. This is where we want to move some day, so we are extremely interested in your updates. How horrible.

[@Carol-yx1ju]

Don’t give to Red Cross…….money will never reach that area

[@michaelholt8590]

I live in Northeast Tennessee in Carter County, and I have seen the remnants of many hurricanes blow thru this area, but nothing like this. This storm was still at tropical storm when it came here and really put a hurting on the area. Several schools are no longer usable, as well as a county hospital, plus many businesses and homes have been destroyed. The really weird thing about this flood was where it flooded. There are multiple places that flood every time it rains heavily, but many of those areas didn't flood, but others that had never flooded did so badly.

[@toddmiller7876]

Your world cange change forever in an instant.

[@snookmeister55]

All it takes is to be unlucky.

[@mattdelany6799]

@@snookmeister55or unprepared.

[@mattdelany6799]

Our r.v. was at ground zero on the coast. We left the day before, and we drove 60 miles northwest. We just got back. Everyone is homeless but us. We have enough food, gas, and water for 3 months. Filet mignon tonight. A guy offered me 100 bucks for a gallon of gas. Get an r.v., and drive away.

[@toddmiller7876]

@@mattdelany6799 do you realize how heartless your comment sounds. Did you mean it that way, or are you just thankful for yourself?

[@bruceb5481]

​@@mattdelany6799How can you prepare for your house floating away? Leaving town doesn't change such a terrible event. Been there, done that.

[@sandieedward993]

Red Cross and Salvation Army used to be great helpers but times change and greed within companies do too....Sadly enough...CEO' s of companies and many leaders of churches have done this everywhere After all its the people that suffer when money is sent and leaders are deceitful 😮😢

[@gregblaylock5560]

salvation army went woke

[@debraallen63]

My cousin worked for the salvation army, when he retired he found out they'd only deposited the minimum payment of $2.00 a year to his retirement. Greed is correct!!!!

[@jerihayes4018]

My heart is broken for our country. these people need more help now!!!!

[@icnow2097]

NO RED ❌❌❌❌❌🙏❌❌❌❌❌❌❌❌❌❌❌❌❌❌DO NOT. Give DIRECTLY

[@organicrecreations1338]

or UNICEF. Or the local YMCA's, boyscouts and girlscouts, shriners... don't do it. You support luciferian organizations.

[@johncline5502]

Nolichucky dam didn't fail water came over the top but it didn't break..

[@urkiddingme6254]

That is the definition of a dam failure. They didn't say it collapsed, just that it failed. Technically speaking, "Dam failure is the uncontrolled release of impounded water resulting in downstream flooding."

[@wg5331]

@@urkiddingme6254Yes. You are technically correct. However we all know what the general population things of when they hear the term “Dam failure”, especially when there are many warnings of “Dam Failure Imminent”.

[@ChrissMott]

On purpose

[@urkiddingme6254]

@@wg5331 There might be a better word than failure, but none are coming to mind.

[@adventureswithdavedave]

​@@urkiddingme6254... No... That dam is designed to act as an emergency spillway, that's what it did. It did not fail, and media releases have been updated to clear that up.

[@wishihadavette2392]

I was under the Ewin Highway Bridge (0:01) 2 days ago when the floods started. The water still had at least 60 ft to go….it did that in one day. This is catastrophic and we have multiple missing people