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.

[@joannbengtson1959]

The Red Cross is proud that an average of 90 cents of every dollar we spend is invested in delivering care and comfort to those in need. Each year, the generous support of donors like you enables our disaster workforce- 90% volunteers-to help millions of people in the U.S. 8:56

[@stacygardner3084]

Y'all Squad

[@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

[@fishbait455]

during Michael in florida cat 5 salvation army was there for us! Red Cross not so much

[@pamvancleave6722]

Plus they are assisting in the illegal invasion.

[@MrGoofwad]

it455

[@MrGoofwad]

Exactly

[@kimwhite9574]

Prayers for everyone.

[@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

[@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 !!!!!!

[@patriciacole8773]

Blessings. Remember the fourth commandment KJV reminds us of Genesis 2:2&3. Jesus is our example

[@chiefguns1980]

​@@donnad4264Walmarts decision not having an emergency generator!

[@jeanah685]

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

[@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??

[@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.

[@mariamorais7619]

Oh my sweet Lord help these people 🙏🔥⚔️✝️🕎⚓️🛡🇺🇸

[@duaneayers6117]

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

[@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.

[@JvincentR]

Praying for these people affected by this tragedy! 🙏🏼

[@marcboulanger4300]

I've watched so many videos, shed tears and prayed alot. So many homes, business's and most saddening, lives lost. I pray the one they are predicting to form in the caribean doesn't because if it does it goes into the Gulf from there, no one knows yet. That's the least of people's worries, and pray lives be restored.

[@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.

[@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.

[@stevenlopez2521]

This storm caused so much havoc and storm surge down here in the Tampa Bay Area that we haven’t seen in 100 years. All of our beaches are destroyed and lives displaced. Businesses destroyed, this has affected me mentally and seeing the images and video for the whole west coast of Florida is unbelievable. Be safe up there 👆my thoughts and prayers are with the families in NC and TN as well.

[@Jenna-q6w]

this has affected me mentally - BOO HOO. What about the families that have lost everything

[@newsongsung1147]

A whole entire trailer park went up in flames (I guess a transformer blew?) in Pinellas but I haven't seen it posted on social media - no one cares about poor people - much more willing to show big mansions loose a roof I guess.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Really though? Do you know what he’s lost? You don’t think the mental struggles of being evacuated and having your home, your children’s belongings and memories in jeopardy or taken away are significant? What an unlettered and asinine comment.

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

By this logic no one should ever be bothered by anything. Someone always has it worse.

[@stevenlopez2521]

@@Jenna-q6w boo hoo? That’s what I’m talking about is the business owners that lost everything, the friends I know that lost everything! All of the people that lost their lives!! I wasn’t making this about me! Go f yourself. I’m in south Tampa and it was a disaster

[@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.

[@kathyb5740]

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

[@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.

[@pamelaphillips6430]

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

[@cheesecakefan4880]

Come on now God let this happen

[@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.

[@leedanielson7452]

Praying for everyone affected!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@JamesBrown-dv4ve]

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

[@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

[@GeorgeMorris-fg6qc]

Give to local charities Red cross donations mostly goes to thier organization not the victims & you can ask your politicians about all the billions we send overseas to dozens of other countries besides Israel and the Ukraine.😢 No country will be sending any help to us.

[@MrGoofwad]

THIS!

[@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.

[@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. 😮

[@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!🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@DonkeKongChick]

This is what tax payers want their money to go to. Not Ukraine.

[@jordyw469]

Damn never in my life did I think TN would be affect like this bc of a hurricane. We always usually just get the left over rain and wind but I’ve never seen this

[@sunnyday7457]

Nowhere is safe from the effects of climate change.

[@trashpanda3751]

"sharpiegate"

[@stormtellier3804]

​@@trashpanda3751 he wants to get rid of the NOAA if he gets relected because of sharpigate and cause they called him out on his bs and also told him he can't nuke a hurricane that it was a bad idea

[@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.

[@HELENGodLoves]

Prayers for all

[@kathyweaver4779]

So sad for the affected families! Stay safe all!

[@RoeRoe123]

Bless you for the life- saving information. Stay safe and God Bless Everyone

[@tamirheinhardt1606]

Prayers to all

[@barbarawoodhouse5514]

So sad. Prayers for a quick recovery to this beautiful area.

[@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.

[@finisher3x]

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

[@stupidusedrnames]

Really????Red Cross is just as honest as Oprah and the Rock......

[@Search4Facts]

@@stupidusedrnames 😂👍🏼 yup.

[@BornToEatToast]

People will soon find out the truth about all the so called 'benevolent' groups.

[@rednyc13]

Are you saying Dwayne isn’t honest?

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Ok, who should we be donating to?

[@fixcpu]

​@@SmokyMountainFamilythe real people. Directly. Anonymously. No group controlling it... only legit way there is.

[@lisasmith9311]

When you have children or animals you need to evaluate

[@bearbait7405]

Thank you. God bless you.

[@donnaschott7233]

Contact Matthew 25 Ministries in Blue Ash, ohio. This is a suburb of Cincinnati. They travel to many disasters. I wouldnt be surprised if they are on their way to help with supplies and whatever they can help with. They are the real deal as far as putting donations to good use.

[@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.

[@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.

[@jimsecrist4222]

water is probably the most deadly element

[@carlavision6143]

Eric, I wish I could help but, I can do is pray for all affected by hurricane Helene. Sad to see towns under water and all the devastation. Really enjoyed your video.

[@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.

[@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❤❤❤

[@DeathKisss68]

I won't give to the American Red Cross

[@bornfree509]

Agree 🎯 I will wait for a trusted local group.

[@erikhaack4123]

Agreed

[@Samszu]

God Almighty in Action, nothing else ! Pray America for help from God.

[@gloriaeason8635]

Agreed Gods wrath for the sin in our country get back to God!!!!!

[@MrGoofwad]

DONT TRUST RED CROSS

[@michaelholder3933]

I'm from Tennessee, not too far from all this. We will recover. We are resilient people. With any luck at all this will slow down the influx of people moving here from California and New York.

[@reapthewhirlwind4166]

I hear you. I am next door in North Carolina.

[@sunnyday7457]

Do you really think people in CA and NY haven't experienced disaster?

[@AMYV3]

anyone heard about incredible tiny homes and how they are going. they are RIGHT THERE beside THE RIVER 😮😮😳😞

[@SoldiersNRprayers]

5 States 1 hurricane People we libe in unprecedented times Look Up Pray 🙏

[@virsapiensfortisest922]

Erwin, TN has a nuclear plant. Scary that it’s flooded like that.

[@gregoutdoors7]

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

[@taradalmatianshaver6828]

What a kind thing to do…thankful KZbin donates 💯%

[@shanasmith4176]

oh my goodness sendin prayers to everyone

[@gordangraham]

Nolichucky Dam didn’t fail. It has always spilled on its side like that. It did not fail.

[@noneyabeeswax3200]

I thought the same thing watching the video

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Directly from news sources.

[@urkiddingme6254]

I'd say the fact that it is no longer able to control the flow of water over the top means it failed in its prime directive. But what do I know. I live in a high desert state.

[@olherb9633]

Sounds to me like it's always been failing

[@sunnyday7457]

It seems like if it always spills like that there would be a realization that one day it would devestate the area if changes were not made.

[@hologramhouse729]

God is speaking... listening?

[@michaelmontgomery5326]

The Red Cross is a complete joke! 2 nights in a hotel and hotdogs for a day at the emergency location,only. Speaking from experience !!!

[@ChrissMott]

Yes

[@SmokyMountainFamily]

Okay so who should we donate too. Didn't reralize everyone hates Red Cross

[@mariamorais7619]

Horrifying beyond 🙏🔥⚔️

[@convict2counselor]

What about the bears 🐻

[@4312caviar]

SAMARITANS PURSE

[@ChrissMott]

See it kamala will help u

[@sunnyday7457]

Kamala is not the president. Get a grip on reality.

[@Simrata_]

Love and Light from Canada 🍁 🇨🇦 Stay safe everyone ❤

[@lisaslayton3880]

Thank you for all the information. God Bless each and everyone that has been affected by this horrible storm. Praying for All

[@reapthewhirlwind4166]

My husband just got back from Newport Tennessee. He heard that one of the dams was open to release water but they were having trouble closing it or couldn't close it. At least that was the word going around.

[@robmills7611]

My heart goes out to the people of this area! God's blessings upon you all!!! 🙏❤️❤️❤️

[@mnmike6884]

Rotating your cell phone 90 degrees will give a much better viewable photo in landscape mode over the vertical portrait mode.

[@kellysutton2780]

Absolutely horrible and they are saying more storms brewing god I hope not

[@brentcowell5776]

that video of the nolichuchy only shows water flowing over the dame as it usually does but at a much higher level not a true failure!!!!

[@Tyler-gx6vs]

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

[@Skirkly]

The Nolichucky dam did not fail.

[@karenshabandi2946]

Prayers over all in these counties!

[@karenfromNH]

Wow, just glad you all are safe

[@janellr.n5238]

Prayers from Missouri ❤🙏

[@joycecrocker4399]

🙏🙏🙏

[@chuckluke-t8s]

🙏🏼

[@gibby232323]

😢😢😢😢

[@jeremyheath6178]

Safe Travels 💟🙏🏻💜

[@kbstrong429]

My Dad passed away he had been living in Knoxville today is his BDay too. He drove to VA and back everyday for work in a semi.

[@randygreen007]

So sorry for your loss! 💔

[@BornToEatToast]

God Bless, spent a week in Knoxville 25 years ago and the people were very nice.

[@stephaniewood9608]

Wow. Omg. V😱. 😱

[@AnnetteLussier-f8h]

Prayers 🙏

[@frankcarone3769]

i am totally shocked ,my prayers go out to everyone ,i am very sorry ,thank you for showing this

[@paulburick1506]

President Biden will issue the needed money through the government

[@pamvancleave6722]

Oh sure he will. Just like the 750.00 the people got in Lahania Hawaii? The govt doesnt work for us anymore it works for itsdlf

[@LividCreature]

It’s so crazy how atmospheric water can create new rivers, breach dams, and destroy towns in one day.

[@sunnyday7457]

It is so crazy that humans would choose to build dams and block the natural flow of water to build towns for prosperity and greed.

[@mrclean62]

Stop building in FLOOD PLAINS

[@erikhaack4123]

Manipulated.

[@Search4Facts]

🎯 Facts.

[@erikhaack4123]

@@Search4Facts facts??? You know the facts. You are posting comments on here about weather manipulation. And you want facts?? You should know them already.🙄 And besides, if I give you facts, stupid KZbin will censor and delete my comments concerning weather manipulation.

[@mr.pizzamarlon]

We are not simply witnessing a few minor natural disasters, but rather an [exodus] like Moses' days affecting over 3 million homes at once due to catastrophic climate change. These calamities will not cease, but will continue to *worsen each week* until the end comes. This is the undeniable truth. Stay safe and obey your local authorities because your life depends on it. 🙏🏼⛈️

[@-crazypants-3199]

“Thoughts and prayers”

[@sunnyday7457]

The universal language of not doing anything.

[@QueenBDreamwalker]

🪶🙏🏾💜💧🌎

[@YahushuaMyAll]

I would NEVER donate to RED CROSS!! PLEASE FIND ANOTHER WAY! Praying for the people of the area~!!!🙏🙏🙏🙏 I pray this situation will draw people closer to YEHOVAH and HIS SON and HIS WAYS and REPENT TURN from their wicked ways and SIN...No curse without a cause. ALL THESE things are happening because people have turned form the GOD of ABRAHAM, ISAAC AND JACOB and HIS strait and narrow WAY. We have been warned since 9/11/2001.

[@JoshuaDanielSwing]

Hey you! Remember Jude? You know, the last book... It's in the Bible.

[@thomaso1881]

The last book in the Bible is not Jude, the last book in the Bible is Revelation

[@JoshuaDanielSwing]

@@thomaso1881 Are you old enough to know the song "Hey Jude"?

[@0805essence]

Look at God!!🙏🏽❤❤❤ He's fixing everything you people destroyed! 🤣😂🤣

[@gjam5204]

The Nolichucky Dam in Greene County didn't fail, but it was on the brink. Had it failed, the flooding downstream would have been much worse. It's bad enough as it is, but it would have been devastating from the dam all the way to Douglas Lake.

[@WingoTribe704]

I-40 from Statesville, NC to Seiverville, TN is closed and part of I-26

[@derekgantt6282]

At one time.. people had pre knowledge..keeping an eye open...Those years..of simple ALMANAC...for things that kept very seasonal records..patterns..whatever region...afterall...they have taken the land for granted....beloved Earth..

[@tomholtslander7950]

My parents live in Chuckey and are completely stranded

[@walters8088]

Great job reporting! How was Madison County, NC affected? Mars Hill, Marshall, Walnut??? Big Pine and Little Pine roads and rivers???