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After arriving via helicopter, the speaker describes the devastation in the Lake Lure and Chimney Rock area, emphasizing the long road to rebuilding. People are traveling from Florida, Michigan, and the Northeast to provide help and supplies. Volunteers are coming from South Carolina, Eastern North Carolina, and Georgia. The speaker notes the expense of rebuilding and points out damage to the Chimney Rock Inn. They describe how the mountains funnel water, creating a "raging, torn wall of water" that acts like a bulldozer, carrying rock, mud, trees, houses, and buildings. The immediate needs include help building the road back, a large retaining wall, reopening the park, and repairing the road. While they have chainsaws and water, they need structures. The speaker expresses gratitude for the support and emphasizes the community's strength despite the setback.

Lauren, a Black Mountain resident, describes the devastation in Swannanoa after Hurricane Helene and questions the lack of government assistance. Despite paying taxes since age 14, she feels $750 is insufficient aid. She notes the area doesn't typically require flood insurance due to its high elevation. Lauren highlights the absence of the military in the relief efforts, contrasting it with the presence of World Central Kitchen. Ten days post-storm, many are still missing and lack communication and water. She claims the news reports 300 deaths, but asserts that around 2,000 unidentified bodies are in bags, recovered by neighbors. Military personnel require personal leave to volunteer. Lauren expresses anger and frustration, emphasizing the community's reliance on volunteers and donations for basic needs. She says 30% of Swannanoa residents are still unaccounted for. Cadaver dogs, like Cholula from Ohio, are assisting, but not through government efforts. She hopes Florida receives better support during its impending hurricane.

FEMA is present but hindering mission operations. Federal employees have booked entire hotels, leaving no room for those rescued from the mountains. The speaker and team have been working nonstop, lacking sleep and hygiene. The devastation is described as biblical and apocalyptic. Government helicopters are reportedly not being released to those on the ground in remote mountain towns who are requesting body bags. Rescue operations were halted for a presidential photo op, which is considered unconscionable. Donations can be made at saveourallies.com. Those needing rescue can submit information at saveourallies.org. Special operations personnel are working to reach inaccessible areas.

Regarding Hurricane Helene relief efforts in Western North Carolina, a speaker reported that a shelter required stranded refugees to have flip-flops to shower, so 18,000 pairs were delivered. The speaker claimed FEMA wanted to confiscate a pallet of chainsaws meant for locals clearing blocked roads, so it was diverted. Another shipment was rerouted to a neglected senior apartment complex after being stopped for inventory. The speaker asserted neighbors are helping neighbors and criticized government agencies for hindering aid. While expressing gratitude for support from NYPD, fire departments, linemen, and emergency personnel from across the country, the speaker also criticized the government's small financial aid offering. They called for massive supply drops of water, ATVs, chainsaws, and fuel, stating that Western North Carolina will recover with or without government assistance.

The speaker describes a scene resembling a war zone with entire parking lots destroyed, houses filled with mud, and hundreds of cars piled in trees. They criticize the government's response, claiming the news underreports the devastation and that FEMA lacks sufficient funds. They recount delivering donations and learning from a local that many people are trapped and dying in their homes. Bridges are wiped out, and roads are inaccessible due to landslides, making access nearly impossible. The only hope for those trapped is the National Guard and helicopters. The speaker witnessed numerous private helicopters, including retired Coast Guard helicopters, rapidly deploying supplies with no government planes in sight. They express heartbreak at the scale of the destruction, stating the town is gone and recovery will take at least a decade. Despite exhaustion, they plan to continue delivering supplies and implore others to donate.

FEMA is present but hindering rescue missions. Federal employees are occupying hotel rooms while rescue personnel lack accommodation. The speaker describes "biblical level devastation" and "apocalyptic" scenes. Government helicopters are reportedly being withheld from delivering aid to isolated mountain towns, now requesting body bags. Rescue helicopters were grounded for a presidential photo op. To donate or request assistance, visit saveourallies.com or saveourallies.org. The organization uses special operations personnel and partnerships to reach inaccessible areas.

The speaker's helicopter, Consuela, was used for disaster relief in North Carolina after a hurricane. Responding to a friend's call, the speaker and his wife flew to North Carolina and found widespread damage with people trapped in the mountains. The speaker posted about their efforts, which led to an overwhelming response. The speaker flew Consuela into tight landing zones to deliver supplies like insulin, food, and water, and to evacuate people. The speaker shares helmet cam footage to show the extent of the damage. The speaker acknowledges feeling weird about posting the content but believes it raised awareness, noting over $350,000 was raised via GoFundMe. The speaker praises Erin from the Hope Mill Fund for providing crucial information and supplies and Operation Airdrop for organizing pilots on day two. The speaker notes the presence of government assets and other private helicopters. The speaker shares footage of challenging landings, emphasizing the MD 500's suitability for tight spots and the residents marking potential landing zones.

Western North Carolina residents were drowning and losing everything in their houses this weekend due to Helene. The president was at his beach house, and the vice president was hosting political fundraisers on the West Coast. The president is directing his team to take action. Survivors and family members have been through incredible experiences, including one woman who lost 10 family members. The governor is very engaged.

Following the aftermath of Helene in the North Carolina mountains, looting has increased, driven by desperation due to lack of water in some communities. Citizens are stepping up to help, as trust in government and relief organizations has diminished. Communities are donating water, diapers, formula, and other supplies, delivered by trusted volunteers. Affected areas include Chimney Rock, Swannanoa, and Montreat, with significant damage and loss of generational homes. The geography and culture are at risk. People from other states are organizing donations and trucks. The Baptist organization out of Boone and Samaritan's Purse are trusted organizations on the ground. Prayers are requested for the affected and for those who have witnessed traumatic events. A 10-year-old boy, witnessing bodies and devastation, is being evacuated from the mountains.

Experienced hikers, horseback riders, and those with helicopters, dirt bikes, ATVs, or side-by-sides are needed in East Tennessee and Western North Carolina. The speaker urges people to ignore news reports saying they aren't needed, stating that local people need help with search and rescue. FEMA and the American Red Cross are reportedly not present. The speaker says manpower is needed to recover bodies and rescue survivors who have been without food and water for a week. Automobiles and trucks cannot access the affected areas. The speaker claims that if people with private helicopters are threatened with arrest for helping, the American people will support them. The speaker describes the smell of death in the towns and along the river, and says bodies are washing up on the banks, potentially reaching Santee Cooper, South Carolina. The speaker claims the military has not been deployed due to the administration's refusal to sign orders. The speaker asks viewers to share the video widely.

Following a devastating flood, communities in western North Carolina are struggling with the aftermath. Landslides destroyed homes, and 163 children in one school system are unaccounted for. The river has changed course, making roads impassable and creating a 40-foot deep cavern where roads once were. Initial federal aid focused on Asheville, but the most affected communities are isolated, requiring people to hike over mountains and ford rivers to reach assistance. Community members are opening their private land to create alternate routes. The National Guard arrived in the hardest-hit areas over a week after the storm, and their support has been limited. The reported death toll of 200 is believed to be a drastic undercount, potentially exceeding 400, due to communication issues and the extent of the damage. One speaker compared the disaster to a combination of Hurricane Michael and the Susquehanna River floods. They are shifting their focus to disaster preparedness education.

A person in Western North Carolina reports rescue choppers are still flying overhead on day 6. They feel survivor's guilt because their town was spared, but a nearby town was completely wiped out, with everyone killed. The speaker claims the media is lying and people are being threatened with arrest if they try to help. They express disbelief that the government is preventing people from saving each other. The situation is described as beyond a nightmare, with bodies everywhere, possibly including displaced caskets from flooded cemeteries. The speaker asserts the only people providing aid are the survivors themselves. They express anger towards the government's response to the disaster.

People are encouraged to donate to help those affected in western Carolina, eastern Tennessee, Florida, and Georgia. Donations can be made to churches, local police departments, and sheriff's departments, many of which are collecting supplies. The speaker's department is sending supplies to the western part of the state. However, people are advised not to donate to FEMA because they are hindering relief efforts. According to the speaker, FEMA doesn't understand that Appalachian people are built differently and will not accept government officials telling them what to do. FEMA is playing a game of FAFO because free men don't ask for permission. The speaker urges everyone to donate and help those in need.

Following the aftermath of Helene in the North Carolina mountains, looting has increased due to desperation caused by lack of water in some communities. Citizens are stepping up to help because the government isn't coming to save them. People are donating water, diapers, formula, and other supplies, preferring to give to individuals over relief organizations due to a lack of trust. Affected towns like Chimney Rock, Swannanoa, and Montreat are gone or damaged beyond repair, changing the geography and endangering the culture and generational homes. People are encouraged to donate items, send them with friends, or connect with organizations gathering goods. The Baptist in Boone and Samaritan's Purse are trusted organizations. People are urged to pray for those affected, especially children who have witnessed traumatic scenes.

FEMA told the speaker they can't get them a phone. The speaker has no ID or way to pay for food or gas and is stuck sleeping in a leaking car, wearing the same clothes since a 30-foot wall of water pushed through to Lake Lewer. The speaker's house washed away, and they lost their cat and two geckos. It was a miracle they made it. When the speaker called 911, they were told to get to higher ground as the waters came into the house. The 911 operator said they were overwhelmed with calls and could only advise getting to higher ground.

The speaker discusses a situation in North Carolina, specifically Chimney Rock, where the entire town has allegedly been declared federal property after a disaster. Residents are reportedly unable to return home, and bodies are said to be lying in the water and under debris. The federal government allegedly wants to bulldoze the area without identifying the bodies or counting the deceased. People are reportedly trapped and in need of body bags, but the federal government is not collecting the bodies, leaving them to rot. Some people have allegedly been without food and water for six days. The 82nd National Guard has allegedly been told to stand down. The speaker urges viewers to share the message and resources and to put pressure on Washington to provide help.

At least 150 counties are in a total disaster zone from Northern Florida to parts of Tennessee and North Carolina. In North Carolina, over 1,000 deaths have been confirmed, with insufficient body bags available. The speaker estimates the total death toll will be around or above 2,000. People are still trapped in isolated, wiped-out towns in the hills of North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee. Terrain and weather conditions are key considerations for humanitarian disaster relief. Nighttime weather in the mountains of North Carolina is wet with temperatures in the low thirties. Freezing conditions and early snow are expected by the end of the month, and people are walking around with nothing.

The speaker claims that while almost $300 billion has gone to Ukraine, people affected by the worst hurricane are being offered only $750 for immediate needs. They assert that North Carolina is a disaster due to a lack of people helping with hurricane recovery, while Georgia is doing a very good job. The speaker says they saw virtually nobody helping in North Carolina and recounts seeing a man whose house was gone sitting on a rock. They believe this man needs monetary help. The speaker mentions that Virginia, Alabama, and South Carolina were also hit hard. Despite President Biden's claim that the response has been robust and well-coordinated, the speaker says nobody agrees with that assessment and that Biden and Vice President Harris should be present and not at fundraisers.

The speaker discusses a hurricane and describes it as an unbelievable human tragedy. They mention seeing a photograph of grandparents and a child on a roof before it collapsed, resulting in their deaths. The speaker expresses sympathy for the victims and desires a robust federal response to save lives and help communities rebuild, particularly those in Appalachia and the Southeast. The speaker commits that when Donald Trump is president again, the government will prioritize its citizens during disasters.

Asheville and the area towards Hendersonville look bombed out. People are trapped in the Appalachian mountains since Hurricane Helene hit seven days ago, and the military can't help without the leader's approval. News isn't covering the extent of the damage in East Tennessee and Western North Carolina. Coastal states' hurricane damage differs because the ocean recedes, leaving structures. Here, people have nothing left. The situation in North Carolina is especially dire. The speaker claims the death toll will surpass Katrina's, as many off-grid residents, hikers, and homeless people in the mountains are unaccounted for. Bodies are washing up, and some North Carolina counties have already filled 1,000 body bags and need more. The speaker insists this disaster is unprecedented for the region, unlike anything they've experienced before, because they don't have an ocean that comes in and then sucks back out.

I'm in Asheville, North Carolina, doing disaster security and search and rescue for dialysis patients. This is a war zone, but unlike Hurricane Katrina, the military isn't here. The speaker is angry because the government isn't helping despite the destruction and lack of news coverage. Children are orphaned and people are dying. The military is being "hamstrung" by DOD executives. Towns are self-policing, and locals are welcoming help. The area needs water, food, and clothes. A man was arrested for delivering food via helicopter for interfering with a nonexistent government operation. The speaker is disgusted by the government's treatment of Americans, especially compared to foreign aid. They call politicians traitors.

The speaker is in Chimney Rock, describing the devastation as apocalyptic and overwhelming. They state that some people in the area hadn't been checked on until day 22, found by people on horseback. The speaker describes a pervasive smell of death and walking over 20-30 feet of mud and muck. They mention a call for resources at Silverado's and the need to verify requests before distributing supplies due to limited resources. The terrain is treacherous, with roads dropping off into the river and power lines down. The speaker notes the protective nature of the local Appalachian people and their reluctance to have many outsiders around. They express horror that only a YouTuber has checked on them, given the extent of the devastation. The speaker says the situation is chilling.

My husband took supplies to North Carolina to assist an organization. A friend in Swannanoa said the actual death toll is much higher than reported. Thirty-six bodies were found in one embankment, and bodies are being found in trees. Looting has begun. The situation is worse than people realize. Prayers are requested for those affected and those helping. I will provide updates as I hear from Matt.

The speaker criticizes the government's response to Hurricane Helene in North Carolina and Tennessee, stating there has been no government aid. Entire towns are inaccessible due to mudslides and downed power lines, with doctors walking to reach people. Civilians are digging out mudslides by hand, and there is no power or water. The government is allegedly threatening to arrest people delivering supplies via helicopter. Meanwhile, civilians are organizing aid, with one man in Burnsville, North Carolina, named Warren, going door-to-door to check on people and posting a list of names on Facebook. His wife is making food. The speaker claims Joe Biden said the government is doing all it can for North Carolina, while Kamala Harris is holding a fundraiser for her campaign in Los Angeles and Las Vegas.

Reports from Western North Carolina are horrific, with the news understating the true devastation. There are bodies, including babies, floating down the river. A friend in Canada heard reports of 200 missing and 40 dead, but the speaker believes the numbers are much higher, citing over 900 unidentified bodies at a Nashville hospital two days prior. The speaker urges people to pray for Western North Carolina and to rely on information from people on the ground rather than the news. Truck drivers attempting to deliver goods were stopped with slashed tires. The speaker believes the government is not helping and that it will be up to everyday citizens to help each other. The speaker believes this will go down as one of the worst storms in American history.