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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.

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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.

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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.

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A person's friend has been running trips to Western North Carolina to deliver medicine, food, and water, rescue people, and recover bodies. The speaker had claimed the government was interfering, but the friend said there was no malfeasance, just that the government was bloated and slow. However, a government entity arrived at the Hickory Airport and told them to immediately stop their flights and leave within two hours. The volunteers were sent home, and the company had to call in staff to pack up. Refrigerators full of insulin and breast milk had to be thrown away. No reason was given, and no one came to replace them. The speaker suggests that disaster responses are being controlled, and people should help others without seeking permission. The speaker believes we are approaching a time where actions will be for one side or the other, framing it as good versus evil.

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The speaker claims the North Carolina National Guard is doing its best, but volunteers, including Representative Corey Mills, are paying out-of-pocket to move helicopters and supplies to people in need. The speaker states that Fort Liberty (formerly Fort Bragg) has many helicopters, but they haven't been authorized by Biden, Harris, or Secretary of Defense Austin to assist until today, a week into the crisis. The speaker asserts people are dying and running out of oxygen, medicine, water, and other supplies. The speaker questions why active-duty helicopters from the base have not been authorized to save lives and states that the White House is only now sending 1000 soldiers.

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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.

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Regarding Hurricane Helene relief efforts in Western North Carolina, a speaker reported that a shelter wouldn't allow stranded refugees to shower without flip-flops, so 18,000 pairs were delivered. The speaker also claimed FEMA wanted to confiscate a pallet of chainsaws meant for locals clearing blocked roads, so it was diverted. A shipment meant for neglected seniors was also rerouted to avoid inventory delays. The speaker emphasized neighbors helping neighbors and circumventing government obstacles. While expressing gratitude for support from NYPD, fire departments, linemen, and emergency personnel, the speaker criticized government agencies for hindering aid. The speaker also stated that the announced financial aid was insufficient and called for massive supply drops of water, ATVs, chainsaws, and fuel, asserting that Western North Carolina will recover with or without government assistance.

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A helicopter pilot flew into a disaster area to help people. He instructed his copilot, who was also his son, to help people board the helicopter, and then flew them to safety. Upon landing, a fire chief or assistant fire chief told him not to return to rescue more people, threatening him with arrest if he did. The speaker questions why authorities are turning away water, provisions, helicopters, and people with chainsaws while simultaneously directing people to donate to agencies that supposedly will provide aid. The speaker accuses them of turning away help while people are dying and asks viewers for their thoughts.

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The speaker is in Boone, North Carolina, volunteering with canines for search and rescue efforts. They were told to avoid FEMA agents because FEMA is allegedly confiscating supplies. According to people associated with the speaker's volunteer group, FEMA is taking these supplies to sanctuary areas for illegal migrants while telling locals they have no money. The speaker claims to have witnessed similar behavior from FEMA in Puerto Rico during and after Hurricanes Maria and Irma, where the Coast Guard had to distribute supplies directly due to FEMA's actions. The speaker asserts that FEMA is doing the same thing in North Carolina. The speaker is heading to a different area via helicopter to search for missing families. They advise viewers not to donate to FEMA but to find legitimate people to donate through. The speaker states that FEMA is confiscating supplies and giving them to illegal migrants instead of the affected people. They plan to provide updates as they get them.

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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.

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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.

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I'm in Asheville, North Carolina, doing disaster security and search and rescue for dialysis patients. This is a war zone, but the military isn't here, unlike during Hurricane Katrina. The American people should be angry at the government's inaction. People are hurting and dying. I saw young children searching for their parents and brought them to a church. The military is being restrained by DOD executives. The government isn't helping us, so we must take care of ourselves. Towns are self-policing. We need water, food, and clothes. I'm grateful for my motel room but feel guilty. A man was arrested for dropping off food in the mountains because he was supposedly interfering with a government operation, but there are no operations happening. It's sickening how the government treats Americans, offering minimal aid after sending billions overseas. Mayorkas is a traitor.

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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.

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The speaker expresses frustration about being told to "stand down" from providing assistance in East Tennessee following a disaster. Despite having a thermal drone and resources like trucks, trailers, water, and food, they were asked to hold off. They cite communication with EMA operational people and requests for help, including a woman seeking assistance for her brother who was swept away. The speaker mentions others being turned away while trying to deliver generators and supplies. They question the logic of halting aid when people are in immediate need, potentially trapped or hurt. They highlight videos of people fighting for water and express anger and emotional distress at the situation, contrasting it with their own family's comfort. They question why capable individuals and resources are being prevented from helping those in dire circumstances.

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A notification from Tema/FEMA in Tennessee instructed people not to donate time or items directly, but to donate money to them and await their instructions. The speaker is angry because Tema/FEMA stated they don't go into areas that aren't easily accessible. The speaker believes it is the disaster relief's job to go into disaster areas, not wait for people to reach them. Locals cleared the roads, requiring trucks to get through. The speaker is upset that Tema/FEMA expects people to give them money and trust them to provide care when they don't go into hard-to-reach areas. The speaker urges people to donate to local churches instead, as they will ensure those in need receive help. They suggest Tema/FEMA should observe and learn how to properly provide disaster relief, as locals will handle it themselves.

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FEMA denied assistance to families affected by a mudslide and house flooding. An elderly man's truck, his only vehicle, was buried in mud. FEMA turned down everyone in the area, providing no assistance. The government is not there for the people.

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A person's friend has been running trips to Western North Carolina to deliver medicine, food, and water, rescue people, and recover bodies. Initially, the friend disagreed with the claim that the government was interfering with these efforts. However, a government entity arrived at Hickory Airport and told them to immediately stop their flights and leave within two hours. Volunteers were sent home, and corporate staff had to pack everything. Refrigerators full of insulin and breast milk were thrown away. No reason was given, and no one replaced them. The speaker suggests that disaster responses are being controlled and advises people to help without seeking permission. The speaker believes we are approaching a time where actions will be for one side or the other, framing it as good versus evil.

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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.

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Following a Fox News interview, the speakers report widespread frustration regarding the lack of federal assistance after a disaster. Small businesses are allegedly caught between the Small Business Administration and FEMA, facing rejection from both and struggling to pay workers without tourist income. Locals are also reportedly being denied FEMA aid for expenses like generators and chainsaws, despite having submitted receipts. The speakers contrast this with COVID relief, where money was distributed without extensive applications. They express anger that neighbors and volunteers are the primary source of help, questioning why tax dollars aren't providing adequate disaster relief. FEMA's $20 billion budget is questioned, as neighbors are the ones clearing roads and removing trees. They claim Samaritan's Purse, not FEMA, aided a friend, and that FEMA is behind on flood zone mapping. The disaster's impact extends beyond river areas and Asheville, affecting people two hours away. World Central Kitchen is reportedly staying longer than in any other US city due to the lack of infrastructure and clean water. They urge disaster relief organizations to provide assistance, including dump trucks and chainsaws.

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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.

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I’m really upset. We came to Western North Carolina to help hurricane victims, volunteering on private land. After a day, three people arrived claiming to be in charge. They were from FEMA but didn’t reveal it. They took medical supplies and tried to control our actions, even telling us we couldn’t go on search and rescue missions. Meanwhile, the local community is struggling, with many still missing and in need. FEMA's presence has been more about taking than helping, while local volunteers and organizations are the ones truly assisting. We’re ensuring that any donations we raised go directly to those in need, not to these organizations. Just a heads up: be cautious of how government agencies operate during disasters.

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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.

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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.

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I saw failure. No one's coming to save you, a principle Special Operations lives by. In Western North Carolina and parts of Tennessee, people were isolated, their lives a tiny thread. By the fourth day, a third trip into Raleigh and Charlotte to pick up more body bags; hundreds missing, not reported due to politics. We faced resistance from agencies that balked at our air priority and operations. Every team member carried water, food, energy, and communications. A 92-year-old Army Ranger volunteered to help evacuations; dozens of Overlands arrived from neighboring states, delivering life-saving aid when FEMA blocked access. Isaiah 6:8, Here I am, send me, became the rallying cry. We had 900 personnel, two warehouses of sustainment supplies. Triage prioritized life, limb, and eyesight, guided by age-based vulnerability. The team assembled from multiple states; a third-party donor network aided medical teams; helicopters and vehicles were patched into supply lines; the scale demonstrated the gap between federal response and private citizen initiatives.

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Charlie Keo and Jonathan Howard, from Aerial Recovery, discuss their experiences responding to Hurricane Helen in North Carolina and East Tennessee. They emphasize the chaos on the ground, where misinformation and bureaucratic obstacles hindered effective disaster response. Keo, a former Air Force Special Warfare member, and Howard, a master sergeant in the Florida State Guard, recount their initial efforts in Florida before heading to North Carolina to assist with rescues. They describe the dire conditions, including towns devastated with no insurance coverage, and the lack of timely aid from FEMA. Their team managed to rescue an 11-day-old baby and an elderly woman in critical condition, but faced frustration as government agencies took credit for their efforts. They highlight the inefficiencies of government response, noting that many military resources were underutilized or mismanaged. The duo stresses the importance of community self-sufficiency and preparedness, criticizing the government's inability to protect resources and respond effectively. They call for donations of food, cold weather gear, and heavy equipment rather than money, which is often useless in disaster situations. They also share their plans to continue aiding affected communities and express gratitude for public support following their viral video that raised awareness of the situation. Keo and Howard conclude by urging individuals to spread awareness and organize local supply drives, emphasizing the need for a proactive approach to disaster preparedness and recovery.