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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.

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.

I've lived in the Swannanoa Valley for 43 years and have seen firsthand the devastating impact of recent floods on our community. Many homes and businesses are destroyed, and those affected often lack insurance because they were not in flood plains. Some homeowners are stuck paying mortgages on unlivable properties. While some building permits are being expedited, future floodplain evaluations could complicate rebuilding efforts. Investors are buying land cheaply, raising concerns about the community's future. We need supplies for those in need, including canned food, tents, cleaning supplies, and more. Volunteers are welcome daily, except Tuesdays, at our location in Black Mountain. If you need supplies but lack transportation, reach out to us. Thank you for your support as we navigate this challenging time together.

Western North Carolina residents desperately need help, and it's local citizens who are stepping up, driving across the state to assist. The situation is dire. Misinformation is hindering aid efforts, particularly the false claim that aid is going to undocumented migrants; FEMA denies this. Taxpayer money is being spent on housing migrants in luxury hotels in New York City, funds that could be redirected for immediate relief in North Carolina. We need to address the current crisis first. There are separate funding streams for different needs, but the current situation demands immediate attention and a focus on those directly affected by the disaster.

It's November 25th, and Laura and I are in western North Carolina, far from Chimney Rock. We've arrived at a base camp where people are living in tents. Each tent houses five individuals. One girl mentioned they ran out of firewood last night and were cold for most of the night. I'm here in Spruce Pine, where the situation is intense. Please continue to tag, repost, and share to raise awareness about what's happening in North Carolina.

Volunteers are providing the majority of hurricane relief in the Swannanoa area, with some traveling from other states to assist. According to one speaker, this is happening 8 or 9 days post-hurricane. A speaker states that they had not seen a FEMA agent. One speaker reports that the first FEMA truck they saw arrived Thursday afternoon/evening, but it was parked without signage or information. According to the speakers, residents report that the only help they have received has been from private citizens and neighbors. One speaker claims that the only information they received about FEMA was an attempt to stop volunteer efforts, including a medical support trailer staffed by licensed doctors and nurses, because it was not federally controlled. One speaker states that they saw one FEMA helicopter. Another speaker states that today was the first FEMA delivery they had seen or heard of in the region.

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.

I'm in Asheville, North Carolina, going door to door to check on people and offer supplies. We're distributing food and other necessities. We need to support our fellow Americans and neighbors. We must take care of our home, which is America. Regardless of where you live, if you can help those in need in other cities, please do so. We are here providing assistance.

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.

People with the Navy are in another area. Trucks have been turned away for the last 2 days. Trucks and trucks and trucks have been turned away. Water trucks had to come back full. Two clear loads of water were turned around and told no. People are coming from Alabama, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania.

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.

On October 6, 2024, the speaker and a convoy of six trucks delivered over $10,000 worth of supplies to Western North Carolina, entering from Georgia through Columbus. A ranch in Columbus served as their rendezvous point for planning routes and gathering information. The speaker notes a lack of communication between towns receiving aid, with people relying on hearsay. The speaker also claims that contrary to some reports, the government is not providing assistance and FEMA is absent.

The speakers have 75 rocket stoves ready to be sent to North Carolina. They started building them recently and plan to finish this weekend. The stoves will be transported via U-Haul and distributed through the fire department or a distribution center due to the difficult conditions and ongoing search and rescue operations. The rocket stoves are now completed with help from local fabrication shops. Distribution will be handled through Samaritan's Purse. The speakers recommend using cast iron cookware, such as Dutch ovens, with the stoves for cooking soups and chilis. They plan to release a video demonstrating how to use the stoves, though many videos are already available. The stoves will be palletized, loaded onto a truck, and sent to North Carolina.

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.

Morning from Western North Carolina. We're here again urging FEMA to extend hotel vouchers for 3,500 families currently in hotels. FEMA recently granted a 24-hour extension, but without further assistance, these families will be forced out tomorrow morning in freezing conditions, with temperatures at 17 degrees and snow on the ground. Many families lack transportation, and those who do will have to find shelter in their cars. Our intake form for Operation Shelter has tripled overnight as we reach out for help. It's unbelievable that we find ourselves in this situation again, pleading for FEMA's support.

December brings snow and cold to hurricane-ravaged Western North Carolina. Many, like Steve Crowell, are living in tents and campers, struggling with expired food donations. Shauna LaVine and her seven children have been in a shelter for two months but must leave soon. Community members are determined to find housing for everyone affected. Volunteers are providing essential meals, cooking 800 a week in Swannanoa, emphasizing the importance of helping those in need without political agendas. Relief centers offer vital services like laundry and showers. LaVine's family is moving into two camper vans, fostering closeness despite the challenges. The area resembles a campground, with many homes destroyed or unlivable, leaving behind debris and makeshift shelters.

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.

Red Cross and FEMA are hoarding supplies and not distributing them to those in need. People are encouraged to ship items from Amazon to local organizations like the Now Eat Food Bank. FEMA is making people sign paperwork to receive assistance. A group called Hungry Heroes of Hawaii found a place to donate their time and supplies. They were denied entry unless they had a specific contract or permission. The group faced disorganization and were unable to distribute supplies. They also brought cooked meals but were denied because they weren't cooked in a commercial kitchen. Most roads are blocked, and it's unclear who can access certain areas.

My heart is overflowing today! The Amish from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, are sending a 56-passenger bus to Swannanoa, North Carolina, to build cabins for those who lost their homes. They'll be here from Monday to Friday, returning with a new crew the following week, and they prefer to work independently. Recently, I mentioned starting an Operation Santa Claus for local kids affected by the disaster, and look at the amazing packages Amazon delivered! My neighbors saw the packages and are also donating from the Amazon wish list. Thanks to everyone’s generosity, the children in the mountains will have a Christmas, and the Amish will help rebuild Swannanoa quickly.

Till last night, despite the cold and darkness, we worked to help those affected by Helene. The owner of Precision Grading is providing thousands of dollars in free construction and demolition work. He’s demolishing a home in Batcave that was swept away, helping bring closure to the community. He’s also recovering cherished items, like a chandelier and a beloved book. With personal savings and donations, he’s built bridges for those in need, including elderly residents who hadn’t been able to leave their homes for 90 days. He’s now focused on helping over 30 people who have nowhere else to turn. The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina has distributed over $20 million, with $1.5 million going to ABCCM for emergency support. Donations can be made through the QR code on the screen.

FEMA has reportedly shut down local donation operations that were delivering supplies from Greenville Airport to North Carolina. As a result, people with supplies are now unable to deliver them. Helicopters have been grounded since morning with no activity observed. The speaker expresses regret that they are unable to continue providing aid to North Carolina.

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 recounts arriving at a supply drop-off location in Morbenton, expecting to find a bustling operation. Instead, they discovered they were the only ones there to provide support. The site consisted of only three tents and approximately 20 cases of water. A 16-year-old girl expressed immense gratitude for the pads they brought, explaining that because they were in Morbenton, not Asheville, they had received virtually no supplies.

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.