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Concerns have been raised about the presence of tents after the storm. Initially, lightweight tents were reported, but canvassing efforts confirmed that no such tents were being used. Instead, some residents are utilizing canvas tents equipped with heating sources for cold weather. In Swannanoa, we observed several of these heavier tents in use and identified a need for three additional canvas tents with heating sources and generators, which were provided in collaboration with the Red Cross.

Two of the speaker's acquaintances were present, assisting with relief efforts. They witnessed FEMA personnel taking supplies and loading them into FEMA trucks. They observed FEMA directing volunteers to transfer donated items into FEMA trucks.

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.

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.

The speakers landed and met Liz. They have a special parachute team to help them fly around and get people out. They are linking up with locals because the information they are getting is sometimes old and they have limited air assets. Eric Claire with Aerial Recovery is doing a supply drop for a family in Banner Elk. The river washed out all the bridges, so they are trying to contact the family to drive to the road on the other side. They hiked to the house and will get a truck or ATV to cross the river with supplies.

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.

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.

Concerns have been raised about the presence of tents after the storm. Initially, lightweight tents were reported, but canvassing efforts confirmed that no such tents were being used. Instead, some residents are utilizing canvas tents equipped with heating sources for cold weather. During a visit to Swannanoa, it was noted that several of these heavier tents were in use, and there was a request for three additional canvas tents with heating sources and generators, which were provided in collaboration with the Red Cross.

Twelve tiny homes are being constructed in the parking lot of Cornerstone Summit Baptist Church for families displaced by Hurricane Helene. An Amish crew, led by Aaron, built the homes in just two days, completing about 90% of the work, including foundations, walls, roofs, insulation, and electrical systems. The project began when a man from Pennsylvania sought help from his local Amish community after witnessing the damage. The homes will be fully furnished with beds and propane heaters. Senior Pastor Reggie Hunt noted that interest has surged, prompting plans for more homes. The crew will return in January to build additional units for areas still housing people in tents, ensuring they have shelter as winter approaches. The efficiency of the Amish builders, consisting of both teenagers and older men, has been remarkable.

The biggest problem after the hurricane is being unable to move; roads are blocked, and people are trapped. There's a lot of looting, so people should stay safe and keep a weapon if they have one, because people are intentionally sabotaging things. Truckers coming in with supplies on I-40 had their tires slashed while they were resting at a truck stop. Nothing was stolen, just vandalized. The same thing is happening all over. There is also looting in all the stores. The speaker will provide another update in 5 or 6 hours.

The speaker discusses the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina, relaying firsthand accounts from Yancey County Fire Departments. There are reportedly four reefer trucks full of dead bodies, with the small, rural fire departments managing the recovery. Five bodies were found in the New Deal area, and another on Claremont School Road. The speaker states that it looks like a nuclear bomb went off, with body parts found in the debris. The speaker says there is nowhere to put temporary housing due to silt, ravines, and sinkholes, and the bank also has a sinkhole. Ten people were rescued from a mountainside before it collapsed in a mudslide. Children are reportedly asking about their parents. The speaker is raising money for the affected, and will share where the money is going. The speaker notes the area already struggled with poverty, and many have lost everything.

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.

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.

Sam Alfmont, World Central Kitchen response director, reports from Hunt, Texas, after delivering meals to volunteer firefighters in an active flood warning zone. World Central Kitchen delivered tons of meals to local residents, first responders, and residents without homes. A new plan and strategy will be implemented tomorrow.

Speaker 0 is bringing supplies to Asheville via plane and helicopters, accompanied by people with special forces experience due to gangs hijacking trucks. Speaker 0 received a call from someone on the ground stating that FEMA is confiscating privately collected food from churches and schools. According to four unnamed sources, FEMA officials are telling these organizations that they can no longer distribute the food and that FEMA will take over distribution. They are allegedly threatening to withdraw FEMA support from communities that don't comply. Speaker 0 plans to investigate these claims in person.

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.

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.

Twelve tiny homes are being built in the parking lot of Cornerstone Summit Baptist Church for families displaced by Hurricane Helene. An Amish crew, led by Aaron, constructed the homes in just two days, completing about 90% of the work. A local man from Pennsylvania initiated the project after witnessing the damage and organized support from his Amish community to raise funds and modify the homes to meet local codes. Each shelter will be fully furnished with beds and propane heaters. Senior pastor Reggie Hunt noted that interest in the homes has surged, and plans are in place for more construction in January to help those still living in tents in areas like Pensacola, Burnsville, and Elk Park, as the cold weather approaches. The Amish builders demonstrated an impressive and efficient system throughout the process.

FEMA trailers, nearly 80 of them, have been sitting unused in Hickory, North Carolina, since Thanksgiving, despite the urgent need from families affected by Hurricane Helene. A FEMA spokesperson stated that 140 households have received temporary units, with 49 trailers being installed and 18 more on the way. However, logistical challenges, including county permitting and weather delays, have slowed the process. In Avery County, only 2 out of 10 families in need have received trailers. County officials are actively seeking suitable locations for more trailers, but the mountainous terrain complicates logistics. FEMA acknowledges that not all impacted households require trailers, as some are staying with family or in rentals. Nonetheless, many trailers remain idle in Hickory, while families continue to wait for assistance.

Volunteers are needed to unload trucks, including a semi currently on site, and five more going to another location. Immediate needs include medical supplies, specifically insulin and colostomy bags, as well as diesel fuel. The organization is feeding 1500 people a day and is accepting donations at www.restorationchurchnc.org under "special offering" to directly support the local community in Swannanoa, Black Mountain, Montreat, and Burnsville. Monetary donations will stay local. Diesel fuel donations must be delivered in person to Restoration Church in Swannanoa, North Carolina, located off Interstate 40 at exit 59. Volunteers are also needed and will be provided with meals, including pancakes.

They have obligated some funds, but only distributed 2%. The speaker suggests visiting the affected area and talking to the people on the ground instead of relying on politicians' words. Almost two weeks after the storm, people had not been provided the resources they desperately needed. Thirteen days after the storm, people were still being rescued and were stuck in higher elevations because the roads were down. They need every available resource and all hands on deck. The rescue and recovery efforts are still ongoing.

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.

Day 10 after the hurricane in North Carolina, the speaker is at an airport in Boone, where Elon Musk provided several hundred Starlink units. The speaker is deploying in a second wave on Blackhawk helicopters into isolated areas to deliver the units. The first deployment will provide internet access for prescriptions and allow residents to communicate their needs. Upon arrival, locals reported that no aid, including FEMA, had reached them yet, and they felt abandoned.

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.