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Jonathan Howard of the Florida State Guard Special Missions Unit and Aerial Recovery reports that news and politicians are misrepresenting the situation on the ground. He asserts that helicopters are essential for reaching those stranded 10-40 miles into the mountains, as ground vehicles are insufficient. He recounts rescuing an 11-year-old baby and an elderly woman with a civilian helicopter, while government officials and media falsely claimed government involvement. Howard claims that civilian helicopters far outnumber military ones in rescue efforts. Despite having his team present, they lack the means to reach those in dire need. He mentions political interference, including attempts to block access and prevent media from documenting the damage. He also describes encountering Air Force helicopter crews grounded due to lack of Title 10 orders, while his special forces contacts are unable to deploy. Howard implores authorities to provide helicopters to save lives, accusing them of inaction that is costing lives.

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Volunteer helicopter pilot Jordan Soodam rescued Susan Coffey from a cliff where she and her husband, Mike, were stranded after a storm washed away their home. Soodam was allegedly threatened with arrest by a Lake Lure fire official if he returned to rescue Mike. Mike and Susan were stranded for two and a half days, surviving on limited supplies. They signaled for help, and Soodam responded, taking Susan to a command post. Susan witnessed Soodam speaking with a Michigan fireman who told him to rescue Mike. However, upon landing, fire officials were unhappy with Soodam's unsanctioned rescue. Soodam informed Mike he couldn't return due to the arrest threat, leaving Mike behind. Mike then hiked down and was rescued by a Michigan crew who confirmed Susan's safety.

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An individual with firefighting, rescue, swift water rescue training, and equipment operation experience wanted to help in the Asheville, North Carolina area. Despite contacting the fire department, the county emergency management division said they didn't need additional resources. The speaker then saw a TikTok video about a family of 11 who died waiting for help that never arrived. The speaker expresses frustration that help was turned down while people died, stating the victims survived the hurricane only to die waiting for assistance. The speaker believes the emergency management division should be ashamed, as the situation contradicts their claim of having sufficient resources.

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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.

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A pilot named Sinem and his son flew to Black Mountain to assist with rescues, encountering no flight restrictions initially. Sinem rescued an elderly woman, leaving his son as copilot with her husband. He then coordinated with a fire captain who provided radio frequencies and a landing zone. However, another fire official, possibly the Lake Lure fire chief, stopped the operation, ordering Sinem to leave and threatening arrest if he returned for his copilot. Sinem retrieved his son but left the woman's husband behind, apologizing to the wife. As Sinem departed, the original fire captain offered a designated landing spot if he returned with the husband, promising no interference. A flight restriction was implemented shortly after the confrontation. Sinem believes this was not coincidental and states he would continue rescuing people until arrested if he could do it again. The Lake Lure fire official has not yet been reached for comment. A Coast Guard helicopter was later seen landing in Lake Lure.

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Jonathan Howard of the Florida State Guard Special Missions Unit and Aerial Recovery reports that news and politicians are misrepresenting the situation on the ground. He asserts that helicopters are essential for reaching those stranded 10-40 miles into the mountains, as ground vehicles are insufficient. He recounts rescuing an 11-year-old baby and an elderly woman with a civilian helicopter, while government officials falsely claimed credit. Howard claims that civilian helicopters far outnumber military ones in rescue efforts. His team is present but lacks the means to reach those in need. While his congresswoman secured two contracted helicopters, he questions the overall lack of military involvement. He alleges that CNN was prevented from filming the worst-hit areas and that political issues initially hindered his team's entry. Military helicopters are reportedly grounded awaiting orders, while people are dying due to lack of access.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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 felt like I was in another country. After Hurricane Helene, Charlie and I teamed up for rescue efforts in North Carolina. We encountered a young man who provided us with a ground-to-air radio and helped us find a helicopter ride. At a checkpoint, police recognized our organization, Aerial Recovery, and assisted us. We discovered a woman in distress during a search and learned that small towns lacked resources despite Asheville being stocked. Our first mission involved rescuing a premature baby in critical condition. We coordinated with a civilian helicopter pilot to land at a hospital, navigating challenging conditions. The emotional relief upon delivering the baby to medical staff was overwhelming. We also received a call about a man whose parents were trapped, leading us to search for SOS signals painted on the ground, as many people had no means to communicate their needs.

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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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After flooding, Sinem and his son flew to Black Mountain to rescue stranded people. Despite no initial flight restrictions, Sinem landed and rescued an older couple, transporting them one at a time due to unstable conditions. After spotting rescuers nearby, Sinem coordinated with a person in charge, who provided radio frequencies and a landing area. However, the Lake Lure fire chief arrived and ordered Sinem to leave, claiming interference. Despite Sinem's refusal to abandon his copilot, the fire chief threatened arrest if he returned. Sinem retrieved his son, leaving the woman's husband behind, after explaining the situation to her. As they departed, the initial captain offered a designated landing spot if Sinem returned for the husband, but Sinem left. Flight restrictions were implemented 20-30 minutes after the confrontation.

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Jordan Sittem used his helicopter to help people stranded in Black Mountain after flooding, where the only access was through Lake Lure. He and his son rescued four people on Saturday and returned Sunday to continue. After Sittem landed to rescue an older couple, he left his son with the husband while he transported the wife. He then coordinated with a rescue team leader to set up a landing zone. However, the Lake Lure fire chief arrived and ordered Sittem to leave, claiming he was interfering with operations and threatening arrest if he returned for his copilot. Sittem retrieved his son and left, passing people waving for help. As he departed, the initial rescue team leader told him they couldn't ask him to rescue the remaining man, but would provide a landing spot if he did. Sittem believes the flight restriction implemented shortly after was a direct result of the confrontation and says he would have continued rescuing people until arrested.

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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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I was at my sister's when my son called about rising water. By morning, I moved vehicles to higher ground, but the water covered everything. I took my blind and deaf dog to safety. Our day started with trees falling on our house, which had never flooded in 80 years. We moved vehicles as water entered our home, reaching ankle height. I built a makeshift ladder to get to the roof, where we spent four hours. We feared for our lives as we watched debris float by. Eventually, we reached higher ground, but we found bodies nearby. We’re grateful to be alive but face challenges without flood insurance. We’re staying in a camper and plan to rebuild on our family land, which is now covered in sand. Samaritan's Purse is helping us, but the recovery is tough.

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After the house detached, it hit power lines and trees, throwing the speaker's family into the water. The speaker lost sight of their mother and son but could hear them screaming. The speaker's 73-year-old father was struggling to survive. The speaker's seven-year-old son, who didn't know how to swim, was last heard screaming for Jesus to save him before they were separated. The speaker floated in the water until getting trapped in a tree, continuing to look for them. At one point, the speaker saw their mother screaming for their son. The last thing the speaker heard from them was screams and calls for Jesus.

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Precision Grading's owner is providing extensive construction and demolition work for free to those affected by Helene. He is demolishing a home in Batcave, helping residents find closure and a fresh start. While salvaging cherished items, he reflects on the importance of recovery. With his savings and community donations, he has built bridges and cleared roads, assisting those in dire need. He has helped elderly residents who were isolated for 90 days by constructing a river crossing. Currently, he is focused on a list of over 30 people needing assistance, with no end date in sight. The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina has distributed over $20 million, with $1.5 million allocated for emergency support to families. Donations can be made through a QR code displayed on the screen.

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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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A pilot, Sinem, and his son flew to Black Mountain to assist with rescue efforts. Sinem landed near an older couple needing help, leaving his son on the mountainside due to unstable conditions. After rescuing one person, Sinem coordinated with a rescue team leader, but the Lake Lure fire chief shut down the operation, ordering Sinem to leave and threatening arrest if he returned for his copilot. Sinem initially complied, apologizing to the stranded woman, but was upset about leaving her husband behind. As he left to retrieve his son, the initial rescue team leader offered a designated landing spot if he returned with the victim. Sinem believes a flight restriction was implemented shortly after the confrontation with the fire chief, suspecting it wasn't coincidental. He regrets not continuing rescues until facing arrest. The Lake Lure fire official's name is being withheld pending their response.

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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.

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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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Aerial Recovery - The Hurricane Helene Disaster | SRS #138
Guests: Jonathan Howard, Charlie Keebaugh
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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.
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