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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.

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.

The speaker states that the situation in Florida is tragic and they are trying to ascertain the exact number of victims with the help of their FEMA advisor. There is a discrepancy between FEMA's numbers and those used by locals. The speaker describes the photographs as stunning and notes the wide area affected. The government has provided everything they have and was on the ground ahead of time, working hard. They have already planned a significant amount of resources, even though they hadn't been asked for them yet.

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.

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.

Good morning from snowy Western North Carolina. I'm frustrated about the lack of attention and support for our ongoing disaster recovery after Hurricane Helene, while California receives significant aid for its wildfires. Many here are still suffering, living in tents and cars, and facing eviction from FEMA-sponsored hotels. The situation is dire, with families separated and basic needs unmet. Some elderly residents are struggling to navigate assistance programs, and many are still without electricity. Despite my own challenges, I'm actively involved in disaster relief and grateful for the support from across the country. However, the need remains overwhelming. We, as neighbors, are doing our best to help each other through this tough time.

A resident of Augusta, Georgia, recounts the aftermath of a storm and expresses frustration with the government's response, particularly Kamala Harris's message of immediate assistance. Despite Harris's suggestion to apply online for FEMA aid, many residents lack power and internet. The speaker applied to FEMA but was denied due to homeowner's insurance. The speaker criticizes the promised "$750 in immediate help," questioning its practicality given the extensive damage, including lost food and downed trees. They describe predatory contractors offering immediate tree removal services at high costs, such as $3,500 for crane rental plus hourly groundwork fees, requiring upfront payment with the promise of later insurance reimbursement. The speaker feels Harris's visit was insensitive and out of touch with the reality on the ground, where the scale of the devastation is overwhelming and immediate solutions are lacking.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

We visited the FEMA State Disaster Recovery Center in North Carolina, where federal employees seemed reluctant to engage. Many staff members had not even seen the disaster areas firsthand, raising concerns about their effectiveness. Local residents expressed feelings of abandonment, noting that most assistance came from out-of-state volunteers rather than government officials. Despite claims of support, the center appeared mostly empty, with employees idly sitting around. Security guards questioned our filming, indicating a lack of transparency. Survivors shared their struggles, highlighting ongoing challenges like lack of power and resources. The situation remains dire, with many feeling hopeless over two months after Hurricane Helene. We aim to uncover more about FEMA's operations and the impact on affected communities.

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.

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.

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.

Since the hurricane hit, North Carolina has received no help from any organization except Mark Robinson. Every organization is shutting them down, putting chains on their supplies, and stopping their pilots. FEMA has not appeared. All assistance has been citizen-led, with pilots paying for their own gas for over 400 flights. Mark Robinson is the only one who has stood beside the state.

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.