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A woman named Suzanne has been volunteering in North Carolina after her home and business were washed away in a flood. She evacuated to a local school, which has become a supply center. According to Suzanne, despite claims that FEMA and the National Guard are present, the response has been driven by local efforts. Roads were cleared by locals with tractors and excavators, who then called in resources from across the state. Swift water rescue teams have come from other states like New Hampshire and Delaware. The aid is primarily from volunteer fire departments and first responder services, with minimal government assistance. Suzanne says the only federal presence was six National Guard members who helped sort supplies for four hours one day.

Dan Patton in Moorestown reports that authorities are turning away aid convoys before they reach affected areas, and seizing supplies, locking them in buildings. Even those with equipment are being denied access to help. The speaker proposes a large group travel to the Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg area this Friday, then proceed onward, possibly through the national park and Cherokee. The goal is inundation, making it impossible to stop them. The speaker is unwilling to return with unused supplies while victims suffer, comparing it to "Hawaii." They believe FEMA is failing and that collective action is needed to deliver aid directly. The speaker emphasizes the urgent need for supplies, especially clothes, as winter approaches. They claim helicopter pilots are grounded and aid workers are being told to "stand down." The speaker believes helping these victims will give the nation confidence in its ability to help itself. They find it unacceptable to be prevented from assisting those in need and urges listeners to join them in overwhelming the authorities with aid.

FEMA took control and confiscated supplies that local people were distributing. They hoarded water and other items that were being given out by locals who were doing a great job. The small county was also providing medication and working together with everyone. However, FEMA and other organizations put a stop to it.

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.

Yesterday, about 30 planes delivered supplies to Western North Carolina. FEMA has flown in 10 or more helicopters, blocking a runway at Greenville Downtown Airport and taking over a hangar. According to the speaker, FEMA halted the previous operation, where about 30 planes were used to transport supplies to areas like Asheville. The speaker claims the FEMA helicopters are "just sitting there doing nothing," while "1,000 of pounds of supplies" remain unactioned.

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.

Speaker 0: We have several vehicles entering the area, including those from the Moscow Region Government and the Ministry of Defense. Speaker 1: When will there be water and electricity? Speaker 0: Water is available in some areas, but there are significant losses in the distribution system, so we cannot provide it to every home yet. As for electricity, we are working on it. Speaker 1: What about the garbage? Speaker 0: For the past two months, we only have eight garbage trucks for such a large city. We need more trucks for disposal.

A truck driver with two and a half years of experience states that in disaster situations, truckers usually get more loads. He checked a load board called Truck Stop within 125 miles of Asheville, North Carolina, but found no loads. He then searched within 250 miles of Chicago, Illinois, to Asheville, North Carolina, and found only dollar 40 a mile loads that nobody is taking. He also checked within 250 miles of Nashville, Tennessee, to within 125 miles of Asheville, North Carolina, and found very few loads. He says that he is not a conspiracy theorist, but asks what is going on. He states that brokers have called him asking if he has seen any FEMA loads going to the Carolinas or Georgia, and that there are none. He says that one broker with six years of experience has spoken to other brokers who are saying the same thing.

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.

FEMA is in Lake Lure and has confiscated the store previously mentioned. People are being forced to leave and remove their belongings quickly, or FEMA will take them. The tent was full as recently as Friday.

The speaker is at a donation center with a pavilion and many pallets of water. They are trying to figure out where they're going to be working with local firemen in the "bat area." They visited two locations and were directed to the FEMA command post, but they claim FEMA won't allow them to do anything besides directing traffic. They are at a standstill and may head towards Newport or Jonesboro. The speaker expresses shock at the devastation, noting one side of the river is wiped out, including the hospital where people are stranded. They claim nobody is allowing them to start cleanup efforts and they may end up working in a different town.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

FEMA is confiscating supplies, reportedly from government-owned buildings like schools, though their purpose is unknown. The Red Cross intercepted a generator delivery intended for another organization by convincing the driver to donate to them instead. FEMA has offered temporary housing to some, but only after other groups cleared access. FEMA doesn't assist with driveway or bridge repairs, which is problematic for residents needing river crossings to reach their homes. The speaker's organization is focused on rebuilding infrastructure. The National Guard is present and helpful, but their limited interaction with civilian groups is a challenge, though understandable due to safety protocols.

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.

The speaker observed numerous FEMA trailers in a parking lot 3 hours away from the mountains. They questioned the presence of the FEMA trucks in that location.

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 is at a donation center with a pavilion and many pallets of water. They are trying to figure out where they're going to be working with local firemen in the "bat area." They visited two locations and were directed to the FEMA command post, but they claim FEMA won't allow them to do anything besides directing traffic. They are at a standstill and may head towards Newport or Jonesboro. The speaker expresses shock at the devastation, noting one part of town is destroyed while the rest looks okay. They mention a wiped-out area across the river and a stranded hospital. They claim they are unable to get boots on the ground to start cleanup and may end up in a different town.

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.