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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.

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.

Due to FEMA taking over the old ATLD and restricting access to their own assets, more state helicopters are coming to RHLZ, which is an open system that welcomes any helicopter as long as they bring supplies. The frequency is 122 decimal 75, and they are open until sundown. The speaker uses an ops board, similar to flight data in a tower, to track helicopter missions. The operation is all volunteer, funded by donations, not tax money. They need warm weather gear due to the upcoming rainy and cold weather. Across the ridge is a disaster zone where whole towns are wiped away and people are living in dire conditions. The speaker assesses that there has been no adequate federal response, stating that people on the ground report that they haven't seen FEMA. The speaker emphasizes that people need help with basic necessities and that this isn't about politics. Aaron Switzer, former Special Forces and Air Force Special Operations Combat Controller, urges people to show the truth and for someone to take action.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

We're witnessing the aftermath of the hurricane 50 days later. Many residents express frustration over the lack of FEMA assistance. One homeowner, facing eviction from a hotel, is preparing to live in a tent with her children. Volunteers are helping with cleanup, but they rely on private donations, not government support. The community is still reeling from the storm's devastation, with reports of missing individuals and ongoing health hazards from sewage leaks. Residents feel abandoned by the government, questioning where the promised aid is. Amidst the chaos, volunteers are working tirelessly to assist those affected, but the bureaucratic response has been inadequate.

They are interrupting our ability to conduct missions. A security guard at a hotel said the entire hotel was booked for federal employees, so people pulled out of a mountain had no place to go. The speaker slept in a car and smells like foot and death, as does the entire team. No one slept. They got done around 3 a.m. and were back in the air when the sun came up. The speaker wants people to understand how incredible the organization, Save Our Allies, is and all the work that the volunteers are doing. This is biblical level devastation and apocalyptic.

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.

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.

While driving to set up a Starlink unit, the speaker and their team were flagged down by Sue, an 83-year-old woman who lives alone. Sue said she had no power, water, or food and no way to get anywhere, and that she'd had heart surgery two weeks prior. She asked if someone could drop off a generator and hook it up to her breaker box and well. The team already had a generator with them and were fueling it up to get her hooked up. Sue had fallen and had a mark on her forehead. The speaker said Sue went from forlorn to uplifted and laughing. The team will continue setting up the Starlink unit provided by Elon Musk and expects to have everything set up for Sue by the time they return.

Hurricane Helene caused problems in East Tennessee, North Carolina, and parts of Georgia. The speaker, who is on location taking photos, reports not seeing any presence of the federal government. However, the speaker has encountered Canadian line crews working to restore power to affected communities. The speaker expresses support for Canada's efforts.

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.

The speaker found it alarming that Asheville was reportedly disconnected from all roads, with nobody allowed in or out. Upon arriving in Asheville, the speaker set up personal Starlink devices at hotels where state troopers were staying. The troopers then flocked to the Starlink devices because they lacked connectivity, their radios were unusable, and they hadn't been provided Starlinks. The speaker claims that Biden, Harris, and Governor Roy Cooper illegally canceled the contracts for these Starlinks, leaving first responders unable to communicate. The speaker believes this lack of communication cost lives and that private citizens had to provide their own Starlink devices.

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.

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.

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.

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.