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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Reports indicate that authorities are threatening to arrest individuals providing rescue and relief, accusing them of impeding government affairs. However, sheriffs and fire departments are allegedly banding together, threatening to arrest any federal employee interfering with local rescue efforts. The speaker claims the West North Carolina Nature Center requested the removal of a video due to alleged misinformation about FEMA confiscating supplies, which the center claimed was deterring donations. The speaker notes the center receives federal funding from the Department of Interior and criticizes FEMA's control over water distribution. The speaker accuses authorities of trying to suppress information and stop citizens from helping each other, similar to the events of January 6th. They encourage investigation into the WNC Nature Center, its tourism development fund, and the Department of Interior. The speaker asserts they will not be silenced and will continue reporting the truth, supported by multiple sources and ongoing relief efforts.

A person's friend has been running trips to Western North Carolina to deliver medicine, food, and water, rescue people, and recover bodies. The speaker had claimed the government was interfering, but the friend said there was no malfeasance, just that the government was bloated and slow. However, a government entity arrived at the Hickory Airport and told them to immediately stop their flights and leave within two hours. The volunteers were sent home, and the company had to call in staff to pack up. Refrigerators full of insulin and breast milk had to be thrown away. No reason was given, and no one came to replace them. The speaker suggests that disaster responses are being controlled, and people should help others without seeking permission. The speaker believes we are approaching a time where actions will be for one side or the other, framing it as good versus evil.

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.

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.

The speaker thanks supporters for sharing a video that went viral, leading to support from congressmen and private sector helicopter assistance. Civilian helicopters are actively flying rescue missions. Government military support is reportedly en route. Flights are typically delayed until 9:30 or 10 AM due to fog, but a temporary flight restriction (TFR) due to Joe Biden's visit is further impeding rescue efforts. Search and rescue teams are being deployed to the mountains via helicopter before the TFR goes into effect. The helicopters must then travel to another airport to obtain a special code allowing them to fly during the TFR. No rescue missions will occur between approximately 12 PM and 4 PM due to the TFR. If the TFR is lifted around 4 PM as scheduled, only two rescue missions will likely be possible before nightfall. The speaker suggests that political considerations are hindering rescue operations during favorable weather conditions.

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.

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 police officer blocked the road, trapping people during the chaos. The speaker's brother had to cut a chain to let people out. They demand an independent investigation, as they were blocked from entering for several days. The speaker, an attorney, questions the government's actions and mentions questionable documents related to FEMA. The governor wants to purchase the land, which the speaker believes should belong to the people. The government is held responsible and should restore the land to its rightful owners.

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.

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.

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.

The speaker expresses frustration about being told to "stand down" from providing assistance in East Tennessee following a disaster. Despite having a thermal drone and resources like trucks, trailers, water, and food, they were asked to hold off. They cite communication with EMA operational people and requests for help, including a woman seeking assistance for her brother who was swept away. The speaker mentions others being turned away while trying to deliver generators and supplies. They question the logic of halting aid when people are in immediate need, potentially trapped or hurt. They highlight videos of people fighting for water and express anger and emotional distress at the situation, contrasting it with their own family's comfort. They question why capable individuals and resources are being prevented from helping those in dire circumstances.

A notification from Tema/FEMA in Tennessee instructed people not to donate time or items directly, but to donate money to them and await their instructions. The speaker is angry because Tema/FEMA stated they don't go into areas that aren't easily accessible. The speaker believes it is the disaster relief's job to go into disaster areas, not wait for people to reach them. Locals cleared the roads, requiring trucks to get through. The speaker is upset that Tema/FEMA expects people to give them money and trust them to provide care when they don't go into hard-to-reach areas. The speaker urges people to donate to local churches instead, as they will ensure those in need receive help. They suggest Tema/FEMA should observe and learn how to properly provide disaster relief, as locals will handle it themselves.

A person's friend has been running trips to Western North Carolina to deliver medicine, food, and water, rescue people, and recover bodies. Initially, the friend disagreed with the claim that the government was interfering with these efforts. However, a government entity arrived at Hickory Airport and told them to immediately stop their flights and leave within two hours. Volunteers were sent home, and corporate staff had to pack everything. Refrigerators full of insulin and breast milk were thrown away. No reason was given, and no one replaced them. The speaker suggests that disaster responses are being controlled and advises people to help without seeking permission. The speaker believes we are approaching a time where actions will be for one side or the other, framing it as good versus evil.

FEMA is allegedly halting search and rescue efforts because people are angry about receiving limited aid after their homes were destroyed. The speaker claims FEMA is willing to spend billions on foreign wars and undocumented immigrants, but not on its own citizens. The speaker expresses outrage that people are being told not to "stir the pot" when they are being taken advantage of. The speaker advocates rebelling against FEMA and what they call "pay for force."

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.

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.