Just got off the phone a Pastor in the midst of the flooding in TN/NC. He is in one of the most devastated locations. He verified a few things about the situation:
– Almost all help is being done by private citizens, mainly churches.
– Private helicopters are flying in the vast majority of the supplies.
– Local Sheriffs are telling people to feel free to defend their property from looters by whatever means they have.
– WROL (Without Rule of Law) is happening in some areas, which means looting, robbing, and etc.
– FEMA’s involvement has seriously complicated the rescue efforts.
– Local Sheriffs have threatened to arrest FEMA workers if they hinder rescue and aid work.
– The response to this tragedy has been massive and overwhelming. All from private individuals and local Churches.
Just got off the phone a Pastor in the midst of the flooding in TN/NC. He is in one of the most devastated locations. He verified a few things about the situation:
– Almost all help is being done by private citizens, mainly churches.
– Private helicopters are flying in the vast… pic.twitter.com/jCAfZT4Klx— Spencer Smith 🇺🇸🇰🇪🇩🇴 (@BroSpencer) October 4, 2024
I was on one emergency response where we had to get state police to threaten "relief agencies" with arrest for looting because they were taking emergency relief supplies (food, blankets, etc.) away from the relief effort.
— DC Disinfectant (@DC_DISINFECTANT) October 4, 2024
This is the 4th unconfirmed report I have seen in the last ten minutes will you confirm @AshevillePolice @AshevilleFD Good grief. Yes or no. Circle one. XOXO t.co/c9Y2WGa0qP
— WithGODAllThingsAREPossible❤️🙏 XOXO (@GodCanAndWil) October 4, 2024
This is why 2A is so important, and private charities.
I'm libertarian (voting MAGA!) and we simply don't need government when private individuals and institutions do things faster and better than government.
Government needs to get out of the way and let people who care… pic.twitter.com/eAxwEVT2rI
— Dutch1777 (@dutch1777real) October 4, 2024
Let me know where the blockades are and we’ll have NC State Police move them out of the way.
Already did it once, which is one reason why we have an escort now. FEMA has zero jurisdiction.
Trust me. They’re not going to win this one.
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) October 4, 2024
- Many Americans may be unaware of the extent of the damage. Unlike Hurricane Katrina, which received non-stop coverage on cable news for weeks, with primetime anchors like Anderson Cooper visiting on location covering stories of human tragedy and government incompetent, Helene’s aftermath has received far less coverage. It is on social media platforms like X where folks will find horrifying stories of the stench of death still strong in difficult to reach areas, the lack of government assistance for those in need, and the courage of private efforts serving the area.
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