What Actually Happened in Asheville: A Hurricane Helene Story
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ต.ค. 2024
- Our Experience During Hurricane Helene
This is firsthand footage captured in Asheville, NC, from Thursday September 25th to Sunday September 29th.
In this sensitive time, we acknowledge the deep pain many are experiencing. We kindly ask everyone to be mindful of others when commenting.
As of October 4th, Jillian still has family stranded in Asheville. We recorded this footage to authentically document the situation as it unfolded on the ground and to help spread the word about the catastrophic devastation so more people can help.
We invite you to join us in praying for and supporting the people affected in Asheville and throughout the states impacted by Helene.
Ways to Help:
BeLoved Asheville:
Venmo: [BeLoved-Asheville](venmo.com/BeLo...)
PayPal: [BeLoved Asheville](www.paypal.me/...)
Old Europe:
PayPal: @DangHeleneHelpOE
MANNA FoodBank:
Donate Here (donate.mannafo...)
Asheville Survival Program:
Venmo: @AppMedSolid
CashApp: $Streets1de
Why We Were There:
On September 25th, we were en route from Indiana to Charlotte, NC, with plans to spend one night in Asheville. Due to unforeseen circumstances, we found ourselves unexpectedly staying through one of the worst natural disasters in American history.
As Hurricane Helene approached, we began documenting the unfolding events to share the reality on the ground in real time. What started as a simple recording evolved into a short film that felt essential to capture.
We hope this video offers insight into the rapid, chaotic, and disorienting days leading up to and including Hurricane Helene’s landfall. Watching the footage from NC and neighboring areas, we believe our documentation is vital to understanding how this event unfolded and we hope it inspires you to help in whatever way you can.
Thank you for taking the time to watch our video. Our hearts and prayers go out to all those affected by this disaster, and we will continue to keep everyone in our thoughts.
Ever Upwards and Shine ON,
N + J
Footage Filmed By: The Bergamot (Jillian Speece & Nathaniel Paul Hoff)
Video Edited By:
Nathaniel Paul Hoff
Additional Editing By:
Dalton Misner (@daltonmisner) and Molly Elizabeth (@mollyelizabethdesigns)
More about us:
Music: thebergamot.com
Film: stateoftheunity.com
A huge thank you to everyone who has watched our short film, left positive comments, and helped those affected by Helene's devastation from Florida to North Carolina. We’re truly humbled by your love and support, and we wanted to be sure to share a bit more about the journey that led us to pass through Asheville when we did.
So first and foremost, we are full-time touring musicians and documentarians, since we’re always on the road, you can find us with a camera in our hands documenting everything just like we would do on any other day. (this is how we got the footage you saw in the film)
Since 2018, we’ve been living out of our 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan. Right now, it has 208,000 miles on it, the engine works but the side door is broken, and the trunk doesn't work as of yesterday night, but it still gets the job done and we’re grateful this van has kept us safe and can haul all of our gear!
On Wednesday September 25th, 2024 we loaded up all of our gear and left Indiana (as our mid-west tour had just concluded) and we were super excited to head to Charlotte, North Carolina to start a Artist Residency which would give us time and space to record new music and prepare for our upcoming Christmas tour, kicking off right after Thanksgiving at The Morris in our hometown of South Bend, Indiana.
After we left Indiana we had heard that a hurricane was heading for Florida, but we didn’t think much of it as we just thought it would hit Florida and then dissipate as it made its way to North Carolina. We expected that the outer bands would carry some heavy rain and winds. Honestly, we had no idea that it would be this catastrophic- growing up in Indiana we had no clue that Helene could maintain such power and travel 800 miles and that the eye of the storm could hit Asheville!
Now, here’s an important detail to note: as we got closer to Asheville, just 32 minutes away, the rain started pouring down so hard that we could barely see out of our windshield so we turned our wipers on full speed, and then within two minutes we heard a super loud bang on our windshield. To our shock, the passenger-side windshield was completely gone, and the driver’s side windshield wiper had buckled leaving three inches of space to see out of as the rain was pouring down. To this day we’re still not 100% sure what exactly happened to cause that windshield wiper incident, and right now as of October 6th we’re still without a passenger-side windshield wiper as the mechanic shops are booked for another week.
Once we arrived in Asheville around 3:21 AM on Thursday, we spent the night, and woke up to heavy rain, we called some local shops to see if they might be able to fix the passenger side wiper on our van. Then after talking with them we quickly realized after looking at it more closely the passenger-side wiper mechanism was extremely damaged and completely shoved under the hood and off the track, so the local mechanic's couldn't get us in quick enough to order the new part and fix it.
Since we couldn’t get the passenger side wiper fixed on Thursday September 26th, we decided to wait it out, so we booked another night at the hotel and we planned to leave Asheville with a bunk passenger wiper once the rain has stopped on Friday as the many weather stations had reported that by noon on Friday the rain would subside.
So we thought it would be safe to travel the rest of the way to Charlotte on Friday after the rain stopped as the drivers side windshield wiper was the only one working.
We hope this gives a bit more context as to why we were in Asheville and the issues that kept us there. Of course we have been feeling all of the emotions and have learned a ton from this experience and will share another video about that with you all soon.
In the mean time, thank you for all your love, light and support! We really appreciate you being part of this wild journey and above all we deeply appreciate your prayers and donations for all the people and communities left in the catastrophic wake of Helene.🙏
Please consider supporting the following worthy organizations, ❤
BeLoved Asheville
Venmo: venmo.com/BeLoved-Asheville
Old Europe (who’s been providing free food and water to the community since September 27th, 2024)
PayPal: @DangHeleneHelpOE
And also charitable organizations like Samaritan’s Purse and local churches.
MANNA FoodBank:
Donate Here: donate.mannafoodbank.org
Asheville Survival Program:
Venmo: @AppMedSolid
Thank you all!
Thank you for this. If nothing else, it’s a peak into that shrinking window of humanity. ❤️🙏🦋 in manatee county praying for a break.
How's the disaster response right now? There's a lot of stories out there about FEMA not helping
Caravan?
@@unbotheredmovement buzz off
@@twocents7495 I get it! First law of nature is self preservation. So, we won't call it a caravan. Good talk!
I have never felt so helpless in my life. My son lives in Asheville, and has decided to stay to help his work place cleanup, which was flooded. He has been without water and electricity for 10 days. But he said there are many others worse off than he is. I live in Wisconsin and feel like I am a million miles away. Everyone is doing all they can to help people, Yes, they are all heroes. Keep all that have been affected by this disaster in your thoughts and prayers.
The helplessness is the WORST. If you could, you would move heaven and earth to be there with him to help, but it isn't possible.
Blessings and prayers for you and your son. 🙏🏻❤️
Prayers for your son❤
If you think you feel helpless now wait'll KKKamala steals the election. You'll be paying the highest taxes ever and you'll never see a penny of help whenever a hurricane hits.
In the beginning of the video Jillian says "a little bit of rain and a little bit of wind" Wrong... Ahead of time the NWS. etc were banging the table about how dangerous the situation was going to get.
I live in a suburb of Charlotte. Every single business is collecting items to send west and/or fundraising. Restaurants, mom & pop shops, small town offices, etc. We The People have come together w/out hesitation to help those in need. The mountain towns are our escape from the big cities. I can't begin to imagine what our neighbors are going through. I just hope they know we are here to help, for the long haul. ❤
If heard, officials have stopped the general public from helping with product to anyone who’s been affected. Is this true?
@@deebee.14 absolutely not. They've asked people to contact orgs that are assisting to find out specifically what's needed and where. We can't have unnecessary traffic and people around here right now and a lot of people are coming and driving around just looking at the damage which holds up local traffic and emergency/restoration vehicles. Not to mention how many of our roads are unstable or broken.
@@tjdwyer3 thank you for your help. We are grieving, and grateful.
@@deebee.14 where do yall get these conspiracies from? I'm actually curious. Is it a website, newspaper, radio station?
@@dabeastman20 Are you of a certain political persuasion? Your 'handle' suggests you may be just a narcissistic know it all. You can't label everything conspiracy. You may just be swayed by YOUR News channel... Which I can guess which of those that daily use the phrase 'conspiracy theory'.
No one knows one way or another except those who are there & In this country, people are allowed to ask questions without needing judgment or negative retaliation. By asking questions, they are seeking correct information.
BTW beasty, "y'all" has an apostrophe in it...
You literally just passed the DQ by my house we have been ten days without power this has been a nightmare eating canned food but we are alive, i'm so glad you are ok Thank you for sharing what happened to us.
I am so sorry to read what you wrote 😢 and hoping you and all your family is safe. All Americans are worried about you all and feel hopeless, unable to do anything. All we can do is see videos on youtube or Tiktok that show how semi trucks and people are going to NC to help. That's are only cheer and happiness behind this screen ❤. I pray you all have food and shelter big hug from Texas to you all!
Praying for all of you here in NJ ... I am so sorry you are living through this, very scary.
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Is fema or the national guard there? Yet.
I’m so happy your okay, praying daily for you all from Michigan 🙏🏽🫶🏽
@@ducksinarowpatience3670I faw FEMA hindering rescue operations!
Still without power or water in north Asheville. Feeding my neighborhood nightly. started at 10 people which quickly grew to 100. Minimal sleep. Everyday’s a struggle, but seeing community come together has been incredible. Have cried more in a week (or whatever day it is time is now irrelevant) than I have in my life. Just got back internet to see this. Phew okay, let’s get back to it. 💔
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God bless you ❤
My God bless and keep you! May Jesus hold safe all those in your community.
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God bless & sustain you, hang in there. Prayers for you, yours, and all affected.
It's WAY MORE THAN ASHEVILLE. Ashville is a fraction. The devastation that happened all around WNC is horrific.
So far this year, the United States has given:
$24,400,000,000 to Ukraine.
$11,300,000,000 to Israel.
- $1,950,000,000 to Ethiopia.
$1,600,000,000 to Jordan.
$1,400,000,000 to Egypt.
$1,100,000,000 to Afghanistan.
- $1,100,000,000 to Somalia.
$1,000,000,000 to Yemen.
$987,000,000 to Congo.
$896,000,000 to Syria.
$9,000 per illegal immigrant that has entered the U.S.
And Americans who have lost everything to Hurricane Helene will be getting $750, courtesy of FEMA.
This is correct. Asheville getting all spotlight. 🙏🏻praying for us all ❤
My prayers are you ❤🙏🏼
Because they are heavily liberal. They overshot with the clould seeding fr weeks from air and sky just like the massive flood in Dubia using clold seeding . Praying for all the states affected by these monsters
It sure is. We live above the Pearson Bridge. We drove through today by the arts district and businessesvon Riverside Drive. Devastation beyond belief
Wow. And right now, St. Pete Florida is in the 'cone' for Hurricane Milton. I live in St. Pete. Spending the morning calling around to find special needs shelters close by. I use a walker and my husband is very weak from illness. Keep those prayers coming.
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I'm so sorry. I wish you were close I would genuinely help you! I deal with multiple health issues some life threatening. 🙏🏾💜🙏🏾
Prayers from Queensland Australia 🙏🙏🙏
Peace be still, in Yeshua's name!
Sending prayers from my family & me in South Australia to you & your husband 🙏🏻
Thank you
I live in Asheville and haven't left my house except to get water. One week +, and we have power could be a month with no water. But our home is safe, we are safe
Lots of our neighbors have left. But we have lots of help from all over the country. Thank you everyone ❤. Thank God we live in the USA
Huh?
Who do you have help from???
Fema ?
For every one like You that is safe there's 2 doing without that ISN'T getting lot's of help... FEMA has no $$$ to give cause the O'Biden/Harris administration sent it all to Ukraine to protect the Deep States assets there...
@@ducksinarowpatience3670Wouldn't surprise me if this is a Fake Account they put up to propagandize with...
I live in Haywood 30 minutes from Asheville we were hit too and many of the surrounding counties also Tennessee was affected I have lived here my entire life so for 44 years I have never seen anything like this before. So many missing, or dead, complete homes and towns just gone. I’ve never been so scared and now living with guilt that I made it and still have my home and all of my family. My heart is broken for all of us it’s impacted it’s going to be years before everything is even half way back to normal. Please pray for those still missing and for the families that have lost loved ones or everything they owned. It’s hard to even comprehend that in one night, one storm so many’s entire world fell apart 😢
Why are you living with guilt? You're now in a position to help others. That's the position I'd rather be in. If you can't physically help others, a meal or bed, a spare jacket, small things can help a lot. We're sending best wishes from across the world to all affected.
My fiancé has a sister-in-law in SC. She moved into her mom's house to wait it out and was afraid that a couple of her trees would fall on her house! Fortunately, they didn't hit her house when they did fall!
@@kimberlywilliams7309 prayers for All
Forget about guilt. There's no reason for that.
I live in Mars Hill 30 minutes north of Asheville, there is complete devastation all around us, so many dead. There are still people in Yancey and Mitchell Co. that people haven't reached yet. I'm sure the same in Eastern TN. The communities are really working hard to help each other out. This will take a lifetime to rebuild❤😢.
My Neice lives in Mars Hill. She owns Wildheart Farm and Sanctuary and saves animals. I have posted her fundraising page and pray 🙏 she gets help from many people 🙏🙏🙏
God keep you & others safe - watching from Ontario Canada😢
Honestly they should not rebuild! That is dead people property now honor them by putting their names on cement in front of their addresses do something to honor them with their town do not rebuild. That is ridiculous. It would be another lake lure. Cause them ppl were killed ain’t reason for this they should have had help this is so messed up 😢😢😢😢 on all levels man
What did people do before cell phones?
@@EbonyFun-x4sif they don’t rebuild someone will. So many are standing on someone else’s grave.
What I loved the most about your experience is the power of human connection and innate desire to help those in need. We are better together ❤
Especially now, with refusal from the government to help those who are destitute.
@@mellowyellow2022 The government is helping. Reports of visits above.
Where do you get your news from?
@@Ketowskihollow visits. $750??? FEMA coffers empty becuz over a billion given to illegals over the past 2 years. Insanity! Our citizens suffer.
@@Ketowski Well I don't know, people in the midst of it stuck in the mountains with no help, as stated by people lucky enough to have internet access. Channel after channel reporting FEMA intercepting help to people stuck with no food and water. Is FEMA not an org that is part of the gov't? Why are civilians being refused access to help others that can't be reached? Why is there no news crews? Military aid,.FEMA doing what they were formed to do, help people in crisis. Why is Elon Musk being refused drop offs of Star links so people can communicate and get help. Why do we not see choppers other then private ones trying to rescue and deliver necessary live saving goods to save lives and being intercepted by govt agencies??? There are military who have equipment and are trained to build temporary roads and run heat sensitive drones to find people in the mountains that they can drop off whatever is needed to stay alive...why is none of this being used? Where do you get your information, just wondering, because your area may be getting help, some places are...but those who have been losing family members and are still stuck with no food and water are not getting help from FEMA , which is dictated by the government.
@melI Just Don't See How. They Could Let This Happen. Our Government Is A Disgracelowyellow2022
My heart goes out to everyone in Ashville. I live in Charlotte and see the devastating aftermath of Helene. Our Walmarts have been collecting donations. Today saw a truck full of generators,blankets,cases of water. Prayers for you all.
This is the part that infuriates me… Walmarts collecting donations, allowing people to spend the money on supplies for the people WALMART MADE OUT LIKE A BANDIT DURING COVID… why aren’t they donating supplies that are needed in these communities? Many of the smaller ones are centered around the Walmart in their communities. Proof they are part of the problem, and not solutions.
tipsybass7060. Yeah, Walmart! People, come in here, spend your money here, and we’ll send our paid for products to the flooded areas!!!! Wow, brilliant!! One of the BIG CORPS that set up shop strategically ALL OVER the USA, just outside of a big group of small towns. Unfortunately most all of the American people WENT SHOPPING there, to then “save a buck”…and so put ALL THEIR LOCAL TOWN BUSINESSES FN “OUT OF BUSINESS “!!! NOW these massive operations OWNED BY MEN who also OWN ALL of the massive shipping companies shipping EVERYTHING moving around the WORLD, have ALL AMERICANS BY THE GONADS!!! AND recently, and with already record profits, they DOUBLE, TRIPLE their prices ON EVERYTHING needed by THE PEON PEOPLE!!!! FUGGEN CORPORATE GREED!!!
THEY are sucking the wealth right out of the AMERICAN PEOPLE!!! IMAGINE the money going to THESE MEN, and out of the American people!!!
AND MORE but I must stop there….Right, INFURIATING!!
Better hope Walmart doesn't give the donations to fema, otherwise it's a lost cause.
They're collecting for Red Cross DON'T GIVE TO THEM!!!
Screw Walmart! They can afford to send millions in supplies themselves and hire helicopters and use drones to drop it off. Owners are BILLIONAIRES! Don’r praise a company that is greedily collecting more off the average Joe or poor who already give them their money.
I would never donate to a Walmart or places like that. The nerve….
Sending love from Japan. So happy you guys made it out OK. Prayers for all those affected.
Much Love My Japanese Friend , I'm Not there in the Flood area but I Live in Texas and I just want to tell u that I SINCERELY APPRECIATE your concern For the people going through this catastrophe !
It warms my heart that even people from across the World can Recognize Suffering and Chaos and are able to send their /ove and Prayers thanks to Social Media!
May GOD Bless You and Protect You My Good Hearted Friend !
Much Love From Texas 🤠♥️🫂
@@bxgonzalez-vk6vi If his TH-cam name is his, I doubt he is Japanese, but is living there for some reason.
Thank you from those still in the thick of this. I know they would want you to know they appreciate your prayers.
@@elouise5593 u know what , I didnt even bother to look at the name and the thought of the person not being Japanese didnt cross my mind either. Although, I did find it odd I didnt have to Hit Translate 🤔.
Your Attention to detail is Top Notch or I'm just a dumb a$$ 🤦
We lived through this 20 minutes from Asheville! Now it feels surreal! Thank God my husband and I are safe, many are not!
Thank yourselves or your homebuilder. Depending on where you were. If you ran you saved yourself, if you stayed home and got hit by water your builder saved you. And if you didn't get hit at all, the wind saved you
It is the response of Human Being.
To cooperate and support Life around us IS the Natural state of the Cosmos.
It isn't rare that humans respond in a cooperative way when tragedy strikes.
In THAT situation, the politics and hatred and name calling and the religious rhetoric and judgements fall away.
As it COULD BE if each person imagined, fully, the need we have for each other. How important it is the Honor and Respect one another , IN SPITE of differences in our minds.
Blessings to All 🙏
Where in the world is the government????
@@gregj831 on some planet far, far away!
@@gregj831 on site with boots on the ground.
They are having a hard time of it. Roads and bridges are impassable, aviation fuel low everywhere.
The fed is giving governors all they need.
The governors of all the affected states are stopping their life-saving work to go do interviews to dispel the kind of fake information you are trying to push.
Your rhetoric is taking precious resources away from the lifesaving actions they are trying to perform.
Shame.
The people trying to help are AMAZING!!!
Not our government though,they just want illegal foreigners coming and giving them all our resources including housing in four and five star hotels,giving them food stamps with thousands of dollars on their EBT cards. I see the illegal immigrants getting all kinds of food at the checkout line pay with their EBT cards, while the American families are behind them, buying beans and rice and having a little. The American children are basically starving,while the illegals are getting steaks and steaks. It’s unbelievable to me to see our American children starving while the illegal immigrants get all our money that we pay taxes into. American families are starving, homeless, living on the streets, while all these illegals get everything. I see it daily in the checkout lines, and on the streets. We need help.
Where in the hell is the Government????
@@gregj831
Biden administration didn't care
Vote for Trump
@@kathleenking47 every governor has said biden is giving them everything they need
Kamala and Biden should be in jail
My nephew was flying for the National Guard as soon as the conditions allowed making rescues in remote areas. This was an expansive catastrophe.
Hey, Jillian, we met at the Mediterranean restaurant in New York City on July 25th while I was traveling in my RV. I met several people in North Carolina in June when I traveled through that state and never expected out of my new acquaintances, you would be among the ones affected by the hurricane/floods. I'm glad you are now safe. Prayers continue for all.
What a sweet story ❤ I hope she sees this.
I so appreciate this video. I also hope she sees it!!! That was a lot to go through.
Hey, I think you’re referring to me.
Dearest Lauryl! It is so wonderful hearing from you. I loved our NYC dinner hang on July 25th. Thank you for following along and for your loving words. I remember you saying that you just traveled through NC... and now looking back I am so happy that your safe as well because you never know with the RV life how long you will be in one location for. I will be praying for your friends affected by the hurricane and floods as well. Thank you for your love, light and prayers. I deeply appreciate you and your thoughtfulness. You're a gem. I look forward to our paths crossing again one day soon. Stay safe out there with your precious pup 🐶 Big Love & Shine On - Jillian
Thank you for your excellent presentation.
This was a horrible catastrophe and your coverage was WAY better than the major networks.
Glad you're OK.
Yes, thanks for the footage the first 2 days. The rest was kind of opportunistic and creative drama.
God bless all of WNC.
Prayers to all the innocent animals and ppl that lost their lives!😢
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I'm so sad when I think about the animals 😢 (I'm sad for ppl too but like wildlife and pets they're just lil guys, they don't know what's happening)
wow, you're a terrible being
Your reliance on prayer instead of science is what led to this in the first place.
Keep voting GOP if this is what you enjoy seeing! 😂
Wow! no sugar coating. Makes you see the desperation everyone is facing. Especially not having water. Thanks for getting this out.
It's sad we only unite during a tragedy..
No thanks to Biden.
And some are trying to take that away.
And it's sad so many are using this tragedy as a political soap box. Not everyone is trying to unite. There are still MANY selfish people turning this into an opportunity. 😢
We are so torn apart by meaningless ideologies of the elite who hate us and love watching the division they create. Media shoves it down our throats everyday relentlessly.
I don’t think that’s true…
Watching this from Texas😢
My prayers to everyone affected by Helene, especially the mountain people, hope we hear from/about them soon.
Thank you for sharing/informing.
One thing I notice you don't see flat screen TV floatin down the street like you did in New Orleans and people helping each other instead of looting each other!
It's crazy, there's entire towns and roads completely cut off up above my house. We saw some BIG helicopters, like apaches or something, going back and forth all night last night. I think they are getting those people out finally.
The small mountain towns of western NC and eastern TN were hit very badly, to the point where not just homes were washed away, but also the land underneath them. The death toll is underreported in the MSM. Lots of reports of so many dead bodies that the stench is a problem. Adding up the various local reports I've seen, and doing some extrapolating for the areas that haven't been able to report, it will turn out to be thousands, not hundreds. Lots of private rescuers jumped in early, in one place, almost 40 privately owned helicopters showed up and got to work around day 2 or 3, and were doing the Lord's work until various units of government shut them down. Government people don't like it when they're not in charge. Booty-jug shut down the airspace completely over the area, before any National Guard were deployed, and NC governor was doing nothing. FEMA was late to arrive, but quick to shut things down. Lots of truckers reporting that they were told to turn around and take their loads of supplies back. Apparently the optics coming out of the freedom social media got bad, and the government loosened up somewhat. I found X the best place to get info.
@@grizzlygrizzlemuch better response than Katrina… took 5 days before anyone showed up
@@grizzlygrizzle The problem is that there's no cell phone service, so people can't contact their friends and family to confirm if they're safe. As things move forward, and more is known, the death toll will probably rise. But I saw a video that a guy made in NC where he went to one of the communities where people said the stench of bodies was a problem. He found a dead horse and that was it. No stench. Local people confirmed that then stories weren't true.
This made me cry. My heart is broken for those people. I am so glad you two made it!
OUR PRAYERS FOR NORTH CAROLINA🙏🙏🙏🙏
I was in the Catskills in 2011 when hurricane Irene turned toward the mountain. So much devastation but I didnt have any issue because I got the frick out of there. Some were not able to leave. Some had their entire world swept away. Some were setting up to enjoy the bluegrass festival and they were morons I told them I was leaving immediately and they should too. They were all self righteous that I was killing the vibe. Imagine driving into a hurricane on a mountain then using up the dwindling resources???
Believe what's in store for America next year & beyond from now will make this look like an ice cream social....
Where are all of the elites donating? Why are other countries helping us?
I just want to thank you for taking the time to put this video out. My heart is so broken for all hurricane victims. Prayers every day as recovery takes place.
OMG. Watching this from 🇨🇦. I'm speechless with a lump in my throat and a heavy heart. The devastation is beyond comprehension.
Me too. I bawl everytime I watch these videos of devastation and tragedy in NC. I feel I need to, I need to be humbled, thankful to be safe, awake and aware of what's happening to our world and I have a feeling it's just going to get worse. This is an early video. I've been seeing how the government is stopping any aid whatsoever. It's appalling and heartbreaking.
@@mellowyellow2022 They stopped drones that were searching for people. Afraid of what they might see??
I'm down in Mississippi and we've been through hurricanes before, Katrina and others, trees down and no power for weeks but Helena has devastated whole towns. So sad for everyone. 😢
I'll I can think of is food, water, ? Jesus bring in you good 🙏❤️🌹
Okay Im crying, in Jesus Name please watch over this horrific tragedy 🙏
It's so kind of you to record and share this awful experience. Thank you so much. Sincerely
Only complaint, that horrible screeching background “music”, but just nails on a chalkboard. Almost quit watching because of that, but very in tune to wanting to see and hear your experience. Thank you; my ears managed to stick it out! 😮😅
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@@leslieschott754 I agree
So horrible. Thank you for this real time video. American’s need to see this. Prayers to everyone in the region!
Yall did an amazing video. Thanks for sharing
This Video is Amazing! Thank you.
I was having Panic Attack when y'all got in HWY!
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Were the hell is the help? Were was the help. . What a disgrace!
Really? They could’ve went home! They’re taking resources from real victims!
Thank you for your recording. From the video, generally speaking, we are not prepared for disaster. It takes great leadership and organization to actively and immediately provide help and support from a disaster and to support the people. At least, that's what I used to think, not feeling confident.
My heart goes out to you guys, all of you. Maui is where i live and we experienced similar, after the fires last year. May God keep you and may you all be safe and protected 🙏🏾 ✨️ 🙏🌺
Shew! All I can do is cry. Between the terrifying situation and the willingness of people to be kind. Please carry that kindness for the rest of our journey. Thank you for ripping my soul out of a comfort zone. Changing lives Helene Sure brought the rage. Very impactful documentation.
Well said!!
i work at Southwire, and we are doing the best we can to produce the various bare overhead cable needed to get power back to all the affected communities. Storm orders are a top priority. Be patient. we are doing the best we can! ***Edit*** I work in a production facility that makes the cable that will be replaced...Im not on the battlefield***
Kamala has a plan to bury as much cable as possible to ensure this does not happen in the future.
Vote blue for real solutions.
Thank you for what you are doing in extremely hazardous conditions
Praying for your safety.
@@chaocoordinator6972 God bless and protect you…the work is very dangerous!
I'm not in the area, Thomasville Alabama here but just want to say thank you for the work you are doing. We couldn't survive without linemen. Thank you thank you thank you.
It’s so crazy to me that the small businesses are the ones to be heros and provide food and water whenever gas and oil companies still charge the same, if not more, for their essential product. They make billions of profit a year without a disaster.
One hindrance was people didn’t have cash and no electricity.
Yes, the billionaires are NOT for the people!! THEY are actually the ones who have nefarious agendas for ALL of US; Depopulation, Full Control over everyone and everything and the biggest wealth transfer ever in history=United Nations Agenda 21/2030 is a REAL thing!!!
Disasters make lots rich
*They EARN billions of profit a year.
The small business owners CHOOSE to do that. Bigger companies have investors to think of. It's not even technically their money to give....
It's so crazy to me that ppl think they have a right to other ppl money. Just like how everyone was demanding Dolly Parton donate her hard earned money.
Mom and Pop businesses ARE the communities they live in.
THIS is the America I know and love! AS you said...when things go wrong politics, race ect doesn't matter.
100% agree.
I’m living off canned food and no estimate on when we get water back but I’m lucky to be safe and able to sit here and watch this. We have a strong community here in Asheville and the surrounding area ❤
I’m praying for you all. I’m down here in Orlando, Florida waiting to see if Hurricane Milton hits us. (It’s headed to Tampa.) Stay safe, friend.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and all who've been affected. My heart is just breaking for you all.
Sending you much love, strength and protection from Canada. xxx
I admire you, Asheville!! You can and will get through this!😇
Damn bro still aren’t gettin assisted by our government wtf are they doing about this!!? All im seeing are people left to figure shit out on their own this is heartbreaking man prayers to everyone who’s still dealing with this on my soul our country really pisses me off sometimes
Global warming is real
The devastation in that entire region of the country is unbelievable. Hope people are getting the resources they need. Thanks for taking us there ❤
Everyone should have a multiband radio. Mobile phones are not going to work in an emergency. Remember good old paper maps? Get some.
Paper gets destroyed in water.
Folks don't realize the old way is the best way
@@tiftyme paper can have "wax" on them to repell water. But yeah, do not have it in water. You probably just store the maps in a water proof case. I mean, if you had a phone in this, it probably died or you can not charge it.
Very true, Ham operators can also send emails if they have Winlink. GMRS is also a good option for non-hams and only requires registration.
Yes they work as long as cell tower didnt wash away. Which multiband radio do you recommend ?
Thank you both for documenting this moment in your lives for us to view. Very well made! Prayers sent to everyone that have been affected by this terrible storm.
My heart is torn for my fellow Americans 💔 🙏
Why is the USA fixated to Ukraine, Israel?🤔🎯
Be sure kamella is still giving $$$$$ to illegals and letting more and more in.
Congratulations to all those kamella voters. We now see you don't give a damn about anyone but yourselves.
How can your heart be torn when this is God's work? Y'all really hate the Lord but swear y'all love him nobody else has the power to do this but the most high and y'all acting like it's a freak accident gtfoh God doesn't make mistakes and this was fa damn sure no mistake this was gonna happen regardless white ppl all over America have a judgement coming this is only the beginning starting with the sundown racist ass towns that were stolen in the first place fuck all of yall this is biblical and all y'all crying keep on crying cause the most high ain't done with you gentiles!!!
DONATE TO SAMARITANS PURSE
@@PeterLamin-pi6rv: Black Rock is taking over Ukraine. Farm land grab
Thank you for your gripping account of this horrible event. You clearly depicted how in an unexpected emergency situation, literally every step and moment of your day is in survival mode! So glad you made it out safely! Thanks again!
Yea no wifi, clearly Survival mode. 😮 People in florida. this is a normal thing for us. No power. No water. Remember Ivan? 2 weeks No electricity. People don't even know what real survival mode is. They think not having internet is roughing it.
Yes it was rather a lot of griping!
@@2332Stephen Not being able to flush a toilet, water running out, communications cut off. Not knowing when the situation is going to improve. People's houses were floating down rivers, man.
It's not unexpected. It has been predicted for literally decades and will continue to get worse.
This is a nightmare. I couldn't imagine losing my whole world. Very sad. We are in Pennsylvania/ohio Praying for you all!
Sorry to sound pessimistic but this is nothing to what's coming ❤
When something like this happens you realize what you thought was your whole world isn't. You come out with a very different perspective in life. Some learn from it. Others let it deviate them
Keep praying for them. God listens to us and is always there for us.
Incredible!!! 😢 Praying for everyone throughout the days.
What do you do when you pray for people just curious??
When you see people pulling together like this at these times it really touches deep in the heart .My heart goes out to America . Sending prayers ✨🙏✨
This should be required viewing for every American. What an eye opener!! Many different kinds of emergencies could happen that could set any of us back like this. It reminded me to refresh our water supply for emergencies and add at least five more gallons to it and to stop running my gas tank so low....and to have, at least, SOME cash at home.
Cash will be worthless after the collapse. Stockpile pemocan for trading. It weighs practically nothing and lasts 20 years without refridgeration.
That is correct, most of us don't make enough money to live completely off the grid. That requires a crap load of solar panels and batteries but it can be done. Storage tanks gasoline, diesel and propane. A bobcat with a few attachments etc.
@@velveetaslingshot I think it's spelled Pokémon
Even stockpile gas to cook or use BBQ. Surprising what can be cooked on the BBQ even just heating water.
@@sharronward1234 Cooking oil also. Save it in the jugs it came in. It's great for fires and filtered you can even run vehicles on it if you do it right.
I was the director of nursing for a new hospice inpatient facility during Katrina. I only agree to be the director after I was reassured that we would not try to evacuate patients since there were emergency generators on the roof and we would be in the 5th floor.
We had enough fuel for 72 hrs, so when we lost power, the clock started ticking. When we found out we were not going to get more fuel because it was being taken by FEMA and it became obvious that New Orleans would be shut down for months, getting the patients out became the priority.
It is a long story , everything that happened, but we were blessed in so many ways. I can remember it like it was yesterday.
Watching yall discuss the realization of the dire situation that was impending and the need to get out, I know how you feel.
Mobility Impaired vans arrived from the sheriff’s office from a town about 90 miles away and we were escorted to the Mississippi River bridge by National Guard.
We were told to follow close, keep our windows closed, eyes straight ahead, do not talk to anyone, and definitely do not stop.
We witnessed the aftermath of massive looting at a WalMart on the way-- empty TV boxes all over the parking lot, NOT stuff people needed to survive. Now the National Guard was there and barricaded the doors. Every pharmacy in the area had been looted. Our last night we were there, we could hear gunfire and glass breaking. The devastation was NO WHERE NEAR what has happened in North Carolina, but the violence was rising.
The most haunting memory for me was as we got to the top of the on-ramp for the bridge, there was an elderly couple with 2 pet carriers and whatever else they had been able to escape the rising water with. They were yelling at our caravan “WHY WON’T ANY IF YOU STOP AND HELP US!”
On the 10th anniversary of Katrina I was interviewed by the local newspaper. I have always said if I had it to do over again, would I do it. Absolutely, hospice patients are on the bottom of the priority list for evacuation, we were prepared to have to be there for a month- but with no fuel and rising safety concerns we had to get out ASAP.
Like I said earlier, it is a long story. A lot was learned from Katrina. Now there are plans for evacuation of EVERYONE.
But the devastation from Helene I have seen in all the TH-cam videos is gut wrenching. Who would have EVER thought that there would be this much destruction!!! Who could have ever imagined -- speechless.
Thank you for letting everyone know, I had not seen any perspective from the middle of the city but lots of updates from rural regions. TH-camrs are really bringing the news to people!
I live in a small town south of Asheville, the town of Flat Rock. We were also hit by this hurricane and had horrific damage to our communities. But the things I have seen with the communities sticking together and helping one another brings me to tears! Even though I lost a lot and had damage to my own home and lost a lot we had a team of trucks taking supplies to Asheville and Swannanoa and the damage in Swannanoa is so heartbreaking! Please everyone spread word WNC, East Tennessee we need help from our fellow Americans! Much love to all I am happy to still be here through all of this disaster.
Help is on the way❤ stay strong friends!
Flat Rock one of my favorite places! Hope things work out eventually. Imin FL waiting for Milton to arrive. 🙏
I love Flatrock. We stayed there one summer but mostly we’re in Brevard. So sorry. We are in the path of Milton so I sit and wait to see that outcome
@@BarbaraJones-o7hme too
What more could they need...JOKE BIden and Kamal gave everyone $750???? This better make everybody think about who you vote for soon because it is obvious that the DEMOCRATS in power dont care about any of us
Here in Canada and watching this. Praying for our brothers and sisters to the south of us. ❤️ 🙏🌎
Remember, people like this will ditch you if you’re low on gas even if they make a pact to stick together. Moral: become self reliant and learn the skills related to that journey
I’ve never not wanted a video to end so bad… hopefully you have more footage for another great video. Thank you for showing me that good people still come together in times of distress.
Yes, @Seeetie_Pie Low the devastation is beyond comprehension. My heart ❤️ goes out to everyone
I'm so heartbroken for everyone in Asheville. I know that they have many years ahead of them to rebuild homes, businesses, lives. The destruction that Helene has done is unbelievable.
Praying
No they don't have many years left! Jesus is coming! The Tribulation is coming! Repent
I'm in Hendersonville, NC. Asheville is much worse off, it breaks Mt heart. Chimney Rock is obliterated. It's devastating. Everyone has been so good to one another and supportive. The response from the community has been amazing. It's just so overwhelming. So many are still without power or a way to communicate or get supplies.
it's one of the most beautiful places on earth and it's heartbreaking to see.
I’m praying g for everyone affected in the southeast. May God help those in a truly dire situation. May he be glorified and may he use this disaster to show his love and bring many to salvation in his Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.
Thank you very much for recording your experience. Y’all’s composure is admirable. Seeing these first person experiences is leaps and bounds more valuable than a politician handing out water bottles. Bringing the information to interested citizens. I am from VA/TN & things like this help validate the pain and grief of everyone there in these videos. Other people witness their hardship. I’m devastated for these people and the unnatural weather events that will continue to kill. We are all subject to these events wether you like it or not.
half was man made. sad
@@bettyhutcheson9318 Why do you people believe in man-made weather events but not man-made climate change?
handing out water bottles. . . or throwing everyone a roll of paper towels. . . . just sayin'
Thank you again for your time and video. Other TH-cam channels are reporting. You have given us a window to what's happening in real time. I'm glad you guys are safe. God bless.
Yes, the best vid I’ve watched about this hurricane.
DO NOT DO NOT DONATE TO RED CROSS…🆘🆘🆘🆘🆘
SAMARITAN’S PURSE IS WHERE YOU SEND DONATIONS. Remember this♥️🇺🇸
They literally keep 90% of all donations for “administration fees” 😂
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Same for the Salvation Army, do not donate to them.
@@miketwopointzero 3% of the money donated to the Red Cross goes to management. The majority of it goes to biomedical services.
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wow, thank you for sharing, I feel so bad and will pray for all of you in NC Prayers from California!
Thank you for documenting this!
Thank you for doing this video. May the Lord bless the people. My heart goes to all. God bless America.
This is the power and humility of the American people. So glade you all are safe. Thank you for sharing your story!
These are my people, I live right over the mtn from Asheville. This is what Americans are all about, helping their neighbors no matter what the need is. God bless all of the families struggling and I’m glad you guys made it out safe.
Credit for maintaining the love and caring in your relationship. So easy to lash out at one's companion when stress is as high as it was. Bless you both....
Thank you for this documentary you ended up shooting. I gathered more info from you than I’ve been able to from professional news sources. I’m glad you’re safe. As a former resident of NC, my heart goes out to everyone affected by this disaster. ❤
Why do you think msm isn't covering any of this? Why do you think.qe have billions for illegal immigrants, foriegn wars...but NOTHING for victims here in NC...children tied to.trees to not be swept away by flood waters......while they fund the policing of civilian rescue attempts and support....
Bet you're still gonna vote for Montell Williams side chick....
I have never seen so much devastation in my entire life and so little response by most news channels world wide, who should all hold their heads in shame.
So very little response from the current administration also.. and what they have said are lies.. it's another land grab for another corporation.
Kinda like that lynching in Henderson NORTH CAROLINA that isn’t getting national attention! Happened 3 weeks ago North Carolina should be ashamed! Maybe if they brought those guys to justice that hurricane would not have been as devastating! Hurricane hit all slave states! Hmmmmm
I don't watch mainstream media anymore. They are single minded in their reporting and it's all about money.
democraps wants voters for donald trump to die so kamala could win the election.
The other states had preplanned and had NG and linemen and search and rescue on stand by but not our governor in NC.
Tears 😢😢😢through this whole video. So glad you made it through.👍👍👍Crying 😢😢😢for those left behind. Prayers for all hurting.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Hundreds of thousands if not millions of people just became preppers after this.
Hopefully woke up to the truth too on who is responsible and why this was done.
yep, climate change is real and we must now suffer the consequences.
It will only get worse in the future.
This is man-made but not the way everyone here is saying. We created this by warming our planet.
vote for people that believe our actions affect weather.
@@CityBoyNYCyou are sorely mistaken. I encourage ANYONE to do research on what HAARP is and Geo-Engineering. All the facts are out there, you just gotta look instead of just listen to what people say. It’s like if you go to the Dr and the Dr treats you based purely on how you feel instead of doing any type of testing or bloodwork. Everyone needs to do their own due diligence and research instead of relying on what their government told them. Mind you, this is the same government that told us the jabs were safe and effective. They have been KNOWN liars and deceivers. To vote for the same liars doesn’t do Americans any good.
@@kawehionalaniWell said!
Most of those millions will get tired of prepping and go back to their old ways.
This is by far the most informational video about the situation in North Carolina at least for that particular part. Thanks for sharing it and thank God you two are okay.
Absolutely horrific and heartbreaking. Thank you for documenting everything. Prayers for all.
Oh JESUUUS 🛐🛐🛐🛐🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 HELP
It hit me when she said " there is no national guard." Like Trump would have had those boys on the ground before and after. Our current administration and Harris just wanna watch them rot.....
But they'll give billions to illegals to take our jobs at 1/2 wages and billions to money laundering to other rich elites by calling it "you crane(spelling intentional for sense sore ship) "
I loved how the two of you communicated with each other and were so loving and kind to each other during an enormously stressful time. ❤️♾
Thank you for taking the time to make this film for us. I live in Ma on Cape Cod & I flew down to Saint Pete on 9/25 for a Jewl & Melissa Etheridge concert in Tampa on the 26th. We assumed the hurricane wasn't going to make such a huge impact.
My heart goes out to all those affected🙏
This was a fascinating, informative and moving film. Sending love & strength from the UK. Sunday morning here and I’m starting the day incredibly humbled (not sure that’s the right word but hopefully you know what I mean?) Those poor souls. I’ll never complain about English weather again, ever.
That's the right word. Thank you. I'm humbled and furious.
I’d love to live in England. I live in Clearwater Florida. Why does England make it so hard ☹️
@@NurseSue425Hi Sue from England !
Hope you're all ok
It's not easy living here if you're a whistleblower.
Praying for you guys and people in India, Africa plus the various wars ...
God bless you
🙏✝️
Much love and prayers to everyone affected. ❤❤❤
Glad you are safe. Thanks for showing this.
Gosh! I live in California and I have been constantly looking for updates on our people in the horrorcane zone. My heart feels hollowed out and my prayers are overflowing. There are so many good people in our country and when we come together, there isn’t a damn thing on earth that can stop us. God bless this lot and give them hope and comfort.
Mother earth just stopped these colonizers.
As catastrophic as this is people should know it's not just Asheville, it's all of the small communities in the mountains from Avery county to Catawba and im certain im missing county's 😢. There are small communities in the mountains where they still don't have any relief. Please pray for everyone affected from this hurricane from Florida all the way to North Carolina and Virginia and Tennessee Georgia 😢 🙏🙏🫂
Absolutely
Remember this in November when it comes time to vote! Hold this administration accountable for it's anemic, half hearted response. They have done more to BLOCK efforts than help them!!!
@@traxxasftw I agree!
Kennedy is my hero but voting for Trump.
You would think that the people in the mountains would be the best off because how does it flood?
@@1984FarmDreams Trump gutted FEMA in 2019 and then the GOP Congress members he approved blocked the bill to pass more funds for it. You can easily look this up. The Democrats are pieces of shit too, but its the Republican party that specifically made sure nobody would get help for this. Trump and the GOP don't care about you.
Red Cross offered my father who was in military at the time. They offered to help his mother. They sent her all kinds of aid and then promptly sent her a bill!
Truth be told, the weather channels here on TH-cam, gave a forecast nine days before the hurricane reached landfall that it would bring heavy rain in those areas. That hurricane had a five hundred miles span in several states.
Everyone I pray that help has come to rescue, to provide aid and recover those who were lost in the storm.
Keep watching the ten days forecast on multiple channels. Remember heavy rain prior and day of causes devastation.
Ryan Hall Y’all did give warnings for the region days in advance and did mention it likely to be a one in 2000 year flood
@@billthomas8994doesn't matter-folks made their own choices-now they're dealing with that
Some lack the money to go somewhere else and pay to stay. I know I do. No one here ever dreamed of anything like this
I've lived in that area my whole life and I've never seen anything like this. It is beyond anyone's imagination to have that much water. People in the area are used to snow and rain and loss of power, but that flooding was extraordinary.
@@tropicalmom2468 th-cam.com/video/_acbPXYnfe8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=s86mEzI9IxjlTyyS
Here's the link to the weather channel that predicted the forecast for hurricane Helene when it was a week in advance of reaching landfall. Also understand that if money is an issue for not evacuating your local area does provide for those who are in need. Peace and blessings to you and yours.
Thanks for putting this video out there. It’s well needed as I believe most people are unaware of the situation in these states. 🙏🏽 ❤
I am not in the USA and I am aware, I am puzzled by the navel gazers you speak of
Fox News has been covering everything all day long!
Hurricane season happens every year. It’s been getting consistently worse every year. We have a national weather service, the Weather Channel, and a multitude of apps. I’m completely baffled that anyone living in the southern US is confused that this weather situation has happened. THIS IS ONLY THE FIRST OF MANY CUS THIS IS THE START OF HURRICANE SEASON, NOT THE END OF IT. THERE ARE TWO MORE HEADED THAT WAY.
@@PorterWood09look lady, this hurricane came up to us 100s of miles away. This was absolutely bizarre and unprecedented. So, keep your supercillious attitude to yourself.
@@BrianButterworth-s4z I'm soooo tired of these Oh, well comments. Unprecedented, is correct. It's worse than Mount St. Helens with exponentially more loss of life.
It’s all just so heartbreaking… but the silver lining is the community spirit and everyday heros .. stay safe, the incoming weather doesn’t look great 😢
As someone who recently became sober - A natural disaster of this magnitude is a nightmare. It absolutely crushes me to imagine all the alcohlics that were suddenly (which can be a serious medical emergency) forced dry. I know this is the last thing most people think about.
Catastrophes will cause us to rethink our lives and priorities. For as much as we are affected, how or to what degree, there are always those whose suffering is greater.
well stated! and in all adversity is an opportunity
Almost makes sense to keep a topographical map so you can see elevation and know where high ground is.
Yeah uh, "the high ground" is what got hit and flooded in the storm
@@neilpatrickhairless the high ground got rain and wind, for sure but it did not get flooded. That's not how that works.
As i was watching them choose a road to drive from the map, i was thinking topographical would be nice.
Great time to own gas cars, gas generators, gas chainsaws, not such a good time to try and charge anything electric. This green movement is a disaster and will only result in further control, and 15 minute cities.
Amen, Electrical vehicles is from the pits of hell to take over and control us.
Minnesota Governor Walz and the Democrats tried recently to ban the sale of gas powered chainsaws in Minnesota. It failed THIS time but you know these idiots won't give up.
Need power to pump
Yes I live here and this is such a sad time in all our lives right now...Been without water since the 26th. So thankful for all the volunteers and donations. I work in nursing at Mission and they have help out tremendously with food and making sure we have gas in our vehicles. God bless everyone ❤
May God be with you! My prayers are with you!
Australia praying for all affected 🙏
Disappointing that Harris and Biden could care leas
@@debralondon4295give me a break…put ur damn politics aside. Even the governors have appreciated Biden help. Sorry if wasn’t as good as Katrina. That is sarcasm
Love the Love. We are still a nation of compassion and survivors! ❤🇺🇸✌️
This was so well done. We felt what you were feeling and that's not always easy to convey!
So happy you stayed safe.
Thank you for documenting your account and may God Bless you in your journeys.
My mom's house flooded in Superstorm Sandy, so I get it. On another note - now that I watched this video, I checked out your music and really like it. I will keep listening to it.
Thanks be to God! You are still alive! God be with all those who live in and around Asheville NC!
Um....why would God create a hurricane then make it go somewhere else to ki'll other people? .your religious ideals are flawed..
I just feel as if it is a miracle that you made it out of Ashville! Thank you for an eye-opening record of what you went through, and the suffering people there. God protect and comfort you all, keep you safe and bring you help! Amen!
My question to people who are praying during a disaster is do you know the gospel? I'd love to share, but don't want to push people unconcerned or confident in themselves? My true prayer is that people will be drawn to the one, true Amighty Creator.
Thank you for this video. It is very informative. I will continue to pray for all the people still stranded. Please Lord, save these people!!!
@@skeletalremains3860 my question is, if "God" has an ultimate, perfect plan for everything, why pray, at all? What are you hoping to do? Change his mind? Isn't this a little arrogant?
@@skeletalremains3860UNconditional ❤ meets People where & how They are able. ☯️✝️🌈🕊️🌍🌀😳
@@WynterFyrePrayer/thought = vibration/frequency/LIGHT/❤
fEaR is a REFLEX, FAITH is step 2.... ☯️
@@WynterFyre no, friend. It is because it is an act of worship and obedience. Our purpose is to honor and glorify Him, each other, and to be good stewards over everything He has blessed us with. Why would it be arrogant to be in a loving relationship with our Creator? Maybe I misunderstood your question?
I'm in North Carolina. I fee so fortunate to be in an area that the hurricane didn't hit. Seeing videos like this leaves me in shock. It's nice to see that people are helping each other. I hope everyone there gets to safety and help get them back on the road to a stable life.
It hit exactly where it was planned to hit. Folks should've taken the check to move? 😢
My stepdaughter is near Charlotte.. they didn't lose power, but they couldn't call us
Downed towers
We're in CA
So glad you were ok. Wow, how horrific this all is. ❤❤❤ I feel sad for everyone affected. Our government is a HUGE FAILURE right now. Stay safe, new friends. 🎉❤😢🙏❣️
Thanks for the video. I live in the South Bend, IN area. I grew up in the Charlotte area. Your documentation is amazing. My family is living what you are recording. Thank you for sharing. God bless.
I live in Charlotte, went to college at App State, my parents had a house in Banner Elk. It’s heartbreaking and surreal to see the damage done to the businesses, for streets, homes, buildings, etc. that have been part of our lives for years; now gone or completely demolished. Our friends and their animals are alive thank god, but some have lost a lot. I can’t imagine losing my mind entire life in flood waters in the blink of an eye. What happened to the NC mountains is pure nightmare fuel. Mountain folk are a different breed, IYKTK. It’s going to take a long time, years, with heartache along the way. But NC will get through it together. If you’re an able-bodied person please volunteer to help with clean and the rebuild. If you’re not consider donating .whatever you can spare, it’s going to take all of us.
Mankind thinks they are in total control all the time this is letting them know how small we really are.
Mankind did this!
@@Emzzz78 lol no they didnt its mother nature you cant stop it no matter how much people preach the global warming bs lie
GODS PEOPLE SHOULD Humble themselves and PRAY and SEEK GODS FACE. TURN FROM OUR WICKED WAYS. GOD WILL HEAR from Heaven , FORGIVE OUR SINS AND HEAL THE LAND.
This is why nuclear energy is short sighted.
@@Emzzz78 And the evil people behind it actually think they're going to get away with this. They have another thing coming.
Wow, thank you for first-hand footage. Truly reminds us to be thankful for the smallest of blessings in these days. Will continue to pray for all. God Bless.
So sorry ya'll drove into a nightmare 😔 Thanx for showin us whut ya'll went through. Ya'll showed strength. God Bless ya'll 🙏🏻💞
So, I live in this area. The lake you see at 5:41 in the video that's the French Broad River (not a lake at all). The French Broad River crested at over 30 feet. It bested the old record flood from 1916 by 10 feet. This storm changed the landscape of Western North Carolina for ever. There are towns that are just gone. Whole towns! Chimney Rock Village, Bat Cave (yes that's the name of a town), Biltmore Village and so many others are either gone or very nearly gone. Places like Biltmore Village while they still have buildings and roads, they are no longer safe and most will have to be torn down. I was lucky in that no trees hit the house, although a large limb did crash through my bathroom. It's still a mess, but it is getting better. We got power back in my area Monday morning, but it was to late to save any of the food. "They" (I don't know if it was the government or the utilities) have brought in mobile cell truck and mobile substations to patch the cell and power for some places, but a lot are still without power. There are no shortages in the horror stories, but there are a lot of just out right lies going around right now. For instance, the story that the water is radioactive. That story comes from Wake county on the other side of the state and it was reported on before the storm hit. It is really surreal to see the very town you live in on a video like this. Now I'm hearing that Florida is going to be hit again. Please take it serious. You've got time to get to safety, use it. We didn't have that warning.
Good grief and glad you are safe! Tearing down Biltmore? Omg that’s major! I’m very sad for victims and families for loss but afraid of survivors perishing for months to come because so many have to wade through contaminated water…the bacteria, viruses,parasites and fecal matters from septic tanks and drainage… I am super worried. I’m in Raleigh. I pray for all you and other states and Milton on the way to Tampa area as probable major cat 3 hurricane Wednesday morning…. Please spare the panhandle and glad it’s going out to sea and not coming to NC as usual.
We also have a temporary cell tower near the fire station
Att is only in westville
Im in SC. The Broad river runs here, along with the Saluda to form Congaree which runs on down to the sea.
I haven't heard that rumor.
I don't know what your level of awareness is regarding the Fed gov, technology, and the fact it's always 30 yrs ahead of anything you can see.
I was standing on my back porch, when the lights went.
Now I will tell you for references what I've experienced in my life for storms.
An ice storm when imI was 8, our power was out for 3 days.
Hurricane Hugo, it was bad. We didn't lose electricity.
Tornadoes galore. I've been on the lake with my boat, ran out of gas, thank God, storm hit, we paddled to a cove, bc itgerwise we would have been in the middle of Lake Murray, crazy exposed. I saw lightening split a tree right in front of me. There was an old army barracks that was being renovated into some type of boating club, we were going to break in, but there was a boat moored on the other side, they saw us coming. We got us, the dog, and the cooler out. Afterwards, my boat was throwed up on the rocks. You know how the weather ppl are, but they did label it a tornado, if you familiar with the area, it was Cold Stream. Another one ripped through downtown (Not a big downtown) Lexington, removed every single tree tree on Mainstreet, and came down Highway 1, I-20 & I-26 both access this Highway and I live off of it. Every tree save 1 was uprooted, been there over 100 years.
I apologize for being long winded. Context is important.
100 yr flood in 2015..No loss of electricity. Water was out, all over town, messed the infrastructure of that up. So you know the Broad river, well the rivers were up on the highways. Spillways broken, damns broken on side roads.
So, two hurricanes in 2016 that weathermen totally dismissed, I kidd you not. One was Matthew, do you remember? I can't remember the name of the other one off top of my head.
No loss of electricity.
Snow storm in '98 or '99. Lost electricity for 3 or 4 hrs. Yes I know, its SC and we don't get that stuff normally..
So I'm forgetting some probably..
All this to show you that we didn't lose power or if so, very minimal..I'm going somewhere with this.
I was up all night during Helene. If any of yall have not had the pleasure of watching the weather person try to report bad weather, whatever it may be, you must experience it.
NOAA is in charge now, weather person can't scratch their ass unless NOAA sends whatever it's called (telex?) and tells them to sctatch their ass. I'm not kidding, it was the clown show..
One day back earlier this year, or last year, I saw a local weather woman, her hair went from nice, tame, bob cut, to standing on end w/in a span of 20 min.
2 tornados touched down that evening, I kept saying WTF is wrong w her, I felt bad, thought she was new. It was NOAA sending updates that were wrong, not on time, she was close to tears. They went on a long break and when they came back she had help. They explained it then.
It's the dumbest mofo ever. I've some dumb things in my day. This hands down takes the win..ya'll need to see it to believe it.
So I came outside, it was windy but calm, rainy some. All of a sudden the wind fucking picked the fuck up, my Choo's hair was standing on end..she sensed something and so did I. The air was charged, and then the power went out. It was not normal. It was like, house lights went one by one, and so forth coming towards me. It kund of made me want to run, it woke up my flight/fight response. Then all hell broke loose.
That is when we suffered the damage, nothing major. Our back neighbor's fence, wood, went down. Just things like that.
Nothing about 5hat was normal.
We were without electricity for 13 or 14 hours, not a big deal. Except what I wrote above, and going back years, nothing except the ice storm.
Hurricanes diminish over land. This strengthened.
They can make it rain. Im nit saying that they create rain cloyds, but hell by now they may.
Technology is ajways 30 trs ahead of the latest that you know about or can see.
What if they sent a burst of nuclear power through through Helene?
I live in SC
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He didn't say tearing down the Bimtmore, they have things over the years, they renovate and fix. He was talking about the roads, I don't know how long he has lived in the area but ...
I don’t know who you guys are or how I stumbled onto this video but I was near tears the whole video for you all. Thank the Lord you were safe. Praying for all those that are suffering right now
What a terrible situation. Continued prayers for everyone impacted. Glad you're safe.