Some Things Being Done Right in the Hurricane Helene Reponse
BY Herschel Smith
2 months, 2 weeks ago
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
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This: “Local Sheriffs have threatened to arrest FEMA workers if they hinder rescue and aid work.”
God bless them.
On October 4, 2024 at 11:32 pm, Noway2 said:
Not to toot a horn, but several of of on a regional NC/SC firearms forum have made either donations (food, water, cat food, dog food, hygiene products, etc) as well as generators, chain saws, etc, that went to help locals, or hauled up supplies as individuals to local communities. The immediate need is great. The need in the near term, when everyone has forgotten will be as great. The locals seems to be stepping up. The State and the Federales, not so much.
On October 5, 2024 at 4:07 am, sykbill said:
10-4!!!
skybill
On October 5, 2024 at 5:57 am, Joe Blow said:
Seeing the same federal agencies deny their actions, and the news media going into protection mode, disgusts me beyond belief. Local news station has a post on their website from a local politician calling for all these ‘internet hoaxes’ to stop, to stop spreading the ‘misinformation’… The very people perpetrating the acts, are complaining about people talking about it. Gawd it makes my blood boil.
Commies need to be killed, plain and simple.
What we’re witnessing is the death throes of the media organ. After this, NOBODY believes what they say, nor will they listen to them. So like a petulant child who never experienced discipline, they will lash out in rage.
On October 5, 2024 at 8:52 am, Don't mind me. said:
If local law enforcement doesn’t get involved, then it falls to the people to preserve the law, which means citizen arresting/shooting anyone hindering aid. FEMA needs to be sent a clear message.
Remember we outnumber them.
On October 5, 2024 at 9:23 am, James said:
Noway,can you or others in region recommend a good organization to give to?
I would like to send a few bucks to help with whatever is needed but am worried will not go to the right folks,any help/suggestions appreciated.
On October 5, 2024 at 10:10 am, Longbow said:
Neighbors helping neighbors… what a concept!
That is the way it is supposed to be!
Government is NOT YOUR DADDY!
On October 5, 2024 at 3:17 pm, streamfortyseven said:
these folks seem to have been pretty reliable over the past five years or so:
“What Is Actually Going on in North Carolina? (Part 1)
New
15 hours ago
Here’s our latest at TSM, a long compilation of ongoing events, and some of the questions that they raise.
Prayers to all those affected by this hurricane and its aftermath, both in North Carolina and the broad region which was also impacted.
WATCH / SHARE / WARN / EDUCATE YOURSELF & OTHERS via YouTube link:
https://youtu.be/0XlLjFMXTKY?feature=shared
Hey everyone.
It is with such a heavy heart that we’re uploading this video. I can’t believe the levels of devastation and heartbreak we’ve witnessed in the last couple of days. What is happening right now on the ground in the path and aftermath of Helene is unreal. Unreality. If there can be a silver lining on such an event, it is this: people are coming together regardless of all the political BS we’ve been dragged through so much lately to just help their fellow Americans who are trapped and suffering on the ground. Deep down, that right there is the real America. When it counts, and despite how hard these recent years have been on us all, that spirit hasn’t been conquered or destroyed.
We love you guys. This is what we know how to do to help. And we plan to do more. The other half of this report is coming asap.
And please, hug your family and tell them you love them too.
RESOURCES
Citizens Emergency Resource Map: https://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/2024/09/29/asheville-flooding-where-to-get-gas-food-and-water/75441687007/
Facebook Missing People Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1736857060051597/about/
Hurricane Helene People Finder Google Doc: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdLVNr8A6ZnkoFQMA5_0PWymWpMRGQaL5Kjp2ApFPqehF7A8w/viewform?pli=1
Road Closures: https://www.wral.com/news/state/road-closures-western-nc-helene-2024/
Ham Radio Operator Channel for welfare check relays: https://scannerradio.app/?l=ODA3MzQ
DONATIONS Samaritan’s Purse: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/
United Cajun Navy: https://donate.thecajunnavy.org
Grindstone Ministries: https://grindstoneministries.com/
The Y’all Squad: https://www.theyallsquad.org/
The 118th: https://www.givesendgo.com/118thDisasterReliefHH
Operation Airdrop: https://www.operation-airdrop.com/hurricane-helene
Mountain Mule Packer Ranch: https://www.mountainmulepackers.com/ ”
and now some of my own:
“Oral Rehydration Solution – drinking plain water will deplete your body of electrolytes…
• 4 cups of water • ½ teaspoon table salt • 2 Tablespoons sugar •
or
• 4 cups water • 1 dry chicken broth cube • 2 tablespoons sugar
or
• 2 ½ cups plain tomato juice (not V8 or bloody mary mix) • 1 ½ cups water
If you have a water heater, then you have water, just fit a hose on the drainage tap on the bottom, and then open a tap above the heater to get the water to flow out. You might want to run it through a sand filter – get a plastic garbage pail, clean it out and dry it, put it in the sun to dry out. And if you have Clorox, ten drops per quart should sanitize the water.
Expedient water filter – find a plastic garbage container and do the following:
(assuming the container is 3 feet tall)
Cut a hole in the bottom and attach a hose going to a collection container – a plastic bottle if you can get one – you can use a piece of string to guide the water flow, too.
If you can find a piece of 1 inch PVC pipe, get a hammer and nail and punch holes in it, and put this in the bottom of the container, then add six inches of pea gravel [enough to cover your hand placed on edge], then if you can find a bag of charcoal, smash that up until it’s powder, add that in, then add sand up to six inches short of the top of the container, then put screen or flat rocks on top to stop the water from making channels in the sand. If you can filter into clear plastic bottles, you can put them in the sun to kill the bacteria if present:
The SODIS method consists of the following simple steps: 1. Wash a plastic bottle: The bottle must be clean, transparent, colourless, 2 liters in volume or smaller, and have all plastic or paper labels removed. We recommend using PET bottles and to wash them with soap before the first usage. 2. Fill bottle with water: Potentially contaminated water is filled into a PET bottle. The water should not be very turbid. 3. Expose bottle to the sun: The bottle is exposed to direct sunlight for one full day (at least 6 hours including noon hours) on mostly sunny days, or 2 days when the sky is more than 50% clouded. On days of continuous rainfall, SODIS should not be used. 4.Store water: The treated water is stored in the bottles until consumption in order to avoid re-contamination. (https://www.sodis.ch/methode/anwendung/ausbildungsmaterial/dokumente_material/sodismanual_2016.pdf)
Field sanitation – I wouldn’t be surprised if we got an outbreak of cholera from this, it takes water to flush toilets, and feces going into streams and groundwater is dangerous. My suggestion is to find a plastic five gallon bucket with lid, and make sure you have quicklime, or kitty litter, or dried leaves in a bucket nearby. Not sure if wood fire ashes will do the trick… Urine is sterile and good fertilizer, so pee into a plastic bottle and when half full, find a tree you like – but don’t dump it all in one place. As for feces, they go in the bucket, followed by the quicklime, leaves, kitty litter, or ashes. Long grass folded over makes good toilet paper – check for ticks – and that goes in the bucket, too. When done, put the lid on and weight it down with a rock. If you have a shovel, dig a cathole – but dig it downhill from water sources and downwind if you can – at least 30 paces away if you can do it. Larger amounts of feces will have to be buried as well – think “manure pile” – cover it with leaves and dirt.
On October 5, 2024 at 3:39 pm, Red in Ole Virginny said:
re:James – others in region recommend a good organization to give to?
James –
SamaritansPurse.org
ChristianApp.org Christian Appalachian Project
Best Regards,
Red in OleVirginny
On October 5, 2024 at 8:43 pm, streamfortyseven said:
Here’s some more info:
To treat drywall and wood for black mold:
Cup of Borax- can be found in most grocery stores in the laundry isle.
1 gallon x Hot water
1 x Spray bottle
1 x Scrubber/toothbrush
1 x Wiping cloth
1 x Safety gloves
Instructions
Mix a cup of borax with a gallon of hot water and stir well
Pour the solution into a spray bottle
Spray generously onto the affected area and allow to settle for a few minutes
Use a scrubber or toothbrush to tackle both lightly and heavily effected areas, and ensure all the mould is physically removed
Wipe away the excess mould
Don’t rinse the borax away, as it will continue disinfecting the area
Allow the area to naturally dry and repeat if necessary
On October 5, 2024 at 9:16 pm, M said:
Another vote for Samaritan’s purse.
I’m done with FedGov. Collectively, they’re the modern Khmer Rouge and we’re paying for that abuse. Tony Blinken had the nerve to announce $157 million in aid going to Lebanon this week, I can’t take much more.
On October 5, 2024 at 9:38 pm, PGF said:
Further to Borax use, some discoloration from mold may remain on affected surfaces even after proper application and treatment. And as stated, to prevent regrowth do not remove Borax from the surfaces and always wear protective gloves. Do not get it in your eyes. A little skin contact is usually OK, just rinse well with cold water. Recommend 20 Mule Team if you can get it.
On October 6, 2024 at 8:01 am, Atlas said:
The drivenc.gov website has removed Chimney Rock from their map. You can still see the location on googlemaps. For now.
On October 6, 2024 at 1:00 pm, James said:
Red,thanx for what you consider folks worthy of help,will drop a 100 spot,not big in the picture of things but feel hopefully every buck counts.