A North Carolina Mountain Town’s Residents Return To Devastation
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- Опубликовано: 4 окт 2024
- Elizabeth Barker, a first-time homeowner, returns to her house in Swannanoa after Hurricane Helene devastated the town.
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Very sorry for your loss. How devastating. Bless you all!
THE SADNESS OF THIS IS OVERWHELMING.
Wow. I shed a tear seeing their favorite memories of their home and then the mess the storm left. Hits you right in the guts.
How terrible. What a horrible thing to have to deal with. 😢
So sorry for your pain & loss .... This is what scientists have been warning us about climate change increased storm damage...
We must protect each other with good planning & hard work.
Praying for all.
I can't even imagine what this must be like. We were without power for a week after Superstorm Sandy in 2012, and I thought we had it bad. It sure humbles me to see what actual loss is. I'm so sorry.
😢😢😢😢 Deus abençoe a todos , assim também aconteceu aqui no rio grande do Sul...
Floods are the worst
I wish you love and hope and new memories - former L&D RN ❤
I spent a wonderful vacation in Swannanoa . Many years ago. It was so lovely there. I pray the people and the town recover as quickly as possible. You too, Asheville.
Prayers from Texas 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️
Praying for everyone. This is so sad and devastating. I've never experienced anything like this but understand the great loss in both livelihood and in one's own life as I understand some died. May God comfort everyone
Blackrock wants the land.
You magats are always spreading lies even in tragic event
We Are All Praying 🙏💞
This is devastating. Thank goodness they're okay, but this is heartbreaking.
So sad. I wish FEMA would either help or get out of the way, and stop preventing people from helping their neighbors, stop confiscating supplies folks are trying to share with those in need. It can be a joint effort to help, with government and community working side by side. No one needs to be taught that they depend only on the government by having the government prevent everyday citizens from helping each other.
There have been tons of false rumors about FEMA started and spread by those who want an Administration change come January. Here's a partial list of false rumors:
Rumor: FEMA does not have enough money to provide disaster assistance for Helene.
Fact: This is false. FEMA has enough money for immediate response and recovery needs. If you were affected by Helene, do not hesitate to apply for disaster assistance as there is a variety of help available for different needs. FEMA’s Disaster Relief Fund has enough funding to support Hurricane Helene efforts and FEMA has what it needs for immediate response and recovery efforts. As FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell has said, she has the full authority to spend against the President’s budget, but we’re not out of hurricane season yet so we need to keep a close eye on it.
Rumor: FEMA will ONLY provide $750 to disaster survivors to support their recovery.
Fact: This is false. This is a type of assistance that you may be approved for soon after you apply, called Serious Needs Assistance. It is an upfront, flexible payment to help cover essential items like food, water, baby formula, breastfeeding supplies, medication and other emergency supplies. There are other forms of assistance that you may qualify for to receive and Serious Needs Assistance is an initial payment you may receive while FEMA assesses your eligibility for additional funds. As your application continues to be reviewed, you may still receive additional forms of assistance for other needs such as support for temporary housing, personal property and home repair costs. If you have questions about your disaster assistance application and what you qualify for, contact us at 1-800-621-3362 to speak with a FEMA representative in your language.
Rumor: FEMA is asking for cash donations and turning away volunteers.
Fact: This is false. FEMA does not ask for or accept any cash donations or volunteers. We encourage people who want to help to volunteer with or donate cash to reputable voluntary or charitable organizations. After a disaster, sending cash to reputable voluntary organizations is often the best way to help as it provides the greatest flexibility for these organizations working on the ground to purchase exactly what is needed. To get in touch with a volunteer organization involved in Hurricane Helene response, visit www.nvoad.org.
If you encounter someone claiming to represent FEMA and asking for donations, be careful as that is likely a scam. Government employees are not authorized to solicit money or donations.
Rumor: Funding for FEMA disaster response was diverted to support international efforts or border-related issues.
Fact: This is false. No money is being diverted from disaster response needs. FEMA’s disaster response efforts and individual assistance is funded through the Disaster Relief Fund, which is a dedicated fund for disaster efforts. Disaster Relief Fund money has not been diverted to other non-disaster related efforts. The funding for communities to support migrants is appropriated by Congress to Customs and Border Patrol - it has nothing to do with FEMA’s Disaster Relief Fund. FEMA’s Disaster Relief Fund has enough funding to support Hurricane Helene efforts and FEMA has what it needs for immediate response and recovery efforts. As FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell has said, she has the full authority to spend against the President’s budget, but we’re not out of hurricane season yet so we need to keep a close eye on it.
Rumor: FEMA is confiscating donations meant for survivors.
Fact: This is false. FEMA does not take donations and/or food from survivors or voluntary organizations. Donations of food, water, or other goods are handled by voluntary agencies who specialize in storing, sorting, cleaning and distributing donated items.
FEMA does not conduct vehicle stops or handle road closures with armed guards -- those are done by local law enforcement.
America, rebuild home using terracotta and bricks. And a more elevated foundation to have a more resistent to disaster. Look for alternative/vernacular home design that responsive to surrounding nature I hope y’all can build better and be a better human being after all the things happened. Be strong. 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
Such housing design has been in practice all over the world for hundreds of years, but wood is cheap and obviously you can make good money constantly (re)building
I don’t know if you noticed, but all the brick homes were destroyed too. It doesn’t matter what it’s built out of if 20 feet of water hits it, it’s destroyed. The only real difference is, brick homes cost more to replace after they’re destroyed.
I've lived in brick homes for 64 years.I'll take that.Anyday.
I pray for the memories that have vanished; may this happen to no one.
😢 so sad
Wishing you the best and praying that GOD watches over you and yours. This is so tragic and beyond anything I have experienced so I have no wisdom to share.
There's no where to run.
+i don't know
Go Roy Cooper! We love our Governor. Help is here!
CEOs are responsible. Nonviolence is a nonoption moving forward. Billionaires begone.
A hurricane was responsible.
Love from india 🇮🇳❤️🕉️ new york times
Shoutout sleepy joe
The man who tried to get desaster relief an additional 20 billion?
So strange that so many normal-acting women are covered in tattoos like a felon.
Almost like tattoos have nothing, what so ever, to do with personality or crime, you genius
@@tortepasti2 Oh but it does have EVERYTHING to do with character. Appearances can be deceiving.
@@JudgeHillif you honestly believe that, your mind is beyond hope.
Like they done did a few bids huh? 😂
OK, Judge boomer.
White house zzzzzzz.
Biblical Times,prove me wrong