Respond to this comment with specific needs and need locations. A corporation contacted me wanting to organize a response. Not sure of the scale of the aid they can put together although others can use this information as well tomorrow help out. I have been working through Biltmore Church, but many other churches & people need volunteers badly- As of 10/12 Calvary Chapel of Asheville needs volunteers- (they have supplies). Fast Fred Ruddock (on RUclips) needs storage desperately. He lost his home. Benghazi Rabbit (on RUclips) needs volunteers with and without chainsaws. Details on his channel. 200 Ethan Allen Dr, Spruce Pine, NC.
How long do you expect there to be a need for volunteers? I can get time off from work next month. My skillsets, EMS, Lic. HAM Radio Op., Chainsaw Operator, SAR, WFF, UTV Driver.
@@centermass3454 Anyone’s guess, likely there will be needs for quite a while. Where to find needs has been difficult at times. Social media has been helpful in that regard as are churches that are involved. SAR and FD often don’t take outside help, but I’m not sure in this situation. Thanks for wanting to help out.
@@SecretSquirrelOffroad I am not a Social Media person. I will be in touch with you next month. Til then keep up the good work. I will like and watch your videos to stay in tune. I am also monitoring the HAM repeaters in the area.
I can’t even begin to imagine what it’s like being there in person. I’m still in shock at the devastation. So much sadness, and yet we see the best of humanity at work. That area is incredibly beautiful. God bless all who are helping in one way or another. That’s the kind of world I want to live in.
I don't think people realize how bad this is. It's literally changed property lines, because they don't exist anymore. It's changed towns, completely wiping them out in some locations. It's litterally brought down mountains in some places. I really appreciate your help. I'm from NC and live in MT now. If I were still there, my Jeep would be doing the same.
@@joshhooker5873 thank you. Honestly, it was hard to go home to air-conditioning after dealing with all that on the mountain. I felt guilty and that’s part of the reason I didn’t know if I originally wanted to post this video but it’s proving to have quite a bit of reach and driving quite a bit of volunteerism too. I’ve directed a lot of people on where to help and I wish I could do a lot more. I’m just a guy that likes to post JEEP videos as part of my hobby. It’s nice to be able to do something with the channel that really actually matters.
From Western NC, Unfortunately SS is just hitting a small fraction of the impacted area which covers HUNDREDS of Sq Miles. it's HEARTBREAKING here, I'm crushed. But SS, thanks for giving folks a view of what its like up here. Prayers PLEASE!
@@sounddoctor5decades that’s exactly why I mentioned that many places are like this over a very wide area. People need to understand. The scale of this is huge. Thank you.
The strength and resilience of Appalachian people is legendary, so without a doubt and with time they'll overcome this disaster. It's all those flat landers who've moved into those mountains over the last few decades I'm not sure about.
Thank you for a straight forward and factual video. The conditions and devastation are eye opening. Seeing how bad the roads are, and how many people are out there working, I can understand why they need to control/limit access. I've seen a lot of touristy videos and heard a lot of commentary. Hopefully people that want to get involved will follow your example.
@@turbot_ Thank you for that. Context is definitely important. I wanted to get the severity across both to encourage assistance and show what front line help might encounter. It isn’t the place for a traffic jam or the unprepared.
Equally incredible is the amount of supplies that go out daily. They are changing what is accepted for donation now. They keep their social media updates with schedules and needs.
The company I work for just donated some yard signs for 828 Strong to Biltmore Church in Arden, NC. :) Glad to be a part of helping such a fantastic ministry.
It's one jaw dropping "OMG look at that!" after another. I've probably watched a few hours of this between different videos and it's still shocking. So sad.
@@frankmartin8471 Thank you. It is raising awareness of a a need which will go on for a long time. We should see a freeze soon and a lot of these people are facing a hard winter. Help will be needed for much more than the short term. This cannot be forgotten. Anyone who knows of a specific community in need should drop that in the comment pinned to the top of this message. People have reached out to me that want to help. I need to know where to direct them or where to go myself.
I go to and have accepted supplies from Biltmore Church in Arden to be distributed out for those affected through my work in a recovery treatment center in Asheville. Glad to be a part of this and luckily haven't been nearly as affected as i live in Maggie Valley. Still crazy how i can go out in Waynesville and life seems to be normal but going to work in Asheville and there's no running water... Some places like the ones in your video still don't have power. Gov needs to kick it into gear because the people shouldn't have to be in charge of this. Edit: So glad military has been helping as much as they can, unfortunately Government bureaucracy gets in the way of the real help needed here.
I've read that the rainfall was something like the equivalent of 2 years worth of flow over Niagra Falls. Imagine a glacier, only it is mud, trees, rocks and debris 40ft tall moving at highway speeds through hollers, draws and small valleys.
Thanks for all your help. I was there in Roan Mountain this past weekend, brought some food and clothes, we traveled from Maryland and if you let me, I like to be part of your "team" and keep helping. Thanks again for your help!! Tito.
Thank you for getting involved. I would recommend checking in with the organization of your choice. I have obligations the next few days that will keep me out of the field.
I am very happy to know that finally, people are receiving help from Fema, and thanks to the other non-profit organizations that are helping as well. May God continue blessing you all.
Hey Squirrel, watching from far western suburban Chicago. Came across this video randomly. Just wanted to say thank you for everything you're doing for your neighbors out that way. It takes a huge set of stones to drive these treacherous roads with all the wash outs, downed trees, limbs, and wires. May God ride with you and keep you safe. T's &P's to all in the area
@@TheRange7 Thank you. I wanted to tell the story so that others can get some perspective of what is really happening here. I set out to avoid showing marked sites of the deceased or putting cameras in the faces of people who probably never wanted to be the center of this kind of attention. They want to live their lives wherever that is and not have to be forced to rebuild and move on.
@@SecretSquirrelOffroad Thanks for the reply. Your mission goals were very well accomplished. I 100% respect your approach to your mission as well. Stay well
New sub buddy any man/woman that puts there life on hold to help another has my respect for sure my wife kids and I were involved in flood back in 2011 here in Conklin ny and the amount of people that helped us brought tears to my eyes I wish I could be there to help but working 2 jobs to make sure my family is taking care of takes up my life but much respect brother God bless all involved and all that are helping the next family
Thank you. I totally understand. I was lucky to have the right days free to go out on the supply runs so far. The outpouring of support for the communities has been huge and it has to be. This is heartbreaking.
Thank you. I thought it was important to give a perspective many have not seen. It is not easy to watch & I do not think it is what everyone should do. Training, expertise and objective are all important.
Thank you for posting and giving us first hand knowledge…I worked in Boone years ago and drove much of this area…heartbreaking…thanks for your efforts…we here on Cape Cod have sent at least one tractor trailer load of clothing,food, water to Asheville area…stay safe…all Americans applauded your efforts ❤
@@marysullivan8164 Thank you so much for sending supplies! This is going to be a long-haul effort and we cannot let this be forgotten by the news cycle.
Look ! I know I’m being petty but thanks to a guy who’s getting paid to be there ? “ Yep “ Sorry. Thank you young man for going the extra mile day after day after day. Thank you for what you’re doing and your compatriots. God bless you for all that you’re doing.
@@robertblake1032 Thank you as well. I’m just a dad who likes to share his Jeep hobby with whoever will watch. This was an opportunity to do something more purposeful to call people to action and keep this from fading into the background like just another news story.
Hope you are well. I was out doing similar runs (wellness checks and supply runs) with the Venture Unknown group starting about the 4th day after the storm after I cut my way out of my neighborhood with the help of my neighbors and some friends. It was great to see the community coming together to help each other out.
So glad to hear from you. It is really great to put our skills to use where they can make a difference. Bringing people together is so important. I just wish it didn’t often take a disaster to do it. Let me know if you or your crew need anything. Hope to see you out and around soon!
Thank you for posting. More and more videos keep popping up and that's what people need to see so more help comes into the area! Also, you're awesome to go out and drop off supplies time and time again.
@@producerk8247 Thanks for watching. WNC and all of the affected areas desperately need help and will need it for some time. Not just until the news decides to prop something else up.
Thank you so much for putting this video out so other people can see and understand the true devastation. Me as a midwestern never saw what a hurricane can do. I'm so sadden by this, my heart breaks for these people. God bless America. We all need to come together and help in some form. Thank you for sharing.
Wow a very good video that exemplifies what the people are facing who live in these more remote areas. Watching from Charlotte NC, my son’s family lives in Boone. Thank you!
@@joyfullone3968 thank you! Hopefully Boone is OK. I’ve had my local blinders on. Someone just asked me where to go in the Triangle area to help. The remote areas are in this for a long haul. Support needs to keep that in mind.
Volunteering as I can at Trinity of Fairview a lot & made several runs to Fairview FD for them. I knew it has horrible out Garren Creek but it’s hard to see. Both Garren Creek & Fairview FD have been requesting the small ATV trailers to pull supplies to people . Northern Tool has them for $500 but no one has stepped up
The Benghazi rabbit is asking for help. He posted the address on his channel. They're locals and they're saying the poor communities are not seeing much help, most of it is going to the wealthier areas. Fast Fred Ruddock lost everything and he's also asking for help. These are people on the ground doing the work, they are not associated with any groups . Rabbit says if you show up they'll put you to work right away. Please repost so it will get to the people that can help.
@@eztieder4772 I looked up Fast Fred and have put the word out to a few people who may have a direct connection to the storage he needs. Hopefully that will be helpful. I’ll find Benghazi rabbit’s info and spread that as well. Thank you.
I LOVE how locals, outsiders, charities, military, and governments work together! Reminded me of my military days! Sad that local republican and democrat elected leaders, who know best, said partisan conspiracy rumors were hurting rescue efforts. PS I've looked at many videos from those there. Of course help can't get to every person fast enough. Of course some bad instances. One sheriff got in the way. An army helicopter accidently flew close to supplies and a report is being made. But other rumors were contradicted. Musk thanked Buttigieg for correcting his confusion between FAA and FEMA. And several rumors were nonsense like the government made the hurricane (they are natural but the unnaturally heated Gulf of Mexico makes them worse). America is great when we work together. Thanks.
@@josephbarnett2566 there has never been a disaster where the response was fast enough. I appreciate your perspective. The armchair QBs and the trolls even in this very comment section are not part of the solution. I would put $$& on the odds they have not and will not co tribute in any purposeful way to this recovery. The only thing that matters is that we respond to our needs and help those that can’t.
Also a side thought. You think or most think that the grand canyon took millions of years to create... This took 3 days and look at the power of water.
God bless for what you're doing to help. I'm all the way out west. Only thing I can do to help is send money to pilots flying stuff in, to help them buy Aviation fuel or supplies. That and prayers. Press on brother. God bless.
it's really cool to hear about the military and civilians working alongside each other logistically. Why didn't this happen from day 1? Why wasn't the military out there helping people on day 1 and 2? I don't get it
@@moonasha The unloading was straightforward. We did not have any instructions and with engines on and rotors spinning there wasn’t any choice, but the 82nd Airborne personnel were very professional and clear. It was like we all just knew what to do. Response took a little build-up, but happy to have it. It can always be better. Thanks for watching!
@@SecretSquirrelOffroad- It took so long because the Governor didn’t call the National Guard out right away, unlike in Florida. One day after Hurricane Milton hit DeSantis had the national guard called out.
I have a '21 Ford Ranger with a 2.5 inch leveling/lift and 32" tires. In the last few years of off roading, I've done enough level 3 and 4 trails and I know my truck's limits. One day we may find ourselves in an emergency situation such as is the case in your area and my vehicle and experience will pay off as yours has for you. We have snow to contend with here in the Western PA area, too, so I'm running 3 peak Mickey Thompson Baja Boss tires. I know that many years ago in one of the worst snow storms to hit the Pittsburgh area, folks with 4WD volunteered to drive doctors to and from the local hospitals and were given permission to drive on closed to the public roadways. God Bless those who are helping in NC and who are shining the light.
Thanks for watching. I understand how important mobility can be. I am a physician and went on these runs for well checks and medical needs with specific locations planned ahead. Not a lone wolf as implied by an earlier comment. It doesn’t hurt to have a capable vehicle.
@@SecretSquirrelOffroad Are you a member of Biltmore Church? I just checked out their webpage before making a donation. They have a solid "Our Beliefs" section. I've been looking for somewhere to donate and I'm glad I found a worthy organization for which to do so in your video.
@@davekpghpa I proudly am. Such a great church. Online sermons on Sundays. They are a large church in the Asheville area with several satellite campuses. Their hearts are in the right place. Thank you for donating!
@@SecretSquirrelOffroad I just watched "Biltmore Church Online | The Book of James | Week 2 | 9 AM" from 3 weeks ago. Great sermon. BTW, in his gratitude list, the Pastor mentioned his "doctor friends"! I'm in a little solid Church in the suburbs of Pittsburgh. I was Baptized Aug 11 of this year and just joined the membership of my Church. God is Good All The Time!
@@davekpghpa Glad you had a chance to listen. I doubt he knows I'm a physician. It is a very large church and he has a fantastic way of connecting through his sermons. Welcome. I was just Baptized as well - Sept 12. 'God Is Good All The Time' was on the Chestnut Hill Baptist Church sign where we dropped some of our supplies. I would attach the pic if you could post images here. He truly is.
This is just so sad to see this much destruction and you know there is also people who lost their lives and may never be found. I grew up on roads like this, one lane roads with two way traffic. It would be nice if you told where you were on some of the video so we could look at Google maps to really see the destruction. How it looked before versus now. It is so easy to tell looking at intestate 40 as parts of it are missing. It is somewhat more difficult on the roads you were on as parts of it resembled logging roads. I know it's not it just what it reminds me of. It also looked like you needed 4 wheel drive in some of these locations and it may have been helpful to let your viewers know when that was necessary. I have a steep driveway and when it has rained and I back up it I need to be in 4 wheel drive. Thank you for your video. It helps us see the devastation and how much work needs to be done to bring a sense of normalcy back to these strong people.
I mentioned the locations in the video. I just didn’t highlight it. Day one was Burney Mountain. Day 2, above Gerton and Fairview, NC up to Garren Creek / Craigtown. I used 4WD on the water crossings and on any steep dirt & gravel sections to avoid tearing up the surface. Thanks for watching.
It's a very sad situation! I live on the coast of NC, and I have never seen anything like this with the hurricanes that have hit us. It's also sad when people in the comments turn this political, and it's obvious which side they are on. SMH
@@oneoldmansgarage7880 it is really unbelievable. I don’t get involved in the politics & I’ve resisted the urge to delete troll comments. Seems the comment section takes care of it.
My ex wifes family was the family that lost 11 family members right there next to Garren Creek FD. I was up there a few times running supplies an helpin out where i could. An the house you stopped at was Aunt Mont. Her brother was one that passed away in the mudslide.
Shout out to all people who are making a difference Too many from different areas to call them all out, so thanks to everyone.Nice to see the green mountain boys down there too
I would love to come help and bring my excavator, but I don’t know who to contact and how I would get funding to pay for fuel, any information would be appreciated. I would be coming from md.
@@jjr897 I would contact Fairview, NC Search and Rescue and Fire Dept as well as Garren Creek Fire. Burnsville, Spruce Pine and Hot Springs are all in dire need as well.
Yes, living mountains range got drawback.the clean up will take years include rebuild.I hope learning curve.Calgary alberta 2013 flood was bad but this is insane wreck.Thank you video and help folks.😮
I think it was 10 or 12 pallets. Very hot and loud. Blades spinning and the jets idling the entire time. You learn where not to stand quickly. Thank you 82nd Airborne Division!
@@joelunchbox3435 it can get overwhelming quickly. Thank you for watching. I thought it was important to show what it is like past the street lights and sidewalks.
I’ve been trying to volunteer but haven’t gotten any response back. I live in charlotte and I have a awd suv with good amount of room to transport supplies, could someone from Biltmore church please reach out to me
The needs changed day by day. I’m not an official Biltmore representative although their information on schedules is posted on their social media. They answer the phone from time to time, but I feel like most of the people that know what’s going on are in the tent next to the distribution lanes. I show up and ask. Their Charity arm is 828strong.com. Communication and organization have been a very difficult part of this whole process. Thank you so much for getting involved.
@@jamesmarshalla9333 I had no idea how much could come out of a video. It is not me. It is those who want to help. I want to make this stick. People’s needs won’t end in a month. This is a long haul problem. Cold weather is starting and that will only make the needs more critical. They can’t wait. Thanks for watching and spreading the word!
I used to live up above Flat Creek, up behind Nesbitt's Chapel. Seeing you come up Garren Creek was shocking. It was the road I used during blizzards for safety: other than that one steep curve I could make it up from 74 pretty easily. Seeing you drive all that way just to get to Craigstown. . . Once you passed the firehouse my jaw was just hanging open. If people don't know, this is the. . . Was the. . . (Pauses in shock) . . . This area was positively bucolic. Just peaceful and radiated serenity from every meadow and gentle rolling hill. So sunny and calm. It really only got windy up on our ridge (and other ridges) as the wind fought to crest the mountain and up over route 9. That creek. . . Was basically a running drainage ditch on the side of the road. You would rarely even notice it at all much less EVER IMAGINE it could possibly do such damage. Up on the road on Flat Creeki dates a fella that had incorporated the creek to split into two teeny tiny streams, because he had built a long rectangular pool and the water flowed in on one side and out the other, then regained it's original creek. He had dug it out so it would do that to fill and keep the "pool" so it was fresh water and the dogs could jump in and cool off but it was so icy cold. It was up a driveway east of Flat Creek, utterly out of view of the road so skinny-dipping was an absolute option at all times. I kept looking for the big rock and gate at the bottom of his driveway but. . . Couldn't see a thing in all that wreckage. I knew so many people in the area. My friends horse pasture. Couldn't see it. The guy I bought hay bales from. My neighbor I helped lay down the tile floor. The other neighbors I helped build a deck. It's unrecognizable. I could drive my grandpa's old station wagon up and down that whole area no problem. But now it's. . . Copperheads used to slither out on the pavement to sun themselves mid day and heat up and you can't even see the pavement, as it clearly doesn't even exist in so many places. This was so shocking.
@@josephinethornton3823 It is heartbreaking at an absolute minimum. The debris is thought to have started about a mile up the mountain and the slide built from there. Truly unbelievable. Seeing it bad and I’m sorry if anything in my video was insensitive. I sincerely hope people see this and understand just how bad this is.
I have a 4x4 Tacoma, a 4wheeler and chainsaws. I would love to help out with supply runs if I can. Let me know what I can help with. I’m in sout charlotte and going up next week sometime with samaritans purse. But can help now if you need trucks!
Biltmore Church has schedules posted on their Instagram & FaceBook social media pages for supply pickups. They have bulk pickup from 10-1 Tomorrow 10/11 for example. They have had chainsaw crews leaving most mornings although the time varies. They have put out a call for box trucks and trailers to deliver supplies. If you have identified a need you can get supplies to deliver at Biltmore Church. They may know of a group you can go with that may be going to a more remote area. They answer phones starting at 8 most days. Volunteers have been arriving at 9. Unfortunately I do not have a point of contact for someone running crews on a regular basis. They have gone from 0-60 in nothing flat so some communication or organization may lack a little polish, but man are they getting it done! Thank you for being willing to help out!
@@apocalypse2941 Good question. We were using GMRS 15 at a max of 15W so not long range. Didn’t hear much radio traffic. I was scanning GMRS and some HAM frequencies. First responders were encrypted.
@@priestwarriorpoet I’m not aware of it. Residential wood is being hauled off to who knows where. There have been a lot of FBook requests for splitters.
The Beards and Bikes guys have been handing out chainsaws like candy. There's different setups, mostly at churches all around. I donated to Samaritan's purse on Day 2 because they seem very organized and all over the place.
I have doom scrolled a lot of content from Helene but this was so some of the worst devastation I have seen. Those piles of of flood debris are taller then the snow piles we had in NY growing up. Thanks for what your doing and documenting it.
I have been looking to volunteer doing something similar for a couple days next week. Is there anywhere I can go to assist? Samaritans Purse never called, so I'm sure they are fully staffed. I have a 4x4 lifted truck.
Check out Biltmore Church on Instagram or Facebook. They post schedules when they’re doing pick ups. Basically you can load up and go. They may have ideas of where you can go or groups that you possibly can join. It really depends on the day and it changes all the time. Calling may be an option, but I wouldn’t guarantee that you’re going get a live person or a message returned. At the main campus in Arden they have all resources in the distribution and supply area at the front end of the supply lanes are several tents with people & computers and that’s where most of the information and decisions pass through. It may seem scattered, but that is the order of the day. Responding to chaos is a huge job and Biltmore is a great example of an origination getting it done. For those who are not able to help in person, 828Strong.com is B. Church’s charity arm funding much of this behind the scenes. Money donated there stays locally. Thank you for being willing to help.
I don't think the volunteer groups have time to take calls and interview people. the ones I've seen like Calvary and Fruitland are eager to take anybody who shows up. Just drive in the parking lot and ask "where can you use me?" Kudos for wanting to volunteer!
@@SecretSquirrelOffroad news has just stuck with the big communities but white top. North east also is absolutely wild 😢😢😢. Mountain people are resilient they will rebuild.
Let some of tire pressure out of all tires even the tires on the trailer. How much depends on the tires and the weight. But allowing the tires to flex over some of those rough spots will help prevent a pinch flat. Not sure what you are running on your jeep but if you have off road tires like 30-35s you can run about 20lbs and be okay for none highway. Lower if the road is really bad but I wouldn't go below 10. Just lower the tire enough to get some tire flex but not so much that you go over something and the rim makes contact with the ground. Doing this will also help make the ride a bit more comfortable as well.
I air down all the time off-road. The trailer was pulled by one of the trucks. The flat was a catastrophic wheel failure. He was running lower pressure, but hit a rough spot. Thanks for the input. People can def learn from the benefits of airing down off-road. I had my quad hose and compressor just in case. I run Method wheels with kind of an internal bead grip.
That’s an excellent question and Checking with any large distribution centers whether that’s a church or a nonprofit would be a great start. If Samaritans purse is set up somewhere they could probably direct you. Usually fire departments and search and rescue don’t want external help even if you are trained. If you know of people that are in need of a specific area, that’s safe to get to, just running supplies and picking them up from a local church is a huge help as well. Thanks for digging in. Wish I could be more useful to you.
Respond to this comment with specific needs and need locations. A corporation contacted me wanting to organize a response. Not sure of the scale of the aid they can put together although others can use this information as well tomorrow help out.
I have been working through Biltmore Church, but many other churches & people need volunteers badly-
As of 10/12 Calvary Chapel of Asheville needs volunteers- (they have supplies).
Fast Fred Ruddock (on RUclips) needs storage desperately. He lost his home.
Benghazi Rabbit (on RUclips) needs volunteers with and without chainsaws. Details on his channel. 200 Ethan Allen Dr, Spruce Pine, NC.
How long do you expect there to be a need for volunteers? I can get time off from work next month. My skillsets, EMS, Lic. HAM Radio Op., Chainsaw Operator, SAR, WFF, UTV Driver.
@@centermass3454 Anyone’s guess, likely there will be needs for quite a while. Where to find needs has been difficult at times. Social media has been helpful in that regard as are churches that are involved. SAR and FD often don’t take outside help, but I’m not sure in this situation. Thanks for wanting to help out.
@@SecretSquirrelOffroad I am not a Social Media person. I will be in touch with you next month. Til then keep up the good work. I will like and watch your videos to stay in tune. I am also monitoring the HAM repeaters in the area.
I will share this inf in my social media.
Can you please be more specific on the kind of help they need? I like to become a volunteer and probably bring others.
I can’t even begin to imagine what it’s like being there in person. I’m still in shock at the devastation. So much sadness, and yet we see the best of humanity at work. That area is incredibly beautiful. God bless all who are helping in one way or another. That’s the kind of world I want to live in.
@@JudyHowe-fe3db thank you. It is heartbreaking.
Thank you to all that have prayed, helped, aided, provided support in any way. Always pass it on & never forget to help others.
Thank you.
Im from Vermont and very proud that our people are down there helping. God bless you all
The lengths people are going to help is fantastic. Can’t thank you enough.
I don't think people realize how bad this is. It's literally changed property lines, because they don't exist anymore. It's changed towns, completely wiping them out in some locations. It's litterally brought down mountains in some places. I really appreciate your help. I'm from NC and live in MT now. If I were still there, my Jeep would be doing the same.
@@joshhooker5873 thank you. Honestly, it was hard to go home to air-conditioning after dealing with all that on the mountain. I felt guilty and that’s part of the reason I didn’t know if I originally wanted to post this video but it’s proving to have quite a bit of reach and driving quite a bit of volunteerism too. I’ve directed a lot of people on where to help and I wish I could do a lot more. I’m just a guy that likes to post JEEP videos as part of my hobby. It’s nice to be able to do something with the channel that really actually matters.
God bless keep up the good work brother
Thank you!
Thanks for getting out there and helping!!
Thank you Russ!
Heading out Sunday to volunteer 2 weeks. My heart breaks for these people.
Thank you and be safe!
Thankyou,many PRAYERS
Well done you....Good luck from England 🏴
From Western NC, Unfortunately SS is just hitting a small fraction of the impacted area which covers HUNDREDS of Sq Miles. it's HEARTBREAKING here, I'm crushed. But SS, thanks for giving folks a view of what its like up here. Prayers PLEASE!
@@sounddoctor5decades that’s exactly why I mentioned that many places are like this over a very wide area. People need to understand. The scale of this is huge. Thank you.
The strength and resilience of Appalachian people is legendary, so without a doubt and with time they'll overcome this disaster. It's all those flat landers who've moved into those mountains over the last few decades I'm not sure about.
Resilience is what it will take and some help definitely would not hurt. Not for the faint of heart
Thank you for a straight forward and factual video. The conditions and devastation are eye opening. Seeing how bad the roads are, and how many people are out there working, I can understand why they need to control/limit access. I've seen a lot of touristy videos and heard a lot of commentary. Hopefully people that want to get involved will follow your example.
@@turbot_ Thank you for that. Context is definitely important. I wanted to get the severity across both to encourage assistance and show what front line help might encounter. It isn’t the place for a traffic jam or the unprepared.
The amount of supplies you drove past was incredible 😮
Equally incredible is the amount of supplies that go out daily. They are changing what is accepted for donation now. They keep their social media updates with schedules and needs.
The company I work for just donated some yard signs for 828 Strong to Biltmore Church in Arden, NC. :) Glad to be a part of helping such a fantastic ministry.
That’s awesome. Thank you!
Yard signs?
Make for good fire starters to stay warm!! Thanks Jesus peeps 💪🏻
@@Hopelesswanderer81 Gonna be hard to light a fire using coroplast...
Please tell everyone to please send more help it's getting colder in Mountains
Disaster Like Hurricanes, Bring People Together, Helping Each Other.
"Godspeed Your Travels"
Thank you. I don’t know if bringing people together or keeping them together takes more energy. It would be preferable to do it without tragedy.
The devastation is beyond belief, once again it is people helping neighbors and strangers trying to make a difference.
It's one jaw dropping "OMG look at that!" after another. I've probably watched a few hours of this between different videos and it's still shocking. So sad.
Thanks for watching. I know it can be hard to process. Doesn’t matter what your life experience is.
thank you guys for the hard work and help to the people. God Bless you guys
Sending love and recovery and health to Helene victims also a big salute to all helping out to getting through
Thank you!
Thank you for what you're doing, and for the video that shows the unbelievable devastation up there in the hills. I really feel bad for those people.
@@frankmartin8471 Thank you. It is raising awareness of a a need which will go on for a long time. We should see a freeze soon and a lot of these people are facing a hard winter. Help will be needed for much more than the short term. This cannot be forgotten. Anyone who knows of a specific community in need should drop that in the comment pinned to the top of this message. People have reached out to me that want to help. I need to know where to direct them or where to go myself.
I go to and have accepted supplies from Biltmore Church in Arden to be distributed out for those affected through my work in a recovery treatment center in Asheville. Glad to be a part of this and luckily haven't been nearly as affected as i live in Maggie Valley. Still crazy how i can go out in Waynesville and life seems to be normal but going to work in Asheville and there's no running water... Some places like the ones in your video still don't have power. Gov needs to kick it into gear because the people shouldn't have to be in charge of this.
Edit: So glad military has been helping as much as they can, unfortunately Government bureaucracy gets in the way of the real help needed here.
Love thy neighbor. Always be humble and kind. God bless all and prayers for everyone ❤❤❤
A lot of people need to hear that, need to see someone wave and smile. It has to start somewhere.
Hard to fathom it. Literally rebuilding their society from the ground up out there. Praying for all
Thank you!
Thank you for this video and the respectful, truthful way you go about it.
@@nehalleniabrethilnun788 Thank you!
The amount of water that went thru there is just amazing to cause that much damage😮😮😮😢😢😢😢😢
Water in many cases, but mudflows in many others. Heartbreaking.
I've read that the rainfall was something like the equivalent of 2 years worth of flow over Niagra Falls. Imagine a glacier, only it is mud, trees, rocks and debris 40ft tall moving at highway speeds through hollers, draws and small valleys.
@@firefinder44 Mass and the inability to stop it. That’s what it came down to. Just like you described the mass in question was gigantic.
Thanks for all your help. I was there in Roan Mountain this past weekend, brought some food and clothes, we traveled from Maryland and if you let me, I like to be part of your "team" and keep helping. Thanks again for your help!! Tito.
Thank you for getting involved. I would recommend checking in with the organization of your choice. I have obligations the next few days that will keep me out of the field.
I am very happy to know that finally, people are receiving help from Fema, and thanks to the other non-profit organizations that are helping as well. May God continue blessing you all.
Thank you for what you have done for folks over there.
God Bless You!
Thanks for posting. A lot of everyday people helping out.
@@heatherthacker9730 Thank you. A lot of them and from all over the country and Canada also.
Hey Squirrel, watching from far western suburban Chicago. Came across this video randomly. Just wanted to say thank you for everything you're doing for your neighbors out that way. It takes a huge set of stones to drive these treacherous roads with all the wash outs, downed trees, limbs, and wires. May God ride with you and keep you safe. T's &P's to all in the area
@@TheRange7 Thank you. I wanted to tell the story so that others can get some perspective of what is really happening here. I set out to avoid showing marked sites of the deceased or putting cameras in the faces of people who probably never wanted to be the center of this kind of attention. They want to live their lives wherever that is and not have to be forced to rebuild and move on.
@@SecretSquirrelOffroad Thanks for the reply. Your mission goals were very well accomplished. I 100% respect your approach to your mission as well. Stay well
@@TheRange7 thank you!
Devistating. Thank you for sharing.
@@dealy9268 it is. Thanks for watching and feel free to share to help get the word out.
Thanks for helping those people and may God bless you 🙏🙏🙏
Thanks for the video and helping. Just signed up on 828/Biltmore Church to see if I can help make some supply runs in the future.
Thank you!
Awesome...they're a great group
Thank you for all the help that you are doing. Stay safe and GOD BLESS YOU ALL!
New sub buddy any man/woman that puts there life on hold to help another has my respect for sure my wife kids and I were involved in flood back in 2011 here in Conklin ny and the amount of people that helped us brought tears to my eyes I wish I could be there to help but working 2 jobs to make sure my family is taking care of takes up my life but much respect brother God bless all involved and all that are helping the next family
Thank you. I totally understand. I was lucky to have the right days free to go out on the supply runs so far. The outpouring of support for the communities has been huge and it has to be. This is heartbreaking.
Awesome work my friend great job
Thank you. I thought it was important to give a perspective many have not seen. It is not easy to watch & I do not think it is what everyone should do. Training, expertise and objective are all important.
Thank you for posting and giving us first hand knowledge…I worked in Boone years ago and drove much of this area…heartbreaking…thanks for your efforts…we here on Cape Cod have sent at least one tractor trailer load of clothing,food, water to Asheville area…stay safe…all Americans applauded your efforts ❤
@@marysullivan8164 Thank you so much for sending supplies! This is going to be a long-haul effort and we cannot let this be forgotten by the news cycle.
Look ! I know I’m being petty but thanks to a guy who’s getting paid to be there ? “ Yep “
Sorry. Thank you young man for going the extra mile day after day after day. Thank you for what you’re doing and your compatriots. God bless you for all that you’re doing.
@@robertblake1032 Thank you as well. I’m just a dad who likes to share his Jeep hobby with whoever will watch. This was an opportunity to do something more purposeful to call people to action and keep this from fading into the background like just another news story.
@@SecretSquirrelOffroad fantastic !
Keakaha stay strong our preys are with you from New Zealand
@@adriannicholson8819 Thank you!
Thanks for giving real information for us people.
I drove down by the plastic pipe co near woodfin today and was shocked at the disaster of a mess/ possible leaks
Heartbreaking. May God have mercy on all.
Hope you are well. I was out doing similar runs (wellness checks and supply runs) with the Venture Unknown group starting about the 4th day after the storm after I cut my way out of my neighborhood with the help of my neighbors and some friends. It was great to see the community coming together to help each other out.
So glad to hear from you. It is really great to put our skills to use where they can make a difference. Bringing people together is so important. I just wish it didn’t often take a disaster to do it. Let me know if you or your crew need anything. Hope to see you out and around soon!
Thank you for posting. More and more videos keep popping up and that's what people need to see so more help comes into the area! Also, you're awesome to go out and drop off supplies time and time again.
@@producerk8247 Thanks for watching. WNC and all of the affected areas desperately need help and will need it for some time. Not just until the
news decides to prop something else up.
Thank you so much for putting this video out so other people can see and understand the true devastation. Me as a midwestern never saw what a hurricane can do. I'm so sadden by this, my heart breaks for these people. God bless America. We all need to come together and help in some form. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for watching. I grew. Up in Tulsa, OK. I worked the F5 Norman tornado. Spinning storms are awful.
No worries @jsfoster75 got yard signs for us!!!
That’s the new new Asheville. We are the old with tractors. Chainsaws and helpful neighbors. 👌🏻
Wow a very good video that exemplifies what the people are facing who live in these more remote areas. Watching from Charlotte NC, my son’s family lives in Boone. Thank you!
@@joyfullone3968 thank you! Hopefully Boone is OK. I’ve had my local blinders on. Someone just asked me where to go in the Triangle area to help. The remote areas are in this for a long haul. Support needs to keep that in mind.
The devistation to the roads and landscape is unreal. Thank you for sharing. Im from Vermont, so I was happy to see the GREEN MNT BOYS at 15:05.
There are people from all over out here, but it still feels good to see the trouble people go through to help. Thanks for watching!
Volunteering as I can at Trinity of Fairview a lot & made several runs to Fairview FD for them. I knew it has horrible out Garren Creek but it’s hard to see.
Both Garren Creek & Fairview FD have been requesting the small ATV trailers to pull supplies to people . Northern Tool has them for $500 but no one has stepped up
@@butchgreene Thanks for getting out there and digging in. I’ll spread the word.
Tell everyone to please send more help it's COLD. HELP
The Benghazi rabbit is asking for help. He posted the address on his channel. They're locals and they're saying the poor communities are not seeing much help, most of it is going to the wealthier areas. Fast Fred Ruddock lost everything and he's also asking for help. These are people on the ground doing the work, they are not associated with any groups . Rabbit says if you show up they'll put you to work right away. Please repost so it will get to the people that can help.
@@eztieder4772 I looked up Fast Fred and have put the word out to a few people who may have a direct connection to the storage he needs. Hopefully that will be helpful. I’ll find Benghazi rabbit’s info and spread that as well. Thank you.
@@SecretSquirrelOffroad Thank you!!
Good job squirrel
@@tedhicks5431 thanks for watching. Happy to help. More like compelled.
Thank you and everyone else for helping it looks like people are going to need help for a long time.
@@ScottAshe-t2bthey will. Many of these areas may not have electricity into the winter.
Its crazy to think how much work them roads r gonna take
@@GG-mm9hf worse than starting from scratch
God bless America ❤❤❤❤❤❤
@@Cindy-i9r yes indeed. Thank you!
I can't believe people live way out like that in hollers and mountaintops. I'm glad there are kind souls helping out
Lots of people live up there and many are off the grid. Help may not find them all, but hopefully they can find help nearby.
@@SecretSquirrelOffroad The worst thing I've ever seen. I'm very sad people are having to go through this. I live in Kingsport so not too far away
@@tina8796 it really is sad. Such a deep wound to heal from.
Long live the mountain people
Stick that last part straight into a truck commercial, soooo badass
I LOVE how locals, outsiders, charities, military, and governments work together! Reminded me of my military days! Sad that local republican and democrat elected leaders, who know best, said partisan conspiracy rumors were hurting rescue efforts. PS I've looked at many videos from those there. Of course help can't get to every person fast enough. Of course some bad instances. One sheriff got in the way. An army helicopter accidently flew close to supplies and a report is being made. But other rumors were contradicted. Musk thanked Buttigieg for correcting his confusion between FAA and FEMA. And several rumors were nonsense like the government made the hurricane (they are natural but the unnaturally heated Gulf of Mexico makes them worse). America is great when we work together. Thanks.
@@josephbarnett2566 there has never been a disaster where the response was fast enough. I appreciate your perspective. The armchair QBs and the trolls even in this very comment section are not part of the solution. I would put $$& on the odds they have not and will not co tribute in any purposeful way to this recovery. The only thing that matters is that we respond to our needs and help those that can’t.
You're right
It's everyone working here tirelessly...together
Biltmore has helped me
****immensely****
HELLO S.S.O.R. ...THANKYOU FOR THIS VERY INTERESTING & HEARTWARMING VIDEO OF THE AID RUNS...ALL THE BEST...VANCOUVER, CANADA...🙏
May God Bless You All 🙌🏻🙌🏻
Thank you!
Also a side thought. You think or most think that the grand canyon took millions of years to create... This took 3 days and look at the power of water.
@@joshhooker5873 truly unbelievable event.
You are blessed to be able to help
Hey, that chinhook is my old unit!
That’s awesome!
God bless all the people and helpers x❤️🇬🇧
Thanks for your support!
God bless for what you're doing to help. I'm all the way out west. Only thing I can do to help is send money to pilots flying stuff in, to help them buy Aviation fuel or supplies. That and prayers. Press on brother. God bless.
Everything helps and is greatly appreciated! Thank you so much!
Please tell everyone to send more help it's cold. Help
it's really cool to hear about the military and civilians working alongside each other logistically. Why didn't this happen from day 1? Why wasn't the military out there helping people on day 1 and 2? I don't get it
@@moonasha The unloading was straightforward. We did not have any instructions and with engines on and rotors spinning there wasn’t any choice, but the 82nd Airborne personnel were very professional and clear. It was like we all just knew what to do. Response took a little build-up, but happy to have it. It can always be better. Thanks for watching!
@@SecretSquirrelOffroad- It took so long because the Governor didn’t call the National Guard out right away, unlike in Florida. One day after Hurricane Milton hit DeSantis had the national guard called out.
I have a '21 Ford Ranger with a 2.5 inch leveling/lift and 32" tires. In the last few years of off roading, I've done enough level 3 and 4 trails and I know my truck's limits. One day we may find ourselves in an emergency situation such as is the case in your area and my vehicle and experience will pay off as yours has for you.
We have snow to contend with here in the Western PA area, too, so I'm running 3 peak Mickey Thompson Baja Boss tires. I know that many years ago in one of the worst snow storms to hit the Pittsburgh area, folks with 4WD volunteered to drive doctors to and from the local hospitals and were given permission to drive on closed to the public roadways.
God Bless those who are helping in NC and who are shining the light.
Thanks for watching. I understand how important mobility can be. I am a physician and went on these runs for well checks and medical needs with specific locations planned ahead. Not a lone wolf as implied by an earlier comment. It doesn’t hurt to have a capable vehicle.
@@SecretSquirrelOffroad Are you a member of Biltmore Church? I just checked out their webpage before making a donation. They have a solid "Our Beliefs" section. I've been looking for somewhere to donate and I'm glad I found a worthy organization for which to do so in your video.
@@davekpghpa I proudly am. Such a great church. Online sermons on Sundays. They are a large church in the Asheville area with several satellite campuses. Their hearts are in the right place. Thank you for donating!
@@SecretSquirrelOffroad I just watched "Biltmore Church Online | The Book of James | Week 2 | 9 AM" from 3 weeks ago. Great sermon. BTW, in his gratitude list, the Pastor mentioned his "doctor friends"!
I'm in a little solid Church in the suburbs of Pittsburgh. I was Baptized Aug 11 of this year and just joined the membership of my Church. God is Good All The Time!
@@davekpghpa Glad you had a chance to listen. I doubt he knows I'm a physician. It is a very large church and he has a fantastic way of connecting through his sermons. Welcome. I was just Baptized as well - Sept 12. 'God Is Good All The Time' was on the Chestnut Hill Baptist Church sign where we dropped some of our supplies. I would attach the pic if you could post images here. He truly is.
Just when you think you’ve seen it all, there’s MORE, worse than you already saw. 😮😮
It gets to be overwhelming. The power of this storm was incredible.
This is just so sad to see this much destruction and you know there is also people who lost their lives and may never be found. I grew up on roads like this, one lane roads with two way traffic. It would be nice if you told where you were on some of the video so we could look at Google maps to really see the destruction. How it looked before versus now. It is so easy to tell looking at intestate 40 as parts of it are missing. It is somewhat more difficult on the roads you were on as parts of it resembled logging roads. I know it's not it just what it reminds me of. It also looked like you needed 4 wheel drive in some of these locations and it may have been helpful to let your viewers know when that was necessary. I have a steep driveway and when it has rained and I back up it I need to be in 4 wheel drive. Thank you for your video. It helps us see the devastation and how much work needs to be done to bring a sense of normalcy back to these strong people.
I mentioned the locations in the video. I just didn’t highlight it. Day one was Burney Mountain. Day 2, above Gerton and Fairview, NC up to Garren Creek / Craigtown. I used 4WD on the water crossings and on any steep dirt & gravel sections to avoid tearing up the surface. Thanks for watching.
Hey squirrel buddy. Hi my name is April. Glad you got the message. I thought no one heard me. 😢
Thank you brother.
It is an honor to help in the smallest of ways. Thanks for watching.
It's a very sad situation! I live on the coast of NC, and I have never seen anything like this with the hurricanes that have hit us. It's also sad when people in the comments turn this political, and it's obvious which side they are on. SMH
@@oneoldmansgarage7880 it is really unbelievable. I don’t get involved in the politics & I’ve resisted the urge to delete troll comments. Seems the comment section takes care of it.
My ex wifes family was the family that lost 11 family members right there next to Garren Creek FD. I was up there a few times running supplies an helpin out where i could. An the house you stopped at was Aunt Mont. Her brother was one that passed away in the mudslide.
@@Grunt1991 I’m so.sorry. I heard about that. Unimaginable.
What about portable saw mill to cut up the trees
@@harveybynum9509 I have no idea. There is so much timber down I’m not sure how it is being handled.
Shout out to all people who are making a difference
Too many from different areas to call them all out, so thanks to everyone.Nice to see the green mountain boys down there too
I would love to come help and bring my excavator, but I don’t know who to contact and how I would get funding to pay for fuel, any information would be appreciated. I would be coming from md.
@@jjr897 I would contact Fairview, NC Search and Rescue and Fire Dept as well as Garren Creek Fire. Burnsville, Spruce Pine and Hot Springs are all in dire need as well.
I didn't see a Craigtown, you went down Garren crk, took a left on Flat crk, then another left onto Old Fort rd, all in FAIRVIEW. Good work though 👍🏼
Thanks for clarifying. What I was told was Craigtown didn’t make the final video.
Road conditions in Asheville, N.C. are horrible!
Yes, living mountains range got drawback.the clean up will take years include rebuild.I hope learning curve.Calgary alberta 2013 flood was bad but this is insane wreck.Thank you video and help folks.😮
Thankful to be able to help.
Most beautiful country in the world
Tq and keep it up the good works.. from Malaysia.
Thank you!
I used to live in Ashe County. Coming to my Moms Friday
Those choppers are huge lol
I think it was 10 or 12 pallets. Very hot and loud. Blades spinning and the jets idling the entire time. You learn where not to stand quickly. Thank you 82nd Airborne Division!
speechless.
@@joelunchbox3435 it can get overwhelming quickly. Thank you for watching. I thought it was important to show what it is like past the street lights and sidewalks.
Shared! God bless.
Great coverage thank you
I’ve been trying to volunteer but haven’t gotten any response back. I live in charlotte and I have a awd suv with good amount of room to transport supplies, could someone from Biltmore church please reach out to me
The needs changed day by day. I’m not an official Biltmore representative although their information on schedules is posted on their social media. They answer the phone from time to time, but I feel like most of the people that know what’s going on are in the tent next to the distribution lanes. I show up and ask. Their Charity arm is 828strong.com. Communication and organization have been a very difficult part of this whole process. Thank you so much for getting involved.
@@SecretSquirrelOffroad ok thank you so much for the info, I registered on website!! Hope to see u out there
Calvary Chapel of Asheville also needs volunteers. A viewer said they have supplies.
@@SecretSquirrelOffroad ok great I’ll reach out to them as well… thanks for all the info
For a small channel, you made a BIG impact on human society!! 😏👍
@@jamesmarshalla9333 I had no idea how much could come out of a video. It is not me. It is those who want to help. I want to make this stick. People’s needs won’t end in a month. This is a long haul problem. Cold weather is starting and that will only make the needs more critical. They can’t wait. Thanks for watching and spreading the word!
I used to live up above Flat Creek, up behind Nesbitt's Chapel. Seeing you come up Garren Creek was shocking. It was the road I used during blizzards for safety: other than that one steep curve I could make it up from 74 pretty easily.
Seeing you drive all that way just to get to Craigstown. . .
Once you passed the firehouse my jaw was just hanging open.
If people don't know, this is the. . . Was the. . .
(Pauses in shock)
. . . This area was positively bucolic. Just peaceful and radiated serenity from every meadow and gentle rolling hill. So sunny and calm. It really only got windy up on our ridge (and other ridges) as the wind fought to crest the mountain and up over route 9.
That creek. . . Was basically a running drainage ditch on the side of the road. You would rarely even notice it at all much less EVER IMAGINE it could possibly do such damage.
Up on the road on Flat Creeki dates a fella that had incorporated the creek to split into two teeny tiny streams, because he had built a long rectangular pool and the water flowed in on one side and out the other, then regained it's original creek. He had dug it out so it would do that to fill and keep the "pool" so it was fresh water and the dogs could jump in and cool off but it was so icy cold.
It was up a driveway east of Flat Creek, utterly out of view of the road so skinny-dipping was an absolute option at all times. I kept looking for the big rock and gate at the bottom of his driveway but. . . Couldn't see a thing in all that wreckage.
I knew so many people in the area. My friends horse pasture. Couldn't see it. The guy I bought hay bales from. My neighbor I helped lay down the tile floor. The other neighbors I helped build a deck.
It's unrecognizable.
I could drive my grandpa's old station wagon up and down that whole area no problem. But now it's. . .
Copperheads used to slither out on the pavement to sun themselves mid day and heat up and you can't even see the pavement, as it clearly doesn't even exist in so many places.
This was so shocking.
@@josephinethornton3823 It is heartbreaking at an absolute minimum. The debris is thought to have started about a mile up the mountain and the slide built from there. Truly unbelievable. Seeing it bad and I’m sorry if anything in my video was insensitive. I sincerely hope people see this and understand just how bad this is.
Great vid
@@matthewkeating-od6rl Thank you!
When Mother Nature rears up , all one can do is get out of the way .
I have a 4x4 Tacoma, a 4wheeler and chainsaws. I would love to help out with supply runs if I can. Let me know what I can help with. I’m in sout charlotte and going up next week sometime with samaritans purse. But can help now if you need trucks!
Biltmore Church has schedules posted on their Instagram & FaceBook social media pages for supply pickups. They have bulk pickup from 10-1 Tomorrow 10/11 for example. They have had chainsaw crews leaving most mornings although the time varies. They have put out a call for box trucks and trailers to deliver supplies. If you have identified a need you can get supplies to deliver at Biltmore Church. They may know of a group you can go with that may be going to a more remote area. They answer phones starting at 8 most days. Volunteers have been arriving at 9. Unfortunately I do not have a point of contact for someone running crews on a regular basis. They have gone from 0-60 in nothing flat so some communication or organization may lack a little polish, but man are they getting it done! Thank you for being willing to help out!
go to n avl, woodfin area every street and home has tress down many people need help clearing their yards
Keep calling, they need you
What frequency have most of the comms been for the helpers and volunteers?
@@apocalypse2941 Good question. We were using GMRS 15 at a max of 15W so not long range. Didn’t hear much radio traffic. I was scanning GMRS and some HAM frequencies. First responders were encrypted.
Hey Squirrel! Are there logging crews cutting up the down trees for residential firewood? Winter is on the way.
@@priestwarriorpoet I’m not aware of it. Residential wood is being hauled off to who knows where. There have been a lot of FBook requests for splitters.
The Beards and Bikes guys have been handing out chainsaws like candy. There's different setups, mostly at churches all around. I donated to Samaritan's purse on Day 2 because they seem very organized and all over the place.
Apologized for almost missing Georgia then never mentioned Tennessee. 😢
We all need more HELP
Plastic water bottles should not be stored in the sun, they need sum kind of shade, God bless you all
@@criticalthot4179 Thank you!
I have doom scrolled a lot of content from Helene but this was so some of the worst devastation I have seen. Those piles of of flood debris are taller then the snow piles we had in NY growing up. Thanks for what your doing and documenting it.
@@TheJttv Thanks for watching. It can be pretty overwhelming.
Some context: The Army's 82nd Airborne, are Rangers, one of the many Special Operations Groups of the US Military.
I have been looking to volunteer doing something similar for a couple days next week. Is there anywhere I can go to assist? Samaritans Purse never called, so I'm sure they are fully staffed. I have a 4x4 lifted truck.
Check out Biltmore Church on Instagram or Facebook. They post schedules when they’re doing pick ups. Basically you can load up and go. They may have ideas of where you can go or groups that you possibly can join. It really depends on the day and it changes all the time. Calling may be an option, but I wouldn’t guarantee that you’re going get a live person or a message returned. At the main campus in Arden they have all resources in the distribution and supply area at the front end of the supply lanes are several tents with people & computers and that’s where most of the information and decisions pass through. It may seem scattered, but that is the order of the day. Responding to chaos is a huge job and Biltmore is a great example of an origination getting it done. For those who are not able to help in person, 828Strong.com is B. Church’s charity arm funding much of this behind the scenes. Money donated there stays locally. Thank you for being willing to help.
Keep calling, the Mountains people need more help,it's getting. All the local churches ,making a difference.
Calvary Chapel of Asheville is a very good option! They have lots of supplies but need volunteers badly!
@@robinsafrit3533 I’ll add it to my list, vid description and also add it to messages people ask where to help. Thanks for the heads up
I don't think the volunteer groups have time to take calls and interview people. the ones I've seen like Calvary and Fruitland are eager to take anybody who shows up. Just drive in the parking lot and ask "where can you use me?" Kudos for wanting to volunteer!
Its so sad what happened to the area. We were in demascus and laurel in april and its all gone 😢. Whole town and all the roads are bedrock now.
Beyond words. As hard as it is to watch, people need to know the extent of this. Thank you for watching.
@@SecretSquirrelOffroad news has just stuck with the big communities but white top. North east also is absolutely wild 😢😢😢. Mountain people are resilient they will rebuild.
@@jonathonvince561it will certainly take resilience.
Let some of tire pressure out of all tires even the tires on the trailer. How much depends on the tires and the weight. But allowing the tires to flex over some of those rough spots will help prevent a pinch flat. Not sure what you are running on your jeep but if you have off road tires like 30-35s you can run about 20lbs and be okay for none highway. Lower if the road is really bad but I wouldn't go below 10. Just lower the tire enough to get some tire flex but not so much that you go over something and the rim makes contact with the ground. Doing this will also help make the ride a bit more comfortable as well.
I air down all the time off-road. The trailer was pulled by one of the trucks. The flat was a catastrophic wheel failure. He was running lower pressure, but hit a rough spot. Thanks for the input. People can def learn from the benefits of airing down off-road. I had my quad hose and compressor just in case. I run Method wheels with kind of an internal bead grip.
I have very capable off road vehicle. How do I get involved in this type of operation? I am in the Triangle Area of NC.
That’s an excellent question and Checking with any large distribution centers whether that’s a church or a nonprofit would be a great start. If Samaritans purse is set up somewhere they could probably direct you. Usually fire departments and search and rescue don’t want external help even if you are trained. If you know of people that are in need of a specific area, that’s safe to get to, just running supplies and picking them up from a local church is a huge help as well. Thanks for digging in. Wish I could be more useful to you.