Survivors describe the moment Hurricane Helene struck their home

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  • Опубликовано: 17 ноя 2024

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  • @marilynhoward380
    @marilynhoward380 Месяц назад +191

    That poor young woman is definitely suffering PTSD. I just want to wrap my arms around her. Breaks my heart.

    • @JesusSavesTheLostBrokenConfuse
      @JesusSavesTheLostBrokenConfuse Месяц назад +3

      "Trauma" or "Shock" but when people are all suffering, complaining about it as "PTSD" makes no sense. Its more of trauma than anything else.

    • @OutlawEntertainmentlmc
      @OutlawEntertainmentlmc Месяц назад

      Your either funny or completely stupid? Can't someone just post something without you trying to correct them? Can't you just read the comments and troll on
      ​@@JesusSavesTheLostBrokenConfuse

    • @Abi-kk4nl
      @Abi-kk4nl Месяц назад

      Ptsd just means post traumatic stress disorders. And lots of people can have it..​@@JesusSavesTheLostBrokenConfuse

    • @jw7233
      @jw7233 Месяц назад +1

      Trauma is what causes the PTSD ive had it since childhood​@JesusSavesTheLostBrokenConfuse

    • @MarioTransformer7001
      @MarioTransformer7001 Месяц назад

      That’s assault

  • @AllysonJFlagg
    @AllysonJFlagg Месяц назад +89

    What a beautiful couple inside and out. Thank you for your message and bravery. Thank you for saving your cats. Thank you for who you are. I pray for all in the community of these fine souls. God help us.

  • @OdetteStankewich
    @OdetteStankewich Месяц назад +235

    That poor girl is still in shock 😢

    • @Thinking4myself-zt9vp
      @Thinking4myself-zt9vp Месяц назад +11

      I pray she gets the help she needs to overcome the PTSD she’s experiencing.🙏🏻

    • @Sheryl777
      @Sheryl777 Месяц назад +18

      @@slipzZzH No I think she and her husband (along with many others in that area) are just completely devastated, emotionally, mentally, and physically. This is NOT about anyone there in that area previously having felt "privileged". I'm surprised you don't seem to have more compassion for people who have lost everything except (luckily) their pets and their lives. Criticizing people who have lost everything and who are emotionally devastated is not a good way for a person to be acting. (At least that's the way you've come across in the comments sadly, but maybe without you realizing it, that critical behavior of yours towards people who have already been beaten up emotionally over their losses only makes YOU look really bad to most others).

    • @Sheryl777
      @Sheryl777 Месяц назад +1

      😢Odette yes an extremely sad situation for the people in that area.

    • @craftlover9702
      @craftlover9702 Месяц назад +2

      @@slipzZzH what a horrible thing to say

    • @ajmarr5671
      @ajmarr5671 Месяц назад

      @@slipzZzHyou are a sub human

  • @Sharks.are.friends
    @Sharks.are.friends Месяц назад +152

    My partner hasn’t been able to reach out to his grandma. She lives in the mountains in Transylvania county. Power and phone service is non existent in those areas right now :( we hope she’s okay 💔
    Edit: we heard back from her!

    • @lordchaa1598
      @lordchaa1598 Месяц назад +10

      Folks up there look after one another. I hope she’s ok .

    • @KarmaVanBuuren
      @KarmaVanBuuren Месяц назад +15

      ​@@beaulieuc8910Have some compassion and humanity.

    • @lindaadelwerth8042
      @lindaadelwerth8042 Месяц назад

      ​@KarmaVanBuurThey don't know how and aren't capable.

    • @lan1331
      @lan1331 Месяц назад +1

      🙏

    • @lindaadelwerth8042
      @lindaadelwerth8042 Месяц назад +3

      @@Sharks.are.friends @Sharks.are.friends. Hope your partner gets to get in touch with their Grandma! Sending Prayers

  • @Littlething41
    @Littlething41 Месяц назад +341

    People get criticized for living too close to the water in Hurricane prone areas and these people were high up in the mountains possibly hoping to never face a monster storm but yet homes were still swept away. So crazy and sad! 😔😔💔💔

    • @ilsavv
      @ilsavv Месяц назад +18

      Living in mountains has never been safe.

    • @shelleygibbons1065
      @shelleygibbons1065 Месяц назад +22

      Never would our sister's and brothers in western nc . Expect this . I am coastal nc eastern one hour from the beach . We are the ones who usually who get hit . Yiu would expect for the hurricane to slow down . But the dam broke ! As it did or the release with Floyd. God bless you . Praying

    • @louderthanwordsInclusivity
      @louderthanwordsInclusivity Месяц назад +31

      ​​@@ilsavv I have lived in the might and foothills my entire life as does everyone I know, IN this area if western NC as well as upstate SC about 45 min south.
      I have never, nor has anyone I know including my 74 year old grandma who spent her life here, seen or faced danger from a natural disaster here.
      I moved to the midwest recently, tornados all the time, you live coastal you have flooding and hurricanes.
      You cannot really get much safer, especially on the east coast than the mountains

    • @ytzpilot
      @ytzpilot Месяц назад +8

      @@ilsavvI wouldn’t consider the Appalachian Mountains unsafe, they are ancient and eroded down to basically hills at this point. Hurricanes aren’t safe regardless

    • @foggymountainman9138
      @foggymountainman9138 Месяц назад +11

      Living in valleys is a guarantee to get floods. And strong winds are common up here.. mountain folks will get through this, people who moved here not so much.

  • @56music64
    @56music64 Месяц назад +30

    Australia here, thinking of you all. As U know we too suffer devastating weather events, but the scale of Helene is mind blowing. Hugs from Australia 🦘🇭🇲

  • @brittanyhumphries4812
    @brittanyhumphries4812 Месяц назад +38

    Thank you for reporting this! I'm in Chesnee, SC. We've been without power since Friday morning and may be without until early next week. We're better off than most. My cousin who is pregnant, and the whole town of Boone, NC are trapped. Thank you to all who are volunteering to get us supplies and power!! We appreciate you all so much. And thank you for the many prayers that are keeping us going.

    • @debby8428
      @debby8428 Месяц назад +1

      wow. My son in law is from Boone.

    • @zoeymichael3966
      @zoeymichael3966 Месяц назад +1

      Oh no, I am so sorry. 😢
      How much power have you left? (I assume you still have some since you're able to post)

  • @Scoodamook
    @Scoodamook Месяц назад +201

    I loved the interviewers compassion for what they just went thru. I pray their towns residents are ok.❤

    • @amycarter8497
      @amycarter8497 Месяц назад +6

      Yes , love this journalist. Thank you Ms. Gonzales!

    • @kimberlysnyder4087
      @kimberlysnyder4087 Месяц назад +3

      She should have let that couple give their cash app name.

  • @cpcamerican
    @cpcamerican Месяц назад +205

    Having lived through hurricanes IRMA & followed by MARIA (2017) in the British Virgin Islands, in the Caribbean, our hearts are with you all. Our little island was decimated !!! Like you we had no cell phone, drinking water, power. It took years to recover. Many here still experience PTSD especially when watching hurricane tracks off the coast of Africa crossing the Atlantic Ocean. You are not alone. It will get better. It is going to take time.

    • @beaulieuc8910
      @beaulieuc8910 Месяц назад +2

      always store water at home, have a generator, solar etc. I don't understand why people don't prep

    • @dank9288639
      @dank9288639 Месяц назад

      well if your shit floating away dowm the street then it doesnt matter ​@beaulieuc8910

    • @sunanejohnson8121
      @sunanejohnson8121 Месяц назад

      @@ThePorshaEdmun

    • @WinifredSmith-ew6lt
      @WinifredSmith-ew6lt Месяц назад +5

      @@beaulieuc8910 their houses, generators etc were washed away or covered with debris. There is nothing left to salvage. These 2 kids are totally shell shocked. I am thinking of all the climate migrants….there are several in my town from the Paradise fire in California. I wish I had the power to help them and I am glad I can make some small monetary donation. Hmmm, I wonder if the Cajun Army has a donation site. They help many stranded people

    • @annetterohla8932
      @annetterohla8932 Месяц назад

      ​@@WinifredSmith-ew6lt If you want to help them , get literate and quit repeating propaganda . America's climate actually used to be WARMER . Weather w*rs using electro - magnetics are no secret to grown ups . I live sometimes in SNOW country , Pittsburgh Pa . , where the oldest home is the Neville House , built on an Indian encampment . When the Indians inhabited that area in the 1100's it was WARMER . If bad weather bugs you rally against High Frequency Audio Auroral Research Project type installations used for weather wars ! The Neville House at Woodville Plantation sells HISTORY BOOKS , it was part of the Whiskey Rebellion under George Washington . European history also shows Earth used to be WARMER , because people sleeping in castles used to sleep in large halls , but when it became COLDER , people slept in SMALLER rooms for warmth !

  • @tenthousanddaysofgratitude
    @tenthousanddaysofgratitude Месяц назад +47

    This is heartbreaking. That couple was so traumatized and it’s frightening to think of how helpless those people in remote locations are. Prayers for all the people trapped in remote locations.

  • @abelincoln3261
    @abelincoln3261 Месяц назад +178

    I've lived through 17 floods I am 67 years old I have PTSD every time it rains hard trust me it's terrible it will really get to you... So I get it it's real..

    • @tjh4115
      @tjh4115 Месяц назад +8

      Ptsd. Yeah. That's my big concern. Thousands more will join my headspace. I'm so sorry you've been thru so much. Prayers...

    • @loubelle-x8f
      @loubelle-x8f Месяц назад +14

      So sorry that you have been exposed to so much trauma. I can relate. I lived in Florida for years and then in tornado alley. It does take its toll on you mentally…gone are the days when I can feel comfortable when the wind is blowing or when it is raining hard. Peace to you.❤

    • @kjpcgaming9296
      @kjpcgaming9296 Месяц назад +1

    • @simplybeautiful6498
      @simplybeautiful6498 Месяц назад +4

      God be with you❣🙏

    • @Meli-1992
      @Meli-1992 Месяц назад +8

      I have lived in Florida since I was 4 and experienced many hurricanes in my 32 years but Hurricane Ian was the one that gave me PTSD. I thought I had seen it all… Ian made impact in my area and the winds was unbelievable…. I am still dealing with hurricane damages. I still have a tarp on my roof and I am currently in a legal battle with my insurance company. Ever since Hurricane Ian, strong rains triggers a panic attack. This is coming from someone who use to love the rain.

  • @craftlover9702
    @craftlover9702 Месяц назад +20

    So sorry for your loss! If you can get help regarding trauma do so!! I lost my home in Hurricane Sandy and saw my entire neighborhood look like a war zone. I believe I stuffed my emotions to put my nose to the grindstone to try and get things sorted out and then I just buried my feelings. Now seeing all this devastation everything is all coming back to me in flashes of what I experienced. I've been having meltdowns just seeing the devastation which is worse then what I went through. My heart goes out to everyone who is suffering from this horrendous hurricane.

    • @lindawade4ok639
      @lindawade4ok639 Месяц назад +4

      I went through the May 3rd 1999 tornado and it just created a sloth that was a mile or so wide and scoured the ground, everyone was so displaced. It probably took 5 years before you didn't Flinch every time they said there was a storm coming. So yeah it's PTSD , seeing what has happened to all these poor people you just cannot help but feel it deeply because you've been there. When you get hit like this it takes a long time to recover

    • @JackieStephenson-mj9gg
      @JackieStephenson-mj9gg Месяц назад

      ❤️💪🙏🙏🙏😢🇬🇧 Jacqueline

  • @l.williams6249
    @l.williams6249 Месяц назад +19

    My heart aches for her💔and for him being strong for his family. They represent so so so many others😢

  • @Wisdomforthehour
    @Wisdomforthehour Месяц назад +30

    I pray for healing for them and all affected by this and that all their needs to be met.

  • @lynfl9814
    @lynfl9814 Месяц назад +77

    My hearts goes out to these people. They not only lost their homes; but, probably their liveyhood, as well. Everyone needs to donate; find an honest non-profit and donate.

    • @Danks-vz5xz
      @Danks-vz5xz Месяц назад +8

      There are no honest non-profits

    • @onion6foot
      @onion6foot Месяц назад +3

      ​@@Danks-vz5xz Unfortunately, I must agree. Corruption is rampant everywhere.

    • @BAlover7602
      @BAlover7602 Месяц назад +2

      I donated to Samaritan's Purse. I feel they are honest.

    • @mouit50
      @mouit50 Месяц назад +1

      Sorry madam, but they are now financing 🇮🇱 no time for the American people......

    • @Danks-vz5xz
      @Danks-vz5xz Месяц назад

      @@BAlover7602 owned by trump, goodbye $$$

  • @Nancy-lt5xr
    @Nancy-lt5xr Месяц назад +256

    Please listen to the HAM Radio operators. Many people who live very remote need help.
    Also a shout out a mule ranch in NC. That are going to start a mule train to get in very remote areas

    • @JaysSavvy
      @JaysSavvy Месяц назад

      Meanwhile, the current administration just sent 2.8 billion more of your dollars to Ukraine instead of helping the Americans who have lost everything.

    • @stephanieadams3747
      @stephanieadams3747 Месяц назад +14

      I was thinking last night that miles are the best option for clearing trees, etc is to use mule teams. They don't need gas to work!

    • @760HorsePower
      @760HorsePower Месяц назад +3

      Slava 🇷🇺

    • @brandywineblogger1411
      @brandywineblogger1411 Месяц назад +11

      Yes! Hurray for the Ham Radio operators. My late Dad is a "silent key" now. W3IGU. He used to go to Ham Field Days where station operators set up in a field and try to contact as many stations as they can - practicing for such an emergency.

    • @beaulieuc8910
      @beaulieuc8910 Месяц назад +3

      cool

  • @MLNoff
    @MLNoff Месяц назад +66

    Beautiful young couple. I wish them all the best. The best I can do right now is donate.

    • @justelleslife507
      @justelleslife507 Месяц назад +4

      Please watch for scammers, I can't understand how another human being will try to scam another when they're suffering.

    • @slipzZzH
      @slipzZzH Месяц назад

      they swap they stink and she has 80 bodies

    • @Sunshinensea
      @Sunshinensea Месяц назад +2

      I'm friends with Tyler Covarrubias' mother. Their real go fund me account is under his name. They lost everything. Thank you so much for even considering to help. God bless!

  • @cydonia3167
    @cydonia3167 Месяц назад +86

    Please stop referring to people without power as "customers." These are human beings! Something is very wrong with the state of our world these days.

    • @ccburro1
      @ccburro1 Месяц назад +7

      It would be better if they indicated, a “customer” (for electricity) means a residence, business, etc., so each “customer” for residences means a family/household-likely more than 1 human being. That said, the power companies doesn’t know how many people are receiving electricity at each residence; so 100,000 “customers” could mean 100,000 to 500,000 people impacted.

    • @ashleymiller7391
      @ashleymiller7391 Месяц назад +4

      I was getting a little annoyed by that too, but I think with her language/accent she was just trying to explain it the best way she could.

    • @lmlm3226
      @lmlm3226 Месяц назад

      The news lady interview bad. She needs to be re trained.

    • @chrischickering1959
      @chrischickering1959 Месяц назад

      Not just that. Insurance companies are screwing people over hard. I heard that even the few people who got flood insurance are getting denied for not having storm surge insurance or vice versa.

  • @skylark1250
    @skylark1250 Месяц назад +8

    Thanks to the young couple for saving their cats and not leaving them behind. This is a terrible flood and the damage will take a long time just to get cleaned up let alone rebuild. This was such a heavy storm that it flooded areas not usually flooded. This happened to people in Colorado when storms stalled in our area with such heavy rain that we were flooded even though we were above flood zone range. It’s a mess to clean up. I wish this couple good luck. We need to support the city of Asheville. Where do we send our dollars?

  • @joycestepancevich6591
    @joycestepancevich6591 Месяц назад +19

    For those affected, you are loved!!

  • @swsarahmason
    @swsarahmason Месяц назад +37

    The pain in her eyes.

  • @sandymcqueen4930
    @sandymcqueen4930 Месяц назад +13

    I pray for healing and strength for all those who have been affected physically and emotionally 🙏💯

  • @mayaluna11
    @mayaluna11 Месяц назад +17

    I live in North Georgia. We just heard from close friends near Asheville. Thankfully they're safe, the devastation in their voices though.....💔

  • @jarthur5094
    @jarthur5094 Месяц назад +29

    People need to stop berating responders for not doing things fast enough you see how difficult it is to get around they are doing their best. Many of these stranded are in very remote areas high up

    • @maciedixon3983
      @maciedixon3983 Месяц назад +3

      Im gonna criticize them for not getting the military out sooner. Only did It today. People died up there standee by too slow action.

    • @caitlin.6167
      @caitlin.6167 Месяц назад +2

      ​@@maciedixon3983That's not totally true. Many people who showed their videos right after the aftermath said there were helicopters everywhere and many were dropping supplies. You could also see it happening during their videos.

    • @maciedixon3983
      @maciedixon3983 Месяц назад +1

      @@caitlin.6167 and many arent. You don’t understand rural areas.

  • @Bgraham2ify
    @Bgraham2ify Месяц назад +10

    NC will never be the same again. The geography has changed. It is so sad. I am heartbroken the people and the beautiful mountains.

  • @lovemyemma
    @lovemyemma Месяц назад +9

    I feel so sorry for this Couple. I feel especially sorry for the older people that are stuck there and to whom cannot even walk to a helicopter to get saved. I can’t even imagine the horrendous situation that many of these people are in these beautiful remote areas. I pray they will feel comforted wherever they are.
    This is another reason why we need to be focused on Americans who need support and not be naïve that we have all the money in the world for everybody else. We should be focused at home with resources and support on all levels.

  • @pjhey947
    @pjhey947 Месяц назад +30

    I love love love the couple with the cats! I’m so glad they took their pets instead of other things! I would love to donate to the couple. ❤❤

  • @kathleenobrien8502
    @kathleenobrien8502 Месяц назад +5

    Having been through several catastrophic disasters, jumping back in to help can really help mentally. That doesn’t mean therapy later is great but working thru the disaster with your hands and mind, sharing with survivors and rescue workers helps day by day. You see the progress physically as well as mentally. Breaking down here & there. Blessings

  • @wisdomsleuth77777
    @wisdomsleuth77777 Месяц назад +91

    Please let's get everybody with drones in this area search and make sure where there are people stranded I think the community needs to get involved especially with drone technology. Hopefully people will read this message pass it along to your friends that you know that have drones see if they can go and help in this situation there's several states where it would be much needed and appreciated I'm sure God Bless the people in this area this has to be utter Devastation for not just their beautiful home but everybody else that they know and love that was affected

    • @JaysSavvy
      @JaysSavvy Месяц назад

      Instead of helping the USA, the Biden/Harris campaign just sent 2.8 BILLION more to Ukraine. They haven't even MENTIONED the hurricane or victims.

    • @hollyp4579
      @hollyp4579 Месяц назад +1

      ruclips.net/video/373B4j_Eu2s/видео.htmlsi=2N5jV-P9PwVN2Ux6 Here is one group using their drones to help

    • @JaysSavvy
      @JaysSavvy Месяц назад

      @@hollyp4579 All of them, undoubtedly, Red MAGA supporters.

  • @cynthiawilliams1555
    @cynthiawilliams1555 Месяц назад +8

    Chimney Rock was a beautiful place. Visited in 1997. PRAYERS FOR ALL WHO HAVE BEEN AFFECTED. AMEN!!!

  • @Paula_Shelton
    @Paula_Shelton Месяц назад +7

    I was in chimney rock many years ago and it was just an absolutely magical place. It’s heartbreaking to hear that this is happening.

  • @mojojeinxs9960
    @mojojeinxs9960 Месяц назад +4

    That young lovely couple can tell they are shell shocked. God bless them may they rebuild back even better.

  • @QuaaludeCharlie
    @QuaaludeCharlie Месяц назад +38

    Keeping the missing and families of the departed in continual Prayer , We need to rebuild on Higher ground . No mater how long it takes , we will .

  • @nancysnead5132
    @nancysnead5132 Месяц назад +15

    AS A. 65 YEAR SURVIVOR OF NC HURRICANES, I HAVE BEEN PRAYING OVER HELENE SINCE IT FORMED IN THE ATLANTIC & KNEW IT WAS DANGEROUS TO LIFE. I PRAYED ANGELS OVER US ALL & NOW I SEE THE MIRACLES JESUS & GOD DID. AND NOW YOU LIZZIE & YOUR HUSBAND ARE THE MIRACLES I ASKED GOD TO HAVE MERCY ON, I KNOW THOSE ANGELS USHERED THOSE ONES TO HEAVEN TOO. MAY THE SPIRIT OF GOD BE WITH ALL OF YOU ALWAYS!!❤❤❤❤❤❤😢

    • @Xxxx2319alpha
      @Xxxx2319alpha Месяц назад

      God does not exist. Why would God allow good people to die or lose everything they have? While those in government who claim they are religious but aren't, are safe from loss of their homes and lives.
      God
      Does
      Not
      Exist.
      The sooner you accept it, the sooner we can heal as humans

  • @ThrityVakil
    @ThrityVakil Месяц назад +3

    Huge love from Puerto Rico

  • @zoeymichael3966
    @zoeymichael3966 Месяц назад +3

    I am so sorry about that terrible experience. 😢
    But I am glad they survived, are not injured (at least on their body), and saved the cats.
    All the best to all of you. 🙏

  • @leilanidewitt7442
    @leilanidewitt7442 Месяц назад +100

    PTSD counseling needs to be set up for free

    • @annetterohla8932
      @annetterohla8932 Месяц назад

      Emotional support is best to come from the Church ! The dr*g racket is anti Christ !

    • @buzz5969
      @buzz5969 Месяц назад +1

      PTSD over a storm? Seriously???? 🤨🧐🥸

    • @annetterohla8932
      @annetterohla8932 Месяц назад +2

      @@buzz5969 Have you been watching the wizard of Oz again ? Don't listen to the man behind the curtain , and those ruby slippers weren't really magic either ! Show some empathy , if you can get off the dr*gs !

    • @lutinab5265
      @lutinab5265 Месяц назад +5

      ​@buzz5969, please be a bot, for if you're a real human being your lack of knowledge is pathetic!

    • @buzz5969
      @buzz5969 Месяц назад

      @@lutinab5265 Im a troll but TBH I am bewildered by someone having PTSD over a storm! Served 26+ years in the military, two conflicts, one war, survived numerous typhoons, two of which were CAT5 and I dont even have PTSD! How is that even possible?🤨🧐🥸

  • @ursaltydog
    @ursaltydog Месяц назад +5

    I live in a small town outside Chattanooga... Helene was originally tracked going through Chattanooga with the dirty side of the storm. People here are good people, and many are thankful it didn't hit our areas, but it's just like another day to most. They have forgotten that WE could've been Chimney Rock or other areas in NC, right now. They have forgotten that it was a good idea to cancel school on Friday. I wish I could physically help this couple and the residents of Chimney Rock. It's a beautiful area, we've camped and hiked there. Don't give up guys! There are many states around you waiting with open arms.

  • @Preceptor1111
    @Preceptor1111 Месяц назад +7

    We were in Ian, took our cats out day of hurricane from Venice into North Port, that hurricane went straight into North Port, scariest thing we ever seen. Water in minutes were up to the doors of the homes. We were in a vrbo. Roofs comong off, hearing metal twist, trees crushing buildings, terrifying. We were stuck 6 days after . Everyone was. After this hurricane we left Florida. PTSD sticks with you. I had nightmares for weeks. Praying for them. For everyone affected by Helene

  • @GraciaBelievesthatJesusSaves
    @GraciaBelievesthatJesusSaves Месяц назад +3

    Much strenght and Comfort to the couple and also for everyone that suffering from what has happend what i see in this video and to the families who lost people in this storm ..

  • @elivasquez5976
    @elivasquez5976 Месяц назад +135

    You know what's wrong with America? We rush to inject politics into the conversation whenever devastation hits our communities instead of recognizing that we are all human beings and Americans. We should unite during these difficult times.

    • @blaiseutube
      @blaiseutube Месяц назад +25

      I agree.
      Let's take a moment to thank all those folks at emergency and weather services coming in from all over the country.
      Let's also thank the Democrats for keeping the government running this month so that those services would be available now.

    • @darlinnicky3302
      @darlinnicky3302 Месяц назад +10

      Exactly 💯💯💯

    • @ddavis4730
      @ddavis4730 Месяц назад +5

      Fact.

    • @kristieshaw4806
      @kristieshaw4806 Месяц назад +2

      Please help our people!

    • @marianna1513
      @marianna1513 Месяц назад

      I agree. I saw a video of a man saying CERN made this hurricane to get rid of red state people 🤦🏻‍♀️. I couldn't believe what I was hearing. I also saw some that stayed because they thought the same, and they kept their kids and dogs with them. Mother nature doesn't care if it's a red or blue state.

  • @bettybernier9703
    @bettybernier9703 Месяц назад +4

    Such a lovely, caring couple!

  • @blackcoffee.
    @blackcoffee. Месяц назад +4

    "The authorities will do EVERYTHING they can". How can she say that with a straight face?

  • @MikBar-nj8jq
    @MikBar-nj8jq Месяц назад +33

    My condolences to all the families 🙏🌹

  • @SamKinason
    @SamKinason Месяц назад +115

    My only question is how many homeless ppl that were killed nobody's talking about. I'm sure the number is way higher.

    • @AnnKelly-v8v
      @AnnKelly-v8v Месяц назад +6

      True

    • @kristieshaw4806
      @kristieshaw4806 Месяц назад +4

      We stand behind our fellow Americans ..

    • @dsgardenadventures
      @dsgardenadventures Месяц назад +19

      And how many of the missing are no longer with us. Or will never be found.

    • @Nancy-lt5xr
      @Nancy-lt5xr Месяц назад +7

      Their are alot of people who live by choice OFF the GRID.

    • @davelattimer6585
      @davelattimer6585 Месяц назад +1

      Exactly 💯

  • @jessicafigueroa5547
    @jessicafigueroa5547 Месяц назад +1

    Love from Puerto Rico! We know and understand how terrible it is now! You got this!❤

  • @Kanne60
    @Kanne60 Месяц назад +4

    Thank you for sharing your story. We live in Greensboro, NC and love Chimney Rock. Please know the response in Greensboro to help has been so unbelievable. I’m seeing trucks everywhere with water and food and caring Americans who want to help. May we all come together and help restore Western, NC.

  • @Mmch2112
    @Mmch2112 Месяц назад +2

    My heart goes out to everyone who has been thru this horrific ordeal. Blessing to you all.

  • @lindafrench5817
    @lindafrench5817 Месяц назад +3

    Praying for this young couple.❤

  • @lisaandrademason8962
    @lisaandrademason8962 Месяц назад +1

    Responding from Maui, Hawaii I feel their trauma, my heart and prayers go out to them and the rest of the community

  • @eleanorgiblin5800
    @eleanorgiblin5800 Месяц назад +36

    It's important to follow up with reporting after the storm. Thank you.

    • @JaysSavvy
      @JaysSavvy Месяц назад

      It's more important to spend taxpayer money to help the Americans impacted by the storm and not send 2.8BILLION DOLLARS to Ukraine. But Joe and Kamala sent more money to Ukraine instead of helping Americans. As usual.

  • @barbarasue7191
    @barbarasue7191 Месяц назад

    I can't comprehend the devastation NC has endured. I have nothing to give but many prayers. I'm so happy this couple made it out safely. God kept you safe so He will keep you going forward.

  • @debilynnphillips
    @debilynnphillips Месяц назад +4

    I am so sorry for your loss I pray expeditious healing and provisions for you and your neighbors and loved ones! God Bless & watch over all of you!

  • @margarbieadams8200
    @margarbieadams8200 Месяц назад +1

    My heart goes out to all sigh... I cant imagine how they feel. As someone who experiences this in the Caribbean i pray they can rebuild their homes and maybe save some memories ❤

  • @grayndrob
    @grayndrob Месяц назад +19

    Y'all need to come up to ashe county and watauga county and wilkes. It's so awful! I live in wilkes, and while we still have some roads closed and mudslides in areas, it's nothing compared to ashe and watauga. My family's road is gone and I still haven't been able to get in touch with my grandma and have no way to get to her.

  • @beverlywarfield5698
    @beverlywarfield5698 Месяц назад +1

    So sad for this young couple. Thank God they were rescued n their kitties. I pray they get the help they need n the many others to start over. God Bless them all .

  • @InStitchesComedy
    @InStitchesComedy Месяц назад +4

    Special people. What devestation. Blessings to all who are effected by this tragedy 😢❤

  • @escf
    @escf Месяц назад +1

    I hope these people find their way, rebuild and find happiness.

  • @TigerWeeds
    @TigerWeeds Месяц назад +55

    I live in Hendersonville, there was no ample warning. They should have evacuated people on Thursday instead of Friday morning

    • @Gob-is3sy
      @Gob-is3sy Месяц назад

      There was a week of warning, and most of the damage was done by a dam, breaking not the storm, you all are so disingenuous because you want your narrative to be true

    • @donnahunt759
      @donnahunt759 Месяц назад +9

      I agree. I am in NC. It seems a lack of imagination that this was even possible.

    • @LifebyLisa4444
      @LifebyLisa4444 Месяц назад +12

      So sorry your local government did not warn you. I’m in Southern Indiana and knew what was about to happens days before the hit. I knew it would be catastrophic and life ending. I thought others would know too but that is not the case. Preventable deaths. The only action I would have taken would be to drive out of the area. Flee like mad. But I am well aware folks can’t all do that. So sad.

    • @markberryhill2715
      @markberryhill2715 Месяц назад +6

      You must not watch the local news,which would be the same news outlets as me here in the Upstate on the NC border. They gave us plenty of warning, you must've not been paying attention. This was an once a century type of event and an act of God. Nothing no one could have done

    • @louderthanwordsInclusivity
      @louderthanwordsInclusivity Месяц назад +7

      They didn't know it was going to be this bad until it was, even meteorologists were shocked.

  • @jeni688
    @jeni688 Месяц назад

    What an impressive couple! They know what matters and they are self aware about their mental health. I truly hope and pray that you find your neighbors safe and that you get the help you need. Keep telling your story and keep asking for help. Much love to the both of you.

  • @schoolingdiana9086
    @schoolingdiana9086 Месяц назад +5

    My aunt can’t get out. Both bridges to get out to the wider world, in either direction, are gone. The house is on spring feed reservoir that my grandpa built, and she’s got propane, but maybe only a week worth of food. No one is even talking about the county she lives in because it’s more remote. Chimney Rock is the big city in comparison.

    • @DeeDee-el8bd
      @DeeDee-el8bd Месяц назад +1

      keep on spreading your post..i am praying for her and all people affected..stay strong🙏❤️

    • @tempest_91
      @tempest_91 Месяц назад

      @@DeeDee-el8bdStay strong?? You voted for this atrocity, there are bodies, destruction, it’s a war zone and what has your president done? NOTHING

  • @SusanMorales
    @SusanMorales Месяц назад +2

    I’m praying for you guys. May God help you all rebuild miraculously faster.

  • @juliannewelch5854
    @juliannewelch5854 Месяц назад +3

    My town is in the middle of it. We didn't do as bad but all around us it's bad. Life here as we knew it is over. My heart hurts so badly for everything I'm seeing. I have water damage and will need to move. There will not be housing. We all feel so lost.

  • @D3LAWAR302
    @D3LAWAR302 Месяц назад +1

    The lady made me cry you could hear the horror in her voice the empathy runs so deep with people that care about other people. This is why it’s important we don’t have someone in office that lacks the compassion or the wisdom to even understand that it’s hurricane season. I will never forget the imagine of him throwing paper towel rolls, the most disrespectful thing he could’ve done. You cannot deny climate change because it’s here it’s happening and it’s effecting everyone.

  • @quintile9705
    @quintile9705 Месяц назад +52

    These numbers are extremely low. Buncombe county had 150 deaths alone yesterday at noon.

  • @lyndastreet6631
    @lyndastreet6631 Месяц назад +2

    Thank you for telling your story..I am so sorry for all your loss and the trauma you are going thru. I live in ETennessee and there are so many like you who are suffering here as well..i wish you good health and safety in the days ahead..

  • @MichaelSnead-lf7wl
    @MichaelSnead-lf7wl Месяц назад +15

    A lot of those small towns are not used to getting hurricanes that's why this one caught so many people off guard this is why it devastated small cities and towns

    • @LifebyLisa4444
      @LifebyLisa4444 Месяц назад +1

      But the 20 inches of rain was forecasted for days before hit. I just don’t fully understand how people didn’t know. But then again, if they just don’t follow things like that then the local government should have warned everyone. The information/forecast was well known days before.

    • @louderthanwordsInclusivity
      @louderthanwordsInclusivity Месяц назад +4

      ​@@LifebyLisa4444I can actually show you what was forcasted, as me and my grandma were sharing it back and forth before hand. Idc WHAT they are claiming, the forecast was 2-4 inches of rain and up to 40 mph winds. Then right at Thursday night and Friday morning, they began raising it AS IT WAS ALREADY FLOODING.
      Also, we DO get hurricanes, nearly every single year, they are just tropical storms by then. And they absolutely never do this, not ever, this is the only time this has happened even close to this in over 200 years, and the first time it's happened LIKE this this bad ever.
      I watch the weather literally daily, even multiple times daily, for my area, for the counties my family is in, it's a thing we do. We absolutely did not have a warning, and I have screen shots of our weather from those days from where I sent it back and forth to prove it

    • @louderthanwordsInclusivity
      @louderthanwordsInclusivity Месяц назад +4

      Actually we DO get the tropical storms from hurricanes all the time. It's like an expected thing
      The difference is that they absolutely have never done this. Not ever.
      A lot of people seem to have the idea that this is just par for the course of a hurricane and no one had ever experienced one and therefore didn't know how to prepare-but the reality is much worse
      We get tropical storms from the hurricanes regularly, and they always result in just a rough storm, like the ones that wake you up from loud thunder at night, blow around some trash cans, some rain, and they pass
      So everyone, meteorologists included, expected what has happened every other time when a hurricane turns to a tropical storm and travels inland.
      But no one expected this. Even meteorologists were in the streets shocked. They didn't warn for evacuation until the flooding was already happening.
      And for the record, "flash flood warnings" also have never meant anything here. They typically mean either nothing happens, or maybe water will pool up to below your ankles in some areas, or river levels rise, but never enough to make anyone have to fear for their safety, or property.
      It's not that NC didn't know what to do in a tropical storm, it's that they DID know what to do in a tropical storm, and this one was just different

  • @tTheParakeet
    @tTheParakeet Месяц назад +2

    I’m from the gulf coast, which is usually where hurricanes end up. I was very surprised to see the way the hurricane continued so far on land. I didn’t realise they would cause so much damage inland.

  • @leegarner8431
    @leegarner8431 Месяц назад +3

    Upstate SC here, don't think most people realize how bad this storm was. It did so much damagenin SC alone. That couple in interview are in Boiling Springs, Spartanburg County. I'm about 20 minutes from there, and let me tell you, we got HAMMERED around here. Worst part of storm came right through this part of state.
    Hopefully that couple is in someplace with power, because almost all the upstate went dark. Cell service has been bad, if you can get service. Even if you have service, it's almost impossible to use browser or anything to look up info. We were lucky that most of the damage in the upstate was from fallen trees, but even where that couple is now, it got real bad.
    NC needs serious help now. We here in SC are recovering, and small businesses are cooking up their food and just giving it all away to feed people without power. NC needs as much attention as we can give them. The devastation in western NC is total. I can't believe many places I've been to up there are completely destroyed. I'm worried that the number of missing persons will go up as we start getting more info. It's been very hard to get any news out of these areas due to no cell service.

  • @soulstarmusiclover1254
    @soulstarmusiclover1254 Месяц назад +1

    Poor young woman is clearly suffering and in shock. I probably would be in the same predicament as it probably feels surreal. ❤🙏🏻

  • @Judy-fi7ce
    @Judy-fi7ce Месяц назад +2

    Prayers for you guys and everyone affected.

  • @ajmarr5671
    @ajmarr5671 Месяц назад +2

    Crushing emotionally to watch this! God protect these people!

  • @Trailblazerz710
    @Trailblazerz710 Месяц назад +13

    I think this is one of the employees at Cane Creek… I hope your mountain bikes are safe Homie. Glad you could save the kitties.

  • @maryford650
    @maryford650 Месяц назад +1

    Not knowing what their going to do the rest of their lives is bad enough. But these people don't know from day to day and that is terrifying. Good luck to them all.

  • @leinadsnave
    @leinadsnave Месяц назад +9

    I lost everything except the clothes on my back. Don't despair. You can rebuild. One foot in front of the other.

    • @leinadsnave
      @leinadsnave Месяц назад +3

      You are in our prayers.

    • @escapematrixenterprisejacq7810
      @escapematrixenterprisejacq7810 Месяц назад +3

      I did once too and now I have more than I ever had, have faith and keep your minds on good things no matter what happens

  • @ardenseyefineart
    @ardenseyefineart Месяц назад

    God bless you both. I’m so sorry for the unspeakably overwhelming losses to you and your neighbors. Much love and empathy from Berkeley, CA.

  • @kellykimball2099
    @kellykimball2099 Месяц назад +4

    Very humbling, blessings to you All❤

  • @d8bn
    @d8bn Месяц назад +1

    Oh my gosh, my heart just goes out to them. They're in shock and understandably so. Their kitties probably are too. I'm glad they made it out safe, but yes, it's a long road ahead. 🙏💜

  • @randombear5353
    @randombear5353 Месяц назад +8

    What a great reporter

  • @Bluemoonbeach
    @Bluemoonbeach Месяц назад +1

    That poor lady is traumatized 😢 this horrific tragedy will forever live with everyone involved so heart breaking 😔 😢

  • @abelincoln3261
    @abelincoln3261 Месяц назад +31

    IMPORTANT ... If you plan to rebuild you must start to pull out all wet sheetrock and any insulation that is wet or got wet... Tear it out immediately. Start the drying the airing keep the windows doors all open... open all closet doors attic doors basement doors air air air.. you can start spraying hydrogen peroxide on all surfaces... right away.... bleach is okay but peroxide is better... look up proper mixture amounts... it is paramount you get those areas sprayed down right away.... the water and all it touched is ow contaminated.. I have lived through 17 floods I know how to rebuild how to clean up how to save lots of time money and property,., I can't be there to help everyone so please share this... I am seriously trying to help the best I can... Cut out all wet lumber not the studs not support beams you can use a skill saw to cur the lower portion of the walls out.. Pull out the wet insulation right away use gloves and mask... be careful do not delay hours can make all the difference in the world if you save it or it starts to mold mildew rot..

    • @raaawkstaaar
      @raaawkstaaar Месяц назад +1

      many of the homes are GONE, nothing to air out and WTF is looking for rebuilding tips on a news thread? SMH

    • @cynthiavillacreses2928
      @cynthiavillacreses2928 Месяц назад +5

      ⁠@@raaawkstaaarnot all homes are gone, it’s important info for those who have never flooded before, you never know who’s looking at the comments be kind☺️

    • @d8bn
      @d8bn Месяц назад +4

      @@raaawkstaaar Where else should he post? Why are you being so critical of someone trying to help?

    • @PeterErikson-rd5tj
      @PeterErikson-rd5tj Месяц назад +3

      @@raaawkstaaar not all are gone - and don't put people down for giving helpful encouraging tips

  • @jeralyncanete7696
    @jeralyncanete7696 Месяц назад +1

    The people who survive helen hurricane will have to be strong and be brave...prayers for them❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @jarthur5094
    @jarthur5094 Месяц назад +6

    Now this reporter this is the way to cover this.

  • @Shivashish-z2n
    @Shivashish-z2n Месяц назад +1

    May The Injured Recover soon.... condolences to the people who are dead May all the departed souls rest in peace....This was really a devastating Hurricane 🌀...

  • @MedisaSanveli
    @MedisaSanveli Месяц назад +3

    Omg! I just moved from my beautiful city, not to far away from these horrible events were hit hard, however looking at the disaster in Asheville NC has been really hard, may God be with all. I'm not able to contact anyone 😢😢😢

  • @normajoskenbeamora4747
    @normajoskenbeamora4747 Месяц назад +1

    SHE MADE ME CRY💔😭

  • @jaychong12
    @jaychong12 Месяц назад +5

    I am in Houston, Texas so I know. God speeds the pain and suffering to go away.

    • @aedinquinn8687
      @aedinquinn8687 Месяц назад

      Are you referring to Houston, TX flooding? Flooding from Gulf of Mexico storms urge? Aedin

  • @cobyvanlosser2705
    @cobyvanlosser2705 Месяц назад +2

    Ik woon aan de andere kant van de wereld, mijn hart gaat uit naar al die mensen die lijden ondere de gevolgen van vewoestende storm Helène, hoe zij vast zitten op de plek waar ze geen kant op kunnen, de scholen, de winkels, de boeren de ouderen, zonder licht en water en electriciteit ..de hulpdiensten, zo veel sterkte toegewenst vanuit Nederland🩶🩶🩶

  • @richardcompton8881
    @richardcompton8881 Месяц назад +4

    Keep up the coverage on this tragedy... thanks! Come on, America... these people need our help... 🙏 Praying for everyone....

  • @lauriefergerson8468
    @lauriefergerson8468 Месяц назад +1

    Such a sweet
    Couple God Bless you

  • @StringTips-gr2ig
    @StringTips-gr2ig Месяц назад +9

    Wow that is serious devastation!!!

  • @chamaniyahhunternomore1802
    @chamaniyahhunternomore1802 Месяц назад +2

    May the MOST HIGHEST CREATOR, Our AWESOME KING, have HIS VERY OWN PERFECT WAY 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿💯💯💯💖💖💖

  • @lindastevens6861
    @lindastevens6861 Месяц назад +5

    You can’t walk out elderly and disabled 😢😮

  • @kennethprice5628
    @kennethprice5628 Месяц назад +1

    Thousands of cases of PTSD... God help them😢

  • @Nancy-lt5xr
    @Nancy-lt5xr Месяц назад +9

    Wait the state is only on rescue mode. NOT looking for missing persons. Not saying people are not looking , but the state is in RESCUE MODE

    • @louderthanwordsInclusivity
      @louderthanwordsInclusivity Месяц назад +2

      Yes, because everyone had missing persons, communications were down. There is a list, but they cannot do welfare checks on tens of thousands while there are still actively families and children in dire situations needing to have their lives saved immediately.

    • @Danks-vz5xz
      @Danks-vz5xz Месяц назад +1

      Your state government is to blame for this devastation.

    • @louderthanwordsInclusivity
      @louderthanwordsInclusivity Месяц назад +2

      @@Danks-vz5xz the state government had nothing to do with it. This was unprecedented, even meteorologists were shocked
      So many who don't know ANYTHING about the situation have opinions

  • @PeaceIsYeshua
    @PeaceIsYeshua Месяц назад

    Lizzie has the face of an angel, and she has such a tender heart-focused on the people around her rather than her losses. God bless them. ❤

  • @lisahartung9662
    @lisahartung9662 Месяц назад +5

    I'll take the -50 with blizzards anyday...i would never live in tornado/hurricane alleys

  • @cindyvien7193
    @cindyvien7193 Месяц назад +1

    Such a sad and tragic event this couple had to go through and see!! I hopre more people are found and saved. I feel really sad for them. PTSD can be helped by a psychiatrist. Our son is a Psychiatrist who has treated people with PTSD so that they can move on with their lives better. God bless this couple and others involved in the tragic Hurricane.

  • @ingriddelarosa8168
    @ingriddelarosa8168 Месяц назад +3

    My Lord 😢this is INSANE 😢

  • @jkeitharichardson4593
    @jkeitharichardson4593 Месяц назад +1

    Praying for these folks 🙏🏾