Hurricane Helene incoming (Update : 215 dead) )

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I'm in Columbia, SC. The problem with what you're saying is that 2-3 times a year there are warnings about a catastrophic storm that is going to be the big one and cause massive damage. I remember one year I was on vacation and driving back from Miami the day one of the big storms was supposed to hit. We rushed back as fast as we could trying to beat it and it turned into just a bad thunderstorm. After enough years of the false alarms you become numb to it. Hell I remember one year having a hurricane party as a group of us got together to kick it and ride the hurricane out and it turned out to be nothing major. Ended up going out that night cause the weather was so minimal.

Luckily I was without power for only a day and a half. I got a friend in Augusta that's expected to be without until the weekend still and took major damage to her house.
I was born and raised in Augusta. I get it. Something is different out here just though. You just never know. You can have 5 false alarms and then the 6th warning happens. :francis: It’s hard for a lot of people in Augusta to get transportation around town let alone out of town, but man you got to try to be prepared out here. Places that don’t normally get his are getting massacred out here. Who would’ve thought the mountains would get hit like they did? At lease be informed on what’s going on
 

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Damn.. i remember getting thousands for Katrina. They really don't give AF


I believe that's the 1st initial payout. FEMA has to conduct house by house, property by property assessments. They will most likely start getting large payouts later this month. I'm from Houston, we're use to it.
 

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I believe that's the 1st initial payout. FEMA has to conduct house by house, property by property assessments. They will most likely start getting large payouts later this month. I'm from Houston, we're use to it.
Damn, this not a good look at all. The optics are hella crazy, these guys didk think "Hey it's election year"
 

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1/58
@GardensR4Health
OMG Marshall is gone too…..😞

Marshall sits between 2 cliffs and the French broad. It got decimated.



2/58
@TeamAmerica2020
We need some logistics on the ground with maps and teams going out being delegated to into these areas to see if people need rescuing I feel there’s a lot of people being left behind at the moment



3/58
@SentinusPrime
Pray for those people because they can use all the prayers they can get right now!



4/58
@KellyLMcCarty
My sorority sister’s mom is there. They lost everything. I have pictures from her.



5/58
@AlternativeEsme
If you ever saw the Amazon show The Peripheral it was filmed in Marshall. Little quaint mountain town. Was. 😞



6/58
@Alisonwonder21
We are going to hear (not on mainstream of course) horrific story after story. If this was covered on mainstream Kamala would not stand a chance of winning. Which is why we are not hearing about it on mainstream



7/58
@espirituencasa
I would never personally build a home...
1. Directly on the coast. Go inland a bit.
2. On a known floodplain unless on seeious stilts.
3. In a river valley in the mountains. Get up that hill - channeled water is seriously destructive.
4. In California and New York, unless the Democrats leave
5. On top of a fault line
6. Near an active volcano.

These rules have served me well in my 30+ moves in my life.



8/58
@Life_PlotTwists
All these communities in ETN/WNC are situated along rivers and major creeks. It is just a matter of topographical luck if they didn't flood or get hit with landslides. And even then, they can be stranded.



9/58
@Anne8065
🙏💜🙏💜🙏



10/58
@Texg70
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻



11/58
@ROCKIN_VET4LIFE
Has anyone heard anything regarding Waynesville and if they faired the storm ?



12/58
@Zerbear102
😳😢



13/58
@annoyingserf
Any word about Grapevine..?



14/58
@melblueeyes82
💔💔🙏🏻



15/58
@fmh_iii
The images are surreal.



16/58
@heyitkb
Ugh. This was a gorgeous little town



17/58
@JoyFlick1
🇺🇸🙏🏻😢



18/58
@AnneCar45295003
This is so heartbreaking. The whole area has been changed forever. Not sure people that aren’t familiar with these areas know how much character these towns had, how beautiful the landscape is, and how wonderful the people are that live there. It’s always been my happy place.



19/58
@TpgGee
😢



20/58
@TheN1James
Devistated....
Decimated is a roman punishment removing 1/10th of the unit as punishment



21/58
@MatthewKobilan
They have betrayed us.



22/58
@PoelockJoe
🙏✝️🙏



23/58
@JettBlast00
Amazed at the amount of progress already.



24/58
@Loonbird1
God speed.



25/58
@RKnowinsanity
Hi, I am glad I found you. Your doing a great job keeping people informed to what is going on there.
Thank You♥️♥️♥️



26/58
@RedoxCellRepair
🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏



27/58
@verummultum
🥺



28/58
@ozzzymarcborn
Oh wow!!! Brutal 😔



29/58
@jeaniesuddeth
My sister lives here. It was such a beautiful little town



30/58
@serenewellness
Such a gorgeous town. Used to get my hair done there and ate there a ton. Super sad 😢



31/58
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32/58
@JeromeEll
😢



33/58
@FOACAD
It’s interesting to me the buildings that remain standing

Maybe we should build like we used to

Very sad situation but contrasting what’s gone with what’s still there would be a good thing to look at for the rebuilding process



34/58
@burkell69168
I worked there, Helpmate of Madison County. Any word on Hot Springs?



35/58
@JFW3000
fukk.



36/58
@Lynxbear1
AREA



37/58
@LOVtheCOV
What a terrible place to zone development.



38/58
@TheOriginalNid
Don't care, I'm not into gay rappers.



39/58
@Operator0000007
they can shove the 750$ up their ass holes in nickels so they can feel it🙏🙏🙏



40/58
@Michealjyant
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, we have witnessed both the fury of nature and the strength of our national spirit. This storm, one of historic proportions, has left in its path a need for unity, swift action, and compassionate response.

It is in times like these that the true character of our nation is revealed, not through the actions of one individual or office, but through the collective heart of our people. We've seen countless acts of bravery, from first responders to ordinary citizens reaching out to help their neighbors, showcasing the resilience and generosity that define us.

However, amidst this backdrop of community effort, there have arisen concerning reports of officials who, rather than facilitating aid, have threatened repercussions against those volunteering their efforts to assist in recovery. Let me be clear: such actions not only hinder relief efforts but are fundamentally at odds with the principles of freedom and community service that we hold dear.

The American People stands firmly against any form of intimidation or bureaucratic overreach that would punish goodwill. You are here to serve, to support, and to rebuild, not to obstruct the very citizens who embody the spirit of American solidarity.

Therefore, I call upon all officials, at every level of government, to remove any barriers to volunteer aid. Let us not forget that in crisis, our duty is to enable the helpers, not to hinder them with threats or red tape.

To the citizens affected by Hurricane Helene:

- Your Government's Role: They are there to coordinate, to aid, and to ensure that your path to recovery is as smooth as possible. Federal, state, and local agencies are mobilized to provide support, from FEMA's ongoing assessments to the deployment of resources like Starlink for communication, ensuring no one feels abandoned in this time of need.

- Community Action: Your acts of kindness, your willingness to help, whether through providing shelter, food, or simply a helping hand, are the backbone of our recovery. Let no threats deter you. Your efforts are not just appreciated; they are essential.

- A Call for Unity: Let us use this moment to reinforce our bonds. Recovery is not just about rebuilding structures but about strengthening our community fabric.

To those in power contemplating or executing threats against volunteers:

- Reconsider Your Actions: This is a time for leniency, for understanding, for encouraging every act of help. Threatening citizens who step up in crisis is a disservice to the office you hold and the people you serve.

As we move forward, let us do so with a renewed commitment to each other. Our focus must be on healing, rebuilding, and ensuring that such disasters bring out the best in us, not the worst. Together, we will overcome the challenges posed by Hurricane Helene, not as representatives of any title or office, but as Americans united in purpose and compassion.

Thank you, and may we continue to support one another with the dignity and respect every citizen deserves in these trying times.



41/58
@MayetSadat
I feel so impressed with the wonderful work well done. I took a risk to give a try of $2K And I received a payment Of $20,300 within a week trade and with the help of MRS @KellyJeanine0 who traded for me. Then I promised to share her good job to anyone who is interested.



42/58
@LJB1308
I’ve been trying for days to connect with my friend who lives in Marshall & haven’t heard back. I am so worried about her. Can anyone in that area tell me if they know Tiawana & James Ramsey? They have a horse farm on Ramsey Rd. She is retired from Emergency Mgmt.



43/58
@DK71834510
🙏🏻



44/58
@thepeopleofflow
Good bless Marshall. /search?q=#neverforgetNC



45/58
@SilverFalls100
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Has FEMA helped yet? Any military air drops to this community? Debris clearing equipment brought in? Army Corp of Engineers?



46/58
@CallahanGl66919
WOW! My honey and I were married there by the Judge down town 18 yrs ago. Unbelievable. So sad. Memories!



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1/6
I understand the frustration with slow responses for these tiny Appalachian towns. This is a main thoroughfare connecting Damascus, Va to 5 other towns, and the North Carolina line.

It’s just gone. Every route is like this in some way, shape or form.

2/6
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3/6
Yes

4/6
Yes!

5/6
Yes!

6/6
91 is open to Mtn but it’s really bad in spots. You better bring your patience.


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1/10
@Ella__Dorsey
My friend went to Chimney Rock to help with the ground effort recovery. He just sent me videos. The town is gone. And this is what it looks like across dozens of mountain communities.

Helene is officially the 2nd deadliest hurricane in the last 50 years.



2/10
@HollyF248
Can you explain to me how a hurricane that made landfall 9 hours away caused this kind of damage? New Orleans is very close to the coast. This is not the same. 1+1 does not equal 2 here.



3/10
@YourselfGoFork
The terrifying part now is that it's the 2nd deadliest and we are nowhere NEAR having a complete count of the deaths.



4/10
@maietta
Don't worry. Kamala will take care of it. She's sending $750 after people apply online.

.. if only they had internet.



5/10
@barristerlawusa
I think NC needs to contact OK about how to do flood detention ponds to stop flash floods. I’ve lived this, it will happen again unless you deal with it and the first thing, do not build back on mountain streams.



6/10
@lonestarangle
Fortunately, I can see those structures still standing, its a silver lining that it was not completely washed away.



7/10
@scout8004by1
Don't let this fade like MAUI.



8/10
@snboyle
heartbreaking loss



9/10
@CariCole
This is way more than a hurricane. Devastating. I pray for these people.



10/10
@FordPrefect747
I'll never understand why so few heeded the warnings and failed to evacuate. People in Florida evacuate by the 10s of thousands, regularly. But then they have seen destruction like this before and understand the danger.
It's really sad.




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Hurricane Helene: twin babies who died with mother become youngest victims​


Kobe Williams, 27, and boys Khyzier and Khazmir died after relatives say tree fell through roof in Thomson, Georgia

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Thu 3 Oct 2024 18.17 EDT

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Kobe Williams and her twin sons Khazmir and Khyzier, who died in their home in Thomson, Georgia. Photograph: AP

Twin babies who died alongside their mother in Georgia on Thursday became the youngest known victims of the monster Hurricane Helene and the storm’s devastating aftermath.

Obie Williams could hear babies crying and branches battering the windows when he answered his daughter’s daily phone call last week as the storm tore through her rural Georgia town after roaring across the Gulf of Mexico and making landfall in northwestern Florida.

Kobe Williams, 27, and her newborn twin boys were hunkering down at their trailer home in Thomson, Georgia, and starting to fear for their safety. She promised her father she would heed his advice to shelter in the bathroom with her month-old babies until the storm passed.



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Minutes later, she was no longer answering her family’s calls. One of her brothers dodged fallen trees and downed power lines to check on her later that day, and he could barely bear to tell his father what he saw.

A large tree had crashed through the roof, crushing Kobe and causing her to fall on top of infant sons Khyzier and Khazmir. All three were found dead.

“I’d seen pictures when they were born and pictures every day since, but I hadn’t made it out there yet to meet them,” Obie Williams told the Associated Press days after the storm ravaged eastern Georgia. “Now I’ll never get to meet my grandsons. It’s devastating.”

The babies, born on 20 August, are the youngest known victims of a storm that had claimed at least 200 lives across Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Virginia and the Carolinas as of Thursday.

Among the other young victims are a seven-year-old girl and a four-year-old boy from about 50 miles south, in Washington county, Georgia.

In the elder Williams’ home city of Augusta, 30 miles east of his daughter’s home in Thomson, power lines stretched along the sidewalks, tree branches blocked the roads and utility poles lay cracked and broken. The debris left him trapped in his neighborhood near the South Carolina border for a little over a day after the storm barreled through.

Kobe, a single mother nursing newborns, had told her family it was not possible for her to evacuate with such young babies, her father said.

Relatives are waiting for the bodies to be released by the county coroner and for roads to be cleared before arranging a funeral.

Williams described his daughter as a lovable, social and strong young woman. She always had a smile on her face and loved to make people laugh, he said.

She was studying to be a nursing assistant but had taken time off from school to give birth to her sons.

“That was my baby,” her father said. “And everybody loved her.”
 
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