From the front line in North Carolina

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Rourke: Below is a post from a buddy of mine who has made a couple trips to the areas of North Carolina impacted by Hurricane Helene.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/92oRhSQdguEzxxnv/

Ralph Edwards:

Just got back last night from our second trip to WNC after delivering relief supplies to several needed communities.

The number one thing the disaster zone EXEMPLIFIES is the fact that you can not and should not rely upon anything the government tells you, or even take them seriously.

I watched a local EOC team show up for the first time yesterday in a community 3 WEEKS after the disaster. The community turned them away.

This same community (to remain anonymous) has banded together with support from both locals and outsiders to help rebuild not only the state/county roads but also the local infrastructure in their small area. The county had not even made contact with them during this entire time, meanwhile last week we brought in a truck and trailer and this week we brought in 5 trucks.

It is absolutely imperative that you and your community build relationships NOW, and ready yourselves for self aid. You cannot rely on official support or assistance in a widespread disaster.

A few pictures Ralph took:

North Carolina, hurricane, Helene, destruction, rescue, damage, FEMA

Keep prepping folks!

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6 responses to “From the front line in North Carolina”

October 15, 2024

RC

Pretty sad to see this happen. It just tells how our own government really sees us. They could care less about our needs when something like this happens.

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October 15, 2024

CaptTurbo

Right RC. This stolen White House is spending FEMA money on illegal aliens and sending it to Ukraine.

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October 16, 2024

JohnP

John, RC, CaptTurbo, it only proves the old saying about the government, a day late and a dollar short to be very true

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1. October 16, 2024
  
  JR
  
  Very true!
  
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October 16, 2024

Chuck

The government’s response doesn’t make sense.You would think that
during a very close election they would jump on disaster relief like a
a duck on a June bug if for nothing else to score political points.

Whatever their reasoning it’s going to bite them in the ass on Nov.5.
It’s not looking good when they reach the Pearly Gates either.

God and women never forget.

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1. October 16, 2024
  
  JR
  
  I agree – maker no sense. A lot doesn’t make sense. I often remind myself that understanding or knowing the truth really doesn’t matter as I have to deal with the end results of “it” regardless.
  
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