Hurricane Helene

It is a disaster. However, there is such a difference between it happening in a developed or a developing country. The photos and videos are still coming out, although many don't have cell service or power. It could be weeks.

I am fascinated with the helpers. I like watching air traffic, as well. Here are both boxes checked off! (P.S. Don't read the comments. People can be stupid.)

Here's 14hrs of helicopter traffic from yesterday of the ongoing #Helene rescue effort in western North Carolina. Loop begins at 7:30am and goes through 9:30pm. 
Added in Hickory (KHKY) ATC traffic for some background noise. Unfortunately the LiveATC feed for Asheville approach… pic.twitter.com/9WVmfrvO1b

— ☈ Chris Jackson ☈ (@ChrisJacksonSC) October 1, 2024

INCREDIBLE air rescue from New York Task Force 1 in #northcarolina #helene #ncwx#fdny pic.twitter.com/WK0WcGlDls

— Frank Fighting For Freedom 🇺🇸 (@thinktankfranks) October 2, 2024

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. pic.twitter.com/7YBXY2ombo

— Billy Bowling  𝕏 (@babowling12) October 3, 2024

Lots of civilians as well as the pros, were out to rescue people or provide aid in North Carolina. There are military helicopters (roads have been wiped out), but they don't tend to register on transponders. 

Cell service was down, as well as power, so FEMA had to buy Starlink cell service to give to towns. Billionaire Musk wouldn't just give it to them. The rich and middle class just don't get it. 

In truth... there is a lot of poverty. Sarcasm doesn't always work online, but you get the idea.