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.
— ☈ Chris Jackson ☈ (@ChrisJacksonSC) October 1, 2024
Added in Hickory (KHKY) ATC traffic for some background noise. Unfortunately the LiveATC feed for Asheville approach… pic.twitter.com/9WVmfrvO1b
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.
— Billy Bowling 𝕏 (@babowling12) October 3, 2024
It’s just gone. Every route is like this in some way, shape or form. pic.twitter.com/7YBXY2ombo
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.
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I have cousins stranded on Black Mountain in N.C.. Fortunately their home is safe, as are they. It's still a scramble to get water, fuel and food right now. They are the lucky ones in this horror story. None of my many Florida family were really impacted beyond a power outage. My uncle is approaching his 100th birthday and his wife has Alzheimers so we were especially concerned about them.
That final image sums me up.
All the helpers are amazing. Not just the first responders but the red cross people that come from all across the country, the utilities that lend out their crews, churches that send people. Everybody.
I have no use for Musk in particular.
Agree on the taxing. I'm hoping more supplies get to those who need it, so sad.
Never fails to impress me when I hear about all the helpers in these situations, professionals and non professionals. I read and saw many photos, one story about insulin being carried into an area by mules where the roads had been washed out and a man was in dire need. One of the many, many many volunteers who were helping. It does the heart good to know there are so many good people out there.
I feel so awful for everyone who were in the path of Helene and now there's another hurricane coming. This is so spooky, especially with global warming.
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