Not to toot a horn, but several of of on a regional NC/SC firearms forum have made either donations (food, water, cat food, dog food, hygiene products, etc) as well as generators, chain saws, etc, that went to help locals, or hauled up supplies as individuals to local communities. The immediate need is great. The need in the near term, when everyone has forgotten will be as great. The locals seems to be stepping up. The State and the Federales, not so much.

Seeing the same federal agencies deny their actions, and the news media going into protection mode, disgusts me beyond belief. Local news station has a post on their website from a local politician calling for all these ‘internet hoaxes’ to stop, to stop spreading the ‘misinformation’… The very people perpetrating the acts, are complaining about people talking about it. Gawd it makes my blood boil.
Commies need to be killed, plain and simple.
What we’re witnessing is the death throes of the media organ. After this, NOBODY believes what they say, nor will they listen to them. So like a petulant child who never experienced discipline, they will lash out in rage.

Noway,can you or others in region recommend a good organization to give to?

I would like to send a few bucks to help with whatever is needed but am worried will not go to the right folks,any help/suggestions appreciated.

these folks seem to have been pretty reliable over the past five years or so: “What Is Actually Going on in North Carolina? (Part 1) New 15 hours ago Here’s our latest at TSM, a long compilation of ongoing events, and some of the questions that they raise. Prayers to all those affected by this hurricane and its aftermath, both in North Carolina and the broad region which was also impacted. WATCH / SHARE / WARN / EDUCATE YOURSELF & OTHERS via YouTube link: https://youtu.be/0XlLjFMXTKY?feature=shared Hey everyone. It is with such a heavy heart that we’re uploading this video. I can’t believe the levels of devastation and heartbreak we’ve witnessed in the last couple of days. What is happening right now on the ground in the path and aftermath of Helene is unreal. Unreality. If there can be a silver lining on such an event, it is this: people are coming together regardless of all the political BS we’ve been dragged through so much lately to just help their fellow Americans who are trapped and suffering on the ground. Deep down, that right there is the real America. When it counts, and despite how hard these recent years have been on us all, that spirit hasn’t been conquered or destroyed. We love you guys. This is what we know how to do to help. And we plan to do more. The other half of this report is coming asap. And please, hug your family and tell them you love them too. RESOURCES Citizens Emergency Resource Map: https://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/2024/09/29/asheville-flooding-where-to-get-gas-food-and-water/75441687007/ Facebook Missing People Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1736857060051597/about/ Hurricane Helene People Finder Google Doc: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdLVNr8A6ZnkoFQMA5_0PWymWpMRGQaL5Kjp2ApFPqehF7A8w/viewform?pli=1 Road Closures: https://www.wral.com/news/state/road-closures-western-nc-helene-2024/ Ham Radio Operator Channel for welfare check relays: https://scannerradio.app/?l=ODA3MzQ DONATIONS Samaritan’s Purse: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/ United Cajun Navy: https://donate.thecajunnavy.org Grindstone Ministries: https://grindstoneministries.com/ The Y’all Squad: https://www.theyallsquad.org/ The 118th: https://www.givesendgo.com/118thDisasterReliefHH Operation Airdrop: https://www.operation-airdrop.com/hurricane-helene Mountain Mule Packer Ranch: https://www.mountainmulepackers.com/ ” and now some of my own: “Oral Rehydration Solution – drinking plain water will deplete your body of electrolytes… • 4 cups of water • ½ teaspoon table salt • 2 Tablespoons sugar • or • 4 cups water • 1 dry chicken broth cube • 2 tablespoons sugar or • 2 ½ cups plain tomato juice (not V8 or bloody mary mix) • 1 ½ cups water If you have a water heater, then you have water, just fit a hose on the drainage tap on the bottom, and then open a tap above the heater to get the water to flow out. You might want to run it through a sand filter – get a plastic garbage pail, clean it out and dry it, put it in the sun to dry out. And if you have Clorox, ten drops per quart should sanitize the water. Expedient water filter – find a plastic garbage container and do the following: (assuming the container is 3 feet tall) Cut a hole in the bottom and attach a hose going to a collection container – a plastic bottle if you can get one –… Read more »

Here’s some more info:
To treat drywall and wood for black mold:
Cup of Borax- can be found in most grocery stores in the laundry isle.
1 gallon x Hot water
1 x Spray bottle
1 x Scrubber/toothbrush
1 x Wiping cloth
1 x Safety gloves
Instructions
Mix a cup of borax with a gallon of hot water and stir well
Pour the solution into a spray bottle
Spray generously onto the affected area and allow to settle for a few minutes
Use a scrubber or toothbrush to tackle both lightly and heavily effected areas, and ensure all the mould is physically removed
Wipe away the excess mould
Don’t rinse the borax away, as it will continue disinfecting the area
Allow the area to naturally dry and repeat if necessary

Red,thanx for what you consider folks worthy of help,will drop a 100 spot,not big in the picture of things but feel hopefully every buck counts.