#hurricane recovery

[alwaysbewoke]

the moment they get hit with a disaster, they suddenly want the gov't to give them everything under the sun smfh.

[letslipthehounds]

I am in the area hit by Helene. Thankfully, not the hardest hit, but we're into day 4 without power. My area was not supposed to be hit as hard as it was, and we weren't even under evacuation orders. And even so, I myself was extremely lucky. I was prepared, my house is fine, and I am unhurt.

There are hundreds - possibly even thousands - of trees down in my area. Roadways were all but impassable on Friday. Even today, some are still blocked. There was some minor flooding, especially compared to North Carolina. There have been deaths in my area.

Cell service has been intermittent at best, and I do have to conserve my cell battery. There's been some looting here, and scammers are taking advantage of the desperate, and there have been some shootings. But on the whole, people are helping people out.

That's the thing I've noticed the most. Most people are helping others- sharing what they have, getting food and water, and gas to those who can't go out and get it themselves.

Yes, people are taking advantage. Yes, some people are hurting others over this. But right now, I'm taking some solace from the wisdom of Fred Rogers. "Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping."

And I am. I see so many people helping, from a neighbor giving a neighbor some food or water, all the way up to people outside the area donating to help us, and the people in even worse hit areas

Thank you to the helpers, whoever and wherever you are.

[trexalicious]

Mules are saving the day! A friend of mine has a mule and belongs to a mule packers group. She said:

FEMA turned them back the other day (you know, people with mules loaded with supplies just so they could loot is a common occurrence 🤪), but local law enforcement turned them back around and escorted them past FEMA. I don't have much to spare, but I did send $ donation to the mule packers.

Here is her mule Annie Oatley...

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Outrage Over Comedian's Remarks on Puerto Rico at Trump Rally

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[compassionmattersmost]

Coping with ME/CFS in the Aftermath of Hurricane Helene: On-the-Spot Practices for Pacing and Recovery

Rest now, breath by breath,Let each moment cradle you—And nourish your soul. As we recover from the aftermath of Hurricane Helene here in Florida, many of us are left not only dealing with physical damage and power outages but also with the internal toll such intense stress can take. For those of us living with chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), the impact can be particularly difficult, as our…

[uncanny-tranny]

So much love and recognition to the people who don't know how they feel about recovering. To the people whose scars are fading away, and there's a sinking feeling, despite knowing that it's a good thing. To the people who miss when they were "worse," when they felt "broken." To the people who mourn losing their coping mechanisms, even the ones that were destructive, scary, or unpleasant. To those who feel guilty they're healing because their past self wasn't ready.

Whatever it is, there is nothing wrong with any of those feelings. It's a natural reaction, something you don't have ultimate control over. There is nothing shameful about yourself, and I admire the strength it takes to recognize how you feel, even the parts that do feel like the "wrong" reaction to a Good Thing.

[thashining]

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[trexalicious]

Reblog

Have truck. Can travel. Y’all seem like you need a hand down there. Prefer to liaise directly with veterans groups and county officials.

[mfrance-writes]

Helene: The Aftermath in Appalachia

Today marks 5 weeks since Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc on East Tennessee and Western North Carolina. If you aren't aware, Hurricane Helene is no longer considered a natural disaster. The storm has been upgraded to a Geological Event.

This means that Helene changed the actual geological features of our area. Whole mountain tops are washed away in North Carolina. Also, in North Carolina, entire towns are literally gone, washed away, leveled completely. They may not be able to rebuild to be on future maps ever again.

In Hartford, Tennessee (where white-water rafting is a main source of tourism), the flooding changed the course and width of the river. The rapids have even changed so that the rafting companies are unsure when or if they'll be able to open for next season. Where there was farm acreage before in Cocke County, Greene County, and other East Tennessee counties there is now riverbed, including HUGE river rocks, instead. Even if the riverbed wasn't physically deposited in people's farms, the condition of the soil has been changed, and they don't know when or if they can use that land to farm crops again.

Hours after the water rushed through, we knew that some roads between Tennessee and North Carolina were washed away. However, five weeks later, we are seeing more bridges collapse in my area because of the force of the water that rushed underneath them. A railroad trestle collapsed and fell into the road at the end of last week in my area as a direct result of the flooding. (No one was hurt, thank goodness.) In places where the river made it right up to the banks of the roads, those roads are collapsing in some areas now and requiring closures for repair or indefinite closes and rerouting traffic.

Even with the help of TEMA, FEMA, and Dolly Parton, government officials are saying that it may take upwards of a decade for us to recover from this storm. But, with all the changes caused by Helene, what will that recovery look like? We don't know yet. It's five weeks later, and we're still figuring out all the damage Helene caused.

[trexalicious]

This is going to sound crazy but please read the message. I am a Canadian veteran who owns a tree service company with equipment that can safely clear debris on / around roadways and power lines. Truck can reach up and out 109’ with saws to cut.

I do not know who to contact that is legitimate to get information on how to help if it’s possible.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

You are wonderful to offer! There are so many areas in need of clean up help! Here are some ideas of people to contact, who aren't big groups like Red Cross, who will make sure help arrives!

I know the Baptist Mission in North Carolina is organizing some local clean up 800.395.5102 ext.5596. The TN Hurricane Helen clean up hotline is 844.965.1386. I've also contacted the regional Rotary Club in the TN area as they're coordinating some cleanup efforts there as well. When I hear back with their phone number, I'll update this.

Please fellow Tumblrs jump in and give local organization info with contact numbers who could help or use the help. God bless you kind Canadian!

[courtana]

We, Black Curatorial, Kwanda, Twossaints, Black Eats London & West India Cinema Corporation have come together to fundraise for people affected by Hurricane Beryl across the West Indies. As West Indian people it is imperative that we support each other and ourselves in the building back of our communities, this is a duty. Hurricane Beryl has devastated hundreds of communities in the West Indies. This is not a freak storm, this is a direct impact of climate crisis in the region - fuelled and sustained by overconsumption and emissions in the Global North. The ocean waters are 4 degrees warmer than expected at this time of year, this has directly affected the speed and ferocity of the hurricane at the beginning of this year's hurricane season. To understand what the importance of AMOC (Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation) is for Hurricane season in the Caribbean and globally please watch this video. The impact of this hurricane is very much being felt, "90% of homes on Union Island had been destroyed", according to Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves. We’re fundraising for people and charities across Barbados, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Grenada and those affected across the region. The money raised will go towards helping local fishermen in Barbados to buy new boats, support roofing and housing materials for people in Carriacou, Union and Grenada and well as St Vincent to rebuild their livelihoods and homes. We are working collectively to disseminate these funds across the region ensuring they reach grassroots communities and people directly. The Hurricane is now a category 5 and on its way to Jamaica. We urge everyone to pray for its weakening and for the people currently effected by Beryl's peril. Please continue to share and donate to those affected! If you have any questions please email us.

WHERE ARE THE DONATIONS GOING?

This fund exists to go directly to grassroots organisations providing support for those across the following countries: Barbados St Vincent & the Grenadines Carriacou Petite Martinique Union Grenada Jamaica

HOW WILL THEY BE PROCESSED AND ADMINISTERED?

We are working with Kwanda to help disseminate the funds to the existing groups they work with in the affected countries. Black Curatorial work across Barbados and Jamaica administering funds for creatives via the Fly Me Out Fund our process of sending money via transfer is already set up to support and facilitate this fund's dissemination.

WHO'S INVOLVED?

Black Curatorial Kwanda West India Cinema Corporation Twossaints Black Eats London

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[ahedderick]

Rescue and Recovery

My father's partner was originally from Mandeville, Louisiana, a bit north of New Orleans. After Katrina hit, they packed chainsaws, other tools, fuel, supplies, etc in the farm pickup and headed that way. Based on his description, years later, they drove as far as they could, until the road was blocked with downed trees, then got out and just - started chainsawing. He was in his sixties, then, but very fit. I'm sure there were many other rednecks and hillfolk doing the same thing (not to mention the "Cajun Navy" in their boats.)

I am hoping that, in the days to come, there will be a similar response to the devastation of Hurricane Helene. Robust governmental aid, of course - but also that type of private citizen response. The news from down south just keeps on getting worse every hour.