Prayers for those devastated by this storm. The Youtube storm damage videos are incredible. I am going to contribute a small amount of $$ to a trustworthy cause (any ideas? - Red Cross?, other?).
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Are you saying that FEMA used to do a better job?
There are many people leaving Florida, not because of the threat of storms. But because homeowners insurance is all but unaffordable in many areas.
Florida used to be a nice inexpensive place to retire. Not anymore. Building has exploded in the past 25 years, with many areas built up to maximum population.
Today a storm similar in strength to one 25 years ago, will end up causing 4 times the damage from a cost standpoint. It is the main reason why everyone's homeowners insurance has skyrocketed in the last few years.
Look for it to go even higher after they are all forced to pay out, in order to clean up this monumental mess.
Florida used to be a nice inexpensive place to retire. Not anymore. Building has exploded in the past 25 years, with many areas built up to maximum population.
Today a storm similar in strength to one 25 years ago, will end up causing 4 times the damage from a cost standpoint. It is the main reason why everyone's homeowners insurance has skyrocketed in the last few years.
Look for it to go even higher after they are all forced to pay out, in order to clean up this monumental mess.
Well at least they weren't giving FEMA taxpayer government assets to illegal invaders.
"Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), announced more than $77 million in grants to support border and interior communities receiving migrants".
https://www.dhs.gov/news/2023/08/21...-77-million-congressional-funding-communities
amazing numbers, however, believe it or not as I was in here, reading and writing these posts unknown to my wife. She’s reading the news on her phone and says look at this.
It was a story about what’s going on with insurance in Saint Petersburg, Florida
Home prices are now getting slashed inventory is going through the roof …
Meanwhile, there is a 70% chance of a tropical storm or more in the gulf developing within seven days. They have no idea what direction it may go at this time
And I got to get out of bed and drink some coffee
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After Katrina there were many who expected the government to instantly come, and take care of them.
The problem is government is a huge, burdensome entity, bound by the same problems the residents are facing.
No roads out, also means no roads in.
Everyone knows how efficiently the government operates under the best circumstances.
The problem is government is a huge, burdensome entity, bound by the same problems the residents are facing.
No roads out, also means no roads in.
Everyone knows how efficiently the government operates under the best circumstances.
Yes. Sometimes I'll watch it in the morning at the gym, all the channels are on. There's little hints here and there but overall swamped out.
Many Billions of Taxpayer $$$ income to Israel on a year over year plus Billions to Ukraine and other nations . I would guess we we buy our allies but the money redistributed we are told is a good thing so we believe what we are told.
Yep. Expect 2 or 3 weeks before any help from local, state or federal government.
West coast Florida might have another hurricane on Wednesday.
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After Katrina everyone realizes that FEMA is not coming to save you. Ever. Should be abolished. All they can do is hand out money after the fact, and to newly arrived residents.
I watched a bunch of youtube videos of people hiking into these communities that are devastated. Its local law enforcement and local residents cleaning up and helping each other. The Federal government is nowhere to be found as usual.
As for the national news, its a reporter or two standing in front of Biltmore village saying how bad it is for 60 seconds, when it wasn't even that bad in that particular spot. Yes, under water, but not washed away. Also worthless as usual.
Near Baton Rouge .
I've never dealt with fema before, but one of our engineers does. I was talking to him about the hurricane that hit Puerto Rico(?) he says the reason why fema ends up working so slow is because they have to rely entirely on the local governments for where the aid is needed.
I think way too many people rely on other agencies to come and help them at times of need is far too unrealistic.
This is life, in a disaster we are lucky enough to pay for a system that works. You will get help, however to expect help at the drop of a dime is unrealistic. Agencies are not standing by in your community 24 hours a day ready to handle a storm that may come.
They are centralized agencies, ready to mobilize in emergencies but that doesnt mean a day or two. Maybe a week.
I just think we always look to blame others for our situation and the media draws you right in to capture your attention for their ratings.
We get what we pay for and honestly I think FEMA does a pretty good job. I think the media plays into this and rallies people into being upset. This is life, stuff happens, however terrible help will come. In addition to help to rebuild. All willfully paid for by your fellow Americans.
Go ahead and flame me but we love to complain and expect miracles when an area is completely devastated from the Florida Coast, through Georgia, through North Carolina (wiped out) and into Tennessee. I mean, FEMA is on the job what else can one expect.
A family member has been through MANY floods on the Long Island coast for over 30 years. FEMA adjusters always got there in a reasonable amount of time. AS far as rescue work in Asheville. Gosh, until recently there wasnt even a passable road in and out of there but they also have 4 states they are helping out with this because of this storm.
This is life, in a disaster we are lucky enough to pay for a system that works. You will get help, however to expect help at the drop of a dime is unrealistic. Agencies are not standing by in your community 24 hours a day ready to handle a storm that may come.
They are centralized agencies, ready to mobilize in emergencies but that doesnt mean a day or two. Maybe a week.
I just think we always look to blame others for our situation and the media draws you right in to capture your attention for their ratings.
We get what we pay for and honestly I think FEMA does a pretty good job. I think the media plays into this and rallies people into being upset. This is life, stuff happens, however terrible help will come. In addition to help to rebuild. All willfully paid for by your fellow Americans.
Go ahead and flame me but we love to complain and expect miracles when an area is completely devastated from the Florida Coast, through Georgia, through North Carolina (wiped out) and into Tennessee. I mean, FEMA is on the job what else can one expect.
A family member has been through MANY floods on the Long Island coast for over 30 years. FEMA adjusters always got there in a reasonable amount of time. AS far as rescue work in Asheville. Gosh, until recently there wasnt even a passable road in and out of there but they also have 4 states they are helping out with this because of this storm.
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NC local organizations:
Samaritan's Purse: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/article/pray-for-those-in-helenes-path/
United Way of NC: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/1nSUgw?vid=17vvg9
Operation Airdrop: https://www.operation-airdrop.com/hurricane-helene
NC Community Foundation: https://www.nccommunityfoundation.org/news/hurricane
Manna Foodbank Asheville: https://donate.mannafoodbank.org/[https:// donate.mannafoodbank.org/
Foothills Food Hub-McDowell County: https://www.foothillsfoodhub.org/donate]www.foothillsfoodhub.org/donate
BeLoved Asheville: https://belovedasheville.com/get-involved/
Appalachian Voices: https://appvoices.org/helene-relief/
Charlotte Community Care Collective: https://cltmutualaid.com/resources/disaster-relief
GoFundMe started by App State's Honors Fraternity - donations go directly to locals who have lost their homes to the hurricane: https://gofund.me/b9c11bfe
National organizations:
American Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/donate/donation.html
Salvation Army: https://give.helpsalvationarmy.org/give/166081?0_src=web-header#!/donation/checkout
Mutual Aid Disaster Relief: https://actionnetwork.org/fundraising/mutual-aid-disaster-relief
I suggest volunteering for FEMA to get some real experience.
You can't volunteer for FEMA. You an volunteer for organizations that are funded in whole or in part by FEMA - like the red cross, or even in some cases a local church group.
And yes, I have.
FEMA is very effective and is doing a great job. Unfortunately they had to put up a Rumor Response Webpage to correct all the Internet rumors and flat out lies.
Blaming migrants for Helene disaster relief makes zero sense. 2 separate issues. This is a thread on Helene.
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