Western North Carolina and East Tennessee Disaster Thread

[Smokealongthetracks]

So, a neighbor stopped by tonight and noticed all the boxes of stuff I have in my shop...wondered what was going on. Explained the situation and he wants to put Brody's GFM site up on his Star, ID FB page to generate some $ . Woo-hoo!

Awesome!

 

[ammoaddict]

They just come and go like today 3 pack 16" .43 gauge semi is on sale

https://www.amazon.com/KAZPRO-20-Chainsaw-Lubrication-Greenworks/dp/B0CXP34B9G/ref=mp_s_a_1_45_sspa?crid=2TFJN4F1Y2Q1W&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.JO-VZKeCC3t0_l0fZq0L35CRKV01e6imL8PQ-SclnmzLLItgWWlRz3WERAKnedbSjQC5QK9HyV3GQTPk-CemuVf2F3rXVnHcQ5pukjLXgtkKcMCWBS3n0E_-enm4zbfvu7gW6p4vPN3Y75tHciM5fCSen0MYilStCeKqV11Gjnbyxw-6RcYivaTRHX6idwyOFTu0-_cz_M5OYZTRtEVR3Q.PcseKuf4zqvVZ0Fl40eUNZVaqQaAkdxNplyrPge1epM&dib_tag=se&keywords=72cc%2Bchainsaw&qid=1728365624&sprefix=72cc%2Caps%2C153&sr=8-45-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9zZWFyY2hfYXRmX25leHQ&psc=1&th=1&tag=hlsupplyaffil-20

So they just pop up or you have to do some kind of search?

 

[Czed]

So they just pop up or you have to do some kind of search?

I don't know what i do
They just appear
Wanting my money.

 

[Woodwackr]

Just thought of another must-have item for crews there….wedges!

Who’s got deals on bulk?

 

[Smokealongthetracks]

Just thought of another must-have item for crews there….wedges!

Who’s got deals on bulk?

We have some, and some on the way, but can certainly use many many more!

 

[srcarr52]

Just thought of another must-have item for crews there….wedges!

Who’s got deals on bulk?

Dang, I didn't think about those.

 

[Philbert]

Just thought of another must-have item for crews there….wedges!

Who’s got deals on bulk?

You could reach out to Ahlborn Equipment Inc. They are the parent company of Forester. Their wedges are pretty decent for basic use, and reasonably priced, retail. They can also wholesale as OEM.

Call and talk to someone there.

2924 WI-155,
Sayner, WI 54560
(715) 542-3271

Philbert

 

[Woodwackr]

The guy I bought chain from on ebay has some in bulk, I think...will check. But, they are Stihl brand, nos.

 

[Woodwackr]

Heading to Brody's place for Brandon in Fairview

 

[Woodwackr]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1843613523576058218

 

[Philbert]

Saw some other improvised bridges.

Was wondering what resources military combat engineers had for fast bridge construction.

Philbert

 

[psuiewalsh]

I was wondering the same. Where are the military dozers and trucks from unaffected areas? Only videos I have seen are civilian.

 

[dall]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1843613523576058218

FEMA didn’t do that the locals did
FEMA is still trying to figure out how to get out of dc

 

[Woodwackr]

Saw some other improvised bridges.

Was wondering what resources military combat engineers had for fast bridge construction.

Philbert

The military should have been there by at least the 3rd day. Still zip. Temporary bridges, water filtration systems, big generators, etc. They have all the necessary equipment and knowhow and have been incorporating it all over the world. Just, not here

 

[davidwyby]

Saw some other improvised bridges.

Was wondering what resources military combat engineers had for fast bridge construction.

Philbert

I’d be whacking trees and skidding them with my derge

 

[farminkarman]

FEMA didn’t do that the locals did
FEMA is still trying to figure out how to get out of dc

And they are trying to take credit for the work of people who are actually trying to help.

 

[Philbert]

And they are trying to take credit for the work of people who are actually trying to help.

So this is total crap. ^^^

If we are going to let this devolve into a political and conspiracy thread, let’s take it back to Arboristsite.

I worked for FEMA for 5 years. I was deployed to 15 Federally declared disasters, and to many more as a volunteer.

FEMA does not run disasters.

Read that a few times if you need to.

FEMA does not run disasters.

FEMA SUPPORTS states in disaster response. All disasters are local. That is how the Federal government works, by law.

That might sound like a small difference to you, but not as big as a FEMA employee handing someone a list of all distribution centers when asked for ‘FEMA’ sites: they are offering all known resources, not claiming credit for them.

When a storm causes unprecedented flooding and damage across a 6 state area, while a Cat 5 hurricane is approaching, its easy to find someone who states that a uniformed FEMA employee did not personally approach each of them and hold their hand.

The description the video refers to a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) where prople can go for information *as it becomes available *.

The nature of a disater is that many things are uncertain or unknown. The DRCs play a larger role later on, but they get set up early to be in place. Sometimes people are sitting around, even if they want to be doing something.

Many organizations are involved: government at ALL, levels; volunteer groups and organizations; charitable businesses (local and national); utilty crews and road contractors; and individuals, neighbors, etc., working towards common goals, not just looking for what someone is not doing, or playing armchair quarterback, conspiracy theorist.

I know people in many of those groups, paid and unpaid, currently deployed to Helene. I have family members in the Asheville area.

If you want to see what FEMA has done, or is doing, check out their Helene Rumors page, along with the giddy guy with a camera in his basement, and his buddy who won’t show his face.

Hurricane Rumor Response

Help keep yourself, your family and your community safe after Hurricane Helene by being aware of rumors and scams and sharing official information from trusted sources.

www.fema.gov

Philbert

 

[Philbert]

Federal Assistance for Hurricane Helene Exceeds $344 Million as FEMA Expands Dual Response Efforts as Hurricane Milton Forecast to Make Landfall This Evening

FEMA, under the direction of the Biden-Harris Administration, continues to lead a comprehensive, whole-of-government approach to assist communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. As of October 9, federal disaster assistance for survivors has surpassed $344 million and has reached 375,000 households.

www.fema.gov

Also bear in mind that, while the President releases aid, Congress controls the purse strings. They determine how much $ and who is eligible to receive it.

Most FEMA aid is for public infrastructure (roads, bridges, water systems, schools, etc.).

FEMA was never intended to be an insurance agency (*except for the Federal Flood Insurance Program, which they administer for people who have paid for coverage).

Unless Congress chooses to change that, they are not funded to rebuild uninsured or under insured private homes and properties.

Philbert

 

[Woodwackr]

Federal Assistance for Hurricane Helene Exceeds $344 Million as FEMA Expands Dual Response Efforts as Hurricane Milton Forecast to Make Landfall This Evening

FEMA, under the direction of the Biden-Harris Administration, continues to lead a comprehensive, whole-of-government approach to assist communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. As of October 9, federal disaster assistance for survivors has surpassed $344 million and has reached 375,000 households.

www.fema.gov

Also bear in mind that, while the President releases aid, Congress controls the purse strings. They determine how much $ and who is eligible to receive it.

Most FEMA aid is for public infrastructure (roads, bridges, water systems, schools, etc.).

FEMA was never intended to be an insurance agency (*except for the Federal Flood Insurance Program, which they administer for people who have paid for coverage).

Unless Congress chooses to change that, they are not funded to rebuild uninsured or under insured private homes and properties.

Philbert

With all due respect. This ain’t the fema you worked for.

 

[Czed]

Hopefully this will be at your place wednesday
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