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Never thought I would need to post such a link, but these are not the days of my father’s trusted public service. The FEMA rumor response page for Hurricane Helene dispels false claims, such as rumors that FEMA is limiting assistance to $750, preventing evacuations, or seizing properties. It emphasizes that FEMA does not solicit cash donations, accepts multiple types of aid applications, and coordinates closely with other agencies. The page encourages the public to share verified information and avoid spreading unverified rumors. For detailed clarifications on various rumors, the site is updated regularly. For more, visit the FEMA Rumor Response page.

#Wildfires in NE #Wyoming & southern #Montana have been concerning this year. #Invasiveplants play a major role in that, whether weeds are growing in natural areas or are transported in hay donations, etc. https://lnkd.in/eag3ec-A #WSWS #weedscience #wildfire #invasivegrasses #landscape #landmanagement

Thank you to everyone who reached out to check in after Hurricane Helene, knowing I’m in North Carolina. I appreciate the concern. The area where I live did not sustain much damage. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for Western NC, which was hit particularly hard. 💔 By now, many of you have likely seen the heartbreaking photos and videos. Recovery in the area will take days, weeks, months, maybe even years. Many roads remain impassable, and access to essential resources like food and water continues to be a challenge. I wanted to share some resources, in the hope that they will be helpful for those looking to assist or find aid during this time: ▶ You can utilize NC 211 if you are looking for someone or if you want to request a welfare check. NC 211 is an information and referral service provided by United Way. It is a member of the State Emergency Response Team. You can dial “211” to reach a call specialist. ▶ NC Department of Public Safety (DPS) has put together storm-related resources. They include things like county information, up to date info about remaining power outages and how to apply for FEMA’s Individual Assistance Program. I’ll put the link in the comments below. ▶ NC State Extension has put together resources on their NC Disaster Information Center page. I will put that link in the comments as well. ▶ For anyone else in the Triangle, the News & Observer has put together a list of local businesses and organizations that are collecting donations. Link to the article will also be in the comments. #NC #HurricaneHelene

#helene Pendragon Security @all If anyone here is in a bad spot because of the hurricane or flooding and needs donations for you, specifically family or friends, please DM me. I have been in that spot more times than I care to remember. Rita, Ike, Laura. Some expert advice. When you ask, ask for specific things. Please don't be too ego-filled to do that. If you are part of a mutual aid group or disaster recovery team openly asking for assistance, do not feel bad to turn away things. Americans will give, but if you are not selective in your asks, you will have a semi-load of clothes that will still sit on the ground in your aid center six months later. Contact your local electrical providers, plant facilities, or whatever primary industry you have. Ask for food service tents and food; ask for ICE, water, showering facilities, and washer/dryer facilities. Ask for generators, fuel, ext cords, light plants, commercial refrigeration, and AC units. Establish a fallback location well enough away so that those affected and in the fight can get some rest from the problem. DO NOT put your recovery location inside the wire of the problem. People will work themselves to death if they can see, smell, or hear others working. This is the time to get into local industry and politicians' faces and let them listen to you. Do not get sucked into FEMA is coming or RED CROSS tents. If they do show up, your local progress will fall apart because of red tape. It's a shit show. Reach out to local church groups, volunteer groups local to you, and, if anyone, the Salvation Army. I can't do much more than put you in contact with the right folks and run background interference for your efforts, but I will try.

Our hearts are heavy for all affected by Hurricane Helene across the Southeast and here in the Carolinas. Although it is too early to know the full extent of the devastation, we are comforted by the power of community we’re witnessing, from grassroots mutual aid networks taking shape to outpourings of financial support from across the nation. Many of you have asked us how you can help. As local communities and organizations are best positioned to know what their communities need regarding relief and recovery efforts, we have compiled a running resource collection aggregating funds, support opportunities, and relief projects based in WNC and Upstate SC: 🔗https://lnkd.in/ekuSjnbe (also linked in bio). As rescue and recovery efforts are still actively evolving, this is by no means an exhaustive resource, but rather a living document that will be updated regularly by the CFSA team as information continues to become available. In the coming days and weeks, we will be mobilizing outreach efforts to farmers, food businesses, and food hubs in the affected communities and will keep our network updated as we develop strategies focused on longterm recovery. Know that CFSA is here for you and working as always for farmers across the Carolinas. IMPORTANT FOR FARMERS: CAMERAS BEFORE CHAINSAWS. Take photos and notes to thoroughly document all damage to your operation before you begin any cleanup or recovery work, and report damage to your local USDA service office as soon as is possible. More resources for farmers available via the link above. #CarolinaStrong #helenerelief #tshelene #hurricanehelene #helene #cfsa #supportlocalfarms #AppalachianStrong #MountainStrong #HighCountryStrong #WNC #NCStrong #UpstateSC #GreenvilleSC #YeahThatGreenville #SouthCarolina

When the press refuses to cover your story and social media suppresses your message, you give the app a story people want to share. 🎤 We've never been afraid of fighting an uphill battle, and as believers in the principle of "you get out what you put in," we won't stop sharing our message and loudly serving our community. 💥 To be quite frank, we don’t care about the press picking up this campaign, we just want to get water in the hands of those in need. 💧 Support our federally legal product offering or not, we’re calling on the community to get in front of the right people to we can help them rebuild their homes. ⚠️ This past week, Rebel Rabbit High Seltzer has canned 10,000 cans of water and shipped them up to Asheville to help our local community. How does this feed our mission of redefining social drink? 🥤 It's simple: socializing requires a community. My advice to anyone pursuing a career in marketing or branding is to work with brands you believe in. As a marketer, you can make the world a better place.🌍 The best products solve problems, and the best brands build communities. The best marketers show what they're building and why they're building it, evoking an emotion that exists beyond the product. The energy you feel while doing your thing? That's passion, it transcends. ⚡️ Do the thing, solve the problem, build the community, find the feeling. Do the thing. 👊🏽

Transylvania County Update - Part 2/2 __ • Please continue to use water conservation measures. Power has been restored to the Brevard water treatment plant. Water service has been partially restored to the Town of Rosman, but is under a boil water advisory. Bottled water has been delivered to Rosman Town Hall. Be sure to boil water or use bottled water if your well or spring has been contaminated by flood water. Emergency management will be coordinating with fire departments to identify community needs and get resources distributed. If you are in need of water, reach out to your local fire department. Wells that were in flood waters should not be used for cooking or drinking until tested and treated. • Damage assessments have begun with teams on the ground and with flights thanks to the support of the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office. An estimate of damage will be available later this week. • A wide variety of organizations are collaborating in the emergency response for our community from federal, state and local government agencies, nonprofits, faith community and private businesses. Anchor Baptist is coordinating volunteer efforts and is accepting donations to support those efforts. Please reach out to Anchor directly with donations or volunteer availability.  • Dispose of any food that has been in contact with flood waters or not properly refrigerated. If in doubt, throw it out. • Please remember, there is not a general shortage of fuel or food. Citizens are encouraged not to hoard fuel or food to prevent localized shortages from occurring.   • I-40 is closed toward Tennessee and headed east. I -26, NC 280 and US 64 are open.  • Call emergency dispatch for emergencies only. Original Post: https://lnkd.in/e77iPWvV

Severe weather is unpredictable, but our commitment to supporting farmer-owners, neighbors, and communities is at the core of who we are as a cooperative. Even before the recent storms hit, we were contingency planning and determining how to ensure impacted farms and communities received immediate support. Our teams have been optimizing hauling routes and assessing the best ways to provide targeted assistance to minimize disruptions for our farmers and the communities they support. Along with the farmers and employees of DFA, you can join us in making an impact. After Hurricane Katrina in 2005, our farmer-owners formalized our disaster relief strategy by creating the DFA Cares Foundation, a 501(c)(3) dedicated to disaster relief, scholarships, and combating food insecurity. With these efforts already in motion, we continue to assist families affected by the storms and will be there in the weeks and months ahead. By donating today, you can be part of the recovery. Join #DFAInAction and help us provide hope and help to those impacted by Hurricane Helene: https://bit.ly/3cBgSYW.

This simple shift in your messaging could change everything for your business. Especially in times like these. Election drama, hurricane Helene destroying cities, port strikes…the seemingly never-ending parade of negative headlines have some brands playing into the fear-mongering. They’re pushing the fear, playing to their audience’s emotions, and offering up their solution as the only way to avoid the negative effects. But a great way to build a brand that’s trustworthy, relatable, and respectable - is to offer up hope. Come from a place of encouragement, empathy, and support. Position yourself as a brand that understands what your target audience could be going through and who is there for them in uncertain times with an opportunistic voice. That being said, our team is also monitoring relief organizations for Hurricane Helene, and here are two resources I’ve found to help aid in the relief in Western NC and Eastern TN. Help if you can. https://buff.ly/3BrDA6l https://t.co/AsAPocw6E1