Storm survivors in North Carolina are struggling without flood insurance. People who lived in the hills and mountains where the floods hit are now facing massive repair bills and risk losing everything they own. NBC News’ Jesse Kirsch reports.
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Who would have thought abt it, though? They live in the mountains.
Republicans non-stop whining and complaining that they’re not being handed free money instantly to fix all of their problems definitely is an interesting one. I guess they follow their grift leader with the same level of tenacity. There’s a lot of people out there busting their chops to help you people and all you can do is sit online and complain that you aren’t getting helped fast enough or that the federal government hasn’t given you $200,000 and a personal helicopter for your convenience.
More than 40,000 people have already applied for disaster recovery assistance. More than 4,500,000 people were impacted by power outages. There’s hundreds of thousands of people if not millions in the disaster path with missing infrastructure and people out here thinking we in the USA can rebuild that over night like we’re Japan, newsflash, we’re not.
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Too Bad Harris and Mayorkass think “Criminal Illegal INVADERS” are More Important tha American Citizens, who lost Everything ! They Spent All the Citizen’s Tax dollars giving Free housing and Food and Transportation to these “Criminal Illegal INVADERS”, and have NOTHING for American Citizens !
That’s TREASON !!!
And FEMA ran out of money. Since when does the government ever run out of money for wars, weapons, welfare, illegals?
Talk to Congress. That’s who appropriates the money.
This is becoming all too common!
All to common? This hasn’t happened in May years.
@@Musicman-y7v Do you watch the news!..Recent floods are not just in this area of the USA..Recent floods in Texas, Louisiana, California, ..Where do you get your information..It is not TRUTH!
What about the next storm? Science has been warning about increased storms for a good while now. It’s time a national system of flood management and water storage systems to be created!
Did republicans pray about it yet… bunch of clowns. How’s that climate change coming along?
They were sending out $750 well every time anybody ever tried to apply they were denied I saw it, people aren’t getting what they need and they’re more concerned about politics than they are about the people that are starving and dying and hurting in this country right now because of Helene.
Probably can’t afford flood insurance because of biden and kamala destroying the economy
Bullcrap.
Anyone that lives in a possible flood zone and not here flood insurance bad decision. Especially in low lying areas like canyons or ravines.
Make sure you have a electrical fire during the flood
THESE PEOPLE WANT TO KEEP US BROKE…. U DONT NEED ALL KINDS OF INSURANCE. FLOOD FIRE LIFE ETC. ITS A FREAKIN WASTE OF MONEY. THE BEST INSURANCE IS A SAVINGS ACCOUNT. CESSCH OUT.
Every person should be given money from the gov migrant fund ! Not to mention Wsrs! It is unbelievable, God bless them. Illegals living free in top hotels in NYC! same here in Ireland … our own are homeless like never before.
Other than Red Cross (which I always admired), what is best and biggest organization to donate to help them?
“People who lived in the hills and mountains where the floods hit are now facing massive repair bills…” people who live in the desert states like Nevada have been flooded by rain. The GOP MAGA believe that this isn’t due to Global Warming, “US officials struggle to quash Hurricane Helene conspiracy theories…Republican Congress member Marjorie Taylor Greene posted on X Thursday night: “Yes they can control the weather. It’s ridiculous for anyone to lie and say it can’t be done.” 5 Oct 2024 Reuters.
My brother lives in Hendersonville, NC his flood insurance coverage was 100k and was only $25 extra a month. The adjuster arrived yesterday. They gave him itemized statement of payment he will received by direct deposit in two days.
Unfortunately, too many people think that being outside of a 100-year floodplain means that their property “can’t be flooded.”
@@Thomas23-tu8gj Flood insurance in that part of the country is the lowest. Who cant afford an extra $25 a month.
@@ChosenOne6666 I totally agree.
@@ChosenOne6666people who live above their means
@@nathanielsingleton6302 What are YOU TALKING ABOUT?
The irony of Republicans in Western North Carolina, begging for a handout from the government is not lost on this Democrat
insurance.. these companies should drop that from their business. there is no insurance. how many times weather through auto/ home/ flood. they deny your claim?. they just up your rates and take your money and don’t provide the service they are paid to do. it’s pathetic that we give money away like candy to non citizens but the very folks who pay there fair share get the shaft. i plan on donating to the red cross. but as far as insurance companies go. that’s something that should be looked at.
I can’t imagine buying a home in an area where you’re told flood insurance isn’t needed and then your home gets washed away. 😢 🙏🏻
No one tells them flood insurance “isn’t needed.” It’s just a question of whether it is mandatory for mortgage holders.
Flood insurance is an extra folks have to op into. If not, best have lots of money saved.
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The government should rebuild these homes and tax the heads of the insurance companies to get the money. Private insurance companies are scum of the Earth.
You do realize the taxes would just raise the price of insurance because do you think a company is going to just take it? They’re just going to raise the price of insurance. That’s how pretty much capitalism works
@@countbenjamin1442 Well personally I believe private insurance shouldn’t exist at all. It’s a scam. Second the prices don’t have to be raised at all if we take the money out of the pay of the heads of the insurance companies. They can do with a few million dollars less. And if they can’t, maybe they should learn to live within their means like they preach to everyone who isn’t a stinking rich capitalist fat cat.
And yeah we should force them by law to not raise prices. We are a government of the people, by the people, and for the people. Not for corporations
Private companies, for the most part, don’t offer flood insurance in the first place. That’s why the federal flood insurance program exists. Your comment is out of touch with reality.
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Many of those who live in flood zones don’t want to pay for flood insurance.
As do many who do not live in “flood zones” – which is not a guarantee that you won’t experience flooding.
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did they have war insurance.American gouverment is only helping people that uses weapon to create war.JUST LIKE UKRAINE AND zionist Israel.
LOL!!! You aren’t too bright.
A moronic comment.
I don’t want to see any socialist aid going to these people who hate the idea of government handouts. Surely their morals will hold on this one and take personal responsibility right?
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The residents of Wilmington NC and Old Shiloh NC didn’t have insurance or a government that would even consider bailing them out. So UNLACE THEM BOOTSTRAPS AND GET TO PULLING.
The storm just passed. How do you conclude that the “government won’t even consider bailing them out”?
@@Thomas23-tu8gj The line “a government that would even consider bailing them out.”, should have let you know where I was coming from. Like I said, bootstraps.
Thank God for socialism these people will hopefully get some help from tax payers. Disaster relief
After this, I’m voting tr um p
And no government help
Our Government Helps Every Country But Our Own
People from North Carolina.Why don’t you start making YouTube videos showing, if they’re helping or not and what groups they are that are helping film the borders.So we know if people are not being able to come in
We have an Administration that Prioritizes illegal Migrants over American citizens, the Taxpayers
Cuz they expect everyone else to pay for their losses? Trump country. Believers in Socialism when they need it.
Bidenetts spent the fema funds on housing illegals
False.
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Congress is controled by Repubs and giving funds to FEMA, repubs are to blame if FEMA does not deliver and FEMA is there to help, not gain political points over corpses. You are putting life of people in danger by posting these lies.
Fun fact fema controls flood maps and risk assessment
Of course it does. FEMA administers the NFIP.
When I sold insurance, everyone with optional flooding said, there’s no flooding in my area, I’m just like you don’t know what can happen.
It’s sad and unfortunate and the last flood that took place in that area was nearly 100 years ago. You have to do your research when you buy a property it may never hit during your lifetime, but it’s something that you have to consider when purchasing real estate in a potential flood area.
Yes people forget that flash flooding is a real issue in the mountains. If they are not on the coast or buy a big lake they don’t feel like they should have to worry…
Samaritans Purse has been on the ground here with supplies and generators for the homeless. Much better response from them than any other relief organization. Give to Samaritans Purse instead of Red Cross if you really want to help these people.
Funny american house insuarance that ront fover damages amazing useless bs
so the question is if they have flood insurance would there be any help sooner or is it because they have no flood insurance that they’re being neglected
don’t blame Trump for that that’s something that should be addressed if we get a new president things like this insurance agencies have been pulling out of everywhere they say just California and Florida but they’ve been pulling out of everywhere jacking up our insurance by $1,000 a year cover everybody in this type of situation and because the Brokers are making more or adjustment Center they make a lot of money
30 years ago if the same hurricane took the same path and passed over the loop current through the same city on the coast of Florida is it the same path into North Carolina the rain volume would be a fraction what Asheville and the surrounding cities would have experienced in the last 40 years stop on a global scale the amount of frequency of heat waves, droughts, floods add severe storms has increase over 110%. That is caused by a warming planet caused by the release of greenhouse gases from a collective of 5 billion humans over the last 60 years that are causing these changes to occur
How about you cover the fact that our government is doing nothing for them.
They are not helping because they’re taking trumps advice it’s just new beach front property 😂
America First.
Not America Last.
Simple decision.
What are you suggesting?
By saying climate change is a hoax and not investing in green energy, US will be last in line of newer technologies. By not helping other countries in the world, another country will take the place (China probably) and America will be last. US is renewing it’s weapons in Europe while Helping Ukraine, not doing it will make US loose it influence and power in Europe, making America last. Should i keep on? You are lied too and pushing this lie by enemies of the US to make you vote for America last thinking you are number 1.
Your crap democrat government doesn’t do anything for the people of this country but give away money to immigrants incentivizing them to come here and get free stuff straight evil
Even without flood insurance, the government should get together and say let’s stop cutting checks for Ukraine and Israel and let’s help our taxpayers? Because the billions you give so freely to others could actually rebuild alot of these communities? But this is America where politicians only take care of themselves. But y’all keep voting for them!
Better not, that insurance and FEMA money belong to the illegal migrants. Better know your place in society! 💢 😡
As of Oct 7th there will be hearing to raise homeowners property taxes – open to the public – protest this
https://www.ncdoi.gov/news/press-releases/2024/10/04/homeowners-insurance-rate-case-heads-hearing-oct-7
God bless the victims of this tragedy.
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Water management
Mrbeast…. Help them out.
“The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is an Agency of the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), initially created under President Jimmy Carter by Presidential Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1978, and implemented by two Executive Orders on April 1, 1979.”
US GOVERNOR SHOULD BE HELPING OUT INSTEAD OF SENDING BILLIONS TO UKRANE!!!
Don’t worry an “investor” will take your land and sell it to a bank overseas. You’ll lose your town. So sad. I
This is a natural disaster like the tornadoes we have in Kansas. Insurance pays for that damage so why won’t it pay for flood damage? These areas were not flood zones, right.
This is why we need FEMA. And FEMA doesnt have the money because they spent it last year on migrants
In order to get the shameful late FEMA funds, a victim would have to possess a working cell phone a week after the power went out? Illustrating the need to look competent without really helping anyone effectively. Meanwhile they restrict and impede local grassroots neighbors and charities from actually saving lives and attending to the injured. I know this actuality will be erased by the propaganda, but this is reality. Don’t count on government to save you, but expect them to control your demise.
Most people don’t have flood insurance, BECAUSE IT DOESN’T”T FLOOD HERE…until now.
Yes it has flooded there before. A river in a mountainous area can flood if enough rain falls. 1916 was the worst one. History will tell you important things.
@@vickietaylor2850 Oh we get that, but that was a hundred years ago, we remember the dual hurricanes of 2004, and this was way worse.
If the houses still have a mortgage and insurance is through the banks that carry those mortgages insurance is full coverage isn’t it? Just trying to give a glimmer of hope for some owners. Not criticizing at all.
That guy looks like he’s missing a chromosome
While your at it get some Volcanic Insurance
Stop sending money to Israel and start helping people in need in the US.
So sad. So many are praying and sending love to all of you.
$750 from FEMA
FEMA is all these survivors have. Ok. It’s time to step up AMERICA. We have to do this ourselves! Dolly for Prez 🇺🇲🫡
They did it on purpose. One of those dams were tampered with causing it to fail. $750 to American victims. Billions to Ukraine and migrants.
750 a person cause this administration raided FEMA for illegals. Treason
Harris and Biden have no problem giving billions to illegal immigrants,Israel and Ukraine,but will only give Helene disaster victims $750.00.You know who to vote for in November,
Im sorry for the innocent people. This effects, but as far as you trump counties, go enjoy your new beach front property.
It appears FEMA is not helping as usual. Horrible!
So sad
Is FEMA giving out aid by diversity ?
Of course, but they gave all that aid money before the hurricane.
And this is where FEMA will be helping. Helping with housing. And money.
Notice they couldn’t find one person who received anything from FEMA? The real news is the news you’re not reporting.
✨🙏🏻Praying For All In North Carolina ✨
FeMA is a joke,these poor people are getting more help from us good Americans, Just watch Guns Gadgets and2nd Admendment news,for the truth,fema wants total control,trying to keep private help out
Home insurance should be EXACTLY THAT. Why tf should ppl have to pay for so many different insurances?!?!?
My heart breaks for everyone. Don’t worry, Harris says there is enough money for illegals housing, cultural foods, cell phones, and spending money.
A lot of negative FEMA comments. It would appear focussing on somebody else. They land they built on was clearly the cheapest flood plain. A shame that was not left for growing corn and moonshine. So the potties washed away.
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Yeah blame insurance instead of the horrific and downright treasonous response of the current administration to help in a crisis. 17 billion overseas, 660 million for illegal aliens, but 200 million for American tax paying citizens? There should be criminal charges and an investigation on money laundering from the FEMA budget.
Imagine just paying off your 500,000.00 home in Asheville, and then this happens and you don’t have insurance. Life is life I guess, one day you’re rich, one day you’re poor. If the families get away with their health though, in my eyes, they’re still rich.
most homes that are in a flood plain wont sell you flood insurance because your to high risk
Biden is hanging in Delaware while Harris is trying to hit Woke talk shows so don’t expect help from those two. They are using a new DEI guideline that has kept help from getting to the people affected. Budgets already wiped out from illegals getting all the money.
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I dont get it. If anyone is living near a river, they should have flood insurance. The same thing happened to people near new orleans. Flood wasnt required but we had it. Glad we did. So many didnt. For these people in NC that were in the mountains and were swept away by the water flowing down, this should get picked up by homeowners insurance. This is insane what is going on over there. If your home was not sitting underwater, it wasn’t flooded. Our home near New Orleans had 6 feet of water for days until the town was pumped out. That is a flood. Mountainous terrain like in TN and NC use gravitational drainage. Anyone on or near a stream or river were swept away, that would require flood insurance to pay for damages. If you are up miles from any river and were swept away by rushing water flowing off the mountain, there has to be something, a clause somewhere where homeowners picks up. Anyone chime in, i am clueless on this.
Nobody will buy these land lots. Total loss. But also you dont know if it’ll happen again in 5 or 100 years.
Don’t worry, good Americans everybody in Lebanon gets everything they need
We keep and still sending billions to Israel and Ukraine, this is our citizens, and they need help, lets see how our government will act. They cant just say, you dont have flood insurance or well, to bad so sad, go live on the streets.
Trees wiped them from their foundations…INTO the river… that isn’t flood damage. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it…🤷🏻♀️