This post is simply for the purpose of assisting rescue efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane (tropical storm) Helene that left historic devastation in the mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee..
I have found that the Facebook account North Carolina Weather Authority is proving to be a good source of phone numbers, links, organizations to help locate stranded or missing persons.
And in locating those needing assistance in airlifting persons from dangerous and isolated areas. Providing needed food, water, diapers, medicines. Getting folks on oxygen to sources.
Remember 911 and how the boaters of NYC and surrounds rescued so many people???? What a miracle that was! Well, I believe I'm seeing another miracle. I'm seeing on FB where private airplane and helicopter pilots and owners are coming together to ferry provisions, rescue folks, ferry survivors to safety. Amazing. They're coming from far away from the mountains of NC to help.
OPERATION AIRDROP: https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=Operation%20Airdrop
Part of this "AIRtilla" is this helio-pilot from Nebraska https://www.facebook.com/garrett.mitchell.927 - He says the helicopters are working out of Hickory airport.
From Southern Living magazine..... This North Carolina College Student Is Saving Lives With His Weather Reports In The Wake Of Hurricane Helene click here
From NEWSWEEK on North Carolina Weather Authority - click here
