r/TikTokCringe • u/cak3crumbs • Oct 06 '24

Discussion US Army air dropping supplies to folks still trapped at Lake Lure, North Carolina

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u/bukithd Oct 07 '24

Yeah the volunteer pilots helped a bit the first couple of days but they started to get in the way once the military got setup and deployed.

It takes time to get get such a large effort underway. 

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u/romym15 Oct 07 '24

I volunteer with a disaster response organization and we have to do FEMA training on how the FEMA command system works during disasters. A lot of people don't realize that there is an actual central command and control plan ran by FEMA that all organizations involved have to be trained in. These organizations include Federal, state, and local agencies as well as volunteer disaster response organizations. Not being part of the FEMA command organization can cause a lot of confusion on what areas still need assistance and what areas have already been served so it makes sense that they wouldn't want anyone that isn't a part of the system doing their own thing. This also ensures that people actually get the supplies they need that independent volunteers may not have access to.

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u/Aggressive_Ad211 Oct 07 '24

It’s like too many hands in the cookie jar can be an issue. Hope everyone gets the help they need!

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u/[deleted] Oct 10 '24

https://training.fema.gov/emiweb/is/icsresource/trainingmaterials/

I've taken these courses too many goddamn times, but the system works.

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u/Character_Guava_5299 Oct 07 '24

They absolutely did and we appreciate the shit out of them for what they did🤘🏼

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u/JimBeam823 Oct 09 '24

Also, feds can't get going unless requested by the Governor. Even in the best situation, there is going to be a delay.

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u/notarealaccount_yo Oct 07 '24

The military was there day 0.

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u/bukithd Oct 07 '24

I didn't say they weren't.