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Humanitarian Effort from Helena

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NEW ANNOUNCEMENT: We just received word that the VA Community Care program has a new program for those Veterans impacted by the Storm Damage in NC. Enrolled Veterans in NC Disaster Areas....your Zip Code has been activated to fill prescriptions you may have lost due to displacement. Go to your nearest CVS or in-network pharmacy. Please share if you know a Veteran who has been impacted by the Hurricane in Western NC.

Humanitarian Effort from Helene

 

For those who were in the Helena Storm path (particularly in the Appalachia areas of GA, SC, NC and TN) which is severely devastated - We are here to support


ASSISTANCE:


The Special Forces Charitable Trust (SFCT) is collaborating with the SFA to provide assistance to those needing it. The SFCT donated $30,000 to the SFA for families in need. Since 28 OCT, we have raised another $30,000. The Special Operations Association Foundation just sent a check to SFCT for $10,000.


We know that some of you will likely want to help but cannot physically. If you would like to contribute to the relief efforts you can donate financially through the following Link. The SFCT is a 501(c)3, you can verify their status on the website at: https://www.specialforcescharitabletrust.org/


 DONATE


  1. The SFCT has a great system for collecting volunteers and for receiving requests for help/support in a way that protects their information from others who have signed up from seeing it….this is per 501c3. We will be protecting those at all costs. 
  2. The SFCT will share this with us every couple hours by downloading the registration lists and sending them to us in an excel file.
  3. The SFCT will bring the volunteers we have had sign up on our google form link over to their system so their information is protected and all in one spot.


We need volunteers to sign up to assist and we need displaced or needy families to contact us. Volunteers provide a contact number and what you can provide (labor, empty Jerry cans, funds, food, rescue equipment, etc.


Volunteers Needed – Link

VOLUNTEER

 

Family-In-Need - Link

FAMILY IN NEED

 


We are looking for landowners that have HLZ space on their property and consolidation point as well.

LANDING PERMISSION


Folks that register for either of these will receive the Signal Chat link/invite to get updated information. This will be best way for us to get updates to all quickly and at one time. This is the message you will get when you register: 


“Thank you! We will be in touch as soon as possible. We are working with multiple groups to get Starlink communications up and running, with access shared to those in need. Please consider joining this signal chat as communication will be shared there as we receive details". 


Download the Signal App

Install Signal


Then join our Humanitarian Efforts Group

 

Our Signal "Humanitarian Assist Helene" Group 


Here is a link to the The Western North Carolina Resource Guide, has a lot of great information on it.

  • Current Conditions of Roads, Weather, Power
  • Communications by County
  • Resources and People Locator


Western North Carolina Resource Guide



Links to other resources and information


WNC Region Contact Sheet - you can add your name to this sheet


ProtonDrive link to ATAK version 5.1, need 3 files in that folder to install the mil version of ATAK: https://drive.proton.me/urls/V59A38Z5RM#N9hZPGppYuby

ProtonDrive link to the newest TAKserver certs, as well as the iTAK zip file: https://drive.proton.me/urls/8C6SH7Y458#D9glmD9uGEG5

ProtonDrive link to WINTAK 5.1: https://drive.proton.me/urls/AX77SGJKW0#OwAXV0fwGNDO

TAK server IP: 159.203.149.166


Fire Departments (in every community) is using ArcGIS QuickCapture, can download from Apple App at: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/arcgis-quickcapture/id1451433781 (this is their version of Palantir with live updates). Teams looking to utilize this will need to link in with local emergency services to be assigned to the right team so their reporting populates correctly.

Username: sltt_ops32

Password: femausar28

"browse projects" then "deployment e85059 v9 NSA"


Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Site for Hurricane Helene: https://www.fema.gov/disaster/current/hurricane-helene

American Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/

Samaritan's Purse: Response to Helene


Map Key:

  • Red: landslides; large groups; injuries; people stranded
  • Orange: need water, food, supplies
  • Purple: need heavy equipment; chainsaws
  • Blue: need check-in
  • Green: safe
  • Black: needs NCGS visit


Note:

  • Red pins may be less accurate due to lots of attention and difficult follow-through
  • 10/3 - recent reports indicate areas around Pensacola and Candler remain high need with neighborhoods cut off
  • Look for gaps in data - a lack of pins may indicate no contact; cross-refenrence w/ topo map to look for waterways
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Helene Impact

GOOD NEWS STORY - Rusty Gator rescued the parents of member Harrison McLean

Rescue McLean

GOOD NEWS STORY - SF Family receives Star Link for communications and Medical Aid at Green Mountain - Great coordination between the SFCT, SFA and Sentinel Foundation.

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States. The Lifeline is comprised of a national network of over 200 local crisis centers, combining custom local care and resources with national standards and best practices.
US National Phone Number: 988

Web Site: https://988lifeline.org/
TTY Users: Dial 711 then 988

Veteran Crisis Line

US National Phone Number: 988 then press 1

Web Site: https://veteranscrisisline.net Text: 838255

Vet Center Call Center

1-877-927-8378

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Admin. (SAMHSA)

1-800-662-4357
Website: www.samhsa.gov

Coaching into Care

Veterans can use. Mainly for family/friends to talk.

1-800-823-7458

www.myhealth.va.gov (myhealthvet): Empowering and it can equal “freedom.”

www.va.gov/wholehealth: Starts you on your longevity journey. Can equal “freedom.”

www.myplate.gov: Nutrition, diet information, and meal planning. Can equal “freedom.”

www.veteranshealthlibrary.va.gov. Veteran’s Health Library.