Humanitarian Effort from Helene (Combined SFA and SFCT effort)
For those who were in the Helena Storm path (particularly in the Appalachia areas of GA, SC, NC and TN) which is severely devastated - Hopefully our SF brethren and families are all GTG given the circumstances, but with limited if any cell signal, most of the roads impassible and a lot of folks wondering. We are here to support.
The SFA C2 Recovery Lead Rep: Chris Wilkerson (President, SFA) (910) 710-5110
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 SET, we have raised another $20,000.
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
- 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.
- The SFCT will share this with us every couple hours by downloading the registration lists and sending them to us in an excel file.
- 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
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Site for Hurricane Helene: https://www.fema.gov/disaster/current/hurricane-helene
American Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/