Helene Aftermath…Are You Ok?

The emergency response was awful. FEMA did a great job with what they actually do, which is coordinating resources and allocating the money that Congress and the President authorize. I feel like you think "the government" is a single monolith that is responsible for all aspects of emergency response, from battening down the hatches to staging vehicles and personnel to rescuing people from rooftops to giving cash to operating shelters to rebuilding infrastructure. That's simply not the case. In any disaster, you have:

City and county (governed by local officials such as the mayor and city council):
  • First responders such as police, fire rescue, ambulances, etc
  • Vital services such as power, water, communications, sewer systems, emergency shelters
  • Evacuation plans, as well as locale-specific plans like contraflow (opening all lanes of major highways to traffic leaving the disaster zone) and neutral ground parking (allowing people to park their cars on medians, which in New Orleans are often higher than the roadways)
  • Local alerts, such as tornado sirens or flash flood advisories
  • Assessment teams to survey the site after the event ends and determine where rescue and recovery efforts are needed
  • Volunteer organizations. The larger ones like the Red Cross and the Cajun Navy are well-known to local officials, as are some of the smaller ones that have operated in town previously. They don't officially work for the city or county, of course, but they coordinate closely with the mayor's office to determine where to stage their resources.
The city and county must ask for assistance from the state before they can receive it (this is typically done in the form of a pre-emptive disaster declaration once it becomes clear that the area will likely be affected by an upcoming event). At the state level, you have things like:
  • State troopers
  • National Guard
  • Additional equipment and personnel
  • Coordinating movement into, out of, and around the disaster zone
  • Suspending or passing laws or ordinances to ensure safety or basic needs during the active recovery period
  • Providing technical expertise and public health experts (to monitor water supplies, etc.)
  • Supplementing local funding
  • Acting in a management role when more than one city/town is simultaneously affected, to ensure that resources are fairly distributed and sent to where they are needed most
  • Requesting mutual aid from other states
If needed, the state can request federal assistance (again, typically in the form of a pre-emptive disaster declaration). At the federal level, FEMA is comprehensively responsible for providing assistance, but it's not that simple. There are 15 different Emergency Support Functions that operate largely independently, but are coordinated by FEMA as a whole:

ESF #1: Transportation

ESF #2: Communications

ESF #3: Public Works and Engineering

ESF #4: Firefighting

ESF #5: Information and Planning

ESF #6: Mass Care, Emergency Assistance, Temporary Housing, and Human Services

ESF #7: Logistics

ESF #8: Public Health and Medical Services

ESF #9: Search and Rescue

ESF #10: Oil and Hazardous Materials Response

ESF #11: Agriculture and Natural Resources Annex

ESF #12: Energy

ESF #13: Public Safety and Security

ESF #14: Cross-Sector Business and Infrastructure

ESF #15: External Affairs

There are also 28 disaster response task forces that are primarily in charge of urban search and rescue operations.

Politics
Now, let's not forget that FEMA is a government agency that gets its funding from Congress. So it can only deploy as many resources as Congress is willing to pay for. FEMA itself is apolitical, but it has long been used as a political football, so its available resources are expanded or limited according to which party is in charge.

This is an oversimplification of how disaster logistics work in order to illustrate a point and avoid writing a novel. You can read more for yourself at: https://training.fema.gov/emiweb/downloads/is7unit_2.pdf and https://www.fema.gov/emergency-managers/national-preparedness/frameworks/response

But just from what I've shared here, I hope you're beginning to see how both things can be true. The Katrina response AS A WHOLE was awful. But the part that involved apolitical people at FEMA doing their very best to put cash in people's pockets, get them into safe short-term and, if needed, long-term shelter, and get the ball rolling for the long-term assistance they would need was largely good. And the neighbors helping neighbors bit? Was excellent, the city of Gretna notwithstanding.
The whole thing was politicised by the MSM and blamed on one person. It’s still referred to as Bush’s Katrina.
What’s make you think this is any better? I’m not seeing positive accounts coming from victims or volunteers or media. Are they lying?
 


The whole thing was politicised by the MSM and blamed on one person. It’s still referred to as Bush’s Katrina.
What’s make you think this is any better? I’m not seeing positive accounts coming from victims or volunteers or media. Are they lying?
It's referred to as Bush's Katrina because ultimately the buck stops with the president. Still treading a fine line here on this forum, but what was he doing in the days leading up to the storm? Refusing to come back from vacation. What did he do when he finally came back? That press conference in Jackson Square. Not to mention the fact that while FEMA is very much apolitical, its chief IS a political position, nominated by the president and approved by the Senate.

Michael Brown was head of FEMA when Katrina hit. He was wholly unqualified, but he was Bush's buddy and confirmed by a newly Republican Senate. HIS response to Katrina was awful, but thankfully short-lived. The storm hit on August 29th. On September 2nd, Bush famously told him, "Brownie, you're doing a heck of a job," despite the fact that the FEMA response was in chaos at that time. He was relieved of his field duties on September 9th and resigned in disgrace on September 12th. Once he was gone, FEMA the apolitical body was able to do its job.

You're not seeing any positive accounts coming from victims or volunteers or media in the aftermath of Helene? Let me help:
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/in-...be-how-the-community-is-coping-011024590.html
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news...-helene-heroic-stories-aftermath/75469176007/
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/4...urricane-helene/ar-AA1rxRAp?ocid=BingNewsSerp

Just pulled those off a Google search. There are lots more. And IDK what channels you watch, but they've been all over my TV recently.
 
It's referred to as Bush's Katrina because ultimately the buck stops with the president. Still treading a fine line here on this forum, but what was he doing in the days leading up to the storm? Refusing to come back from vacation. What did he do when he finally came back? That press conference in Jackson Square. Not to mention the fact that while FEMA is very much apolitical, its chief IS a political position, nominated by the president and approved by the Senate.

Michael Brown was head of FEMA when Katrina hit. He was wholly unqualified, but he was Bush's buddy and confirmed by a newly Republican Senate. HIS response to Katrina was awful, but thankfully short-lived. The storm hit on August 29th. On September 2nd, Bush famously told him, "Brownie, you're doing a heck of a job," despite the fact that the FEMA response was in chaos at that time. He was relieved of his field duties on September 9th and resigned in disgrace on September 12th. Once he was gone, FEMA the apolitical body was able to do its job.

You're not seeing any positive accounts coming from victims or volunteers or media in the aftermath of Helene? Let me help:
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/in-...be-how-the-community-is-coping-011024590.html
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news...-helene-heroic-stories-aftermath/75469176007/
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/4...urricane-helene/ar-AA1rxRAp?ocid=BingNewsSerp

Just pulled those off a Google search. There are lots more. And IDK what channels you watch, but they've been all over my TV recently.
Why did you only pull positive accounts there’s plenty of negative ones out there.
Those are all from far left media sites. The negative ones are going to be on right winged media sites there in lies the state of the union.
 
Why did you only pull positive accounts there’s plenty of negative ones out there.
You ASKED for positive accounts. Have you forgotten already?
What’s make you think this is any better? I’m not seeing positive accounts coming from victims or volunteers or media. Are they lying?

Now you admit that all you're reading is the right winged media.
Those are all from far left media sites. The negative ones are going to be on right winged media sites there in lies the state of the union.
"Far left?"
USA Today "Skews left" at best. I can't search for Yahoo because I won't sign up and msn.com doesn't show up.
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You might want to not pay so much attention to the right winged media.
https://meidasnews.com/news/republican-officials-counter-maga-lies-about-storm-aid
Right-wing media and social media across all platforms has pushed out a firehose of lies about the federal response to provide relief to those who suffered devastating losses in the recent storm.

A Republican State Rep posted this:
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Still waiting on your answer to how much money FEMA should give out.
 
It's referred to as Bush's Katrina because ultimately the buck stops with the president. Still treading a fine line here on this forum, but what was he doing in the days leading up to the storm? Refusing to come back from vacation. What did he do when he finally came back? That press conference in Jackson Square. Not to mention the fact that while FEMA is very much apolitical, its chief IS a political position, nominated by the president and approved by the Senate.

Michael Brown was head of FEMA when Katrina hit. He was wholly unqualified, but he was Bush's buddy and confirmed by a newly Republican Senate. HIS response to Katrina was awful, but thankfully short-lived. The storm hit on August 29th. On September 2nd, Bush famously told him, "Brownie, you're doing a heck of a job," despite the fact that the FEMA response was in chaos at that time. He was relieved of his field duties on September 9th and resigned in disgrace on September 12th. Once he was gone, FEMA the apolitical body was able to do its job.

You're not seeing any positive accounts coming from victims or volunteers or media in the aftermath of Helene? Let me help:
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/in-...be-how-the-community-is-coping-011024590.html
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news...-helene-heroic-stories-aftermath/75469176007/
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/4...urricane-helene/ar-AA1rxRAp?ocid=BingNewsSerp

Just pulled those off a Google search. There are lots more. And IDK what channels you watch, but they've been all over my TV recently.
After reading the stories these are all regarding the help people are getting from volunteers and fellow citizens and churches. We already knew that. That wasn’t even a question. Disregard my previous post.
 
You ASKED for positive accounts. Have you forgotten already?


Now you admit that all you're reading is the right winged media.

"Far left?"
USA Today "Skews left" at best. I can't search for Yahoo because I won't sign up and msn.com doesn't show up.
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You might want to not pay so much attention to the right winged media.
https://meidasnews.com/news/republican-officials-counter-maga-lies-about-storm-aid


A Republican State Rep posted this:
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Still waiting on your answer to how much money FEMA should give out.
I already answered that As much as they need to sustain themselves until their claims are processed and they can start rebuilding their lives. How long does it take for FEMA to process claims? I’m guessing more than a couple of days.

All media leans right or left there is no such thing as non biased media. Yes I do peruse all of it. 90% of main stream media is left leaning. You lean left so you think it’s non biased. Just like the person that watches Fox and thinks there is no bias. People watch the news to confirm their own beliefs.

I have listened to people in the region making videos and doing podcasts. People seem angry. Are the lying? They could be. Are people on this forum lying? Totally possible. This is after all a form of social media.
 
I already answered that As much as they need to sustain themselves until their claims are processed and they can start rebuilding their lives. How long does it take for FEMA to process claims? I’m guessing more than a couple of days.

All media leans right or left there is no such thing as non biased media. Yes I do peruse all of it. 90% of main stream media is left leaning. You lean left so you think it’s non biased. Just like the person that watches Fox and thinks there is no bias. People watch the news to confirm their own beliefs.

I have listened to people in the region making videos and doing podcasts. People seem angry. Are the lying? They could be. Are people on this forum lying? Totally possible. This is after all a form of social media.
Is there any universe in which you actually READ the responses to the questions you ask? I have told you about 500 times now, as have other posters, that it takes ONE day, TWO at the very most to be inputted into the system and have your immediate needs like a hotel room go onto the government bill instead of your own. But absolutely, your "guessing" that it takes more than a couple of days is every bit as valid as the actual lived experiences of people who have been through the process.
 
Is there any universe in which you actually READ the responses to the questions you ask? I have told you about 500 times now, as have other posters, that it takes ONE day, TWO at the very most to be inputted into the system and have your immediate needs like a hotel room go onto the government bill instead of your own. But absolutely, your "guessing" that it takes more than a couple of days is every bit as valid as the actual lived experiences of people who have been through the process.
What other poster on here has gotten FEMA payments. So you’re saying every single person that files a claim gets money in two days. I’ve read accounts on other forums that had different lived experiences. Okay saying everyone gets a hotel in two days. What about food? Do they give you checks for food and clothes. A lot of people just have the shirt on their back.
 
What other poster on here has gotten FEMA payments. So you’re saying every single person that files a claim gets money in two days. I’ve read accounts on other forums that had different lived experiences. Okay saying everyone gets a hotel in two days. What about food? Do they give you checks for food and clothes. A lot of people just have the shirt on their back.
@Dan Murphy made a good point. There's really no reason to continue to engage with you. You "know" what you "know," and nothing will ever convince you otherwise. So go ahead and have the last word.
 
I’d say a good amount of the negative stories may be the result of people going through the grief stages. People are bound to be angry. That anger may present itself in a number of ways.
 
@Dan Murphy made a good point. There's really no reason to continue to engage with you. You "know" what you "know," and nothing will ever convince you otherwise. So go ahead and have the last word.
According to FEMA own website they have 30 days to pay out after claim is approved. Claims are not approved overnight it can documentation and home inspection. I’ve researched enough hurricane sites on reddit to know that people did not get claims processed in two days. Most people got their checks within 1- 4 weeks of approval. Many news articles will tell you it can take months after a major event to process claims and even the FEMA site tells you to file a claim with your insurance company at the same time.
I don’t doubt your experience, but even you said you didn’t need more than a night in a hotel.
 
I'm sorry, this statement makes me laugh.
People posts their experiences and data points on reddit. There are many threads on filing fema claims. It's a great place to go for travel help and data points on Credit cards for churners like myself. Great DCL forum too. Sorry you don't like the site. I don't see this site as being anymore relevant than that one. What's more embarrassing then saying you got your information from a Disney forum?
 
Carefully dipping my toe into this mess to say this (and it's not all in response to things posted here, so no one get defensive).

The conspiracy theories being touted on websites and social media sites have hindered rescue and recovery efforts, and are a slap in the face to the many many MANY organizations and volunteers on the ground doing the work. It's disgusting. The only motive I can come up with is monetary gain. The views on TikTok = $$$$$. Anyone who cares for their fellow man would never give those people a single click, share, or read. It seems that in times of disaster, the scum of the earth rise up to take advantage of people. I will say this - TRUE rescue workers and volunteers don't have the time to get on TikTok or Reddit and share stories. They are too busy actually helping people.

FEMA and the National Guard is on the ground working in conjunction with other non-profits. It's mind-blowing the amount of varied efforts being used to help people, but clearly there are many who have never been to these towns and have no idea what they are talking about.

Of course people were warned. Many times. Areas WERE evacuated, especially when one of the dams looked to be failing. I got all the notifications on my phone (we did still have signal at the beginning), the sirens went off, and people ran as fast they could. If you've never been here, it's hard to understand how challenging it is to get out of some of those places. They are deep in the mountains up dirt and gravel roads. You can't get anywhere quickly! And, the level of poverty in some of those areas is hard to understand. They don't have resources to just evacuate, even if they were given 5 days notice. And of course, no one thought it could be THAT bad.

The $750 payment is put in place to get people immediate help. In this case, those payments aren't even useful for most. Handing someone a check is worthless. The banks are all closed! You can't use your phone. There is nothing TO buy in most areas. There are no hotels! The only people I see complaining about the amount of the check are people who are not connected to this area at all and spurred on by some social media post. The ones still stuck in their flooded house on the side of the mountain just want rescued.

There is a shelter literally 3 miles from me full of people plucked off a mountain by helicopters. Showers, meals, medical care, anything they need. There is a field hospital set up 5 miles from me. Literally an entire hospital. It's amazing, and free to anyone who needs care. Resources are available once they are rescued. That's the hard part, and it's going to take a long time. It's heartbreaking to know that time is of the essence, yet response is slow and tedious due to the terrain and damage. Helicopters were able to drop things in but even they were limited in what they could do even when they reached people who needed out. This recovery and rebuilding process is a years long process.

Thankfully, from being in the thick of it, I only hear the good stories. I hear the bad only when I jump on social media. There is so much good happening, but evidently it doesn't sell.

Has there been significant loss of life? Absolutely. It's awful, and conditions are worse than you can imagine. We will never know the real number because no doubt, there are many buried in mudslides and bodies of water. It's absolutely heartbreaking. But I refuse to believe that there are thousands and thousands of people helping on the front line that are all united in some conspiracy. Even entertaining that is disrespectful to the many families still looking for loved ones.

I'd gently suggest that instead of doom scrolling, you volunteer. Give blood. Take a few vacation days from work and come volunteer at our shelter. Hop on Amazon and send a bunch of supplies this direction (stuff is hard to find locally). Give money to someplace like Samaritan's Purse, World Central Kitchen, Baptists on Mission, etc who ARE doing the work. Do something kind for your neighbor at home. Be the good in the world.

*quietly tiptoeing back out*
 
People posts their experiences and data points on reddit. There are many threads on filing fema claims. It's a great place to go for travel help and data points on Credit cards for churners like myself. Great DCL forum too. Sorry you don't like the site. I don't see this site as being anymore relevant than that one. What's more embarrassing then saying you got your information from a Disney forum?
Well, one could get information for a Disney trip on a Disney forum. Or information about air, train, and car travel. I get information for cruises on a Cruise forum. I get information on youth soccer from a soccer forum.

For the record, I never said I don't like Reddit. I don't have any experience with it. But reading "I've researched hurricane sites on Reddit" is like saying you do your research on X, Tiktok, Snapchat, or any of the other random internet sites. And yes, that includes the Dis.
 
Carefully dipping my toe into this mess to say this (and it's not all in response to things posted here, so no one get defensive).

The conspiracy theories being touted on websites and social media sites have hindered rescue and recovery efforts, and are a slap in the face to the many many MANY organizations and volunteers on the ground doing the work. It's disgusting. The only motive I can come up with is monetary gain. The views on TikTok = $$$$$. Anyone who cares for their fellow man would never give those people a single click, share, or read. It seems that in times of disaster, the scum of the earth rise up to take advantage of people. I will say this - TRUE rescue workers and volunteers don't have the time to get on TikTok or Reddit and share stories. They are too busy actually helping people.

FEMA and the National Guard is on the ground working in conjunction with other non-profits. It's mind-blowing the amount of varied efforts being used to help people, but clearly there are many who have never been to these towns and have no idea what they are talking about.

Of course people were warned. Many times. Areas WERE evacuated, especially when one of the dams looked to be failing. I got all the notifications on my phone (we did still have signal at the beginning), the sirens went off, and people ran as fast they could. If you've never been here, it's hard to understand how challenging it is to get out of some of those places. They are deep in the mountains up dirt and gravel roads. You can't get anywhere quickly! And, the level of poverty in some of those areas is hard to understand. They don't have resources to just evacuate, even if they were given 5 days notice. And of course, no one thought it could be THAT bad.

The $750 payment is put in place to get people immediate help. In this case, those payments aren't even useful for most. Handing someone a check is worthless. The banks are all closed! You can't use your phone. There is nothing TO buy in most areas. There are no hotels! The only people I see complaining about the amount of the check are people who are not connected to this area at all and spurred on by some social media post. The ones still stuck in their flooded house on the side of the mountain just want rescued.

There is a shelter literally 3 miles from me full of people plucked off a mountain by helicopters. Showers, meals, medical care, anything they need. There is a field hospital set up 5 miles from me. Literally an entire hospital. It's amazing, and free to anyone who needs care. Resources are available once they are rescued. That's the hard part, and it's going to take a long time. It's heartbreaking to know that time is of the essence, yet response is slow and tedious due to the terrain and damage. Helicopters were able to drop things in but even they were limited in what they could do even when they reached people who needed out. This recovery and rebuilding process is a years long process.

Thankfully, from being in the thick of it, I only hear the good stories. I hear the bad only when I jump on social media. There is so much good happening, but evidently it doesn't sell.

Has there been significant loss of life? Absolutely. It's awful, and conditions are worse than you can imagine. We will never know the real number because no doubt, there are many buried in mudslides and bodies of water. It's absolutely heartbreaking. But I refuse to believe that there are thousands and thousands of people helping on the front line that are all united in some conspiracy. Even entertaining that is disrespectful to the many families still looking for loved ones.

I'd gently suggest that instead of doom scrolling, you volunteer. Give blood. Take a few vacation days from work and come volunteer at our shelter. Hop on Amazon and send a bunch of supplies this direction (stuff is hard to find locally). Give money to someplace like Samaritan's Purse, World Central Kitchen, Baptists on Mission, etc who ARE doing the work. Do something kind for your neighbor at home. Be the good in the world.

*quietly tiptoeing back out*
I don't think you need to tiptoe out. It's all very good info. The stories of people stepping in and helping, donating money are amazing. Our private volunteer organizations that do this every hurricane deserve lots of praise.
 
Carefully dipping my toe into this mess to say this (and it's not all in response to things posted here, so no one get defensive).

The conspiracy theories being touted on websites and social media sites have hindered rescue and recovery efforts, and are a slap in the face to the many many MANY organizations and volunteers on the ground doing the work. It's disgusting. The only motive I can come up with is monetary gain. The views on TikTok = $$$$$. Anyone who cares for their fellow man would never give those people a single click, share, or read. It seems that in times of disaster, the scum of the earth rise up to take advantage of people. I will say this - TRUE rescue workers and volunteers don't have the time to get on TikTok or Reddit and share stories. They are too busy actually helping people.

FEMA and the National Guard is on the ground working in conjunction with other non-profits. It's mind-blowing the amount of varied efforts being used to help people, but clearly there are many who have never been to these towns and have no idea what they are talking about.

Of course people were warned. Many times. Areas WERE evacuated, especially when one of the dams looked to be failing. I got all the notifications on my phone (we did still have signal at the beginning), the sirens went off, and people ran as fast they could. If you've never been here, it's hard to understand how challenging it is to get out of some of those places. They are deep in the mountains up dirt and gravel roads. You can't get anywhere quickly! And, the level of poverty in some of those areas is hard to understand. They don't have resources to just evacuate, even if they were given 5 days notice. And of course, no one thought it could be THAT bad.

The $750 payment is put in place to get people immediate help. In this case, those payments aren't even useful for most. Handing someone a check is worthless. The banks are all closed! You can't use your phone. There is nothing TO buy in most areas. There are no hotels! The only people I see complaining about the amount of the check are people who are not connected to this area at all and spurred on by some social media post. The ones still stuck in their flooded house on the side of the mountain just want rescued.

There is a shelter literally 3 miles from me full of people plucked off a mountain by helicopters. Showers, meals, medical care, anything they need. There is a field hospital set up 5 miles from me. Literally an entire hospital. It's amazing, and free to anyone who needs care. Resources are available once they are rescued. That's the hard part, and it's going to take a long time. It's heartbreaking to know that time is of the essence, yet response is slow and tedious due to the terrain and damage. Helicopters were able to drop things in but even they were limited in what they could do even when they reached people who needed out. This recovery and rebuilding process is a years long process.

Thankfully, from being in the thick of it, I only hear the good stories. I hear the bad only when I jump on social media. There is so much good happening, but evidently it doesn't sell.

Has there been significant loss of life? Absolutely. It's awful, and conditions are worse than you can imagine. We will never know the real number because no doubt, there are many buried in mudslides and bodies of water. It's absolutely heartbreaking. But I refuse to believe that there are thousands and thousands of people helping on the front line that are all united in some conspiracy. Even entertaining that is disrespectful to the many families still looking for loved ones.

I'd gently suggest that instead of doom scrolling, you volunteer. Give blood. Take a few vacation days from work and come volunteer at our shelter. Hop on Amazon and send a bunch of supplies this direction (stuff is hard to find locally). Give money to someplace like Samaritan's Purse, World Central Kitchen, Baptists on Mission, etc who ARE doing the work. Do something kind for your neighbor at home. Be the good in the world.

*quietly tiptoeing back out*

Thank you for taking the time to snap this thread back and share you're reality.

I lived through Katrina. This is similar to our stories in the immediate aftermath.

Our thoughts, prayers and help are coming your way.

I traveled our state today and saw more out of state power crews heading north.

Tractor trailer loads of supplies have started heading out from here north.

A friend in South Carolina shared this real of a guy hauling 1000 pounds of pork in to Asheville today to make meals this weekend.

These are the real stories.

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/2Nr56En7GhhFZkS8/


This organization is local to me.
https://www.facebook.com/share/E9GE3rF4dK9DAHLL/
 
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Well, one could get information for a Disney trip on a Disney forum. Or information about air, train, and car travel. I get information for cruises on a Cruise forum. I get information on youth soccer from a soccer forum.

For the record, I never said I don't like Reddit. I don't have any experience with it. But reading "I've researched hurricane sites on Reddit" is like saying you do your research on X, Tiktok, Snapchat, or any of the other random internet sites. And yes, that includes the Dis.
People that are in hurricanes post their experiences on reddit after, during and before. Same on X. Tons of video on X during a hurricane. I'm not sure why that's an issue. News sites post videos from people that post on X all the time. When Iran was bombing Israel did you not see the videos on X. That's kind of the way things are now. Very few people under the age of 50 watch the news.

For example If I google how long does it take to get a passport. A reddit thread would probably pop up with 30 people saying how long it took to get their passport. It's called a data point. That doesn't make it fake or disinformation because I didn't get it from the official government website
 
People that are in hurricanes post their experiences on reddit after, during and before. Same on X. Tons of video on X during a hurricane. I'm not sure why that's an issue. News sites post videos from people that post on X all the time. When Iran was bombing Israel did you not see the videos on X. That's kind of the way things are now. Very few people under the age of 50 watch the news.

For example If I google how long does it take to get a passport. A reddit thread would probably pop up with 30 people saying how long it took to get their passport. It's called a data point. That doesn't make it fake or disinformation because I didn't get it from the official government website
Again, I never said reddit was fake or disinformation. YOU keep reading things in posts that aren't there.

All I said is I found your statement about doing "research" on reddit as funny.

Somehow, you've equated that to me not liking the site or assuming it's all fake.
 






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