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Over 974,000 US customers still without power from Hurricane Helene (www.reuters.com)
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[โ€“] Des@hexbear.net 5 points 1 month ago (1 children)

i keep seeing messages for individuals with supplies to stay away because they are disrupting the large scale efforts. so not sure what to believe.

i know firsthand that there are FEMA staging areas and such in the Piedmont.

[โ€“] qprimed@lemmy.ml 4 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

AFAIK, most of the community dropoffs are now coordinated with state and local relief. and yes - stay out of the areas, its a mess and coordination over the next few days rather than ad hoc scramble is what will save the most lives.

I have persoanlly heard a steady stream of millitary large transport helicopters over my area, so I know materials and personnel may be getting through.