Just got off the phone a Pastor in the midst of the flooding in TN/NC. He is in one of the most devastated locations. He verified a few things about the situation:
- Almost all help is being done by private citizens, mainly churches. - Private helicopters are flying in the vast majority of the supplies. - Local Sheriffs are telling people to feel free to defend their property from looters by whatever means they have. - WROL (Without Rule of Law) is happening in some areas, which means looting, robbing, and etc. - FEMA's involvement has seriously complicated the rescue efforts. - Local Sheriffs have threatened to arrest FEMA workers if they hinder rescue and aid work. - The response to this tragedy has been massive and overwhelming. All from private individuals and local Churches.
