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  1. The Assembly (NC): After the Flood Came the Lies. “Disinformation—the deliberate spreading of falsehoods—about malicious intentions or neglect on the part of emergency management agencies became one of the key storylines after Helene. Debunking rumors added strain to an overburdened agency communications apparatus… and clogged social media, taking attention away from the lifesaving […]

    https://rbfirehose.com/2026/09/27/the-assembly-after-the-flood-came-the-lies/
  2. The Assembly (NC): After the Flood Came the Lies. “Disinformation—the deliberate spreading of falsehoods—about malicious intentions or neglect on the part of emergency management agencies became one of the key storylines after Helene. Debunking rumors added strain to an overburdened agency communications apparatus… and clogged social media, taking attention away from the lifesaving […]

    https://rbfirehose.com/2026/09/27/the-assembly-after-the-flood-came-the-lies/
  3. The Assembly (NC): After the Flood Came the Lies. “Disinformation—the deliberate spreading of falsehoods—about malicious intentions or neglect on the part of emergency management agencies became one of the key storylines after Helene. Debunking rumors added strain to an overburdened agency communications apparatus… and clogged social media, taking attention away from the lifesaving […]

    https://rbfirehose.com/2026/09/27/the-assembly-after-the-flood-came-the-lies/
  4. The Assembly (NC): After the Flood Came the Lies. “Disinformation—the deliberate spreading of falsehoods—about malicious intentions or neglect on the part of emergency management agencies became one of the key storylines after Helene. Debunking rumors added strain to an overburdened agency communications apparatus… and clogged social media, taking attention away from the lifesaving […]

    https://rbfirehose.com/2026/09/27/the-assembly-after-the-flood-came-the-lies/
  5. FOX Weather Meteorologist Bob Van Dillen Stops Live Broadcast to Rescue Woman From Flooded Car

    Meteorologist Bob Van Dillen wades through chest-deep floodwater to carry a driver to safety during a live broadcast.

    Dear Cherubs, when a live weather report suddenly includes someone screaming for help from a sinking car, the usual broadcast priorities tend to rearrange themselves rather quickly. That is exactly what happened in Atlanta on September 27, 2024, when FOX Weather meteorologist Bob Van Dillen abandoned his live shot and entered dangerous floodwater to rescue a trapped woman.

    THE BROADCAST TAKES A TURN

    Van Dillen was reporting from the Atlanta area during Hurricane Helene when he heard a woman crying for help from a vehicle that had become trapped in rapidly rising water near Peachtree Creek.

    According to NPR and Georgia Public Broadcasting, the woman had driven onto a flooded road before dawn and became trapped as the water rose around her car. Her screams could be heard during Van Dillen’s live television report.

    Van Dillen initially called 911 and told the woman that help was coming. But after several minutes, the situation became increasingly urgent. The woman was still inside the vehicle, strapped into her seatbelt, while floodwater continued to rise.

    At that point, Van Dillen made a decision that was considerably more important than finishing a weather segment: he went to help her.

    THE RESCUE

    Video from the broadcast shows Van Dillen wading through chest-deep floodwater toward the stranded vehicle. According to Georgia Public Broadcasting, the car door was difficult to open because of the water pressure, so Van Dillen instructed the woman to lower a window.

    He then released her seatbelt, pulled her from the vehicle and carried her through the floodwater on his back.

    The rescue was particularly dangerous because moving floodwater can be unpredictable, and even apparently shallow water can conceal hazards or exert significant force. This was not exactly a stroll across a mildly damp car park.

    Van Dillen later told reporters that the water was warmer than he had expected, although he was still freezing afterward. The woman was reportedly unharmed but cold.

    After reaching safety, Van Dillen gave her his shirt and helped her into another vehicle while they waited for emergency responders and her husband. Her husband subsequently arrived and thanked him.

    The remarkable part is that Van Dillen himself appeared almost embarrassed by the attention. Rather than turning the moment into a personal victory lap, he redirected attention toward the much larger flooding emergency affecting Atlanta.

    According to FOX 5 Atlanta, the city experienced its first-ever Flash Flood Emergency that morning. The National Weather Service had warned of life-threatening flooding as exceptionally heavy rainfall associated with Helene moved through the region.

    The footage became widely shared because it captured something television rarely gets to show quite so plainly: a person hearing another person’s distress and deciding that the camera could wait.

    Weather reporting suddenly became secondary. Human instinct took over.

    And for once, “breaking news” meant something very literal.Sources:

    Associated Press — https://apnews.com/article/43210a704c5a90114168cadacca6da8e

    Georgia Public Broadcasting — https://www.gpb.org/news/2024/09/27/meteorologist-in-atlanta-rescued-woman-helene-floodwaters-on-camera

    FOX 5 Atlanta — https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/fox-meteorologist-rescue-woman-floodwaters-atlanta.amp

    FOX News — https://www.foxnews.com/media/hurricane-helene-fox-weather-meteorologist-rescues-woman-from-car-live-shot-floodwaters-rise

    The Washington Post — https://www.washingtonpost.com/video/climate-environment/fox-weather-reporter-rescues-woman-during-live-report/2024/09/27/bf6014b7-fa78-441c-8f66-af82f2b8dadd_video.html

    The Thisclaimer logo blends a classic warning symbol with a brain icon to represent critical thinking, curiosity, and thoughtful disclaimers #atlantaFlooding #bobVanDillen #breakingNews #extremeWeather #floodRescue #foxWeather #Heroism #hurricaneHelene #meteorologist #news #trueStories #viral #ViralVideo
  6. FOX Weather Meteorologist Bob Van Dillen Stops Live Broadcast to Rescue Woman From Flooded Car

    Meteorologist Bob Van Dillen wades through chest-deep floodwater to carry a driver to safety during a live broadcast.

    Dear Cherubs, when a live weather report suddenly includes someone screaming for help from a sinking car, the usual broadcast priorities tend to rearrange themselves rather quickly. That is exactly what happened in Atlanta on September 27, 2024, when FOX Weather meteorologist Bob Van Dillen abandoned his live shot and entered dangerous floodwater to rescue a trapped woman.

    THE BROADCAST TAKES A TURN

    Van Dillen was reporting from the Atlanta area during Hurricane Helene when he heard a woman crying for help from a vehicle that had become trapped in rapidly rising water near Peachtree Creek.

    According to NPR and Georgia Public Broadcasting, the woman had driven onto a flooded road before dawn and became trapped as the water rose around her car. Her screams could be heard during Van Dillen’s live television report.

    Van Dillen initially called 911 and told the woman that help was coming. But after several minutes, the situation became increasingly urgent. The woman was still inside the vehicle, strapped into her seatbelt, while floodwater continued to rise.

    At that point, Van Dillen made a decision that was considerably more important than finishing a weather segment: he went to help her.

    THE RESCUE

    Video from the broadcast shows Van Dillen wading through chest-deep floodwater toward the stranded vehicle. According to Georgia Public Broadcasting, the car door was difficult to open because of the water pressure, so Van Dillen instructed the woman to lower a window.

    He then released her seatbelt, pulled her from the vehicle and carried her through the floodwater on his back.

    The rescue was particularly dangerous because moving floodwater can be unpredictable, and even apparently shallow water can conceal hazards or exert significant force. This was not exactly a stroll across a mildly damp car park.

    Van Dillen later told reporters that the water was warmer than he had expected, although he was still freezing afterward. The woman was reportedly unharmed but cold.

    After reaching safety, Van Dillen gave her his shirt and helped her into another vehicle while they waited for emergency responders and her husband. Her husband subsequently arrived and thanked him.

    The remarkable part is that Van Dillen himself appeared almost embarrassed by the attention. Rather than turning the moment into a personal victory lap, he redirected attention toward the much larger flooding emergency affecting Atlanta.

    According to FOX 5 Atlanta, the city experienced its first-ever Flash Flood Emergency that morning. The National Weather Service had warned of life-threatening flooding as exceptionally heavy rainfall associated with Helene moved through the region.

    The footage became widely shared because it captured something television rarely gets to show quite so plainly: a person hearing another person’s distress and deciding that the camera could wait.

    Weather reporting suddenly became secondary. Human instinct took over.

    And for once, “breaking news” meant something very literal.Sources:

    Associated Press — https://apnews.com/article/43210a704c5a90114168cadacca6da8e

    Georgia Public Broadcasting — https://www.gpb.org/news/2024/09/27/meteorologist-in-atlanta-rescued-woman-helene-floodwaters-on-camera

    FOX 5 Atlanta — https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/fox-meteorologist-rescue-woman-floodwaters-atlanta.amp

    FOX News — https://www.foxnews.com/media/hurricane-helene-fox-weather-meteorologist-rescues-woman-from-car-live-shot-floodwaters-rise

    The Washington Post — https://www.washingtonpost.com/video/climate-environment/fox-weather-reporter-rescues-woman-during-live-report/2024/09/27/bf6014b7-fa78-441c-8f66-af82f2b8dadd_video.html

    The Thisclaimer logo blends a classic warning symbol with a brain icon to represent critical thinking, curiosity, and thoughtful disclaimers #atlantaFlooding #bobVanDillen #breakingNews #extremeWeather #family #fiction #floodRescue #foxWeather #Heroism #hurricaneHelene #love #meteorologist #news #shortStory #trueStories #viral #ViralVideo #writing
  7. FOX Weather Meteorologist Bob Van Dillen Stops Live Broadcast to Rescue Woman From Flooded Car

    Meteorologist Bob Van Dillen wades through chest-deep floodwater to carry a driver to safety during a live broadcast.

    Dear Cherubs, when a live weather report suddenly includes someone screaming for help from a sinking car, the usual broadcast priorities tend to rearrange themselves rather quickly. That is exactly what happened in Atlanta on September 27, 2024, when FOX Weather meteorologist Bob Van Dillen abandoned his live shot and entered dangerous floodwater to rescue a trapped woman.

    THE BROADCAST TAKES A TURN

    Van Dillen was reporting from the Atlanta area during Hurricane Helene when he heard a woman crying for help from a vehicle that had become trapped in rapidly rising water near Peachtree Creek.

    According to NPR and Georgia Public Broadcasting, the woman had driven onto a flooded road before dawn and became trapped as the water rose around her car. Her screams could be heard during Van Dillen’s live television report.

    Van Dillen initially called 911 and told the woman that help was coming. But after several minutes, the situation became increasingly urgent. The woman was still inside the vehicle, strapped into her seatbelt, while floodwater continued to rise.

    At that point, Van Dillen made a decision that was considerably more important than finishing a weather segment: he went to help her.

    THE RESCUE

    Video from the broadcast shows Van Dillen wading through chest-deep floodwater toward the stranded vehicle. According to Georgia Public Broadcasting, the car door was difficult to open because of the water pressure, so Van Dillen instructed the woman to lower a window.

    He then released her seatbelt, pulled her from the vehicle and carried her through the floodwater on his back.

    The rescue was particularly dangerous because moving floodwater can be unpredictable, and even apparently shallow water can conceal hazards or exert significant force. This was not exactly a stroll across a mildly damp car park.

    Van Dillen later told reporters that the water was warmer than he had expected, although he was still freezing afterward. The woman was reportedly unharmed but cold.

    After reaching safety, Van Dillen gave her his shirt and helped her into another vehicle while they waited for emergency responders and her husband. Her husband subsequently arrived and thanked him.

    The remarkable part is that Van Dillen himself appeared almost embarrassed by the attention. Rather than turning the moment into a personal victory lap, he redirected attention toward the much larger flooding emergency affecting Atlanta.

    According to FOX 5 Atlanta, the city experienced its first-ever Flash Flood Emergency that morning. The National Weather Service had warned of life-threatening flooding as exceptionally heavy rainfall associated with Helene moved through the region.

    The footage became widely shared because it captured something television rarely gets to show quite so plainly: a person hearing another person’s distress and deciding that the camera could wait.

    Weather reporting suddenly became secondary. Human instinct took over.

    And for once, “breaking news” meant something very literal.Sources:

    Associated Press — https://apnews.com/article/43210a704c5a90114168cadacca6da8e

    Georgia Public Broadcasting — https://www.gpb.org/news/2024/09/27/meteorologist-in-atlanta-rescued-woman-helene-floodwaters-on-camera

    FOX 5 Atlanta — https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/fox-meteorologist-rescue-woman-floodwaters-atlanta.amp

    FOX News — https://www.foxnews.com/media/hurricane-helene-fox-weather-meteorologist-rescues-woman-from-car-live-shot-floodwaters-rise

    The Washington Post — https://www.washingtonpost.com/video/climate-environment/fox-weather-reporter-rescues-woman-during-live-report/2024/09/27/bf6014b7-fa78-441c-8f66-af82f2b8dadd_video.html

    The Thisclaimer logo blends a classic warning symbol with a brain icon to represent critical thinking, curiosity, and thoughtful disclaimers #atlantaFlooding #bobVanDillen #breakingNews #extremeWeather #family #fiction #floodRescue #foxWeather #Heroism #hurricaneHelene #love #meteorologist #news #shortStory #trueStories #viral #ViralVideo #writing
  8. FOX Weather Meteorologist Bob Van Dillen Stops Live Broadcast to Rescue Woman From Flooded Car

    Meteorologist Bob Van Dillen wades through chest-deep floodwater to carry a driver to safety during a live broadcast.

    Dear Cherubs, when a live weather report suddenly includes someone screaming for help from a sinking car, the usual broadcast priorities tend to rearrange themselves rather quickly. That is exactly what happened in Atlanta on September 27, 2024, when FOX Weather meteorologist Bob Van Dillen abandoned his live shot and entered dangerous floodwater to rescue a trapped woman.

    THE BROADCAST TAKES A TURN

    Van Dillen was reporting from the Atlanta area during Hurricane Helene when he heard a woman crying for help from a vehicle that had become trapped in rapidly rising water near Peachtree Creek.

    According to NPR and Georgia Public Broadcasting, the woman had driven onto a flooded road before dawn and became trapped as the water rose around her car. Her screams could be heard during Van Dillen’s live television report.

    Van Dillen initially called 911 and told the woman that help was coming. But after several minutes, the situation became increasingly urgent. The woman was still inside the vehicle, strapped into her seatbelt, while floodwater continued to rise.

    At that point, Van Dillen made a decision that was considerably more important than finishing a weather segment: he went to help her.

    THE RESCUE

    Video from the broadcast shows Van Dillen wading through chest-deep floodwater toward the stranded vehicle. According to Georgia Public Broadcasting, the car door was difficult to open because of the water pressure, so Van Dillen instructed the woman to lower a window.

    He then released her seatbelt, pulled her from the vehicle and carried her through the floodwater on his back.

    The rescue was particularly dangerous because moving floodwater can be unpredictable, and even apparently shallow water can conceal hazards or exert significant force. This was not exactly a stroll across a mildly damp car park.

    Van Dillen later told reporters that the water was warmer than he had expected, although he was still freezing afterward. The woman was reportedly unharmed but cold.

    After reaching safety, Van Dillen gave her his shirt and helped her into another vehicle while they waited for emergency responders and her husband. Her husband subsequently arrived and thanked him.

    The remarkable part is that Van Dillen himself appeared almost embarrassed by the attention. Rather than turning the moment into a personal victory lap, he redirected attention toward the much larger flooding emergency affecting Atlanta.

    According to FOX 5 Atlanta, the city experienced its first-ever Flash Flood Emergency that morning. The National Weather Service had warned of life-threatening flooding as exceptionally heavy rainfall associated with Helene moved through the region.

    The footage became widely shared because it captured something television rarely gets to show quite so plainly: a person hearing another person’s distress and deciding that the camera could wait.

    Weather reporting suddenly became secondary. Human instinct took over.

    And for once, “breaking news” meant something very literal.Sources:

    Associated Press — https://apnews.com/article/43210a704c5a90114168cadacca6da8e

    Georgia Public Broadcasting — https://www.gpb.org/news/2024/09/27/meteorologist-in-atlanta-rescued-woman-helene-floodwaters-on-camera

    FOX 5 Atlanta — https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/fox-meteorologist-rescue-woman-floodwaters-atlanta.amp

    FOX News — https://www.foxnews.com/media/hurricane-helene-fox-weather-meteorologist-rescues-woman-from-car-live-shot-floodwaters-rise

    The Washington Post — https://www.washingtonpost.com/video/climate-environment/fox-weather-reporter-rescues-woman-during-live-report/2024/09/27/bf6014b7-fa78-441c-8f66-af82f2b8dadd_video.html

    The Thisclaimer logo blends a classic warning symbol with a brain icon to represent critical thinking, curiosity, and thoughtful disclaimers #atlantaFlooding #bobVanDillen #breakingNews #extremeWeather #family #fiction #floodRescue #foxWeather #Heroism #hurricaneHelene #love #meteorologist #news #shortStory #trueStories #viral #ViralVideo #writing
  9. 24-Sep-2026
    Hurricane Helene deposited nearly one-fifth of annual #microplastics at one #NorthCarolina site
    Microplastics are often linked to urban areas near roads and development, but a new study shows that wind and rain carry them from the #atmosphere into remote headwaters — a process intensified by major #storms such as #HurricaneHelene.

    eurekalert.org/news-releases/1

    #science #environment #pollution #plastics

  10. 24-Sep-2026
    Hurricane Helene deposited nearly one-fifth of annual #microplastics at one #NorthCarolina site
    Microplastics are often linked to urban areas near roads and development, but a new study shows that wind and rain carry them from the #atmosphere into remote headwaters — a process intensified by major #storms such as #HurricaneHelene.

    eurekalert.org/news-releases/1

    #science #environment #pollution #plastics

  11. 24-Sep-2026
    Hurricane Helene deposited nearly one-fifth of annual #microplastics at one #NorthCarolina site
    Microplastics are often linked to urban areas near roads and development, but a new study shows that wind and rain carry them from the #atmosphere into remote headwaters — a process intensified by major #storms such as #HurricaneHelene.

    eurekalert.org/news-releases/1

    #science #environment #pollution #plastics

  12. 24-Sep-2026
    Hurricane Helene deposited nearly one-fifth of annual #microplastics at one #NorthCarolina site
    Microplastics are often linked to urban areas near roads and development, but a new study shows that wind and rain carry them from the #atmosphere into remote headwaters — a process intensified by major #storms such as #HurricaneHelene.

    eurekalert.org/news-releases/1

    #science #environment #pollution #plastics

  13. Gastonia rally puts Trump, Whatley focus on crime and economy

    President Donald Trump visited Gastonia Wednesday, Sept. 16, to attend a campaign rally for U.S. Senate candidate Michael…
    #Economy #DonaldTrump #hurricanehelene #MichaelWhatley #northcarolina #RoyCooper #TrumpTower
    europesays.com/3255449/

  14. Free music performances restart at Paris Mountain State Park

    GREENVILLE — The fall performance series Music in the Woods has returned to Paris Mountain State Park two…
    #France #FR #Europe #EU #Paris #greenvillenews #hurricanehelene #musicinthewoods #parismountainstatepark #stagerebuild
    europesays.com/france/77499/

  15. "Tis The Season" #Hurricanes The #NationalHurricaneCenter is monitoring two areas in the Atlantic for potential tropical development. Listen how #AmateurRadio #HamRadio played a role with how Mr. @qrper Thomas #K4SWL, dealt with the destruction of #hurricaneHelene

    youtu.be/mE2ojLkp7Mo?si=p8RsRH

  16. "Tis The Season" #Hurricanes The #NationalHurricaneCenter is monitoring two areas in the Atlantic for potential tropical development. Listen how #AmateurRadio #HamRadio played a role with how Mr. @qrper Thomas #K4SWL, dealt with the destruction of #hurricaneHelene

    youtu.be/mE2ojLkp7Mo?si=p8RsRH

  17. "Tis The Season" #Hurricanes The #NationalHurricaneCenter is monitoring two areas in the Atlantic for potential tropical development. Listen how #AmateurRadio #HamRadio played a role with how Mr. @qrper Thomas #K4SWL, dealt with the destruction of #hurricaneHelene

    youtu.be/mE2ojLkp7Mo?si=p8RsRH

  18. "Tis The Season" #Hurricanes The #NationalHurricaneCenter is monitoring two areas in the Atlantic for potential tropical development. Listen how #AmateurRadio #HamRadio played a role with how Mr. @qrper Thomas #K4SWL, dealt with the destruction of #hurricaneHelene

    youtu.be/mE2ojLkp7Mo?si=p8RsRH

  19. ‘Need to rein in spending’: NC lawmakers advance proposed $34 billion state budget :: WRAL.com

    North Carolina’s proposed new state budget won initial approval Wednesday in the first of round of voting on…
    #UnitedStates #US #USA #america #DestinHall #education #generalassembly #hurricanehelene #NCCapitol #NorthCarolinapolitics #PhilBerger #statebudget #unitedstatesofamerica #USnews #USAnews
    europesays.com/3102748/

  20. Georgia blaze shows how climate change has led to more wildfires in the East

    Often considered more a problem for western North America, wildfires are becoming more intense, frequent and damaging in…
    #Climate #ClimateChange #Climate-Change #carissawonkka #climatechange #deadtree #east #fuel #Georgia #globalwarming #hurricanehelene #morefire #nicknauslar #number #Problem #TON #university #victoriadonovan #west
    europesays.com/2947648/

  21. The Masters: Augusta's Familiar Face, Underneath Recent Scars

    How did Hurricane Helene change the Masters golf course in Augusta, Georgia? See the new views on hole 10 and 11 for the April 10-13 tournament.

    #Masters2024, #AugustaNational, #HurricaneHelene, #GolfChanges, #MastersCourse

    newsletter.tf/masters-2024-hur

  22. The Masters: Augusta's Familiar Face, Underneath Recent Scars

    How did Hurricane Helene change the Masters golf course in Augusta, Georgia? See the new views on hole 10 and 11 for the April 10-13 tournament.

    #Masters2024, #AugustaNational, #HurricaneHelene, #GolfChanges, #MastersCourse

    newsletter.tf/masters-2024-hur

  23. Augusta National lost many trees from Hurricane Helene, changing the look of holes 10 and 11 for the 2024 Masters. This is different from last year's course.

    #Masters2024, #AugustaNational, #HurricaneHelene, #GolfChanges, #MastersCourse
    newsletter.tf/masters-2024-hur

  24. Augusta National lost many trees from Hurricane Helene, changing the look of holes 10 and 11 for the 2024 Masters. This is different from last year's course.

    #Masters2024, #AugustaNational, #HurricaneHelene, #GolfChanges, #MastersCourse
    newsletter.tf/masters-2024-hur

  25. BPR: Winter brings a fight to stay warm for those displaced by Helene and living in RVs

    "...Most recreational vehicles are not built for winter weather. In freezing temperatures the water lines that supply the campers can freeze up. Because the RVs sit about two feet above the ground and lack insulation, the temperature inside can match the temperature outside – and wind makes it colder...."

    bpr.org/helene-recovery/2026-0

    #disasters #hurricanehelene #survival

  26. BPR: Winter brings a fight to stay warm for those displaced by Helene and living in RVs

    "...Most recreational vehicles are not built for winter weather. In freezing temperatures the water lines that supply the campers can freeze up. Because the RVs sit about two feet above the ground and lack insulation, the temperature inside can match the temperature outside – and wind makes it colder...."

    bpr.org/helene-recovery/2026-0

    #disasters #hurricanehelene #survival

  27. BPR: Winter brings a fight to stay warm for those displaced by Helene and living in RVs

    "...Most recreational vehicles are not built for winter weather. In freezing temperatures the water lines that supply the campers can freeze up. Because the RVs sit about two feet above the ground and lack insulation, the temperature inside can match the temperature outside – and wind makes it colder...."

    bpr.org/helene-recovery/2026-0

    #disasters #hurricanehelene #survival

  28. BPR: Winter brings a fight to stay warm for those displaced by Helene and living in RVs

    "...Most recreational vehicles are not built for winter weather. In freezing temperatures the water lines that supply the campers can freeze up. Because the RVs sit about two feet above the ground and lack insulation, the temperature inside can match the temperature outside – and wind makes it colder...."

    bpr.org/helene-recovery/2026-0

    #disasters #hurricanehelene #survival