Topic: Spartanburg

Callers Travis from South Carolina and Pete from Florida report on the ground conditions, noting a lack of National Guard presence and the failure of federal aid to reach trapped mountain communities. Pete highlights the unusual frequency of hurricanes in the Big Bend area, with three strikes in 13 months, and questions the disappearance of a boxcar of ammonium nitrate mentioned in previous news cycles. The segment emphasizes the necessity of personal preparedness, including water filters and communications gear.

A fuel delivery driver in Spartanburg, South Carolina, reports on the slow response time and the absence of the National Guard five days after the hurricane. Trees and power lines remain down across a 200-mile stretch, and residents are struggling to find food and potable water. Reports from Asheville indicate that bodies are still being found under rubble as private citizens lead the recovery efforts.