Join Us in Western North Carolina Disaster Relief Aid
RTR Vehicles is working to contribute to a Hurricane Helene disaster relief program as an expansion of Operation Air Drop. We are looking for volunteers to help alongside disaster relief organizations, strategic military partnerships, local government officials, and pilots to locate areas that have been completely cut off.
Volunteer to Help
An off-road task force team is being assembled as an expansion of Operation Air Drop.
We are looking for volunteers to help alongside disaster relief organizations, strategic military partnerships, local government officials, and pilots to locate areas that have been completely cut off.
Joining these disaster relief efforts is not just an opportunity to help those in desperate need; it's a chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of individuals and communities devastated by the storm. With thousands facing loss of homes, resources, and hope, your involvement can provide essential support. Every small action contributes to a larger wave of compassion and recovery. Stand with us, and together we can turn tragedy into hope.
This Volunteer Mission is 2 Phases:
Phase 1:
Experienced team of drivers and rigs to open blocked roads, or completely create new routes, to gain access to these areas. This op begins Monday, 10/7.
Phase 2:
A second wave of rigs in volume to use these new routes to deliver supplies and rescue. This wave will deploy once we have confirmed routes that can be accessible by standard off-road vehicles.
Requirements for Your Participation:
As the op continues to develop and more support arrives, we will have fuel and supplies, but until that time comes drivers need to be self sufficient and arrive with enough fuel to sustain themselves.
• Locations are being established to create remote ops centers.
• First wave of rigs need straps/winches, saws, fuel, first aid kits, and sufficient lighting. We do not know what conditions we will experience until we are out there.
• Routes will be identified, so it’s not driving blind, but we will be on our own to clear.
• Rigs need at least 2-4 seats and adequate cargo space for gear. One driver per rig. No passengers. This is not a ride, it’s a mission.
• More info on specific locations to follow as they are currently being established.
• Do not just come out with your rigs. You have to be tied to an official agency or you’ll be turned away in the disaster areas.
• Starlink and sat comms will be provided to team leads that will be in charge of individual teams once routes are open.
• We are establishing a central command center where all volunteers will meet prior to getting their mission details.
• Rigs must be mechanically sound and capable of traversing technical terrain. We do not have support for breakdowns and repairs while on missions, but we will have mechanics at a central command center to support as needed.
• You are responsible for your own gear, but you may be provided with additional equipment depending on where your team is being sent.
• We are limited on resources so teams will start small and expand as needs arise.
• You will be contacted by the teams supporting this off-road task force to provide details.