Hurricane Helene
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acdevil
Member
Yeah, I couldn’t even make it through the first Elon paragraph which seemed to be lauding him for “providing starlink units”.
The other way I’ve seen that characterized is that the units are procured through a FEMA contract which is akin to lauding Walmart for “providing” bottled water and other supplies.
The other way I’ve seen that characterized is that the units are procured through a FEMA contract which is akin to lauding Walmart for “providing” bottled water and other supplies.
jipops
Member
I’ve gotten plenty of news and coverage via Threads. A lot of info there without as many trolls.
Also, there is a good list of resources here for those looking to help:
List: Ways to donate and help flood victims in Western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene unleashed devastating flooding in the mountains of North Carolina. Here are ways to help local flood victims in Western North Carolina by donating relief funds or volunteering.
www.bpr.org
Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15
Member
Checking in from Asheville. I can't overstate how bad it is in places. My family is okay. Our neighbors are helping one another. We have no gas. No water. No electricity. I don't know where donations are being taken, but please please consider. There are many small towns that don't exist anymore. The devastation is insane.
I will check in as able.
I will check in as able.
How about hoping the "cats...stay away". (yes, I think I know what they mean...but then again, who knows)
Glad to hear your family is safe, take care.
CrazyNotCrazie
Member
So glad to hear from you - many of us were worried. Good luck with everything.
OldPhiKap
Super Moderator
Glad to her you are okay!
MChambers
Member
Same on Mastodon/Fediverse.I’ve gotten plenty of news and coverage via Threads. A lot of info there without as many trolls.
Also, there is a good list of resources here for those looking to help:
List: Ways to donate and help flood victims in Western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene unleashed devastating flooding in the mountains of North Carolina. Here are ways to help local flood victims in Western North Carolina by donating relief funds or volunteering.
Bostondevil
Well-known member
Thank you for checking in. So relieved to hear from you! I am in the process of figuring out what my donation will do the most good. Mods - would it be all right for folks who know of good organizations to post how to donate to them here?
ETA: I see that jipops has already posted a good link - many thanks for that!
MChambers
Member
Glad you and your family are okay.
The reports from Asheville about the devastation are real. We got lucky with only 1 large tree falling correctly away from our house while a neighbor had a large oak through their bedroom. Thankfully everyone was okay. Power went out Friday morning, water went out Saturday morning. Wife and kids made it to relatives in Charleston, but wife didn't get gas before the storm so I've only got about 100 miles until I'm empty; so not far enough to not get stranded somewhere, and I don't want to wait 3 hours for gas and then the station runs out. We just got power back on near Reynolds High School yesterday. Thankfully I filled a tub with water before it went out. Maaaany buildings/businesses are gone. The Town of Chimney Rock is essentially gone. There will be significantly fewer breweries for a while. I can't imagine schools going back before at least a month from now with the road and infrastructure conditions the way they are. They are still looking for people all over the city. Just awful
Far more Starlink units are being supplied by private individuals than FEMA to this point.
You can support these kinds of efforts by helping this youtuber:
The Y'all Squad | Weather Disaster Relief
The Y'all Squad is a global non-profit organization deeply rooted in the principle of compassion and swift action in the face of adversity.
www.theyallsquad.org
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jipops
Member
Like everyone else here, glad to see that you're safe. FWIW, I can't even overstate the heartache seeing all of the coverage. As a native North Carolinian, Asheville and the surrounding area has always been like a haven to me. I think it's one of the most gorgeous parts of the planet and Asheville has been my favorite town. And now to read of all of the lives lost as well as the current lives in a such state of devastation... I don't know how to adequately express it.
For the sake of emphasis - sharing this again because it is so obvious that help is desperately needed:
List: Ways to donate and help flood victims in Western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene unleashed devastating flooding in the mountains of North Carolina. Here are ways to help local flood victims in Western North Carolina by donating relief funds or volunteering.
www.bpr.org
jipops
Member
TMobile has also brought in their SatColts to provide wifi and connectivity to the Asheville area.Far more Starlink units are being supplied by private individuals than FEMA to this point.
You can support these kinds of efforts by helping this youtuber:
The Y'all Squad | Weather Disaster Relief
The Y'all Squad is a global non-profit organization deeply rooted in the principle of compassion and swift action in the face of adversity.
wavedukefan70s
Member
Thankful your alive .
bundabergdevil
Member
So glad to hear from you!
MChambers
Member
Update from Governor Cooper. I-40 around Asheville has reopened, so that's a start: https://www.citizen-times.com/story...ves-update-on-ts-helene-recovery/75466035007/
burnspbesq
Member
Good news!
Based on what I’ve seen and read, it’s likely to be several months before I-40 between Asheville and Knoxville reopens.
DukieInKansas
Well-known member
So glad to hear from you. I hope you will have basic utilities restored soon.