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Posted on 10/2/24 at 12:18 pm
Posted on 10/2/24 at 12:18 pm
Which I’ve never seen before in the States. There’s a bunch of ways to help, if you care. It applies here as I know some SEC fans that live there.
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Posted on 10/2/24 at 12:26 pm to GatorOnAnIsland
Just identify as illegal immigrants and the government will suddenly care...
Posted on 10/2/24 at 1:27 pm to GatorOnAnIsland
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Updated 9:56 PM EDT, October 1, 2024
SWANNANOA, N.C. (AP) — Cadaver dogs and search crews trudged through knee-deep muck and debris in the mountains of western North Carolina on Tuesday looking for more victims of Hurricane Helene days after the storm carved a deadly and destructive path through the Southeast.
Meanwhile, across the border in east Tennessee, a caravan including Gov. Bill Lee that was surveying damage outside the town of Erwin drove by a crew pulling two bodies from the wreckage, a grim reminder that the rescue and recovery operations are still very much ongoing and the death toll — already surpassing 160 — is likely to rise.
The storm, which was one of the deadliest in U.S. history, knocked out power and cellular service in some towns and cities, leaving many people frustrated, hot and increasingly worried days into the ordeal.
it's a living nightmare - from SW Virginia - East Tennessee - Western North Carolina - South Carolina Upstate & CSRA - East & South Georgia - Florida -
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States by customers out
South Carolina 480,385
Georgia 339,432
North Carolina 339,197
Florida 38,241
Virginia 37,762
Last Updated:
2024-10-02 02:13:43 PM EDT
Posted on 10/2/24 at 1:28 pm to GatorOnAnIsland
I was in Western NC this past summer and fell in love with the region and its people. Same for Va and Tn. It saddens me to see what is happening down there now. I wondered how those that I met are fairing.
I am angered by the response to this crisis. No excuse for it.
My church has been raising money and supplies and hopes to deliver them soon.
I am angered by the response to this crisis. No excuse for it.
My church has been raising money and supplies and hopes to deliver them soon.
Posted on 10/2/24 at 1:32 pm to GatorOnAnIsland
We were 75 miles to the west of that thing. To the east, it just ate the terrain and flooded the masses. The Carolinas were getting hit hard with tornadic activity and rain from the moment it got near shore.
Posted on 10/2/24 at 1:32 pm to 1801
Western Carolina got hit so hard, and its so tough to watch. The good and bad of my neighborhood showed up. The good was all the locals getting saws out and clearing roads, helping the elderly remove trees. I felt immense pride, and in such a politically divided time, there was something about seeing people just help each other that was comforting.
the bad was the constant bitching about power, and why they hadnt seen trucks from the power compnay, and how the power company wouldnt give them a time frame....when we had millions of houses without power and hundreds of trees down. I guess being hot and without refrigeration makes people cranky, but I just couldnt complain when I saw what was going on in Chimney rock or asheville.
the bad was the constant bitching about power, and why they hadnt seen trucks from the power compnay, and how the power company wouldnt give them a time frame....when we had millions of houses without power and hundreds of trees down. I guess being hot and without refrigeration makes people cranky, but I just couldnt complain when I saw what was going on in Chimney rock or asheville.
Posted on 10/2/24 at 1:33 pm to GatorOnAnIsland
“Mostly filled with Trump voters. They can fend for themselves.”
- Most of the media.
- Most of the media.
Posted on 10/2/24 at 1:35 pm to BuckI
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I am angered by the response to this crisis. No excuse for it.
Our government cares far more for illegal immigrants and money laundering operations in Ukraine than they do for American citizens.
Americans need to wake up to the continuous corruption by our government and their total disdain for American citizens.
Posted on 10/2/24 at 1:42 pm to GatorOnAnIsland
Pray but continue to row the boat to shore.
Posted on 10/2/24 at 1:42 pm to GatorOnAnIsland
Pertaining to the video: It seems like the military has had a pretty big response to this crisis, no? FEMA is on the ground, right?
That said, seems like it should be a rule of thumb to personally prepare for natural disasters regardless of gov't assistance, or lack thereof. You should plan on no outside entity coming to save you in nearly any situation in life, really.
My heart hurts for the victims of this storm. Its an all-time disaster, and I feel like still not enough people are talking about it.
That said, seems like it should be a rule of thumb to personally prepare for natural disasters regardless of gov't assistance, or lack thereof. You should plan on no outside entity coming to save you in nearly any situation in life, really.
My heart hurts for the victims of this storm. Its an all-time disaster, and I feel like still not enough people are talking about it.
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Posted on 10/2/24 at 1:54 pm to GatorOnAnIsland
The Cajun Navy is on the scene.
Posted on 10/2/24 at 1:55 pm to Funky Tide 8
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It seems like the military has had a pretty big response to this crisis, no?
I don’t know, I also didn’t know DeSantis sent the FL Guard up there until I saw this video
Posted on 10/2/24 at 1:55 pm to GamecockUltimate
not just loss of life but the scope of damage is worse than Hugo -
we went almost a month without power after Hugo - first few days were what you described - everyone cleaning/helping/well checks - days 4 though 6 or 7 were miserable from heat and fatigue - and then the human conditioning sets in to accepting it all - I really don't remember the last week - and when power was restored we were thankful - but mostly numb -
quote:the power and water issues usually settle in around 72 hours - it just wears on the mind - and in today's world of instant everything - power loss and the behaviors without out it are magnified -
“This is unprecedented for the state of South Carolina,” said Porter Gable, Vice President of Communications and Outreach for York Electric Cooperative. “We haven’t seen damage like this since Hugo. Specifically, in our area we had 20,000 meters without power during Hurricane Hugo. That was our entire system. Now we’ve grown over 70,000 meters and 34,000 meters were without power because of Hurricane Helene.”
we went almost a month without power after Hugo - first few days were what you described - everyone cleaning/helping/well checks - days 4 though 6 or 7 were miserable from heat and fatigue - and then the human conditioning sets in to accepting it all - I really don't remember the last week - and when power was restored we were thankful - but mostly numb -
Posted on 10/2/24 at 2:01 pm to 1801
That is in the area I used to go to Summer camp as a kid. Swannanoa is less than 10 miles away from Ridgecrest.
Posted on 10/2/24 at 2:09 pm to GatorOnAnIsland
I've posted some updates in the SEC OT thread. I'm going down there either this weekend or next to deliver supplies.
Family and friends are trapped/missing.
#AppalachainStrong
Family and friends are trapped/missing.
#AppalachainStrong
Posted on 10/2/24 at 3:03 pm to Funky Tide 8
We need to form a branch of the military that specializes in natural disasters.
Appalachia is a national treasure that needs to be further developed even after the crisis is over.
Appalachia is a national treasure that needs to be further developed even after the crisis is over.
Posted on 10/2/24 at 3:47 pm to SEC Doctor
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The Cajun Navy is on the scene.
They’re an awesome group of people.
Posted on 10/2/24 at 5:07 pm to Funky Tide 8
quote:Governor MeMaw deployed the Alabama National Guard yesterday to aid in this crisis.
My heart hurts for the victims of this storm. Its an all-time disaster, and I feel like still not enough people are talking about it.
Posted on 10/2/24 at 5:08 pm to SEC Doctor
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The Cajun Navy is on the scene.
Posted on 10/2/24 at 5:15 pm to GatorOnAnIsland
Who the hell carries with the safety engaged?
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