Hurricane Helene

mbalbritton said:
Buck Creek Rd in Marion? isn't that State Road 80 that comes out of Micaville, over the Blue Ridge and down to Marion?

I don't get it, the Army Corp of Engineers... this is what they do! They build bridges and fix roads and open pathways.

To play devils advocate (not a popular thing to do, but I try to look at things from various points to understand) Is the fear that the side of the mountain is in jeopardy of a slide? are they trying to protect people? What would they gain by closing it down? is there some sort of valuable resource they would want to acquire?


Either:
1. It's a legit protection of life
2. It's a land grab
3. It's a BS story
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My guess is that they have to prioritize the rebuilding of bridges and roads.
 
@CarolinaHD loaded up and a tank of fuel. Headed that way.
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Will Carter said:
Went to Ashe airport. Got directed to Creston. Fire Marshall said they’re about wrapped up for requested clearing and DOT was in town. Cut the trip short to regroup with equipment. Just heard about a buddy in Old Fort so might be my next attempt.
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Hal Weatherman says Boone?? Edit: scratch that, post is three days old. Leaving it up in case it's still useful for reference.

 
Bebop said:
How would they know?
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Depending on the application (virtual desktop for example), it would be laggy as shit, then you'd contact IT and they'd say "yeah, we don't support that."
 
My uncle went up to help a friend of his in Black Mountain yesterday that lost most of his business. Lost 7 wreckers, one of them a heavy recovery rotator. He said they are telling them that the water supply for swannanoa might not be back up for 6 months. Nevermind that it was all flooded, the river apparently moved and now the intake pipe is 100yds or something crazy away from the new channel. They've got to get big pumps up there just to get water to the plant
 
ckruzer said:
@Jody Treadway wish you had reached out. would have brought you gas/propane
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Thanks man.
To be honest, I'm not taking any help from anyone. I'm not too proud at all. There's so many people in absolute dire situations right now. We are just inconvenienced.
My wife was kinda pissed I didn't go get a warm breakfast at a local church today ( was advertised as "for those in need"). I went to the corner gas station that has been open the whole time and grabbed a biscuit instead.
Suburban Propane is supposed to make a late night delivery this evening
So we should be good.
 
awheelterd said:
My uncle went up to help a friend of his in Black Mountain yesterday that lost most of his business. Lost 7 wreckers, one of them a heavy recovery rotator. He said they are telling them that the water supply for swannanoa might not be back up for 6 months. Nevermind that it was all flooded, the river apparently moved and now the intake pipe is 100yds or something crazy away from the new channel. They've got to get big pumps up there just to get water to the plant
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Several big pipes were erased. It’s probably more than 100’. River completely rerouted itself. I’ll try and get a couple photos to share.

What business was it? Bud Halls?
 
I just took some of the famous tater soup and loaf of bread to a guy who I’d been working with to feed the town of Black Mountain out of the Monte Vista hotel. They had been hustling since last friday night to take care of people. I’ll spare the details but he held a stranger crying about some horrible shit for an hour this morning. I went and spoke with him when someone told me… and then we hugged and cried.

Anywho… he told me FEMA was in Marion turning non NC aid supplies away. I’m about to reach out to the lead aid guy here and let him know. I’m not afraid to kick a hornets nest over this.
 
What I don’t understand it where the fuck does FEMU and the government get off on telling people where and when they can help their fellow citizen?

Stopping people from hurting others? Ok. Stopping people from helping. Go fuck yourselves!

I understand the need to do this in an organized manner, but thins 💯 their ineptitude showing where others, the citizens, clearly know how to get shit done.

I have heard this equated to Vesuvius and Pompeii on the catagory of devastation. This isn’t a matter of turning to the govt for guidance. This is clearly on fellow man as they are proving to be the biggest help. Our federal govt has failed. I hope this is remembered next month.
 
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