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SheltieLover

(60,589 posts)
107. Report from Charlotte region
Tue Oct 1, 2024, 06:04 PM
Oct 2024

Electrical crew trucks, Cable repair trucks, etc. are about all that is traveling west bound. They are staging in or near Old Fort while they are awaiting their permits to enter and begin work.

Good vibes on the way to all in that region! I lived in Asheville for a few years and am broken hearted at the devastation I've seen and read about.

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Is the art all completely destroyed the artists did jimfields33 Oct 2024 #1
I can't get that far yet. Still a no drive rule - that Coexist Oct 2024 #4
Thank you for the update. jimfields33 Oct 2024 #10
My cousin lives in the area and posted pix of the art center and it is devastating. Looks awful. Srkdqltr Oct 2024 #37
In the River Arts District very probable neohippie Oct 2024 #51
Looks like the buildings were flooded to the roof. Pix of the inside after the water went down was devastating. Srkdqltr Oct 2024 #62
And you're proud of what you're doing? ificandream Oct 2024 #2
The internet and power? Yep Coexist Oct 2024 #5
Good for Whole Foods!! yardwork Oct 2024 #18
I'm assuming he's safe? Coexist Oct 2024 #23
He is, last I heard. He's helping out. yardwork Oct 2024 #34
Good.. your son is safe and helping out, yardwork! Cha Oct 2024 #76
I hope they'll all be ok. yardwork Oct 2024 #77
Mahalo, yardwork.. So tragic and Surreal. We used to live Cha Oct 2024 #79
I'll bet everyone who has power is sharing it for free KS Toronado Oct 2024 #21
Yes, it's a public service that stores do brakester Oct 2024 #40
I'm so glad the store is helping you all out! Perhaps you could reflect that by not saying you're "stealing"? LauraInLA Oct 2024 #43
I guess if brakester Oct 2024 #48
Doesn't bother me AT ALL. And I feel horrible about your all's situation. I asked the question because LauraInLA Oct 2024 #60
That's how people talk in Buncombe County. LisaM Oct 2024 #53
Is it "stealing" if they're allowing you to have it? JoseBalow Oct 2024 #50
It's just an expression questionseverything Oct 2024 #57
This message was self-deleted by its author onandup Oct 2024 #96
Wow, wtf is right! Lunabell Oct 2024 #102
Are you proud of your petty comment about someone who has been displaced by a hurricane? I sure as hell wouldn't be BannonsLiver Oct 2024 #7
I totally agree with you. PittBlue Oct 2024 #68
Some people don't have a clue as to B.See Oct 2024 #108
Better to save your judgements SomedayKindaLove Oct 2024 #15
I thought I knew you better than that. marble falls Oct 2024 #16
WTF?? Scrivener7 Oct 2024 #22
In an utterly devastated landscape? Mercy -- I'd do whatever it takes. And the store knows... Hekate Oct 2024 #25
Agreed Coexist Oct 2024 #29
I'm going to guess that what Coexist means is that mahatmakanejeeves Oct 2024 #35
Do you live in this area? brakester Oct 2024 #46
They even do that on the Coast. NutmegYankee Oct 2024 #47
Thank you for saying that soandso Oct 2024 #100
We do that in Florida. You can die from the heat and you've gotta eat. kerry-is-my-prez Oct 2024 #81
❤️ littlemissmartypants Oct 2024 #93
Is everything okay? Everyone else seemed to understand what the OP meant, niyad Oct 2024 #52
??? sheshe2 Oct 2024 #54
IKR. Where's the raise one eyebrow emoticon when you need it? littlemissmartypants Oct 2024 #92
wow. way to judge someone in the johnnyfins Oct 2024 #56
I feel the urge to ask you the same question regarding your post... FarPoint Oct 2024 #58
How could you even ask that question? dem4decades Oct 2024 #61
Stores normally provide access to charging outlets RubyRose Oct 2024 #64
Why would you ask that? PittBlue Oct 2024 #67
Really? pfitz59 Oct 2024 #69
Why woulnd't she be? And, what kind of Question is that Cha Oct 2024 #70
There is nothing at all wrong with what they are doing -- what do you think is wrong? obamanut2012 Oct 2024 #75
Lots of colorful people and colorful words originate from North Carolina. We have a very long diverse history. littlemissmartypants Oct 2024 #87
Well..bless your heart. Drum Oct 2024 #95
Good grief! redstatebluegirl Oct 2024 #104
i came just to see if there was a reply like this!!! ret5hd Oct 2024 #106
Thanks! I just heard 40 is open again. nolabear Oct 2024 #3
Death toll is 40 in Buncombe county so far Coexist Oct 2024 #6
Thanks so much. I'm trying to gather info from locals nolabear Oct 2024 #44
I've heard thru the grapevine brakester Oct 2024 #55
First good luck to you and everyone else in your community. GumboYaYa Oct 2024 #8
I'll look into that when I can Coexist Oct 2024 #12
Good luck, I grew up in South Louisiana and have been through many hurricanes and floods GumboYaYa Oct 2024 #17
Spirits remain high for now Coexist Oct 2024 #24
That is great news. GumboYaYa Oct 2024 #85
I heard that there are like crews from thirty or forty littlemissmartypants Oct 2024 #90
It makes sense that they didn't stockpile water because they weren't expecting it to be like this. LeftInTX Oct 2024 #38
With this climate change everyone is going to have to start being like Floridians. kerry-is-my-prez Oct 2024 #89
Great advice. May I suggest oil lamps, camp stoves, medicine and littlemissmartypants Oct 2024 #94
Great question! ❤️ littlemissmartypants Oct 2024 #41
I just hope you have food, water and a dry spot to sleep: malaise Oct 2024 #9
I do thank you. I lived in Florida for 30 years and Coexist Oct 2024 #13
Yes we know about preparation malaise Oct 2024 #19
Me too! LiberalLoner Oct 2024 #111
Glad you're OK. No questions. Stay safe. Solly Mack Oct 2024 #11
Thanks! Coexist Oct 2024 #14
Best wishes to you and may all the help that arrives be those who are actually trained to do so... hlthe2b Oct 2024 #27
Sending you positive vibes... GAdem2016 Oct 2024 #20
I love chimney rock! Coexist Oct 2024 #26
I know there are newer parts of Grove Park and older parts. GAdem2016 Oct 2024 #39
So glad you are safe. Does your area have access to drinkable water? Scrivener7 Oct 2024 #28
Yes! Thanks Coexist Oct 2024 #31
Ok gotta go there are others waiting for outlets Coexist Oct 2024 #30
Update us when you can! Scrivener7 Oct 2024 #33
We love you! ❤️ littlemissmartypants Oct 2024 #42
Glad you are able to checkin here. Stay safe. Hekate Oct 2024 #32
Stay safe! greatauntoftriplets Oct 2024 #36
Good wishes for you blogslug Oct 2024 #45
Blessings to Whole Foods, and all who are helping in whatever ways they can. niyad Oct 2024 #49
Glad you are safe. I hope everyone who is LoisB Oct 2024 #59
Info to share. Helene dropped 40 TRILLION Gallons of water. Lochloosa Oct 2024 #63
Only 40 Trillion??? LittleGirl Oct 2024 #82
Please stay safe, Coexist. 💙 sheshe2 Oct 2024 #65
re: welcome back , sort oof . AllaN01Bear Oct 2024 #66
I have a friend who lives in Lexington LilElf70 Oct 2024 #71
Listen.. ._. Oct 2024 #72
easy pic posting site: SleeplessinSoCal Oct 2024 #73
Glad you're ok, my best to all there (wish I could do more). Think. Again. Oct 2024 #74
My wife and I visited the area several times. duncang Oct 2024 #78
Good for you. All is fair when it comes to Hurricanes. kerry-is-my-prez Oct 2024 #80
I just got done watching a video that made me want to reach through the screen and shake the guy Warpy Oct 2024 #83
Thanks for checking in! 2naSalit Oct 2024 #84
What is the current report for missing versus loss of life? Baitball Blogger Oct 2024 #86
FEMA workers are still literally going door to door with ipads littlemissmartypants Oct 2024 #98
This is sounding far more tragic than any of us realized. Baitball Blogger Oct 2024 #99
It's bad. Historic and catastrophic were the words Governor Cooper used. littlemissmartypants Oct 2024 #103
A friend of mine is there with FEMA. She says it's devastating. LeftInTX Oct 2024 #109
Please tell her North Carolina DUers said Thank You! littlemissmartypants Oct 2024 #110
Good for you. It costs Whole Foods nothing, so go to it. Glad you can check in. ancianita Oct 2024 #88
Glad you're OK. jls4561 Oct 2024 #91
The Red Cross is asking for blood donations to replace the supply that they transferred to WNC. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Oct 2024 #97
That's doable. jls4561 Oct 2024 #105
I am so sorry for what you are going through!! Lunabell Oct 2024 #101
Report from Charlotte region SheltieLover Oct 2024 #107
Thanks malaise Oct 2024 #112
Yw! SheltieLover Oct 2024 #113
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