RAIN

[Appvol]

Our church took 5 loads of water and non perishable foods up there today. Mainly towards the Burnsville area.

I go to church in Roan MTN. They had Military Helicopters landing on Cloudland Football field then bringing it to our church. Think the church feed about 500 people yesterday. Been told 50+ dead in Avery Co. and people still missing. Was told they had to bring in a mobile morgue

They tried to shut down the border on the state line last night on the NC side but the sheriff from Avery came down said they can’t do it. A TN trooper turned me around and I had to take a back road home. People from Avery are having to go into TN to get stuff especially gas

 

[BlackCat93]

Lot of unknowns about what will happen with HS football up in the areas that where effected. People are still in state of shock probably. Just trying to figure how to deal with the situation and move on with their lives.

Most don’t understand how bad it really is around Asheville and the northern counties like Avery, Mitchell, Madison, and Yancey. These places may not be able to even finish the season. The devastation is overwhelming and may take years to fully recover and rebuild.

 

[TD-FridayNight]

I have seen so much of the damage and flooding on the TV news channels. It is so unbelievable it got to the mountains that bad. I have said it before and I will say it again, I am Praying for everyone in those areas that got flooded and praying for a fast recovery. 🙏 🙏 🙏

Donate to NC Disaster Relief Fund to Help with Helene Recovery​

https://governor.nc.gov/press-release-terms/disaster-recovery

 

[Appvol]

While helping at church today my wife talked to someone the works at Avery Hospital she said over 200 if the info is accurate. Heard it was really bad in Mitchell Co. We sent up lots of supplies to Elk Park from our church. Had a crew of boys from Virginia show up to chainsaw they went to Avery Co start clearing. Heard that Avery, Mitchell and Yancy county isn’t getting much help. Where is our Governor at. We had 2 National Guard Helicopters today in TN. Had 2 guys from Chattanooga bring a bunch of stuff. There a guy with smoker cooking today that tried to get to Burnsville to cook but was allowed to because the Governor doesn’t want people coming over from state line.

 

[ocdavis31]

The Governor was in Asheville yesterday. It fits the political narrative to paint a governor or President as derelict if they’re not on the ground with a chainsaw. The best thing elected officials can do is to delegate responsibility to the experts in their field, help get the funding and get out of the way.
The suggestions on restrictions to travel are about limiting it to essential travel. 450 roads closed. This is a very complex problem as you know. Just like after 9/11, we should be rallying around those in need, regardless of political affiliation.

 

[Appvol]

The Governor was in Asheville yesterday. It fits the political narrative to paint a governor or President as derelict if they’re not on the ground with a chainsaw. The best thing elected officials can do is to delegate responsibility to the experts in their field, help get the funding and get out of the way.
The suggestions on restrictions to travel are about limiting it to essential travel. 450 roads closed. This is a very complex problem as you know. Just like after 9/11, we should be rallying around those in need, regardless of political affiliation.

Yeah that’s a bunch of BS on the travel restrictions. When people from across state lines are wanting to help. Of course Asheville is going to get all the help it needs.

 

[Thunder_struck8712]

Has there been an executive order issued stating travel into the state is closed?

 

[Appvol]

 

[Appvol]

Has there been an executive order issued stating travel into the state is closed?

Yeah that’s stupid. You got people wanting to help