Do we have any members in or around those two cities? The situation below is what made me think of our Fiero family members that might be in those cities or near them.
I have family near Lake Lure. They are stuck on a mountain with no electricity, water, only the fuel they have in their vehicle or communication capability with the exception of climbing to the top of that mountain where they can get a cell tower signal. Have notified local authorities, the response I got was they will try to get to them. With the one call they did make I offered to load up my big generator and a barrel or two of fuel and bring it to them but, my BIL said all the roads and bridges are washed out, no way in or out.
Do we have any members in or around those two cities? The situation below is what made me think of our Fiero family members that might be in those cities or near them.
I have family near Lake Lure. They are stuck on a mountain with no electricity, water, only the fuel they have in their vehicle or communication capability with the exception of climbing to the top of that mountain where they can get a cell tower signal. Have notified local authorities, the response I got was they will try to get to them. With the one call they did make I offered to load up my big generator and a barrel or two of fuel and bring it to them but, my BIL said all the roads and bridges are washed out, no way in or out.
Rams
That sucks Rams... all we can hope is that most people are somewhat prepared and can 'hang tight' for a little while until road crews can get all the roads repaired, and communications back up for everyone.
We had a somewhat similar situation back in 2005 I think it was, power was down for 2 weeks for most people in South Florida... even the gas stations didn't have power. Some people didn't get power back for months. We'd learned a lot from hurricane Andrew in the early 90s, but we improved most of our standards after that point.
It's much worse for places that typically don't see these kind of weather patterns but every 100 years or so, which leads to much worse damage. Hopefully other states are sending their road and utility crews to help get everything back in order, quickly.
Originally posted by 82-T/A [At Work]: That sucks Rams... all we can hope is that most people are somewhat prepared and can 'hang tight' for a little while until road crews can get all the roads repaired, and communications back up for everyone.
We had a somewhat similar situation back in 2005 I think it was, power was down for 2 weeks for most people in South Florida... even the gas stations didn't have power. Some people didn't get power back for months. We'd learned a lot from hurricane Andrew in the early 90s, but we improved most of our standards after that point.
It's much worse for places that typically don't see these kind of weather patterns but every 100 years or so, which leads to much worse damage. Hopefully other states are sending their road and utility crews to help get everything back in order, quickly.
Appreciate the response.
Based on everything I'm being told, getting those roads passible and across those washed-out creeks (where there used to be bridges is gonna take a while. The lack of clean water and medications that have to stay refrigerated are concerns. Sheriff's office says the National Guard maybe bringing in Helicopters. That may be old news by now. Information is hard to get and pushing to get more only ties up dispatchers who have their hands full. Have to be patient.
Edited: Good News! My BIL was able to use his tractor to fill in a few major gaps in (first his driveway) the gaps in the roads where the water washed out the road and get out. Said he had to travel backroads and drove about 80 miles out of his way but, he got out. He tells me there's no way he can get to Lake Lure for groceries or gas assuming there are any to get there. Also said looting is running rampant. Thanks for the responses. Rams
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Based on everything I'm being told, getting those roads passible and across those washed-out creeks (where there used to be bridges is gonna take a while. The lack of clean water and medications that have to stay refrigerated are concerns. Sheriff's office says the National Guard maybe bringing in Helicopters. That may be old news by now. Information is hard to get and pushing to get more only ties up dispatchers who have their hands full. Have to be patient.
Edited: Good News! My BIL was able to use his tractor to fill in a few major gaps in (first his driveway) the gaps in the roads where the water washed out the road and get out. Said he had to travel backroads and drove about 80 miles out of his way but, he got out. He tells me there's no way he can get to Lake Lure for groceries or gas assuming there are any to get there. Also said looting is running rampant. Thanks for the responses. Rams
Glad to hear about your family... that's really upsetting about the looting. It's so unfortunate.
Looters have got to be among the lowest form of scum... taking advantage of a crisis when people are forced to vacate their homes and/or businesses. So damn disgusting.
I'm about 70 miles east of Asheville/Buncome Co/Lake Lure/Biltmore Village/etc. We got a butt ton of rain and some wind but nothing like that area as there aren't any rivers around. I live in the foothills and only lost power for about 6 hours and internet for a few days. My folks live on top of Rich Mountain and just got power back on yesterday.
I've got a few friends that live over that way (one in Lansing, one in Asheville and another about 1/2 mile from Lake Lure). I've been in contact with 2 of them. I can't reach my friend in Lansing but she and her family were planning to get in their big a** Suburban and head east to family so I'm sure they're ok.
Gov. Cooper recommended nobody try to drive west of Lenoir, Blowing Rock, Zionville as either the roads are impassible, there are still trees/power lines down or land/mud slides. The rescue workers are having enough trouble locating and rescuing those that are already there although it was nice of you to offer to your kin.
There are some areas in western NC/eastern TN that will never recover. A few smaller towns are just gone. Nothing left.
As I'm sure you know, parts of I 40 are gone and the alternate route (I 26) is a disaster, too. Last I heard, they hoped I 26 would be open in a few weeks but I 40 may be closed until next year.
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My daughter, grand daughter and great grandchildren live near Boone N.C. It's been a tense few days trying to get in touch with them but got a text saying they are all ok and "still have homes". Have not been able to contact them since so still on pins and needles. 2 sons and their children live in or around johnston city Tn. Still waiting..
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My daughter, grand daughter and great grandchildren live near Boone N.C. It's been a tense few days trying to get in touch with them but got a text saying they are all ok and "still have homes". Have not been able to contact them since so still on pins and needles. 2 sons and their children live in or around johnston city Tn. Still waiting..
Don, I know the feelings you were going through. BIL finally got out after he got his driveway and some of the road passible without any county/state assistance and then had to drive about 80 miles the wrong direction to get to a road he could make his way back home to FL. There he bought a new big generator, a bunch of fuel and food/water. My sister stay at their cabin due to all the looting going on. It's one hell of a mess.
I have been in contact with my nephew who lives in Asheville, NC as recently as yesterday. He works in the communication industry and basically manages a team trying to restore fiber optic communications and needs to stay until repairs are complete. The entire area is a huge mess and there are no current dates for restoration of even the most basic services. His house is OK but has no power, water, sewage service, etc. and he sent his family to live with my sister in Huntsville, AL.
There are no projections as to when schools will open (if they still exist in a physical state). I even saw a short video clip of water running river style down a major street and transporting at least one coffin. In short, things are a mess and the future is uncertain in this area.
