What a terrible weather event - simply put. Having lived in the mountains (Black Mountain, NC) and working in the mountains for 20+ years - I feel a lot of sorrow and a sense of helplessness. I have called as many folks as I could on Wed/Thu - to not only let them know there could be potential flooding but to extend well wishes and to be safe. Some of the pictures and videos are difficult to look at - these are my people - and the towns that I hung out in are severely damaged. This wont be fixed in a day or a week, maybe a month or 2 - and in some cases this is permanent damage. I know the state has all hands on deck and staging people to go in and help (Feds too) - and that makes me feel a little better - but it does not take away the complete sadness that I have for my mountain peoples.