Tropical Major Hurricane Helene

[Drizzle Snizzle]

Congrats! My wife and I just returned from Greensboro. Still no power, and don't expect water anytime soon. Nice traffic jam on I-40 East in the Old Fort area where it goes to one lane, people ready for a shower.

Was it bad in Greensboro ?

 

[CraggyRider]

Was it bad in Greensboro ?

No problems in Greensboro, nice to get a short respite there.

 

[severestorm]

Congrats! My wife and I just returned from Greensboro. Still no power, and don't expect water anytime soon. Nice traffic jam on I-40 East in the Old Fort area where it goes to one lane, people ready for a shower.

Thanks! Hope you get yours back soon!

 

[GoDuke]

Im thankful for groups like Samaritans Purse and the ability to provide a donation to.

 

[Downeastnc]

People have to understand this is going to take years to fix...

 

[NCHighCountryWX]

 

[Downeastnc]

Need to get paper and lumber companies involved to try and make use of all that timber on the ground....

 

[Downeastnc]

Just ugh...gonna have to restart it if you watch I linked it at midway point...

 

[EmersonGA]

Need to get paper and lumber companies involved to try and make use of all that timber on the ground....

Need to do something or wildfires are a big risk the next few years.

 

[jrips27]

 

[D-Ray]

Finally got power back on ! 17.62 in the rain gauge from the storm and some crazy wind.

 

[jrips27]

 

[Tarheel1]

Greenville county schools go back Wednesday
Total of 8 school days in a row missed!

 

[BullCityWx]

 

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So what about Atlanta? They were supposed to take a big hit.

 

[Stormsfury]

So what about Atlanta? They were supposed to take a big hit.

That map is Columbia, SC's area of responsibility.

 

[Johnkittz]

Finally got power in the sticks. 10 days and a full fridge of food spoiled but it could've been worse.

 

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That map is Columbia, SC's area of responsibility.

I was making a post on jest

 

[SuperNET]

Need to do something or wildfires are a big risk the next few years.

Unfortunately that wont happen. You have to establish ownership of timber first before a contract can be created - also - the wood needs to be pulled off the ground (now) while still green - once rot sets in - its essentially worthless. The wood also fell in a way that was twisted by the wind -and not like a normal tree cut by an experienced feller. Think of it the same way as any vegetable or fruit. Wildfires will be a huge risk next year - and year after.

 

[CraggyRider]

Finally got power in the sticks. 10 days and a full fridge of food spoiled but it could've been worse.

Congrats! I am about 3 miles from downtown Asheville, still no power, no water, and no date for expected restoration. But still one of the lucky ones with no significant damage, so as you say, could be easily worse.