After over ten inches of rain, we were happy to see blue sky again.
We are all fine but western North Carolina has taken a big hit. Flooding in Marshall, Hot Springs, Asheville, Boone, Chimney Rock and more. Houses and businesses destroyed. Roads questionable. A giant sinkhole in Mars Hill. Our nearby bridge over the French Broad is closed because when the Redmon Dam upstream broke, a container (like on the back of a truck) washed away and hit the bridge. It will have to be surveyed before it is deemed safe.
Power was out everywhere, shutting down gas stations and grocery stores--assuming you could get to them. We had heard that it might be a week. And with power out, no internet. Our news came from neighbors John met while folks were checking the state of the road.
But, a miracle! Ours came back on while we were eating supper--and I leaped up to go refill water containers and do the dishes. John hurried to start a load of laundry. A shower is next on the agenda.
We still have no phone service, I'm not sure why. But we are so thankful to have come through this storm.
Being without internet or any source of news was pleasant, in a way. I didn't have to think about the Former Guy.
5 comments:
So glad to hear you’re surviving. It all looks dire round there and will, no doubt, take a while to get back to normal. So sorry for the folks who’ve been flooded in homes or businesses. Take care.
Glad to hear you weathered the storm.
I was so relieved when you posted last night. All day Friday, all day Saturday, the news was filled with horrific images from western NC. You should probably be glad you didn't see it all. FEMA has 1,500 people on the ground in the region, so help, however slow, is coming.
I wonder if Barbara in Black Mountain is ok. I googled the town and watched a video of the flooding there.
So happy to hear that you are safe! Nora was in Asheville for a conference and a harrowing trip out Sat am but got home safely. Our younger daughter's in-laws live in Swannanoa just out town - still no power, no water and no exit with road down to town blocked but thankfully safe. Mourning the loss of the historic downtown along the river. JAP Wilson
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