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The Aftermath Of Hurricane Helene: Neighbors Helping Neighbors In Avery County

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Update 10/09/02024: This video was taken by a group called "Down South Adventures". Most of it was shot in the area where I live. The image above is where one would turn right to my house. The DOT got the hole you see in the bridge patched yesterday so now we can get to Spruce Pine when needed. The local guys worked on a temporary road for days. It is really rough but sure beats walking out. As you will see in the video, the outpouring of support has been unreal. We have had people from all over bringing in supplies, water and gas. I got a new generator a couple of days ago. Now I have running water and power for a few hours per day. Hopefully the power will be restored in a couple of days. My neighbor across the street is on kidney dialysis, he and his wife have had an awful time. The latest was, they have a much needed Generac generator that was only a year old. It stopped running a couple of days ago. They finely got a guy to come look at it and he said it was going to have to be replaced. That's going to take a while.  Finally, yesterday someone brought them a portable generator. It's been a tough time but everyone has stayed strong. Thank you for all your thoughts, prayers and generous support during these trying times. I will send another update in a few days. Mel

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  • VinceB Added Is there a local organization where we can donate money?
  • Paul Added I cannot sign in? [email protected]
  • Dee Added This needs to be posted on Facebook, etc
  • Greg danyluk Added I cried --- so sad god bless all of you.
    welcome back mel
  • mercedes Added Thank You for posting this video! It really portrays the actual devastation. Very sad.
  • Linda Wells Added This brought tears to my eyes. I’m so happy you and your family made it through this disaster.
  • Patricia Yager Delagrange Added Wow - an impressive show of community solidarity at its best
  • Mary Jane Added How heartbreaking and heart warming. It is going to takes months to return to some normalcy, but you will get back to normal some day. Prayers to everyone who was hit with this devastating storm, and prayers that Florida is spared any worse damage.
  • Randy Ferguson Added Thank you for sharing this video, Mel. I am amazed at the devastation caused by this hurricane! I am praying for everyone affected by this tragedy. Now we hear that Florida is about to have the worst hurricane they have ever had. I am praying for them, as well.
  • Nanette Added Thank you for posting this, Mel. It's heartwarming to see neighbors helping neighbors. The destruction to your beautiful part of the country is heartbreaking. We can't be there, but we will donate $$ that can go to where it is needed most. God bless you!
  • Connie Added Thank you for sharing Mel. I'm in Colorado and I cannot believe your devastation, thank God for all the wonderful people you have around to help each other as you say that is what it is all about forget the government. I have a question, I'm not asking to be a smartalec as I truly just don't know, I thought hurricanes only were around coastal areas? but I see this is all in mountains, how does that work. I need a bit of weather taught to me. Thanks, for all you are doing and will be doing. Our real Coloradoans are behind you 100% and i'm sure some are down there helping.
  • Andrea Added Thank you so much for sharing this, Mel. I have long contended that adversity brings out either the best or worst in people. It's heart-warming to see the kind of support your community has rallied. and, there are the inevitable scammers. I'm hunkered down preparing for Hurricane Milton in Florida. The eye is going right over my town, but I'm not in an evacuation area, so have prepared and am sitting it out with hopes that we are not without power and water for too long. I know where the shelters are, and as soon as this is over, I'll get to the closest one and do whatever I can that needs doing. For now, just preparing to protect my life and property. I'm disgusted that FEMA hasn't been there. Our tax dollars at work.... NOT. Stay safe. Prayers for your community's quick recovery.
  • Merridy Added WOW...so scary
  • Tom Linton Added It is great to see that there are still people out there who do gods will by caring for people!
  • DR CHERRY Added THAT'S THE WAY CHRISTIANS ARE SUPPOSED TO ACT.. GOD BLESS Y'ALL..
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