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I've been watching reports and videos from North Carolina and Tennessee , the destruction and loss is truly catastrophic. In Vermont we had a catastrophic flood last summer, but nothing compares to what is going on down South. No one could have prepared for this. It took a year to get some of the towns here back and running How will this affect the election? There is no way those towns and people in NC and Tenn. will be anywhere near ready by November. Watch the Water? WIll they send in more military? I think they will have to, watch the water, thousands are effected, the infrastructure is shot, no homes, no electricity, nothing. Chaos.
Latest update from the page I mentioned below:
Sunday morning thoughts: The main takeaway this morning is that, as we expected, widespread devastation has occurred across Western North Carolina; nearly every county has widespread damage. This is Western North Carolina’s Katrina.
Damage in some counties is beyond catastrophic: Entire towns washed away, roads wiped out, and creeks and streams rerouted. No running water in many areas, some areas it is becoming dire and people are having to rationalize any water they have. People are still being rescued search and rescue is ongoing, there many locations folks have not been able to even reach yet. Power outages are still widespread, although some progress is being made.
-I am told some areas will be without power for two to three weeks.
-The devastation in some areas is just beyond comprehendible. I feel for everyone impacted, and I know we have a long way to go
There are some positives this morning. AT&T phone service seems to be returning in several areas now, and I am also getting reports that T-Mobile is, too. To be completely honest with you, I’ve only had limited reports about Verizon.
In the days to come, we will continue to see devastating reports and images from the hardest-hit areas, from which we’ve still not been able to get information. It is really that bad, and I hope the world knows that. Resources are pouring in from around the state and country; even Canada has sent help.
-It is a logistical nightmare, but water/food and medical supplies are about the most desperate things that many places urgently need. Entire towns and counties water planets are destroyed this will not be a fast process.
-I was born and raised in North Carolina, and it hits home. I started my weather page in 7th grade, North Carolina’s Weather Authority. I care about this state, and I never imagined it would get this bad. I’ve been determined to get these stories out and save lives.
I am hoping for brighter days to come with positive news. I am thinking of everyone so greatly impacted and those who have lost everything, including loved ones.