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Hi! I missed you all. I live in Asheville NC and 2 weeks ago we had a hurricane >>

Posted by Becky in Upstate <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Becky+in+Upstate' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 11, 2024, 10:13 pm

roar through our town. 48 hrs of sheets of rain followed by howling wind for about 6 hrs, maybe more. Early on we lost all power, cell phone, water and internet. Very isolating and very scary. My husband was in South Carolina and couldn't get gas to get home. Could not talk to him at all. My children and siblings and friends were freaked. You just feel so powerless. Very truly if it hadn't been for an AM radio station here I just don't know what I would have done. They literally saved many lives as they were the only line of communication.
Slowly neighbors started to come out and we looked at the devastation. It wasn't that bad at my apartment complex but roads were closed for days because of downed trees and wires. No water, no food, no gas. Hours waiting in line at the grocery. But our complex did start coming together and grilling all the food that was going bad. I met so many people that were so kind and giving and willing to help. Blows you away.
Anyway one day I sat in a BBQ parking lot for hours trying to pay bills and call my kids because I could get 2 bars on my cell phone. ( there is a level of hell for those trying to pay bills on the phone) And a text came up from Sandra Stillwell!!! I know! She knew I lived in Asheville and wrote to see if I was ok! I was of course in tears. I had felt so alone and no way of talking to anyone. And here my old friend whom I have actually never met was checking on me. What a blessing. What a dear dear lady. Took me a few days to assure her that I was ok.
We got power back earlier this week and my phone still sucks on 2 bars. We will have to boil water for months I think. ( hint : rinse your hair with boiled water as the stuff coming out of the faucets will not go well) Tonight we got internet after 2 weeks and I could finally write to say hello and catch up on The Commissary. And watch the baseball playoffs. Helping to keep me sane were my dolls and fashions. Still love and need them and made sure I told them so. I feel like the lucky one as we had no real damage, I am able to volunteer at a food bank, I could pay my bills and bonus no small children to worry about. But so many have so many troubles and problems and will be in dire straights for a very long time. The stories are horrific. They must not be forgotten. If you read this far, thanks and hope this never happens to any of you. Keep an emergency box, get an AM radio with batteries and keep your car full of gas. XXOO

Wow, what a scary experience! Happy you’re ok. We were an hour away, on our way there

Posted by VeraS <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=VeraS' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 13, 2024, 10:24 am, in reply to "Hi! I missed you all. I live in Asheville NC and 2 weeks ago we had a hurricane >> "

Our planned tour of the Carolinas had to be cancelled due to Helene.🙁
We were in Johnson City, TN staying with a friend and the day we were supposed to leave is when Helene came through. She convinced us to stay another night and we rode out the hurricane with her. Trees came down here and there and we lost power for a while but nothing like poor Asheville. We decided now was not the time to be a tourist in the area so we headed home.
I know it will take years before Asheville recovers and I hope it goes smoothly and easily for everyone there. Definitely an experience not soon forgotten.
Stay well.

I’m glad to hear you’re okay!

Posted by Kim in IL <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Kim+in+IL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 13, 2024, 9:03 am, in reply to "Hi! I missed you all. I live in Asheville NC and 2 weeks ago we had a hurricane >> "

I did not know you live in Asheville! My sister and niece live there also....msg >>>

Posted by Trish at dollymall <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Trish+at+dollymall' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 12, 2024, 9:28 pm, in reply to "Hi! I missed you all. I live in Asheville NC and 2 weeks ago we had a hurricane >> "

Becky, I am so glad that you are safe. You are so right about living in a prepared way! I love the radio so I was glad to hear that it was able to help people. My sister lives in a retirement village and they lost power but have a generator. My niece had two trees fall on her house but she was not hurt.

You are so right, Becky, it takes years to recover from something as big as what hit Asheville. Ask the citizens of Japan who lived through the tsunami, life it still not back to what it was and, of course, the dead will always be missed.

Please try to stay safe!
Hugs, Trish

Glad to hear you are ok!

Posted by Megin in Bend <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Megin+in+Bend' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 12, 2024, 4:53 pm, in reply to "Hi! I missed you all. I live in Asheville NC and 2 weeks ago we had a hurricane >> "

Thank goodness you are okay. How noble that even through all of this, you are able to help others.

Posted by Ivy in MA <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Ivy+in+MA' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 12, 2024, 4:53 pm, in reply to "Hi! I missed you all. I live in Asheville NC and 2 weeks ago we had a hurricane >> "

Nah Everybody is helping You can hardly walk out the door without finding an >>

Posted by Becky in Upstate <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Becky+in+Upstate' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 12, 2024, 9:20 pm, in reply to "Thank goodness you are okay. How noble that even through all of this, you are able to help others."

Opportunity Even an old biddy like me And it helps with survivors guilt

Thank goodness you are ok now. I can’t imagine all the damage. So many isolated.

Posted by Mo in PA <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Mo+in+PA' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 12, 2024, 4:29 pm, in reply to "Hi! I missed you all. I live in Asheville NC and 2 weeks ago we had a hurricane >> "

This is beyond scary - so glad you're ok. Thank you for sharing this experience.

Posted by Jim S <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Jim+S' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 12, 2024, 1:49 pm, in reply to "Hi! I missed you all. I live in Asheville NC and 2 weeks ago we had a hurricane >> "

Thank you for checking in... So happy you are okay!

Posted by Rosanna in OR <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Rosanna+in+OR' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 12, 2024, 12:37 pm, in reply to "Hi! I missed you all. I live in Asheville NC and 2 weeks ago we had a hurricane >> "

I'm so glad you're safe! I can

Posted by Jennifer-in-PA <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Jennifer-in-PA' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 12, 2024, 11:44 am, in reply to "Hi! I missed you all. I live in Asheville NC and 2 weeks ago we had a hurricane >> "

only imagine how terrifying this experience must've been. It's wonderful that your community is ...

pulling together. I guess that's the silver line. Stay well and keep safe!

Glad you're safe!

Posted by Lori in RI <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Lori+in+RI' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 12, 2024, 10:30 am, in reply to "Hi! I missed you all. I live in Asheville NC and 2 weeks ago we had a hurricane >> "

Very glad you're safe and no longer so alone.

Posted by Kay in Chgo <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Kay+in+Chgo' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 12, 2024, 9:42 am, in reply to "Hi! I missed you all. I live in Asheville NC and 2 weeks ago we had a hurricane >> "

So glad you are safe. What a horrible ordeal!

Posted by Dayle in Ohio <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Dayle+in+Ohio' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 12, 2024, 9:02 am, in reply to "Hi! I missed you all. I live in Asheville NC and 2 weeks ago we had a hurricane >> "

WOW! Very scary but I am so glad you are ok!!

Posted by Mike <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Mike' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 12, 2024, 8:50 am, in reply to "Hi! I missed you all. I live in Asheville NC and 2 weeks ago we had a hurricane >> "

Have several friends in that area of the mountains. So glad you came through well.

Posted by Flamingomoon <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Flamingomoon' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 12, 2024, 8:23 am, in reply to "Hi! I missed you all. I live in Asheville NC and 2 weeks ago we had a hurricane >> "

So very glad to hear from you and that you made it out alright. Such a fright!

Posted by Ori <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Ori' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 12, 2024, 2:05 am, in reply to "Hi! I missed you all. I live in Asheville NC and 2 weeks ago we had a hurricane >> "

Thank God you are well, Becky! We’ve been to beautiful Asheville & pray every day for all of you. <<

Posted by IL Deb <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=IL+Deb' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 11, 2024, 11:13 pm, in reply to "Hi! I missed you all. I live in Asheville NC and 2 weeks ago we had a hurricane >> "

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