I'm really sort of upset by the coverage of Helene. It's a massive event and it's getting "Oh, look at what happened to the hillbillies, hippies, and retirees" treatment in much of the media - focused on Asheville (which is a complete mess) but...
There is flooding and damage throughout Appalachia - small communities. If folks were near a body of water, they probably lost something or someone. Family homes and forever homes.
It's a big deal - Katrina or Andrew sized. 🙁
Black Mountain - this is the actual location of the BP we left on Sunday. They are now urging anyone who can leave to do so, but the limiter is gas.
We were lucky enough to get to a station before they started limiting quantity, so we could make it all the way home.
Why so many people were blindsided in WNC. Myself included.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2024/09/30/helene-north-carolina-evacuation-flooding/
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