Except that #Asheville WAS the place the rich were moving to, to get away from climate change. There is no safe space, it’s coming for all of us.

Breaking News: President Biden on Wednesday ordered the Pentagon to deploy up to 1,000 active-duty troops to assist with aid efforts after Hurricane Helene as the death toll rose to over 175 people in six states.

Ahead of Visit, Biden Orders 1,000 Troops to Region Gutted by Helene

Officials are still uncovering the extent of the devastation in western North Carolina, which President Biden will view from the air. The storm killed at least 175 people in six states.

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Helene Aftermath: Long Update, Monday September, 30 2024

Hello, Friends, On Saturday morning, I shared an update regarding the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene on our community here in western North Carolina. I’ve received an overwhelming outpourin…

So many things will be affected by this. Just beginning to think about the other issues, like next month's early voting. How in the world will Buncombe County manage that? Seeing the best in our local people.So many things will be affected by this. Just beginning to think about the other issues, like next month's early voting. How in the world will Buncombe County manage that? Seeing the best in our local people.

There continues to be only one way out of the region, the other 3 being cut off due to major road damage (I'm talking interestates, here.) The Feds are airlifting in relief supplies, as getting them in via I26 from SC was taking too long (and that state is heavily damaged as well.)There continues to be only one way out of the region, the other 3 being cut off due to major road damage (I'm talking interestates, here.) The Feds are airlifting in relief supplies, as getting them in via I26 from SC was taking too long (and that state is heavily damaged as well.)

Governor Cooper was in AVL yesterday, along with the head of FEMA, and relief is finally rolling. But many, many areas are completely cut off and will be hard to reach. Just our geography makes this a challenge, and with the trees downed and so much debris, areas are impassable.Governor Cooper was in AVL yesterday, along with the head of FEMA, and relief is finally rolling. But many, many areas are completely cut off and will be hard to reach. Just our geography makes this a challenge, and with the trees downed and so much debris, areas are impassable.

The news from #Asheville#WNC continues to be dire. Areas like Black Mountain and Swannanoa have been absolutely devastated. They are now saying that the worst-hit spots received 30" of rain. Exacerbated by climate change, we were under a fire hose...

#Asheville got almost 20” of rain and everything is a mess. No power no water, cell came back last night. So many people cut off. Of the 4 ways in only one is open. People running out of food, water, gasoline. Terrible situation here in the mountains. We’re very fortunate others not.