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Post by buffalobill on Sept 29, 2024 19:29:13 GMT
Hope you and yours are safe after Hurricane Helene OrientSC
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Helene
Sept 29, 2024 21:48:43 GMT
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Post by orientsc on Sept 29, 2024 21:48:43 GMT
Hope you and yours are safe after Hurricane Helene OrientSC Thank you for your comment. We are fine, but this was a rough storm here. High winds and flooding even this far inland. We got power back much earlier than expected, but that’s not true for everyone even within walking distance of us. The power companies have linemen working constantly to provide service. The people of Western North Carolina have gotten in the worst based on the mountainous topography. At least one town was swept away. Nature and water can be a terrible force. |
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Helene
Sept 30, 2024 12:25:18 GMT
Post by redshank on Sept 30, 2024 12:25:18 GMT
Hope you and yours are safe after Hurricane Helene OrientSC Thank you for your comment. We are fine, but this was a rough storm here. High winds and flooding even this far inland. We got power back much earlier than expected, but that’s not true for everyone even within walking distance of us. The power companies have linemen working constantly to provide service. The people of Western North Carolina have gotten in the worst based on the mountainous topography. At least one town was swept away. Nature and water can be a terrible force. Glad all is well OrientSC and pleased you have power back.Did you know that we in the United Kingdom pay four times more for our electricity than you do in the United States of America. |
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Post by orientsc on Sept 30, 2024 23:24:37 GMT
Thank you redshank and I did not know that about the economics of electricity there. Buffalobill, I seem to recall a conversation we have had about family you have or had in Western North Carolina. I may be misremembering. If you do have people there, hope everyone there is ok.
We are very lucky we are part of a power co operative rather than the large power companies for service. 86% of Greenville county (population 500,000 plus) was without power until last night, and many still are. The destruction in North Carolina in the Asheville area is apocalyptic. I won’t describe it here, but there are plenty of news accounts of horrors there that are easy to find online.
We’re gearing up for a possible second round as a storm system brews in the Gulf of Mexico, but hopefully we will miss it. Our schools have shut down for the week, and the Emergency Medical Services and Police are stretched as thin as they can be. Our local sheriff has warned potential looters that he expects them to be shot by business owners if there enter those businesses and there will be a delay in response to the scene while the cops contact the coroners office. It’s a weird time.
People really are coming together, and it’s has been nice to see even big businesses like WalMart offering shower facilities. Plenty of people are getting free meals also. It will take a long time to get back to normal.
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Helene
Oct 1, 2024 0:07:33 GMT
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Post by Fisch on Oct 1, 2024 0:07:33 GMT
Sounds a bit like socialism going on there SC. Sorry, couldn't resist. 🙂
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Helene
Oct 1, 2024 6:23:48 GMT
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Post by Thor on Oct 1, 2024 6:23:48 GMT
Thank you redshank and I did not know that about the economics of electricity there. Buffalobill, I seem to recall a conversation we have had about family you have or had in Western North Carolina. I may be misremembering. If you do have people there, hope everyone there is ok. We are very lucky we are part of a power co operative rather than the large power companies for service. 86% of Greenville county (population 500,000 plus) was without power until last night, and many still are. The destruction in North Carolina in the Asheville area is apocalyptic. I won’t describe it here, but there are plenty of news accounts of horrors there that are easy to find online. We’re gearing up for a possible second round as a storm system brews in the Gulf of Mexico, but hopefully we will miss it. Our schools have shut down for the week, and the Emergency Medical Services and Police are stretched as thin as they can be. Our local sheriff has warned potential looters that he expects them to be shot by business owners if there enter those businesses and there will be a delay in response to the scene while the cops contact the coroners office. It’s a weird time. People really are coming together, and it’s has been nice to see even big businesses like WalMart offering shower facilities. Plenty of people are getting free meals also. It will take a long time to get back to normal. don't the other states offer services and help in times like this? What about the federal government what do they do? Like you say the emergency services are stretched I would imagine to breaking point. |
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Helene
Oct 1, 2024 18:31:02 GMT
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Post by orientsc on Oct 1, 2024 18:31:02 GMT
Thank you redshank and I did not know that about the economics of electricity there. Buffalobill, I seem to recall a conversation we have had about family you have or had in Western North Carolina. I may be misremembering. If you do have people there, hope everyone there is ok. We are very lucky we are part of a power co operative rather than the large power companies for service. 86% of Greenville county (population 500,000 plus) was without power until last night, and many still are. The destruction in North Carolina in the Asheville area is apocalyptic. I won’t describe it here, but there are plenty of news accounts of horrors there that are easy to find online. We’re gearing up for a possible second round as a storm system brews in the Gulf of Mexico, but hopefully we will miss it. Our schools have shut down for the week, and the Emergency Medical Services and Police are stretched as thin as they can be. Our local sheriff has warned potential looters that he expects them to be shot by business owners if there enter those businesses and there will be a delay in response to the scene while the cops contact the coroners office. It’s a weird time. People really are coming together, and it’s has been nice to see even big businesses like WalMart offering shower facilities. Plenty of people are getting free meals also. It will take a long time to get back to normal. don't the other states offer services and help in times like this? What about the federal government what do they do? Like you say the emergency services are stretched I would imagine to breaking point. Things are headed that way, Thor. Our roads are clear now, and I had work in our state capital, Columbia, today and I saw FEMA (Federal Emergency Management) vehicles on the road. They effectively “deputize” local ambulances from far afield to help, but there was a four day delay this time. The ambulances I saw were amongst FEMA convoys from Savannah, Georgia and Portsmouth, Ohio according to the paints identification on the side of their vehicles. Also, I took my kids for a walk just to get them out of the house yesterday and we saw numerous US Coast Guard helicopters headed to North Carolina. The police are a more complicated matter based on lots of reasons connected to our history that I am sure would be completely boring to all. |
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Helene
Oct 1, 2024 18:33:47 GMT
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Post by orientsc on Oct 1, 2024 18:33:47 GMT
Sounds a bit like socialism going on there SC. Sorry, couldn't resist. 🙂 Number one rule here, just don’t use the actual word and you can still do the policies. 🤣 |
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Post by redintheface on Oct 1, 2024 18:45:31 GMT
Sounds a bit like socialism going on there SC. Sorry, couldn't resist. 🙂 Number one rule here, just don’t use the actual word and you can still do the policies. 🤣 Hoping you and yours stay safe SC. My dad’s brother emigrated to the US after the war and he lived for some time in Beaufort Co SC , not sure if that would be anywhere near to you? |
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Helene
Oct 2, 2024 11:12:35 GMT
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Post by orientsc on Oct 2, 2024 11:12:35 GMT
Number one rule here, just don’t use the actual word and you can still do the policies. 🤣 Hoping you and yours stay safe SC. My dad’s brother emigrated to the US after the war and he lived for some time in Beaufort Co SC , not sure if that would be anywhere near to you? Thank you. That’s interesting about your dad’s brother and the connection to our little state. Beaufort Co is on the coast on the other side of the state, but we go to Hilton Head there most years for our beach trip and I know that area well. It’s a beautiful area and has a lot of historical sites and is a very relaxing place. The most famous part of the county is likely US Marine Recruit Depot Parris Island which is probably not as relaxing if Full Metal Jacket is to be believed. |
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