Saw these images earlier and thought I would share, for those who have no idea just how horrifying a hurricane can be. Some of them astonished ME, and I’ve lived in “Hurricane Country” all my life. I hope we don’t see another like Helene for a long, long time!
Chimney Rock & Asheville North Carolina were hit exceptionally hard. See for yourself:
https://www.cnn.com/2024/10/01/weather/hurricane-helene-path-of-destruction-climate-dg/index.html
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How terrible. Thanks for sharing. We have seen some coverage on the news even here in Spain.
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Pictures don’t do it justice, I’m afraid. Such a terrible thing for these folks to have gone through!
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What a horrible devastation. The poor people living there need a lot of help to recover all these things. Thanks for sharing the information, Marcia. The last weeks i had inner fight with the virus. Please be careful. This new version isn’t harmless. Best wishes, Michael
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Sorry to hear you’ve been so ill. Michael. I hope you’re feeling better soon. 🙂
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It really is some horrible devastation, Michael, and you are right that those impacted will need lots of help going forward.
I’m sorry to hear you’ve been sick, and hope it is LONG GONE now! Stay well, my friend! (I’ll try to do the same.)
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I’ve been watching it on the news. It’s hard to wrap my head around all the loss and devastation. Xo
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I feel the same way Denise. It’s hard to grasp just how much damage was done, and how many lives have been impacted.
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So, so horrifying. The devastation is shocking and surely will take a very long time until recovery is complete. 😢
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I agree on both counts, Gwen, and some things will never, ever be the same. (Especially families who have lost loved ones.) SO sad.
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How they’ll restore utilities is beyond me. I hope most people whose homes were earmarked to be hit by the brunt of the storm temporarily relocated. I pray for the ones who didn’t. Thanks for sharing, Marcia.
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I don’t know how they will restore much of anything in some of the areas. It surely won’t happen quickly, though. I’m praying for everyone impacted, too, Nancy. It’s simply awful!
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Oh my goodness! It’s horrendous, hard to comprehend and shocking seeing these images. My thoughts and prayers go out to those affected.
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I agree, Cathy. And our thoughts and prayers are all we can really do at this point. It’s just so sad!!
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It really is.
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God Bless us, everyone
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Indeed, Annette! Especially those who were in the path of this horrible storm. *sigh*
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So much damage – just devastating. Son #1 and his fiance got engaged in early August at Chimney Rock.
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Wonderful place for a romantic engagement! Chimney Rock has been a special place to me for a very long time. My husband and I renewed our wedding vows there some years ago, and I’ve vacationed up there many, many times. It’s truly a beautiful and inspiring place, and I hate that it took such a terrible hit from this storm!
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So rough. Lots of prayers!
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I thank you on behalf of those impacted by the storm, Priscilla. They are certainly in need of our prayers!
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It’s hard to imagine the personal horrors many people have gone through – but these sobering pictures help to bring the reality home. I’m so glad that you’re safe and my prayers and thoughts are with everyone affected. ❤ ❤ ❤
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Thank you so much, Trish. The more I’ve checked the news in that area, the sadder the story has gotten. Just terrible devastation spread over miles and miles.
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It really is unimaginable, isn’t it? But on behalf of everyone directly impacted, thank you for your thoughts and prayers, Trish! They will need them going forward!!
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You can cope with lots of things if you have your cosy home to return to. Losing everything is unimaginable.
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So true, Janet, and so MANY homes lost up there!! Too, too sad!
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Heartbreaking.
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I agree, Jan!
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I’ve seen similar images and more here on TV in Canada. I’m quite sure this doesn’t begin to cover the scope of the devastation. It’s just horrific. I feel for the many people whose lives have been changed forever.
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Absolutely devastating and so tragic that so many families have had their lives decimated. I am however glad you hear you and your family managed to escape the worst where you are. ♥♥
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So sad!!!
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The western part of North Carolina is near and dear to me. The images coming out over the last week are beyond heartbreaking. I just don’t have adequate words.
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