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83. I just got done watching a video that made me want to reach through the screen and shake the guy

Tue Oct 1, 2024, 03:16 PM

Oct 1

Please tell people who are collecting supplies like shampoo, diapers, toothpaste and other comfort items to buy them before they leave their own areas, DO NOT strip the shelves of the local Sam's Club or visit multiple groceries to make a quota.

People who live there and are unable to travel are going to need things that are in local shops.

ALSO, before you go on that shopping spree and leave, call the local shelter/local authorities and verify what items are needed instead of going in half blind, half cocked and half assed.

Yeah, I know this seems harsh but trust me, it isn't. It doesn't do to give someone in a disaster area a bag of shampoo and towlettes when what they really need is a tarp and a couple of rolls of duck tape.

This is why disaster relief often sounds crass as they request cash donations instead of STUFF. It's the only way decisions can be made on short notice and one family at a time, so they get that tarp and duck tape.

(No, this isn't aimed at you, it's aimed at people who don't think and don't ask)

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I'm in Asheville and I am stealing internet and power from Whole Foods for 30. AMA [View all] Coexist Oct 1 OP

Is the art all completely destroyed the artists did jimfields33 Oct 1 #1

I can't get that far yet. Still a no drive rule - that Coexist Oct 1 #4

Thank you for the update. jimfields33 Oct 1 #10

My cousin lives in the area and posted pix of the art center and it is devastating. Looks awful. Srkdqltr Oct 1 #37

In the River Arts District very probable neohippie Oct 1 #51

Looks like the buildings were flooded to the roof. Pix of the inside after the water went down was devastating. Srkdqltr Oct 1 #62

And you're proud of what you're doing? ificandream Oct 1 #2

The internet and power? Yep Coexist Oct 1 #5

Good for Whole Foods!! yardwork Oct 1 #18

I'm assuming he's safe? Coexist Oct 1 #23

He is, last I heard. He's helping out. yardwork Oct 1 #34

Good.. your son is safe and helping out, yardwork! Cha Oct 1 #76

I hope they'll all be ok. yardwork Oct 1 #77

Mahalo, yardwork.. So tragic and Surreal. We used to live Cha Oct 1 #79

I'll bet everyone who has power is sharing it for free KS Toronado Oct 1 #21

Yes, it's a public service that stores do brakester Oct 1 #40

I'm so glad the store is helping you all out! Perhaps you could reflect that by not saying you're "stealing"? LauraInLA Oct 1 #43

I guess if brakester Oct 1 #48

Doesn't bother me AT ALL. And I feel horrible about your all's situation. I asked the question because LauraInLA Oct 1 #60

That's how people talk in Buncombe County. LisaM Oct 1 #53

Is it "stealing" if they're allowing you to have it? JoseBalow Oct 1 #50

It's just an expression questionseverything Oct 1 #57

This message was self-deleted by its author onandup Oct 1 #96

Wow, wtf is right! Lunabell Oct 1 #102

Are you proud of your petty comment about someone who has been displaced by a hurricane? I sure as hell wouldn't be BannonsLiver Oct 1 #7

I totally agree with you. PittBlue Oct 1 #68

Some people don't have a clue as to B.See Oct 1 #108

Better to save your judgements SomedayKindaLove Oct 1 #15

I thought I knew you better than that. marble falls Oct 1 #16

WTF?? Scrivener7 Oct 1 #22

In an utterly devastated landscape? Mercy -- I'd do whatever it takes. And the store knows... Hekate Oct 1 #25

Agreed Coexist Oct 1 #29

I'm going to guess that what Coexist means is that mahatmakanejeeves Oct 1 #35

Do you live in this area? brakester Oct 1 #46

They even do that on the Coast. NutmegYankee Oct 1 #47

Thank you for saying that soandso Oct 1 #100

We do that in Florida. You can die from the heat and you've gotta eat. kerry-is-my-prez Oct 1 #81

❤️ littlemissmartypants Oct 1 #93

Is everything okay? Everyone else seemed to understand what the OP meant, niyad Oct 1 #52

??? sheshe2 Oct 1 #54

IKR. Where's the raise one eyebrow emoticon when you need it? littlemissmartypants Oct 1 #92

wow. way to judge someone in the johnnyfins Oct 1 #56

I feel the urge to ask you the same question regarding your post... FarPoint Oct 1 #58

How could you even ask that question? dem4decades Oct 1 #61

Stores normally provide access to charging outlets RubyRose Oct 1 #64

Why would you ask that? PittBlue Oct 1 #67

Really? pfitz59 Oct 1 #69

Why woulnd't she be? And, what kind of Question is that Cha Oct 1 #70

There is nothing at all wrong with what they are doing -- what do you think is wrong? obamanut2012 Oct 1 #75

Lots of colorful people and colorful words originate from North Carolina. We have a very long diverse history. littlemissmartypants Oct 1 #87

Well..bless your heart. Drum Oct 1 #95

Good grief! redstatebluegirl Oct 1 #104

i came just to see if there was a reply like this!!! ret5hd Oct 1 #106

Thanks! I just heard 40 is open again. nolabear Oct 1 #3

Death toll is 40 in Buncombe county so far Coexist Oct 1 #6

Thanks so much. I'm trying to gather info from locals nolabear Oct 1 #44

I've heard thru the grapevine brakester Oct 1 #55

First good luck to you and everyone else in your community. GumboYaYa Oct 1 #8

I'll look into that when I can Coexist Oct 1 #12

Good luck, I grew up in South Louisiana and have been through many hurricanes and floods GumboYaYa Oct 1 #17

Spirits remain high for now Coexist Oct 1 #24

That is great news. GumboYaYa Oct 1 #85

I heard that there are like crews from thirty or forty littlemissmartypants Oct 1 #90

It makes sense that they didn't stockpile water because they weren't expecting it to be like this. LeftInTX Oct 1 #38

With this climate change everyone is going to have to start being like Floridians. kerry-is-my-prez Oct 1 #89

Great advice. May I suggest oil lamps, camp stoves, medicine and littlemissmartypants Oct 1 #94

Great question! ❤️ littlemissmartypants Oct 1 #41

I just hope you have food, water and a dry spot to sleep: malaise Oct 1 #9

I do thank you. I lived in Florida for 30 years and Coexist Oct 1 #13

Yes we know about preparation malaise Oct 1 #19

Me too! LiberalLoner Oct 2 #111

Glad you're OK. No questions. Stay safe. Solly Mack Oct 1 #11

Thanks! Coexist Oct 1 #14

Best wishes to you and may all the help that arrives be those who are actually trained to do so... hlthe2b Oct 1 #27

Sending you positive vibes... GAdem2016 Oct 1 #20

I love chimney rock! Coexist Oct 1 #26

I know there are newer parts of Grove Park and older parts. GAdem2016 Oct 1 #39

So glad you are safe. Does your area have access to drinkable water? Scrivener7 Oct 1 #28

Yes! Thanks Coexist Oct 1 #31

Ok gotta go there are others waiting for outlets Coexist Oct 1 #30

Update us when you can! Scrivener7 Oct 1 #33

We love you! ❤️ littlemissmartypants Oct 1 #42

Glad you are able to checkin here. Stay safe. Hekate Oct 1 #32

Stay safe! greatauntoftriplets Oct 1 #36

Good wishes for you blogslug Oct 1 #45

Blessings to Whole Foods, and all who are helping in whatever ways they can. niyad Oct 1 #49

Glad you are safe. I hope everyone who is LoisB Oct 1 #59

Info to share. Helene dropped 40 TRILLION Gallons of water. Lochloosa Oct 1 #63

Only 40 Trillion??? LittleGirl Oct 1 #82

Please stay safe, Coexist. 💙 sheshe2 Oct 1 #65

re: welcome back , sort oof . AllaN01Bear Oct 1 #66

I have a friend who lives in Lexington LilElf70 Oct 1 #71

Listen.. ._. Oct 1 #72

easy pic posting site: SleeplessinSoCal Oct 1 #73

Glad you're ok, my best to all there (wish I could do more). Think. Again. Oct 1 #74

My wife and I visited the area several times. duncang Oct 1 #78

Good for you. All is fair when it comes to Hurricanes. kerry-is-my-prez Oct 1 #80

I just got done watching a video that made me want to reach through the screen and shake the guy Warpy Oct 1 #83

Thanks for checking in! 2naSalit Oct 1 #84

What is the current report for missing versus loss of life? Baitball Blogger Oct 1 #86

FEMA workers are still literally going door to door with ipads littlemissmartypants Oct 1 #98

This is sounding far more tragic than any of us realized. Baitball Blogger Oct 1 #99

It's bad. Historic and catastrophic were the words Governor Cooper used. littlemissmartypants Oct 1 #103

A friend of mine is there with FEMA. She says it's devastating. LeftInTX Oct 1 #109

Please tell her North Carolina DUers said Thank You! littlemissmartypants Oct 1 #110

Good for you. It costs Whole Foods nothing, so go to it. Glad you can check in. ancianita Oct 1 #88

Glad you're OK. jls4561 Oct 1 #91

The Red Cross is asking for blood donations to replace the supply that they transferred to WNC. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Oct 1 #97

That's doable. jls4561 Oct 1 #105

I am so sorry for what you are going through!! Lunabell Oct 1 #101

Report from Charlotte region SheltieLover Oct 1 #107

Thanks malaise Oct 2 #112

Yw! SheltieLover Oct 2 #113