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43. Thank you. PTSD after a disaster, natural or otherwise, is real. CDC has a national Disaster Distress Helpline,

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Hurricanes. I've been through them, I've also been a relief worker. Here is what I wish more people knew. [View all] Pacifist Patriot Oct 2024 OP

Thank you for this post. yardwork Oct 2024 #1

Yes, the PTSD is horrific for sure. SheltieLover Oct 2024 #2

K&R WhiskeyGrinder Oct 2024 #3

Yes, x 10000 lark Oct 2024 #4

As a retired first responder, I absolutely say those who ignore evacuation orders should be judged harshly RAB910 Oct 2024 #5

I'm not talking about mandatory areas. Pacifist Patriot Oct 2024 #7

There was no evacuation order in the mountains. yardwork Oct 2024 #10

I remember the NHC and/or NOAA warning repeatedly in the days before the storm hit land, that LauraInLA Oct 2024 #46

Severe rain and flash floods aren't that uncommon in WNC. yardwork Oct 2024 #48

The majority of people who "ignore" evacuation orders generally have pretty solid reasons for not evacuating. WhiskeyGrinder Oct 2024 #13

Exactly Farmer-Rick Oct 2024 #29

I have never evacuated from a hurricane. I had 3 cats and 7 birds. kerry-is-my-prez Oct 2024 #49

I'm really glad you made it through safely! LauraInLA Oct 2024 #50

You asked for an explanation MyMission Oct 2024 #64

Thanks for the info Farmer-Rick Oct 2024 #66

Amen to that !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DENVERPOPS Oct 2024 #16

When 4 hurricanes hit central Florida Keepthesoulalive Oct 2024 #17

The folks who think 21 million people can leave a peninsula within 48-72 hours are shockingly stupid. Pacifist Patriot Oct 2024 #22

You have to live thru Keepthesoulalive Oct 2024 #28

While I can understand your perspective, I see other sides as well. EVACUATE! niyad Oct 2024 #41

Excellent post. Thanks. underpants Oct 2024 #6

I vividly remember hurricane Hugo. llmart Oct 2024 #8

No words Pacifist Patriot Oct 2024 #18

Another Perspective modrepub Oct 2024 #9

You may not be aware that the worst hit area from Helene was 600 miles away. yardwork Oct 2024 #12

Mountains Are Extremely Flood Prone modrepub Oct 2024 #15

Your take on this is not helpful. yardwork Oct 2024 #23

Respect the floodplain!! MyMission Oct 2024 #54

Good advice soandso Oct 2024 #57

It may have been like a Tsunami DENVERPOPS Oct 2024 #30

Your facts are wrong in several places. yardwork Oct 2024 #34

Thank you DENVERPOPS Oct 2024 #37

The rest of your post is mostly opinion yardwork Oct 2024 #39

New article from AP DENVERPOPS Oct 2024 #51

I didn't see a link in your post. yardwork Oct 2024 #53

Go to DENVERPOPS Oct 2024 #55

I know. I'm in Durham, NC and my son lives in Asheville. yardwork Oct 2024 #58

Asheville is the largest city in this region of NC MyMission Oct 2024 #63

A great OP malaise Oct 2024 #11

What about if DownriverDem Oct 2024 #14

Everyone should make decisions based on their own circumstances and needs. Pacifist Patriot Oct 2024 #20

The lies are working - they're turning us against one another. yardwork Oct 2024 #25

True. Every region on earth has its climate hazzards. wnylib Oct 2024 #44

I remember that bomb cyclone blizzard. yardwork Oct 2024 #59

I am near Buffalo, but far enough inland wnylib Oct 2024 #60

where should people move to avoid natural disasters?? cally Oct 2024 #45

Bravo! Life is NOT a movie! Girard442 Oct 2024 #19

KnR. n/t iluvtennis Oct 2024 #21

Thanks for this post, Pacifist Patriot. This is so important for people to understand. BComplex Oct 2024 #24

It's been almost twenty years since I've been on the ground as a relief worker. Pacifist Patriot Oct 2024 #26

My most intense experience in a hurricane was in 1966, the year we lived on Key Biscayne across the causeway from Martin68 Oct 2024 #27

The news never mentions the stench. So many Florida homes have septic tanks, Native Oct 2024 #31

That, rotting garbage, molding plywood, people unable to bathe, decaying flora and fauna..it's bad. Pacifist Patriot Oct 2024 #32

To say nothing of the DENVERPOPS Oct 2024 #38

Alicia taught me some lessons. ananda Oct 2024 #33

I always say that as far as a fun and exciting experience is concerned... Towlie Oct 2024 #35

Living through a hurricane or even a strong tropical storm is no fun LetMyPeopleVote Oct 2024 #36

Thank you Wild blueberry Oct 2024 #40

KNR plus a gazillion. THANK YOU!!! niyad Oct 2024 #42

Thank you. PTSD after a disaster, natural or otherwise, is real. CDC has a national Disaster Distress Helpline, Timeflyer Oct 2024 #43

Wonderful post soandso Oct 2024 #47

Thank you for the very analytical write-up of the impact of a hurricane. Very graphic and informative. SWBTATTReg Oct 2024 #52

During Hurricane Harvey I had a family member say - "just leave now" TBF Oct 2024 #56

Thank you for posting this Lulu KC Oct 2024 #61

This is what we needed to read Mira Oct 2024 #62

That's a great and timely post PP canetoad Oct 2024 #65