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KY_EnviroGuy

(14,490 posts)
15. The real heart breaker with these damned storms is....
Mon Sep 10, 2018, 08:52 AM
Sep 2018

that those who can't afford to relocate and those who are too sick or disabled to do so will suffer the most. Keep in mind many will likely be without power for an extended time and perhaps without phone service and/or fresh water.

A very large number of people who live in the low country of NC and SC are in high risk zones for flooding, and many are poor and live in mobile homes or houses with weak construction. I've worked with these folks in years past and they are tough and resilient, but no one can fight a storm this size.

Therefore, lets keep those folks with no voice or political power in our thoughts every day and perhaps support them with appropriate contributions when the time arrives.

Best of luck, Grits and please stay in touch.........


Gone get blowed away. [View all] Are_grits_groceries Sep 2018 OP
Same here Grits, looks like it anyway. mahina Sep 2018 #1
You take care too. Are_grits_groceries Sep 2018 #3
Keep us posted. Hang in there. Squinch Sep 2018 #2
Stay safe. Arkansas Granny Sep 2018 #4
You're right about the trees malaise Sep 2018 #5
Stay safe and don't forget to check in! Rhiannon12866 Sep 2018 #6
I'm inland (W-S) but we are expected to get hit by tropical storm winds. flygal Sep 2018 #7
Take care malaise Sep 2018 #8
Yep, big trees are scary in a tropical storm or hurricane. lark Sep 2018 #20
Here in Richmond, we're prepping for a replay of Isabel, which tore Richmond up with Nay Sep 2018 #24
Stay safe. True Blue American Sep 2018 #9
Please stay safe. calimary Sep 2018 #10
The last Cat4 to hit NC was 60 years ago malaise Sep 2018 #11
Batten down- Alliepoo Sep 2018 #12
stay safe JHan Sep 2018 #13
Stay safe, grits mcar Sep 2018 #14
The real heart breaker with these damned storms is.... KY_EnviroGuy Sep 2018 #15
We are all with you BumRushDaShow Sep 2018 #16
Stay safe!!! CherokeeDem Sep 2018 #17
I've heard trump will protect you..... getagrip_already Sep 2018 #18
Be safe! LiberalLoner Sep 2018 #19
Repeating what's already been said, but... Stay safe. Silver Gaia Sep 2018 #21
Be safe, be prepared. mountain grammy Sep 2018 #22
Been through some myself. Wishing you a whole mess o' luck. nolabear Sep 2018 #23
I hope everyone can get free of the storm. DemocracyMouse Sep 2018 #25
Florence now Cat3 n/t malaise Sep 2018 #26
11:00 AM Update from NWS Charleston, SC OneBlueDotBama Sep 2018 #27
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