Western North Carolina and East Tennessee Disaster Thread

[psuiewalsh]

Received an email update . Delayed until 18th

 

[Woodpecker]

My friend @rattler Mike Shetley messaged me this morning to let me know that Brody Hunt is bringing bar and mixing oil to North Carolina from Oregon. That is gonna be a big help.....cause this is one of those things that get overlooked. I just got home from Knoxville.....and passed load after load of supplies heading east. Huge loads of bottled water were what I saw the most of.

Please used this thread to link to vetted organisations that folks can donate to, or those that are asking for volunteers.

Please don't bring politics into this.

These folks had one of the donation centers washed out.......they need donations. https://www.mannafoodbank.org/

Fellers there’s no doubt that the situation could be managed better than it has been. We can choose to be negative about it and continue to perpetuate that negativity onto all who encounter those posts, or we can choose to be positive in the face of this situation.

Regardless of your own personal beliefs there are many acts of selfless good coming out of North Carolina. Let’s all continue to pray to what ever God y’all believe in and keep this thread moving in a positive direction because there is more than enough negativity everywhere else. Everyone copy?

 

[Cat 525]

We have sent and are rounding up more winter stuff to a contact back there. Those people need anything to help stay warm for sure.

 

[Duke Thieroff]

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Fellers there’s no doubt that the situation could be managed better than it has been. We can choose to be negative about it and continue to perpetuate that negativity onto all who encounter those posts, or we can choose to be positive in the face of this situation.

Regardless of your own personal beliefs there are many acts of selfless good coming out of North Carolina. Let’s all continue to pray to what ever God y’all believe in and keep this thread moving in a positive direction because there is more than enough negativity everywhere else. Everyone copy?

I vote for this.

 

[Mastermind]

Fellers there’s no doubt that the situation could be managed better than it has been. We can choose to be negative about it and continue to perpetuate that negativity onto all who encounter those posts, or we can choose to be positive in the face of this situation.

Regardless of your own personal beliefs there are many acts of selfless good coming out of North Carolina. Let’s all continue to pray to what ever God y’all believe in and keep this thread moving in a positive direction because there is more than enough negativity everywhere else. Everyone copy?

Thank you.

 

[Cat 525]

Sent a roll and and a half to Jimmy in NC. He's gonna make loops up and get em to where they need to go. Guys might check with the fire departments also, I've sent 4 36" bars out just because they couldn't get em. Supplies are really tight back there for sure.

 

[Jusgunn3]

@Smokealongthetracks What is needed the most right now? I will see what I can do to get those supplies out there. I have rolls of chain I can make up common sizes and send those out or I can buy some mix, files , etc.

 

[Duke Thieroff]

Fellers there’s no doubt that the situation could be managed better than it has been. We can choose to be negative about it and continue to perpetuate that negativity onto all who encounter those posts, or we can choose to be positive in the face of this situation.

Regardless of your own personal beliefs there are many acts of selfless good coming out of North Carolina. Let’s all continue to pray to what ever God y’all believe in and keep this thread moving in a positive direction because there is more than enough negativity everywhere else. Everyone copy?

I also want to note, that from my small position I can see so many people coming together to help and send goods, take supplies etc. We got a lot of calls frome people who want to help. All different types of folks, just happy to help. Willing to help. Showing empathy for their countrymen, without any concern for political affiliation or tribe.

Skilled tradesmen, first responders, general guys all working to help restore some normalcy for the people suffering after the disaster.

There's plenty of positives out there, if you're looking.


Maybe we aren't really as divided as one thinks, but I'm an optimistic guy, who was lucky to have been born here, even with it's flaws I wouldn't choose anywhere else.

 

[Squareground3691]

I also want to note, that from my small position I can see so many people coming together to help and send goods, take supplies etc. We got a lot of calls frome people who want to help. All different types of folks, just happy to help. Willing to help. Showing empathy for their countrymen, without any concern for political affiliation or tribe.

Skilled tradesmen, first responders, general guys all working to help restore some normalcy for the people suffering after the disaster.

There's plenty of positives out there, if you're looking.


Maybe we aren't really as divided as one thinks, but I'm an optimistic guy, who was lucky to have been born here, even with it's flaws I wouldn't choose anywhere else.

Actions always speak louder than any words to be spoken, Great job

 

[Woodpecker]

I also want to note, that from my small position I can see so many people coming together to help and send goods, take supplies etc. We got a lot of calls frome people who want to help. All different types of folks, just happy to help. Willing to help. Showing empathy for their countrymen, without any concern for political affiliation or tribe.

Skilled tradesmen, first responders, general guys all working to help restore some normalcy for the people suffering after the disaster.

There's plenty of positives out there, if you're looking.


Maybe we aren't really as divided as one thinks, but I'm an optimistic guy, who was lucky to have been born here, even with its flaws I wouldn't choose anywhere else.

United we stand folks. I appreciate you Duke

 

[Czed]

Hopefully this will be at your place wednesday
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I used it alot worked fine.

The amazon is having trouble getting to your house
Hope it gets there soon.

 

[Czed]

The amazon is having trouble getting to your house
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Nevermind if this is your door it was delivered today

 

[Smokealongthetracks]

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Got it! Thank you so much!

 

[Smokealongthetracks]

We've started getting a lot of boxes! From our purchases via GoFundMe $, and also many direct supply donations from you all. Getting it out to volunteer crews and VFDs as quick as we can. About to hit the South Toe River VFD this afternoon. And me and my pal from Oregon were able to mostly get the Craggy Mountain Line RR cut out yesterday. Will finish it next week. Man, a LOT of big trees down across their track. Just everywhere. Some washouts, but they should be able to run trains for Christmas. Will make many hundreds of children happy. Thank you so much if you been able to support our region in any way!

 

[Smokealongthetracks]

Going to Burnsville,NC and beyond.

 

[Smokealongthetracks]

Cutting out the Craggy Mountain Line Railroad.

 

[psuiewalsh]

Need a steam loco to eat up the wood!

 

[Woodwackr]

Brody...the first box has arrived in Ashville...should get to you tonight or Monday.
The other 4 show Tue or Wed
all via UPS

 

[Maintenance Chief]

Cutting out the Craggy Mountain Line Railroad.

Looks about like what I've been into down in Mccormick County SC.

 

[rattler]

My friend @rattler Mike Shetley messaged me this morning to let me know that Brody Hunt is bringing bar and mixing oil to North Carolina from Oregon. That is gonna be a big help.....cause this is one of those things that get overlooked. I just got home from Knoxville.....and passed load after load of supplies heading east. Huge loads of bottled water were what I saw the most of.

Please used this thread to link to vetted organisations that folks can donate to, or those that are asking for volunteers.

Please don't bring politics into this.

These folks had one of the donation centers washed out.......they need donations. https://www.mannafoodbank.org/

Thank you Randy for all your help