Feeling Low but High on Hopes

[@a012345]

I volunteer and helped with Katrina when I worked for a hardware store. We were transporting generators and water there. Trust me, you don't want to be there if you didn't need to be. Seeing the devastation up close hits you like a brick. The bloated drown bodies, you'll never forget.

[@stevescorner2702]

It's a whole different ballgame when it's up close and live for sure. On the TV it doesn't give you the full effect. Just feel bad and would like to help but I'd just be in the way. A few bucks is about the best way I can be of any help along with praying. Thanks. Steve

[@reg_in_sc4572]

We live in upstate SC. It went right over us. 70 mph winds, 11 inches of rain. But lucky only normal flooding. Trees down on every road 93k without power. We were out 6 days but the linemen were out in force. 1 week later only 5k still out. The local lake Hartwell raised 6ft. For a 56000 acre lake that’s 110 billion gallons of water.

[@stevescorner2702]

Sounds rough. About the same when Isabel came through here. Trees down everywhere, no power, minor flooding etc. Glad things are starting to get better with power and all for you. 6 days with that powerful a storm ain't too long without power. Those linemen are good at their job for sure. Be careful and stay well. Steve

[@A-Squared-2A]

thanks Steve, I have been living in this nightmare since last Friday.... It is as bad as you are hearing. We all have worked around the clock to save and help people. Our community will survive and we are helping each other. Thanks for recognizing what's going on in WNC. We will survive!

[@sandblast5636]

LMAO

[@stevescorner2702]

Bless you. It's people like you that makes America great. Gives me hope for the future. Hang in there the best you can, better days are ahead.Thanks and be careful. Steve

[@OurRetireEarlyJourney]

It's horrible what those folks had to go through. We are in TN currently checking on our house. Thankfully we are on the plateau and nothing hit us.

[@stevescorner2702]

Sure was and Florida had a double whammy. Glad Y'all made out ok. Being on top ain't as bad as being in the valley. The water comes off those hills and you can't believe how they flood. Works like a giant funnel. Got family in the Appalachians and seen how bad it can get from just a bad storm. Couldn't imagine a hurricane. Thanks. Steve

[@georgeseros9007]

Steve, thanks for your video. Your sincerity shows through

[@stevescorner2702]

Over the years we have experienced a small(very) portion of what they are experiencing. That was bad enough I just can't imagine what they are dealing with. Just heartbreaking and a helpless feeling for me. Been to WV where dad was from after big storms and floods. Just unreal the damage. Long recovery process if it ever happens. Some just don't recover. Thanks. Steve

[@georgeseros9007]

@@stevescorner2702 I’m glad you folks were not affected. Take care

[@TrekkingwithDebandMike]

good points.

[@stevescorner2702]

I feel bad for not doing more but I'd just be in the way and more trouble than help right now. A small donation ain't much but about the best thing I can do right now. Steve

[@TrekkingwithDebandMike]

@stevescorner2702 why would you feel bad. A lot of people doing what they can adds up.

[@Middleagegrind]

I gave to Red Cross. They were good to us after Katrina in Louisiana

[@stevescorner2702]

Usually what I go with also. A decade or so ago they helped my brother-in-law in SC after a big storm. It's going to take a long time for that area to just get back basic services. Take care. Steve

[@BuzzRetirementGarage]

I just remember wanting to buy a house close to the river and we toured one but since I love history I checked out the Ohio floods of 1913 and saw those pictures and we decided to stay far away from the river. Not everyone can do that I guess but that one town in NC built right up against the river......

[@stevescorner2702]

Kind of kept us from relocating also. We're almost completely surrounded by 2 rivers(James, Appomattox) and a heavy rain causes flooding in low lying areas. Got family in Marietta, Oh. Also built right on the river, low and flat. Been there after a storm or 2. They catch it from both sides. Water coming off the hills and the river rising. Thanks. Steve

[@teebirds7152]

I related so much to this video. I would love to go help but know I would be a hindrance. The lithium/quartz issue is mind boggling and with the way our government is treating this situation, it is hard to not believe the theory. I saw a yt video yesterday from a priest questioning why anyone would vote for Mr T and spouted all the unproven bs. Never once trying to make it balanced regarding the people in power now. It's hard to not feel discouraged

[@stevescorner2702]

Kind of a helpless feeling. Want to do something but I'd be more trouble than help at this point. I got no proof on that FEMA thing but with the way our government is it's hard not to believe it could be true. Sad situation. It's hard but we have to keep our hopes up that things will get better no matter the election results. As bad as this storm was the actions of everyday Americans helps keep hope alive. Thanks. Steve

[@troywilliams8659]

My family is taking a dump truck load of supplies Monday morning.steve passed a battlefield today at work called north anna battlefield park in doswell va.just in case you get bored ,have a good weekend!

[@stevescorner2702]

Good for you. Hope you made it ok and the roads were open. Looks like they got another one ready to strike in Florida. Sounds bad. Take care. Steve

[@RetiredLovingIt]

Don’t think anyone imagined it would have been this bad. We have relatives there that we’re out of power for 7 days. Still no phones or internet. It’s heartbreaking how people are suffering

[@sandblast5636]

LMAO

[@stevescorner2702]

Utilities are extremely susceptible in these storms. Takes forever to regain them. Water, electric, phones etc. We never miss them till they're gone from easy access. Thanks. Steve

[@swamprat9018]

yup feel the same way. would just end up in the way and a drain on the resources.

[@stevescorner2702]

I'd be more trouble than help. Right now the best I can do is a donation and pray. Thanks. Steve

[@leisure057blank3]

The scary thing is I saw on you tube there were still 600 people missing. When they tell people to evacuate, where to people go for a safe spot?

[@stevescorner2702]

Yeah that's what I'm afraid of. So many little hollers and places, very isolated and hard to get to. The recovery will be long and hard. A safe spot in this storm would have been a problem. These areas of the country don't normally deal with this kind of emergency. About the only thing they could have done is watch the storm close and head where it won't be. Could be hundreds of miles away. Getting back will big the biggest problem. Might be weeks or months before they allow it and the damage is massive. Thanks. Steve

[@jameschristian1549]

I gave to Trump's go fund me account for hurricane Helene, granted it wasn't much but I gave what I could.

[@stevescorner2702]

About all we can do is the best we can. Hopefully enough small donations can make a big difference. Thanks. Steve

[@ronaldcurell2921]

a little money will not fix it all but it might help one.

[@stevescorner2702]

About all I can do is a donation. I'd be more trouble than help if I went. Thanks. Steve

[@thonatim5321]

Virginia has Trump and Harris tied. We need VA to go Trump.

[@stevescorner2702]

If Va goes Trump it will be a short night. I don't see it happening though. Most of our population is up near DC and the coast and they are pretty solid Dem. Hard to make up the difference with every other area. Hope it's close anyway, that would be a good sign for the rest of the night. He's got my vote anyway. Thanks. Steve