Hurricane Helene As it Happened - We're Fine. Others are Not.

It has been a heavy week. We got hit with the remnants of Hurricane Helene as the Asheville, NC metro area and took on over 15 inches of rain in 24 hours. My family and I fared well, but others did not. We're super lucky.
Use the link in the video or a non-profit of your choice to donate to Helene restoration efforts. Better yet, bring sandwiches and coffee to a hospital, firehouse, police station, or group of utility workers.
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[@CODE-BROWN]

Shoutout to Papa's Pizza ToGo in Franklin, NC! We called them, ordered a pizza, and had it delivered to our grandparents there. They called us back and let us know that they were doing well and safe!

[@SethsBikeHacks]

That is unbelievable!

[@davidrichardson8394]

That's a genius move on your part to think of the pizza place to reach your loved ones. Keeping that in my back pocket for sure.

[@Dlutheran]

Danm this is awesome

[@heatherbrenner8275]

Good Thinking!

[@OnzeManInKazakhstan]

So you sent some poor minimum wage sod outside in a hurricane just to deliver a pizza?!?

[@SethsBikeHacks]

Apparently my very unimportant neighborhood has some important power lines running through it, and so again, we lucked out. From here, I'll try to use every resource at my disposal to help the people around me and then move on to the trails. We don't know the extent of the damage yet, but we're sure it's going to require a huge effort. Thank you all for supporting my platform. I'll do all I can on your behalf to use it for good.

[@rileybri]

Please let us know how to help! We just had 3 1000 year flood event here in VT in 2 years and two were back to back. I SUCKs cleaning up but it takes a village!

[@zethjugos1250]

Hope there arent casualties...we can rebuild everything except lost lives😢

[@AteNeck]

Be careful driving through flooded sections of road, they could be washed out with know visual way to tell.

[@orchidlife9482]

God bless you and all there!!

[@bmdonlin]

Keep safe and help as much as you can. Pulling for you from NJ.

[@CaptainJdotJdot]

Was *just* looking at your instagram to see if you'd posted any updates/if you were safe. Glad you're okay!!

[@BarkerVancity]

he lives on the top of a hill. has a massive house and bank account. has generators, many gas powered tools and veicles. obviously is still able to work, film himself, post and edit videos online, charge his batteries and truck and laptop. hes 100% completely safe and was never in any serious danger. just massively inconvenienced. its a power outage and some roads are closed...thats all hes going through.. he will survive very easily and comfortably too.

[@systemsbroken]

​@@BarkerVancity Wow. Jealous much? Damn him for being able to prepare and keep himself and loved ones safe...right?

[@lorenzosorice]

@@BarkerVancity Great. He's aware how fortunate he is. And he's using it all and his platform to help people...complete strangers...in need.

[@mikeburgh3956]

​@@BarkerVancity WHAT?!

[@mamashecrazy7423]

@@BarkerVancitywow, who peed in your coffee?

[@bluemootang3239]

2:40 we talk and talk about how bad electric vehicle milage is but forget how much energy those motors actually consume. When stationary it seems like electric vehicles can run things for a decent while because of how big those batteries are

[@Santaheckler]

You can make a gas engined vehicle into a generator with a simple power inverter.

[@salva.]

To stay in topic, check out how electric vehicle did in Tampa Bay area (e.g. Davis Island). 🔥🏠🔥🏡🔥

[@spaceman4782]

>buy electric car >use it to power house

[@spaceman4782]

The craziest thing is that the joules of energy an electric car uses is far less than what a gas powered car uses! Charging your electric car with a gas generator is far more efficient than driving a regular gas car

[@dodecahedron1]

EVs get 80-140MPGe, the terrible ranges and massive batteries are because fossil fuels are far more energy dense than lithium battteries, the best lithium batteries have an energy density of around 2mj/l and a specific energy of about 0.9mj/kg while gasoline is 32-35mj/l and 45-48mj/kg

[@Antoine_ZR1]

Im glad that you and your family is safe from this. Ive donated to the fund. Yes, I know that 4 bucks isnt alot but im only 15 years old, who doesnt have alot of money but i wanted to help in one way or other.

[@balice806]

Bless you!

[@WildLifez]

I chipped in 5. Not a lot, but something I could give. Very sad, wishing everyone the best and safety. Sending prayers.

[@junecoulthard8942]

Every little bit helps, bless your heart! ❤

[@craigmurphy1177]

4 bucks makes a difference

[@lauragillespie189]

Bless you!

[@lucysteib-oliver9119]

Your video was more informative than the network news. Thank you. Sending prayers to all affected. 🙏

[@MTPowderSkier]

That’s not a very high bar lol

[@Observer_Effect]

Fact that it happened at all . . . but prayer will help now? Huh. - Send money (but pray too if you want)

[@VinOnline]

So happy to hear from you dude, my neighboring towns here in SC still don't have power! They say that it will take until Thursday!

[@FBFJDKOEUEURJFJDJ]

Alright don't cry about it 😂

[@dpixvid]

Bummer we got power last night but half our country block is still out - North GV Cherrydale. Offered laundry services to neighbors... at least 3 houses here have a tree crushed through their roof

[@Mr-mopar]

We got power back in my neighborhood in simpsonville late last night..

[@janetpetersen1424]

@@dpixvid😢😢

[@kurtpeterson6293]

You're doing western NC a solid by using your platform in this way, Seth. Thanks for being you.

[@MattLowne]

Glad to hear you're doing okay, such an awful situation for those affected by this.

[@Bruhman_16]

Matt Lowne??!!!

[@Kipricoffical]

Glad youre safe! My apartment buildings 1st floor was entirely flooded! Love from GA.

[@SethsBikeHacks]

I hope you were well above that first floor. Stay safe

[@hananas2]

These kinds of things really put your own little problems in life in perspective...

[@jinxterx]

You should check out what's going in Gaza and Lebanon.

[@notchipotle]

@@jinxterx hurricane isn't a made up problem at least, no politic can affect it

[@faustianbargains]

The sewer backing up and not running is gonna be a MAJOR health issue. Holy smokes , it’s gonna get pretty bad.

[@DimitryGobbo]

May this year (2024) here in Brazil we lived the worst climatec disaster ever. The entire state of Rio Grande do Sul was under water for more than one month. Families lost everything, farmers lost animals and plantations, business lost everything. It´s horrible. Hope you all are well and safe

[@janetpetersen1424]

May your countryside get the help it needs as well. Prayers and hugs from Mound, Minnesota USA ❤

[@raeperonneau4941]

😢

[@Owen322]

I’ve been in nc for 16 years and have never seen anything like this. I love the mountains and hope these towns can rebuild.

[@bryantrudy568]

Hey Seth, my name is Bryant. We met once last year. I was working for TPS and did some lawn care at your property. We spoke for a hot minute about our backgrounds in riding. I grew up on the Northeast in the early 2000’s, was deep in the downhill scene. I live in Edneyville, just above Gerton and Chimney Rock. We’re in trouble here, supplies are running dangerously low. The shelter in Edneyville has no diapers left. Water and fuel are short. If you could get the word out that we’re looking for supplies across the greater Asheville area, it would be a great help. Thanks man, you’re the reason I found my love for downhill and freeride again.

[@JustAFloridaKid]

Glad you're okay!! I've been worried :( My family has a ton of friends in NC, It's pretty bad!

[@ConfusedRaccoon]

Damn, 9 Gallons of fuel for $25?! Thats mad cheap! Seth, have you ever thought about getting one of them RV Starlink dishes and kinda letting people use it as a hotspot to contact loved ones?

[@digitalrailroader]

What I’ve seen so far from fellow Asheville resident and Technology KZbinr Clint “Lazy Game Reviews” Basinger, he was hit REALLY hard by the storm and his home was severely damaged by fallen trees and his computer collection was completely destroyed by flooding.

[@ChristianBehnke]

So sad! 😢

[@Panzer_the_Merganser]

Ah no, that's a real loss. Been following his channel for years and know he recently moved to that house. If you talk to him again, let him know we're thinking of him, and are glad he is safe.

[@Wesrl]

6:23 radio/ mesh networks might start becoming a must for these situations. If it is in range if driving with the gator I think one of those systems might reach

[@MorryB]

Wasn't Helium (LoRaWAN) supposed to do this?

[@Wesrl]

@@MorryB I thought mashtastic was that

[@rjeffhaynes]

Tampa checking in. Pup and I are fine. Our condo was flooded so we're with a friend for a while. I think my bike is ok! Help each other.

[@GhostSniper7518]

Damn man that sucks stay safe man love Ur content btw you got me into bike riding by making it easier and fun

[@BarkerVancity]

he has a power outage and some roads are closed...he has everything he needs to live in the woods for years at his house..hes fine, and he lives on the top of a giant hill

[@D91Mart]

@@BarkerVancitynot to be mean but I feel like he already knew that, that was like what the whole video was about lol.

[@YoDawg-v6l]

I went through Katrina and learned to ABP "Always be prepared". I keep 200 gallons of gas, 900 gallons of diesel, 2 generators, 10 cases of water, 6 20 gallon propane tanks and lots of freezer food i could grill. We went through 2 weeks without power here in MS from Hurricane Ida knocking down every tree near power poles

[@kevinbelanger4134]

YoDawg-v6l hopefully you use your gas and diesel fuel so it stays fresh

[@imcbocian]

I feel you bro. I'm watching you from Lower Silesia, Poland, cleaning up the effects of a similar cloudburst from a week ago. Take care. These "once in a hundred/thousand year" disasters will become more and more frequent 😮‍💨

[@roblobster10]

No cloudburst. A hurricane that turned into a tropical cyclone that wrecked a lot of the southeast us.

[@karaaaaaaaaa8589]

I live in east TN where some MAJOR flooding happened, wiping out towns, and so I am glad to see that people are talking about this. I hope the people who need help receive it because as of right now we still have a bunch of missing people and those who are in dangerous situations have lost everything.

[@alexflosho]

I was shocked when I saw the flooding in Asheville. I live in Bradenton, FL and even with that I was flabbergasted

[@CoffeeCrazy]

Extremely shocked, isn’t it mountainous there. What caused the flooding?

[@oei130]

@@CoffeeCrazylarge watershed, more rain than anyone expected. plus because it was raining before Helene got to the area, major drainages were already blocked.

[@orulz1]

​@CoffeeCrazy three things: 1. Mountains are cooler and when humid air reaches the mountains and cools down, water condenses out in the form of rain (and lots of it) 2. When rain falls it flows down hill to the valleys where streams and rivers are. In the mountains, valleys are steeper and narrower so the water flows deeper. 3. As mentioned in the video, there was a big regular rain storm about a day before Helene hit so the ground was already full of water and the rivers and streams were already running high even before any rain from the hurricane hit. This has been the story whoever the mountains have had devastating floods (as in 1916): two huge rain events back to back without enough time between to dry out

[@CoffeeCrazy]

@@oei130 thanks.

[@CoffeeCrazy]

@@orulz1 thanks

[@calvinjonesyoutube]

1 in a thousand year floods are starting to come more than once in a thousand years. Glad you where well prepared.

[@powertrip6426]

Man-made climate change is intensifying extreme weather events and making them occur more frequently. Tropical storms have never developed in ocean waters this warm since humans have existed on this planet. If anyone says this is political I'd like them to point out where I said anything about the political system. This ain't about politics, it's about bringing in a future where our children and their children can grow up in a habitable environment.

[@rickb3078]

Once a decade at least from now on, and increasingly severe

[@10Neon]

For those who don't know the term, "1 in a thousand" refers to a chance per year, and doesn't actually mean they're spaced a thousand years apart. That said, yes, their frequency is increasing so they're not as rare as they used to be.

[@jojodroid31]

Quite ironic to see everyone in big gas guzzling SUVs then... Almost like it's the result of people's collective actions. Americans produce twice the CO2 per year than Europeans, and even them so much CO2 that we'd need 4 planets... I hope everyone the best, but this will just get worse.

[@mikek9297]

Unfortunately these things are likely to become way more common. Hopefully we'll learn to deal wit it somehow.

[@nancy-katharynmcgraw2669]

Thanks for sharing your struggles and successes. I have family in Black Mountain who are devastated.

[@ragomtb]

This was much needed. I can’t imagine how bad this was and I’m glad you put this into perspective for us people who didn’t even get hit

[@lorenzo775deleon]

I work at Chimney Rock State Park as a trail guide and naturalist. The whole village is gone. Don't know what we're gonna do.

[@myzerocarblife]

i live in sylva and love your chanel i am so sorry and am happy to help.

[@BarkerVancity]

i take back my comment....he does have a fundraiser. glad you can help too

[@madmesmith5187]

Glad your ok Dude....Much Love from the UK....Back on the trail in No time.

[@unnamedracer9757]

Here in Columbia, SC we got so unbelievably lucky. Wherever you are, stay safe

[@alik250]

Dont worry too much about getting "back to business", I'd like to see how you help those around you over the coming weeks before any bicycle stuff, and I'm sure I'm not alone

[@chickenfried12]

Glad to know you and your family are safe.

[@bryanmccauley3180]

Seth Im going to share your video. Yours is the first “personal account” of what happened. Many will want to see this….also, is that the KOA you went by? Have stayed there I. The past….

[@sixstringcity3931]

Wow owns 2 homes and dodged 2 bullets……. For antibiotics find a farm supply store. Fishmox is amoxicillin- same stuff.

[@mythoughts1................1]

Please help these people. The devastation is MUCH WORSE than even this video is showing. Excellent video.

[@user-mr2eo9we3n]

I’m in Florida and just want to ask you to remind folks to list everything they used or wished they had prepped. And plan to refill the list including fuel tanks as soon as possible. We are re-prepping for possibility of another hurricane heading our way if it develops in the Gulf. Watch out for trees and power lines continue to fall AFTER storms. God Bless

[@Theonly1matt]

The area is decimated from Asheville and Henderson. There are no other words. Places like Chimney Rock are not even being reminisced of what they once were. This will be many years and billions of dollars just for us here in the western Carolinas. I took footage from the river outside of Asheville the morning after and will keep it forever as a reminder of when things are out of your control and how bad things get.

[@86spud]

Down in the Upstate SC, we till no power where we but commerical/industry zones are going.. This was incredibly devastating to see. I am very sorry to all of you in WNC.

[@TheBassallyear100]

a friend lost his property in Fort Myers, FL during Hurricane Ian. He lives just north of Brevard now - haven't heard from him and i'm truly hoping that is just lack of communications.

[@NathanDelaney]

Damn, glad you're safe. I can't believe how much gas you can get for $25 during an emergency, that is great. Hopefully everyone can come together and help get everything back to normal fairly quickly.

[@HackorGaming]

thats so sad

[@rocketsocks]

I've been donating to the MANNA food bank, really feeling for everyone in the region, this is apocalyptic. Stay safe.

[@edwardolopaz]

DONT GIVE KZbinRS FUNDAISER MONEY THEY WILL JUST POCKET IT ALL

[@sedi_8396]

As strange as it may sound, I would gladly find myself in your shoes. Right now, I'm in Kharkiv, and believe me, all troubles become more than relative when you look at them from here.

[@krzysiu4003]

Yeah, when I watched this I was thinking the same. Stay safe.

[@cheesyorange3676]

I live in the spartanburg sc area and I didnt even know how bad it was in ashville i hope everything is ok with your family espesilly your daughter.

[@savvydirtfarmer]

Absolutely amazing to me that a Cat 4 hurricane devastated the gulf coast, yet the biggest story is the catastrophic inland flooding and humanitarian crisis that has created. This is going to be one of the worst disasters in American history.

[@mattsbrute]

The worst part is there is another storm forming and currently on track to hit the same exact spot.

[@savvydirtfarmer]

@@mattsbrute it could; but right now, it's not "on track" to do anything. It doesn't even exist yet. Hopefully it'll just be a rainmaker and move into the FL peninsula. But... anything is possible and we can hope for the best. I am.

[@robertbenassai3912]

I guess that's our fate with climate change. Every more often we hear from disasters like this

[@anthonynovak4015]

My area got lucky, but 2 hours in any direction is real messed up. It's crazy

[@planeandsimple431]

When I heard Ashville got it bad, I thought of the slop above your house. You are lucky, and you DO deserve it- frickin workaholic. Prayers for your daughter.

[@songbirdscreations-MargaretS]

A group of stormchasers I watch brought in Starlinks yesterday and installed them at various places around town. One is at the Asheville PD, one at Itto's, one at the relief station at the Asheville Mall. Let people know so that they can try to get word to their loved ones.

[@BBSKenny]

Praying for all those affected! Thanks for the updates Seth.

[@jeepdude67]

This is why I prep. We also have antibiotics on hand just in case. Get with your doc and grab some extra to have on hand. Meds are a huge part of preps when SHTF.

[@xnamkcor]

Damn. It rained so hard it made a fire. That's Fucked up...yo....

[@Biggsgaming]

Glad y’all are alright up there, and greetings from west Florida! A lot of people down here lost everything, but it’s been encouraging how many people are coming out to take care of their neighbors. Every little bit helps, so thank you for using your platform to spotlight what’s going on.

[@NWinnVR]

If even _half_ the US population donated just $6, that would be over *$1 BILLION* dollars raised. That's why every bit helps!

[@OUTDOORS55]

Just don't give ot to the Red Cross. Donate on a local level

[@HorseRadish403]

Where is the government. They sent hundreds of Billions to other nations 😂

[@jinxterx]

If the US government just stopped supporting their proxy war in Ukraine and the Israeli genocide in Palestine there would be over *$1 TRILLION* raised. That's why every vote counts in the election. Vote Jill Stein in the Green Party.

[@MikeKow80]

Be careful where you send money. The problem generally isn't with people giving money; it's about shitty originations that don't get it to the people.

[@davidmurphy9151]

how many paper towels is that?

[@jimp.7286]

🙏 Prayers to all suffering. Endure. You are not alone.

[@noisepuppet]

Really throws your life into chaos even if you personally escape relatively unscathed. Very stressful, leaves a mark. Be sure to take care of yourself. We get too busy taking care of others to remember that and run the risk of crashing ourselves out.

[@dmwi1549]

Gramps told Dad, Dad told me: Always build on high ground, well drained. Because-you never know. Looks like you faired well for same reason.

[@wxweenie9]

If gas is $2.79/gallon, then KUDOS to the station for not doubling or tripling their regular price. We're paying 30 cents more in the midwest. Stay safe!

[@iamgabriel5823]

Geez, you weren't trying to get narcotics! Why did they make such a big deal out of an Rx for anti-biotics? Especially under those circumstances. Hope you have some Neosporin on hand (everybody should). Sending many positive thoughts from California where we really could use some rain.

[@xcr440sp]

Seth, I was thinking of you this week, and glad you are safe!!! A few weeks back, I was in Connecticut for work, when they too had a 1000 year storm. It was BAD, but Asheville looks much worse. My best friend has a daughter who recently moved from Asheville, and is worried about friends still there. PLEASE keep up your efforts to help keep everyone connected. My thoughts are with you guys in NC - all the way from Syracuse NY - Stay strong Asheville!!!

[@PeterChoyce]

i'm here in Knoxville. I'm really impressed with your work here and shared it with all my peop's. It's amazing that just a couple minutes down the road the world is upside down. Helene didn't stay too long with our city but really did a number on E TN -Newport is underwater and wow, look at Marshall up there. Crazy. Good luck - (Spoiler alert!) glad day 5 ended with the lights back on

[@krissyhenderson4089]

I’ve lucked out in two major power outages by living by police/fire/ schools. It still goes out but comes back a little faster. Unfortunate it’s just luck

[@chickesnssurfclub3970]

I know how you feel. I have been there. I was out of power at my house from 9/20 to mid-April the following year thanks to Hurricane Maria. Watching this video gave me PTSD. Hope everything gets cleaned up soon so people can keep enjoying life in that area. Regards from Puerto Rico.

[@subyrally]

Happy to see you made it through ok. Canton got wrecked, as well. The bridge for Chestnut Mountain/Berm Park is in a bad state. I am afraid to see how bad the trails in Bent Creek/Pisgah/Dupont are going to be once everything starts opening back up again.

[@jemsmay2167]

Good prep plan, and nothing sounds better than a generator starting on the first pull. Hope you and all your neighbors are ok down there, I hear the aid workers, road crews, linemen and relief $$ are moving quickly. Stay safe.

[@curiousfirely]

Thank you for being a responsible Air B&B owner, and refunding guests. Not everyone would do that, and just tell their renters "good luck"

[@mikehinson5935]

Thank you for making this video. It’s better than the news networks. Asheville is one of our most beautiful cities. I can’t imagine what you all are going through. Sending love and donations from Albemarle NC

[@jb.24.]

Seth, I’m very glad you and your family are safe. As soon as I saw Asheville was being hit hard, I thought of you and the park. Just wanted to express how much my heart goes out to you, and the Asheville community. You are a huge inspiration and one of the first youtubers that got me into mountain biking. Wishing you and all of western NC the best as you work to recover

[@DCo923]

James O'Keefe sells this life saving package. It has prescriptions for covid, antibitics of all kind etc. It is about $180.00 and you have to speak with a Dr. before they send it, but it really is a life saver to have that in your home or on vacation for these reasons.

[@thepositiveforcepodcast3484]

From Bradenton, FL. Man, this storm was one for the history books. The islands down here are destroyed. But the community that came together and continues to help out day and night.. that’s the real story. Everyday people doing Heroes’ work. Thank you everyone 🙏

[@madmax2069]

This is the type of thing where a transceiver would come in handy. Get your ham license and a ham radio. Most if not all ham radios will run off a 12v car battery, you don't have to worry about cell towers if something like this happens.

[@rockster1385jh]

I had no Idea Seth was from North Carolina, thought he was from Bentonville, Arkansas. This time last year I was looking for a new place to move to and call home. Brevard, NC was a first stop and Asheville, NC was on my second. In March this year I bought a 1995 Mercury Cougar that had been in desperate need of help far more than I realized. little did I know, that Cougar was blessing. If I didn't buy that Thunder-Cat and moved up to North Carolina as planned...I'd be S.O.L. I guess I'll have to try again in the spring when the snow melts. In the meantime, I hope everyone up there is doing well and improving little by little. Hope Seth's daughter is doing well and things are going in her and everyone's favor :)

[@christopherbare9277]

My family is up near Burnsville. I heard from my mom at 8:00 ish on Friday morning and didn't hear back until Sat night. Power out. Cell out. They were lucky to be up on a mountain where the worst was some downed trees that they had to clear. I can only imagine how bad the flooding was in Asheville and the surrounding areas. The humid air from the cyclone hit the mountains there and just unleashed everything. Flash flood warnings everywhere apparently. I imagine Asheville, especially the areas near the French broad, were just devastated. I'm living in FL right now and while something like 40% of our county lost power, our recover has been fairly rapid. I wish the best for everyone affected up there ❤ I love the area and I know it's going to be hard since y'all don't have the same infrastructure and response for getting hit like this.

[@asiluawksadvnase8238]

Bro, do you even solar? My house has survived several natural disasters and solar + home batteries made a huge difference. The best thing about that setup is that you don't have to run extension cords, it all just works. BTW it's not true that nobody expects disasters like this. Everyone who's paid attention to climate science for the past 20 years expects disasters like this. "1000 year storms" are comparing to the last 1000 years, that's not what our climate looks like any more.

[@pamlaenger6870]

I’ve already donated to Salvation Army. When you can, go to the local feed store and get antibiotics to keep on hand. I learned that from a prepping channel. Praying nonstop for all affected. I used to live on the Louisiana coast.

[@eljeffe1829]

My heart aches for Asheville. I've spent quite a bit of time there the past year and a half after my son and daughter-in-law moved there, from Florida, after being impacted by Hurricane Ian.

[@Sher1964]

I am so sorry about all of this I want to live up there in the mountains so so bad but at 60 I can’t afford it it was my dream tho. I sure wish I could get there from Ga cause I would definitely help the people up there by volunteering. New Subscriber glad I found this channel.

[@ShatterBrainz]

I work a junk removal company, have spent the last few days booking Flood damage for people and more, downed Trees and rubble. i really feel for you all! stay safe

[@frankthetank4796]

It is mind blowing how we avoided this. We traveled from south Florida to have a mountain bike themed wedding in Old Fort. Us and our friends rode every day in Pisgah and DuPont, THE WEEKEND BEFORE THIS HAPPENED. I am sorry for the people that lost everything, hope they get the help they need. Also, if anyone knows him, I hope Chad from the Old Fort bike shop is well. I saw aerial photos and the whole area was covered in mud. He is the nicest, most pleasant bike shop owner and mechanic I’ve ever met.

[@Baebon6259]

this just pretty much changed my perspective regarding where I want to retire. Just because I live further inland...it doesn't mean I am "safe" from flooding. Currently live in Chesapeake VA for 10 years now.

[@Vi_Renders]

Im so sorry to hear about the situation you dealt with surrounding your daughter, my younger sister has had medical emergencies requiring medication and it was scary having to jump through hoops to get it. I wish you, your family, and community luck getting through this:(

[@cayminlast]

My heart goes out to all those going through this catastrophe. After decades of living in Florida and surviving multiple storms, this one was the worst of all. We all made it without major damage, thank goodness, after Hurricane Wilma our neighborhood was without power for six weeks, it's very tough to have to wait and try to survive, but it always takes a few days for help to arrive in full force, hang in there as best you can.

[@DemureCrowd]

I live in Charlotte and we didn't get hit very hard at all, but have family upwards towards Asheville. I'm glad you guys are safe, its a super scary situation.

[@pdvision2194]

My brothers in Mills River. I am gonna see about bringing supplies up from charlotte in a few days. Thanks for the video!!

[@tarkus900]

This was to be expected with climate change, lots more water throughout the entire system. Rains, floods, snow, landslides, riding water levels, worse storms. We are there.

[@brianradwanski6544]

Thanks for dropping this. As somebody who’s watched your videos for a long time and is aware that you live in that area, obviously I was concerned. Stay strong.

[@RS-qf6kt]

As an Italian this reminds me of the floods we had last year and this year in Emilia-Romagna; unfortunately this types of events are becoming more and more common all over the world. as 17 yo I’m scared of the future and i feel terrified by the idea of not being able to do anything about it. I wish y’all the best, thanks Seth for sharing the ride with us.❤

[@TheLyricalCleric]

Wow-thank you for showing what’s going on and putting your efforts towards fixing things. Weather is truly unstoppable, all we can do is take care of each other when it hits.

[@metrazol]

As a Californian this reminds me of Northridge. Even if you're fine or just part of your house is trashed, you're still suck. No power, no water, nothing wild but you just. can't. go. anywhere. I live well outside any wild disaster zones now and I still have that emergency kit. Though... do I need a Gator? Maybe I need a Gator....

[@justsomedude7556]

I am glad you and your family are safe. It's never the hurricane winds for the most part, they are devastating, but its always the flooding that is the real destructive force at the coast and inland, but this was just insanity, I have never seen anything like this in my 60 years of living in Hurricane alley.

[@phatric]

That KZbin money paying for skylights no one sees in the attic?! Ya man! 😂 ...The Johnson's don't know tho, amirite?! ❤

[@Soysauce4410]

I’m so sorry for everybody in the affected areas especially since my family loves to visit Asheville and many other parts of NC. We experienced a fraction of this type of damage in Florida from hurricane Ian and I know how hard it is to see so many people around you losing so much. Thanks you for making this video and keeping us updated.

[@markmoreno7295]

Glad you and your family are safe. Thanks for the up close reporting and journalism. Your daughter will one day see it as a time capsul. Did not realize Florida was so lush, but then I don't travel much further than I can pedal. Funny how through it all I saw no disaster relief (FEMA) peeps, but maybe they were the ones clearing the roads. Nice to know Starlink helps but what about InReach?

[@Bruhman_16]

I remeber a time when I lived in Oregon, A huge ice storm hit us, and the power went out, It got so cold we could store Refrigerator Food outside of the Fridge, For about a week that was like that, And we didn’t have a generator so what charge we had is what we had, Before the power went on again a week later I had 7% left, But us being cooped in for a week did let us Connect then ever before, So some goods Most bads,

[@triatheletewolf7279]

Man, that's like when Hurricane Fran blew thru the Triad. We were without power for 7 days and trees were down everywhere. Praying for you all.

[@Geordo1960]

Ever since I heard about what happened in Asheville, I have been worried about you Seth and your family as I have followed your channel for years. Glad to hear that you’re doing OK. I am so saddened about what has happened to Asheville that Paradise in North Carolina. I have wanted to go there and have started tentatively planning a trip there with my motorcycle and mountain bike but now that does not seem like a possibility this year. I live in Virginia, and when the storm took that western hook, we were spared here at my home. But then we were pelted with rain last night. I am afraid to look if that has caused further flooding.

[@Humble233]

Asheville is like my second home. Praying everyone is safe! Glad you are well! Here in East TN, we were hit hard