09/28/2024
IMPORTANT:
As most of you know, I recently bought land and moved to the mountains in Western North Carolina. I took everything I owned down and began to build a new home and life with the dogs. Unfortunately, I was in the direct path of both a huge storm first and then it connected with Hurricane Helene. I was able to quickly evacuate with the dogs just before the flash flooding began and came up to St. Louis.
The hurricane has caused unprecedented flooding and devastated everything and everyone in the whole area. I have lost everything I own.
I’m going to try to go back and assess the land, try to help neighbors(I am sure all of the Trump Flags have blown downby now )and get help and help however I can to rebuild. As much as I don’t ever like asking for help, I need some things to bring down in my car that could really be necessary and helpful. If anyone has some things to lend or spare, I’ll make a list. I’ll be heading down maybe Monday or Tuesday, depending on the roads opening and more rain coming in. I won’t have a signal down there to get ahold of anyone for a few days until I come back. Melissa Weidetz can accept donations or keep up with messages.
I will get through this and be ok and I appreciate everyone who has checked in on me and offered to help. Here are a few things I’ll need to hopefully take with me on Monday.
Waterproof tent (any size)
Generator
Tarps
Gas cans
Camping utensils/paper plates etc
Toilet paper/paper towels/wipes
Non perishable food
Bottled water
Axe/shovel
Flashlights
Batteries
Waterproof boots or shoes- women’s 9
Men’s Medium tshirts, hoodies etc
Socks
Power cords
Chainsaw (gas)
Fire starter/matches
Solar phone charger
Ziplock bags/trash bags
Anything else you can think of!
Please Message me if I need to come pick anything up I can.
Thank you in advance.
