I’m a utility worker in the Asheville and surrounding area. It’s the worst I’ve ever seen. Me along with all of my coworkers are praying for you all and doing everything we can to get the biltmore area, swannanoa, and chimney rocks power restored. It touches my heart to see the support from everyday Americans that have came to help. And the people that live in these areas have been so nice to us. Mountain people know how to survive and still live one another. My faith in humanity has started to be restored.
I live in Pisgah Forest, I see so many utility trucks! It makes me cry to see how hard you are working. Our hearts are broken but you are part of putting us back together. Thank you…..so very much! Be safe! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🤍🤍🤍👏👏👏
I’m north of Asheville in mars hill. It’s so amazing to see all y’all utility workers doing your thing!! I wondered how all this damage compares to other disasters. Thank you for your hard work it’s definitely not unnoticed!!
I’m in Candler up hwy 151, we got power back on Wednesday. Thanks 🙏 for all the power crews that have worked 24/7 to get the power back in WNC . Thanks please keep praying for WNC
Good to hear! How bad is the town hit? As I strain to bring my mind back there and remember Chandler from years ago. Remembering driving in the town doing some business there multiple times. How many days without? I think the longest I've gone without power was 12 days.
My wife and I have been watching your videos for months as we've begun planning our future. Everything I've heard about neighbors helping neighbors and people loving each other only proves how amazing the area is. Praying for all of you!
@@godsgirl6307 But she made sure she plugged the world central kitchen who worked in Gaza. Go look at Erin Gore’s Salary from this non profit. And all she really highlights is Asheville and if she doesn’t like your comment, she will delete it because she isn’t interested in the whole truth, only Asheville. Maybe it’s because of money but she definitely has an agenda.
@@Vkw-ld1uxgo look at Franklin grahams salary. World Central Kitchen was targeted by Israel. Three vehicles separated by distance. So not an “accident”. They were targeted with BOMBS! U loser Besides what do u mean by WCK was operating in GAZA???? Gaza’s civilian population has been targeted for a year. Israel cut off Water, cut off Food, and cut off Electricity. FOR A YEAR now. So go bleat somewhere far away. Maybe like Hell where ppl like u belong
@@Vkw-ld1uxGraham’s salary from Samaritan’s Purse was nearly $700,000 And that’s just the SP portion his total “ministry” salary was more$$$$ cha-Ching
@@angelaadams1517 did I say I would donate to either? Nope. And if you want to add more to the list before you make more ASSumptions. Red Cross No.. Catholic non profits… no. Anything else? Oh, I would choose not to donate my tax dollars to the link below either. I appreciate you knowing everything. You going to call me a Christian Nationalist or white supremacist next. I call smell the hate steaming off your comment lol. You will get over other people being allowed to have a different opinion. www.fema.gov/grants/preparedness/shelter-services-program/fy24-awards/ssp-a
@@angelaadams1517 Are you ASSuming I would donate to them? Nope. Nor the Red Cross or any Catholic org. And would prefer my tax dollars not be donated to FEMA www.fema.gov/grants/preparedness/shelter-services-program/fy24-awards/ssp-a
I visited Asheville 4 years ago and it seemed to me that people were super friendly and helpful back then. I know this because 4 locals helped me push my VW to a mechanic. Then they bought me a cheeseburger. I hope those guys are OK. That's my one day in Asheville experience. I am so sorry ya'll are suffering.
Our prayers and best wishes for all those in Asheville and the surrounding areas impacted by this devastating storm. The destruction seen in these videos and others make us truly sad. We pray for the recovery of the community
@@livinginasheville❤ it's super hard to see the town looking this way and not cry! my thoughts and prayers are with you and you're community wherever that may be. I'm in the South Part of Asheville there also cutting into the forest over here for something that they're putting together on the fly right beside WLOS
The woman speaks extremely well her delivery in her speech her articulation and diction is right on point and nice to hear a calm voice during all of this disaster
I scrolled down and found your comment. I had thought the same and already posted my version of your thoughts, thereby validating the observation. Not that this is rocket science Lol! I thought it was a perfect briefing for this type of briefing about-what's-happening news format, which it needs to be and keep it nicely flowing. And while I don't always like music in any video on serious subjects, I welcomed it in this video and was impressed with how good those Asheville local musicians are, and her selections and placements.
@@meredith2277 maybe a little nervous because she’s talking mostly about Asheville which is a major city with an airport. There are still many communities that are in a very different position and in dire need that don’t live in the city of Asheville. It was private citizens that were some of the first people there putting up starlink so people would have internet access.. no mention of that kind of thing either. This is very selective information.
@@Vkw-ld1ux I live here and it was everyone who helped and FEMA was here fast. Yes, the local citizens were the first people to be here to help, that only makes sense. The airport is near Asheville but it's out in the county. It's also a small city about the size of Scranton PA or Binghamton, NY probably not even that big.. I happen to know the person who made this video and a lot of the people she interviewed and it's all the truth. It's still a huge need here and it's been all hands on deck. We're very appreciative of all the help and care coming from other areas.
@@SJ-ef5gk You mean here as in Asheville, correct? I didn’t move to NC, I was raised here and moved back. Can you speak for all of the other areas or do you know who some of the first people that were in Asheville with starlink.. because I know. And FEMA isn’t boots on the ground, I’m not that foolish. I’m very well based in the military community but I welcome you to speak your mind on places like Chimney Rock, Spruce Pine, or Black Mountain. I’m glad Asheville is doing well and I’m not denying that a main hub with an airport shouldn’t have been priority but most of us care to know to whole truth are well aware of what’s been going on in Western NC outside of Asheville. This is what FEMA is helping www.fema.gov/grants/preparedness/shelter-services-program/fy24-awards/ssp-a
We’re in Swannanoa, just east of Asheville. Our little town was hit hard by flood waters and land slides. The Swannanoa River and all the creeks flowing into it, took out a lot of homes and bridges. We are still without power and water. Starting to rebuild our home and life one day at a time.
Somebody sent me this video and told me I was in it. I remember you that day, Beth, and I appreciate you making me a part of it. I really like your post. As sad as it all is, tomorrow is up to us to move on and to re-establish what Asheville is to become.
Watching this from Butler TN. Not too far from Asheville. We got hit hard here too. Praying for everyone involved. It’s been amazing to see people coming together to clean up and help rebuild! ❤
Thank God for the community support people feeding others! True Americans care for others! Its encouraging to see houses that survived, sad for the loss of buildings! Help for the elderly people has to be priority with cold weather!!
Bless you all. I've been watching your videos for about six months as my family researches where we want to be. We knew we wanted to move north... get out of hurricane-prone Florida... we'd about decided that Asheville was going to be it! Head for the mountains. My grandson's an executive chef at a resort on the ocean... I mean... pretty sure he could find work. Well... what a shock... what an absolute shock... to see our beautiful future home devastated by the very thing we were running from. It is heartwarming to see the community come together during this tough time. It was good to catch up with you... thank you for this video. Wrapping you all in light and love.
We sure do appreciate that. Well, it was a total shock to us as well. We never could’ve imagined this happening, especially in the mountains. The silver lining is the chances of it happening again are so minimal and we will probably never ever see it in our lifetime. But who knows?
Definitely keep us posted on updates there in the mountains. My crew and I were a part of the Operation AirDrop AirMobile missions there out of hickory. We flew 2 Huey helicopters from the Army Aviation Heritage Foundation there delivering supplies in and out of landing zones in the region 50 miles or so from Hickory. It was a distinct honor to be there for that mission. The Great Smokies are absolutely God’s country out there, and as a praying and believing Baptist myself, I felt it was God’s work in helping the wonderful people of the lower Appalachian mountains. May they be blessed! #AirCav 🚁
I'm so glad to see that you are ok. Thank God for you and your channel. You created the best footage of Western NC before Helene destroyed everything. You are a hero
Thanks to people like yourself reporting from ground zero about the daily life there in your community. This information is real and it pains my heart to see what you all are going through. If I could donate more I would.
Very heartening to see this video. I've been wanting to move to Asheville for six years and hearing about the hurricane devastated me. I also know people there. Thank you!
That kind of storm in once in a 1000 years, Asheville is beautiful as you probably know, once everything gets back on track, everything will be just fine. You shouldn't let this stop you from moving to Asheville.
I definitely understand that. Going thru something like this isn't for the faint of heart. While many are relocating there's still a strong base of us staying and riding it out. I for one could not bear to leave my home and community.
@@Nic_P85 Do you want everyone in the country to move down here? It's already out of control with prices and getting over crowded. This is a small city with big city traffic. Forest, farmland and pasture are getting gobbled up left and right for ugly apartments and subdivisions. Everyone and their mother is trying to move down here and you want more to come? Wtf us wrong with you people? The mass influx is severely impacting the quality of life down here and overdevelopment of the land (the land we all love and live here for) is truly horrible. It completely alters the vibe. People need to stop moving down here. Vacation here dont move here. Everyone wants to move to the vacation destination and that's how you ruin it. Fact.
Thank you for the update. We've had our share of hurricanes this season here in Central Florida as well, but seeing the devastation that Helene caused in WNC brings so many tears to my eyes. My family and I visit every year and we love WNC. Hopefully, someday we'll call it home.
Thank you for sharing this video. You came across as caring, hopeful, kind, and also thoughtful and respectful of those (including yourself) going through possibly the most difficult time in their lives. ❤️🙏
We are sure praying for yall and may Jesus have mercy. So cool for all those that are helping others and for groups like Samaritan Purse and have many friends that dig Jesus and are going to help others. 😊 thanks for posting this video
Thank you so much for your update. My plan was to come to Asheville to pick up clay at highwater clay which is on the river. We headed home from the Smoky Mountains on that Friday rather than going through asheville. Up until Thursday night they were just saying it was going to maybe be some heavy rains through about midday on friday. We decided to come on home. The storms followed us all the way home to Central virginia. I was a nervous wreck by the time we got home! The clay sublime company is on the river. I heard that the water was 20 ft deep. I know there was a lot of potters who lost their studios and everything. There's a lot of fundraisers going on. I've been watching your videos for a while and you were one of the first people I thought of wondering how you were doing. Thank you so much for your update!
So happy to see you back and I am so sorry for everyone going through so much. It is heartbreaking to see all that has happened with Helene and now Milton. I am in Central Florida near Orlando. I had no damage to my apartment and did not lose power, except for a few seconds. Feeling very grateful. My heart goes out to everyone affected. I love Chef Jose Andres with World Central Kitchen, such a big ❤
I am so glad that you are OK too. This is wild. Yes I was so surprised to have him show up in my driveway and talk to me for a good 30 minutes and I had no idea who he was. He is such a kind man with such a big passion for what he does.
Beth, Great video update. You are a proud testament to the people of Asheville and the state of NC. Thank you and God bless you and all those impacted by this devastating event. ❤❤❤❤
Lived in Asheville in the late 90's so I'm not surprised by the outpouring of love, support and community, same with the influx of support from around the country. American's can be an annoying bunch at times but usually not when there's a disaster. There's a small church close to where I live in Boulder Country that has a sign ... Apples for Helene ... because it's apple season and anyway to send money to WNC. Loved this video, thank you, but please let people know that FEMA are the good guys. Blessings and Love from Colorado.
Thank you for sharing the great things that are happening in Asheville following a unimaginable storm! Keep up the good work 👍. You are helping to create a positive impact! God bless y’all ❤️
My heart goes out to all who have been affected 🙏🏼♥️ I am relieved that you are safe. It’s inspiring to see the strength and devotion of the community.
We are so resilient and resourceful and kind and loving and this has been absolutely heartwarming to see how we’re coming together together. Thank you so much for your comment.
Thank you for the work you put into this, best coverage I’ve seen as it really shows off the character of that city. I lived there for many years in the past but currently down in the “flat land”! Heartbreaking to see it from afar, please take care. Will keep donating!
😢 I've been stopping by your channel for a few years. Seeing this in my feed reminded me of you. But the strength, clarity and resolve in your voice and character gives a lot of hope. You did a great briefing. Kept it news and flowing nicely. Ashville will recover, and this doesn't scare me from considering moving there if I ever do.
I'm super impressed with Asheville and the surrounding areas that were devastated during this hurricane. I'm so sorry this happened to you all, but on the plus side, people are really pulling together and that's a beautiful thing. 🙌🏽 ❤
It looks like You Are Doing Well And That Things Are Finally Coming Together With Everyone in Your Community its Very Healing To See You All Come Together For Each Other. Its Amazing And Just Keep Up The Bonds Strong and All Of You Will Be Stronger . Bless you All
Its strange watching you cover this tragedy because I watch your real estate all the time. I am headed up to Asheville tomorrow morning to serve hot meals this weekend. Prayers for you and all those affected in WNC.
I work in a community just like this. Cndys Harbor Maine. We got hit with massive storm. Took out many wharfs, homes, and boat house close to ocean. Everyone came together to help.
Hello from Arizona! I am so glad I found your channel tonight! My brother moved to AVL less than a year ago and absolutely loves everything about your wonderful town. He was blessed that his home high and dry, so just the water and power issue we all are too familiar with. Just today he told me his power was restored and now his internet. Our mother endured Hurricane Andrew in ‘92 and that was a Cat 5 hurricane and horrific, as many of you may know. I have been sick with worry for not only my brother, but for all citizens in WNC. I was lucky to visit this past spring so I am all too familiar with so many of the landmarks. The outpouring of love I am seeing in this video is amazing. Thank you for taking the time to film this and share the current status. The utility workers, and everyone involved has done heroic work thus far. God Bless Asheville and all of WNC and its fine residents. Thank you, again! Stay safe!!
Thanks, Beth for this helpful video. Especially the ways we can help. My husband and I just moved to AVL in August for his job, and just getting to know the community. Now we get to know it even better on a deeper level.
Thank you for doing this. I keep seeing the same pictures over and over and it’s heartbreaking. But…as a frequent visitor who loves Asheville….this at least gives me hope❤
What a beautiful commentary and tour of both heartbreak and the fortunate ones. So skillfully done. We are up just north of Mars Hill and escaped any damage….just so very very fortunate. Thank you so much for this . This is why we moved to this area.
Beth you make great videos and I started watching your channel a few months before this disaster. My gf and I here in Florida was so looking forward to renting a cabin around Waynesville to see the fall colors and explore the entire region later this month, but obviously that’s not happening…. So many lives have been impacted. Just made a donation to the WCK like you linked on your video. ❤
Thank you so much. World Central kitchen is a wonderful organization. I think we will film Waynesville next as they are looking quite good and all the vacation rentals are still open for business. They are welcoming people to come to town right now because they are back open, we appreciate your comment and I’d be glad to hear from you when you’re ready.
To every cloud is a silver lining. Rebuilding will be long and difficult but well worth it. God bless you all. P. S. I hope pictures are being taken so that a huge plaque will explain what happened at the 2024 flood for future generations and tourists.
Good to see progress. I actually had turned down a job there but had I accepted, would have started the week before the hurricane. While I had been kicking myself for not accepting, As a Joplin tornado survivor, I am grateful to not be there. I can tell you the change feel lasting in all sorts of ways to the core. People will be honored and the town rebuilt. 🙏🏼
Girl, it is so good to see you ok. You are one of my many regular you tubers that I watch. All the rest had checked in, but I was getting worried about you. Ashville was hit so hard. Sorry. God bless.
@livinginasheville I'll be looking you up probably April_ish. been planning to move up there for a while. Waiting on my money. Won't get in the way of rebuilding. Plan to help with it if I can
I am so glad your channel popped up! I cried all the way through. I wish I was closer, so for now Lots of Love from Denver, CO.❤ NC STRONG! AMERICA STRONG! ❤💯🇺🇸🥺
What an amazing group who live there. Shoutout for FEMA, LOCAL ORGANIZER, and everyone there or a sisters of our country I’m so empress with the good hard work people of Asheville 🙏🙏🙏
Beth, thanks for sharing this insightful information with us. Stay strong in those difficult times. Everything will go better. The best is yet to come! You guys will raise from ashes .. hence the name of Asheville..no pun intended!
Thx for your reporting! My Aunt lives in Asheville NC and my cousin in Green River Cove. Folks it's still not safe for you and not safe for the locals so please don't go. Folks still need help, thank you so much to all who are helping!! They are safe but my cousin lost everything...
My daughter works for electric company and my son-in-law Wi-Fi inspector. And I know when we have storms here which is nothing like what you guys have. My daughter always says you guys gotta understand how many people are without and how long it takes care of every one of them. I know the workers are out there and they’re doing the best they can.
Praying for all. The worst I feel is to come no one or very few had flood insurance. Most areas aren't even a flood zone. Bless all those who have helped. This will take years let's all work together to continue to help and pray for all those affected .
The 1916 storms dumped even more water but not near the population and development back then of course. I was there all of September and luckily got out of the area near the Riceville Fire Dept even though the bridge at Bull Creek was washed away. We maneuvered our way out via several connected private driveways that a local discovered. Quite the mess. You're definitely right to mention non-potable water being a major issue. Flushing toilets may not be a sexy topic but it's super critical.
@@livinginasheville I'm going to double check but it was equal to or more than this we just had. only reason I even know about it is due to the research I've been doing on some history here and it's came up.
The high water mark in Marshall from the 1916 storm was under 2 feet of water on that Friday the storm hit. This level of rainfall has never been recorded in this area
I'm sorry you're still without power and water. I have lived here my entire life and every time I leave the house to check in on areas with those in need, I just break down. I never in my life time would have thought Asheville would be going thru this
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I’m a utility worker in the Asheville and surrounding area. It’s the worst I’ve ever seen. Me along with all of my coworkers are praying for you all and doing everything we can to get the biltmore area, swannanoa, and chimney rocks power restored. It touches my heart to see the support from everyday Americans that have came to help. And the people that live in these areas have been so nice to us. Mountain people know how to survive and still live one another. My faith in humanity has started to be restored.
I live in Pisgah Forest, I see so many utility trucks! It makes me cry to see how hard you are working. Our hearts are broken but you are part of putting us back together. Thank you…..so very much! Be safe! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🤍🤍🤍👏👏👏
Thank You 🙏 so much God Bless you and your Family
I’m north of Asheville in mars hill. It’s so amazing to see all y’all utility workers doing your thing!! I wondered how all this damage compares to other disasters. Thank you for your hard work it’s definitely not unnoticed!!
Man it's priceless to get reports of this nature from utility and road crews! Tks 👍
Thank you for what you and other line men do.
God bless world central kitchen
Totally!!!!
I’m in Candler up hwy 151, we got power back on Wednesday. Thanks 🙏 for all the power crews that have worked 24/7 to get the power back in WNC . Thanks please keep praying for WNC
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Good to hear! How bad is the town hit? As I strain to bring my mind back there and remember Chandler from years ago. Remembering driving in the town doing some business there multiple times.
How many days without? I think the longest I've gone without power was 12 days.
My wife and I have been watching your videos for months as we've begun planning our future. Everything I've heard about neighbors helping neighbors and people loving each other only proves how amazing the area is. Praying for all of you!
Awhhh, thank you so much. We have really found out what were made of here.
@@iamteubing www.fema.gov/grants/preparedness/shelter-services-program/fy24-awards/ssp-a
My heart goes out to the people of Asheville and all areas that were impacted by Helene. We love you Asheville. Stay strong.
Samaritans purse is amazing, helping people, shoveling homes full of mud, bringing in supplies.
@@godsgirl6307 But she made sure she plugged the world central kitchen who worked in Gaza. Go look at Erin Gore’s Salary from this non profit. And all she really highlights is Asheville and if she doesn’t like your comment, she will delete it because she isn’t interested in the whole truth, only Asheville. Maybe it’s because of money but she definitely has an agenda.
@@Vkw-ld1uxgo look at Franklin grahams salary. World Central Kitchen was targeted by Israel. Three vehicles separated by distance. So not an “accident”. They were targeted with BOMBS! U loser
Besides what do u mean by WCK was operating in GAZA????
Gaza’s civilian population has been targeted for a year.
Israel cut off Water, cut off Food, and cut off Electricity. FOR A YEAR now. So go bleat somewhere far away. Maybe like Hell where ppl like u belong
@@Vkw-ld1uxGraham’s salary from Samaritan’s Purse was nearly $700,000
And that’s just the SP portion his total “ministry” salary was more$$$$ cha-Ching
@@angelaadams1517 did I say I would donate to either? Nope. And if you want to add more to the list before you make more ASSumptions. Red Cross No.. Catholic non profits… no. Anything else? Oh, I would choose not to donate my tax dollars to the link below either. I appreciate you knowing everything. You going to call me a Christian Nationalist or white supremacist next. I call smell the hate steaming off your comment lol. You will get over other people being allowed to have a different opinion.
www.fema.gov/grants/preparedness/shelter-services-program/fy24-awards/ssp-a
@@angelaadams1517 Are you ASSuming I would donate to them? Nope. Nor the Red Cross or any Catholic org. And would prefer my tax dollars not be donated to FEMA
www.fema.gov/grants/preparedness/shelter-services-program/fy24-awards/ssp-a
I visited Asheville 4 years ago and it seemed to me that people were super friendly and helpful back then. I know this because 4 locals helped me push my VW to a mechanic. Then they bought me a cheeseburger. I hope those guys are OK. That's my one day in Asheville experience. I am so sorry ya'll are suffering.
That is totally Asheville!
Our prayers and best wishes for all those in Asheville and the surrounding areas impacted by this devastating storm. The destruction seen in these videos and others make us truly sad. We pray for the recovery of the community
Thank you so very much. It’s been a while ride but we are staying strong. We also need a bit of a nap.
@@livinginasheville❤ it's super hard to see the town looking this way and not cry! my thoughts and prayers are with you and you're community wherever that may be. I'm in the South Part of Asheville there also cutting into the forest over here for something that they're putting together on the fly right beside WLOS
Yes!! The mud Especially the mud out here plz wear boots and wear mask if you have to burn the trash.
The woman speaks extremely well her delivery in her speech her articulation and diction is right on point and nice to hear a calm voice during all of this disaster
I scrolled down and found your comment. I had thought the same and already posted my version of your thoughts, thereby validating the observation. Not that this is rocket science Lol!
I thought it was a perfect briefing for this type of briefing about-what's-happening news format, which it needs to be and keep it nicely flowing.
And while I don't always like music in any video on serious subjects, I welcomed it in this video and was impressed with how good those Asheville local musicians are, and her selections and placements.
I was thinking this too. A regulated nervous system bringing in calm.
@@meredith2277 maybe a little nervous because she’s talking mostly about Asheville which is a major city with an airport. There are still many communities that are in a very different position and in dire need that don’t live in the city of Asheville. It was private citizens that were some of the first people there putting up starlink so people would have internet access.. no mention of that kind of thing either. This is very selective information.
@@Vkw-ld1ux I live here and it was everyone who helped and FEMA was here fast. Yes, the local citizens were the first people to be here to help, that only makes sense. The airport is near Asheville but it's out in the county. It's also a small city about the size of Scranton PA or Binghamton, NY probably not even that big.. I happen to know the person who made this video and a lot of the people she interviewed and it's all the truth. It's still a huge need here and it's been all hands on deck. We're very appreciative of all the help and care coming from other areas.
@@SJ-ef5gk You mean here as in Asheville, correct? I didn’t move to NC, I was raised here and moved back. Can you speak for all of the other areas or do you know who some of the first people that were in Asheville with starlink.. because I know. And FEMA isn’t boots on the ground, I’m not that foolish. I’m very well based in the military community but I welcome you to speak your mind on places like Chimney Rock, Spruce Pine, or Black Mountain. I’m glad Asheville is doing well and I’m not denying that a main hub with an airport shouldn’t have been priority but most of us care to know to whole truth are well aware of what’s been going on in Western NC outside of Asheville.
This is what FEMA is helping
www.fema.gov/grants/preparedness/shelter-services-program/fy24-awards/ssp-a
Thanks for the update, Beth. The amazing spirit of Asheville is shining through...
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Glad to hear! Thank you!
Heartbreaking and uplifting at the same time. My prayers are for your wonderful community!
We thank you… it is always both beautiful and tragic.
We’re in Swannanoa, just east of Asheville. Our little town was hit hard by flood waters and land slides. The Swannanoa River and all the creeks flowing into it, took out a lot of homes and bridges. We are still without power and water. Starting to rebuild our home and life one day at a time.
I hear you and am with you. It is absolutely devastating.
Somebody sent me this video and told me I was in it. I remember you that day, Beth, and I appreciate you making me a part of it. I really like your post. As sad as it all is, tomorrow is up to us to move on and to re-establish what Asheville is to become.
It's been a journey. Thank you for being a part of it. 💖
Love thy neighbor. Always be humble and kind. God bless you all. Prayers for everyone ❤❤❤
@@terrisanturro1043 sorry to hear that
Watching this from Butler TN. Not too far from Asheville. We got hit hard here too. Praying for everyone involved. It’s been amazing to see people coming together to clean up and help rebuild! ❤
Thank God for the community support people feeding others! True Americans care for others! Its encouraging to see houses that survived, sad for the loss of buildings! Help for the elderly people has to be priority with cold weather!!
Greetings Thank You for sharing, God Bless All The Families.
Thank you 🙏
Bless you all. I've been watching your videos for about six months as my family researches where we want to be. We knew we wanted to move north... get out of hurricane-prone Florida... we'd about decided that Asheville was going to be it! Head for the mountains. My grandson's an executive chef at a resort on the ocean... I mean... pretty sure he could find work. Well... what a shock... what an absolute shock... to see our beautiful future home devastated by the very thing we were running from. It is heartwarming to see the community come together during this tough time. It was good to catch up with you... thank you for this video. Wrapping you all in light and love.
We sure do appreciate that. Well, it was a total shock to us as well. We never could’ve imagined this happening, especially in the mountains. The silver lining is the chances of it happening again are so minimal and we will probably never ever see it in our lifetime. But who knows?
I just wish you guys a speedy recovery.
I sent this to a young family member who flead Asheville & cries a lot about it. Very upbeat clip. Thanks for posting ❤️
Thanks for sharing!!
Together we will overcome!
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Thank you for making this video. It is such a pleasure to hear first hand news that doesn't have a political bent.
Touching reporting. Thank you 🤗
Thank you, moon goddess I like your username!!!!
@@livinginasheville Thanks 😊
Definitely keep us posted on updates there in the mountains. My crew and I were a part of the Operation AirDrop AirMobile missions there out of hickory. We flew 2 Huey helicopters from the Army Aviation Heritage Foundation there delivering supplies in and out of landing zones in the region 50 miles or so from Hickory. It was a distinct honor to be there for that mission. The Great Smokies are absolutely God’s country out there, and as a praying and believing Baptist myself, I felt it was God’s work in helping the wonderful people of the lower Appalachian mountains. May they be blessed! #AirCav 🚁
Awh! Thank you for helping!
Gods work to bring supplies, but somehow the flood isn't gods work.
Thank you for your service.
Aww Hueys. Love those work horses!
Thank you for coming to Western NC and helping us! It is absolutely beautiful here and we will prevail! ❤️❤️
I'm so glad to see that you are ok. Thank God for you and your channel. You created the best footage of Western NC before Helene destroyed everything. You are a hero
Well, that brought a tear to my eye, thank you so much.
You are a very powerful,positive,and amazing person. God bless you!
Thanks to people like yourself reporting from ground zero about the daily life there in your community. This information is real and it pains my heart to see what you all are going through. If I could donate more I would.
Thank you for sharing ❤
You’re so welcome. 😊
Thank you for sharing and continued prayers for Ashville! ❤
WNC STRONG!! We will survive this! The community is strong, getting things done.
Thanks for this video. I’m so sorry about your neighborhood! I hope you have water back now. Keep up the good work!
Thank you! Water and power are back!🙌💖😊
Very heartening to see this video. I've been wanting to move to Asheville for six years and hearing about the hurricane devastated me. I also know people there. Thank you!
I am following living in Ashville. What an amazing and heartwarming community to be a part of ❤
We were thinking about moving to Asheville / mountains. We changed our mind. Praying for the people of Asheville!
That kind of storm in once in a 1000 years, Asheville is beautiful as you probably know, once everything gets back on track, everything will be just fine. You shouldn't let this stop you from moving to Asheville.
It is still a wonderful place to be.
I definitely understand that. Going thru something like this isn't for the faint of heart. While many are relocating there's still a strong base of us staying and riding it out. I for one could not bear to leave my home and community.
@@Nic_P85 Do you want everyone in the country to move down here? It's already out of control with prices and getting over crowded. This is a small city with big city traffic. Forest, farmland and pasture are getting gobbled up left and right for ugly apartments and subdivisions. Everyone and their mother is trying to move down here and you want more to come? Wtf us wrong with you people? The mass influx is severely impacting the quality of life down here and overdevelopment of the land (the land we all love and live here for) is truly horrible. It completely alters the vibe. People need to stop moving down here. Vacation here dont move here. Everyone wants to move to the vacation destination and that's how you ruin it. Fact.
Thank you for the update. We've had our share of hurricanes this season here in Central Florida as well, but seeing the devastation that Helene caused in WNC brings so many tears to my eyes. My family and I visit every year and we love WNC. Hopefully, someday we'll call it home.
We are bouncing back. Come back when ready.
Thank you for sharing this video. You came across as caring, hopeful, kind, and also thoughtful and respectful of those (including yourself) going through possibly the most difficult time in their lives. ❤️🙏
Thank you so much! 😊
We are sure praying for yall and may Jesus have mercy. So cool for all those that are helping others and for groups like Samaritan Purse and have many friends that dig Jesus and are going to help others. 😊 thanks for posting this video
Thank you for reporting the progress!
Our pleasure!
Thank you so much for your update. My plan was to come to Asheville to pick up clay at highwater clay which is on the river. We headed home from the Smoky Mountains on that Friday rather than going through asheville. Up until Thursday night they were just saying it was going to maybe be some heavy rains through about midday on friday. We decided to come on home. The storms followed us all the way home to Central virginia. I was a nervous wreck by the time we got home! The clay sublime company is on the river. I heard that the water was 20 ft deep. I know there was a lot of potters who lost their studios and everything. There's a lot of fundraisers going on. I've been watching your videos for a while and you were one of the first people I thought of wondering how you were doing. Thank you so much for your update!
So happy to see you back and I am so sorry for everyone going through so much. It is heartbreaking to see all that has happened with Helene and now Milton. I am in Central Florida near Orlando. I had no damage to my apartment and did not lose power, except for a few seconds. Feeling very grateful. My heart goes out to everyone affected. I love Chef Jose Andres with World Central Kitchen, such a big ❤
I am so glad that you are OK too. This is wild. Yes I was so surprised to have him show up in my driveway and talk to me for a good 30 minutes and I had no idea who he was. He is such a kind man with such a big passion for what he does.
Awesome, showing our warehouse and the We Are Love operation!!
DJ Bowie! My fav operation!
Thank you for taking us with you to see how people are getting along. I’m praying you soon have electricity and water and stay well.
We are making do and much gratitude to even be here! Thank you for the well wishes…. 💖
Beth, Great video update. You are a proud testament to the people of Asheville and the state of NC. Thank you and God bless you and all those impacted by this devastating event. ❤❤❤❤
Thank you so much. This is hard.
Thank you for reporting the truth. I know it has to be tough and I could never imagine how bad it is there.
God bless you and everyone affected by this storm .Prayers ❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Lived in Asheville in the late 90's so I'm not surprised by the outpouring of love, support and community, same with the influx of support from around the country. American's can be an annoying bunch at times but usually not when there's a disaster. There's a small church close to where I live in Boulder Country that has a sign ... Apples for Helene ... because it's apple season and anyway to send money to WNC.
Loved this video, thank you, but please let people know that FEMA are the good guys. Blessings and Love from Colorado.
Thank you! People are good. FEMA is here. 💖🙏
Thank you for sharing and showing us the Truth 🙏
Thank you for sharing the great things that are happening in Asheville following a unimaginable storm! Keep up the good work 👍. You are helping to create a positive impact! God bless y’all ❤️
Thank you! Will do!
Thank you so much Beth!❤❤❤
Thank you so much. Thank you so much for your comment and for keeping up.
My heart goes out to all who have been affected 🙏🏼♥️ I am relieved that you are safe. It’s inspiring to see the strength and devotion of the community.
We are so resilient and resourceful and kind and loving and this has been absolutely heartwarming to see how we’re coming together together. Thank you so much for your comment.
Thank you for your reporting. WNC strong; Asheville Strong. 🙌😢♥️
Thank you for the work you put into this, best coverage I’ve seen as it really shows off the character of that city. I lived there for many years in the past but currently down in the “flat land”! Heartbreaking to see it from afar, please take care. Will keep donating!
Thank you 🙏
I am crying watching this. ❤
😢 I've been stopping by your channel for a few years. Seeing this in my feed reminded me of you. But the strength, clarity and resolve in your voice and character gives a lot of hope. You did a great briefing. Kept it news and flowing nicely.
Ashville will recover, and this doesn't scare me from considering moving there if I ever do.
Yes. God bless all people there 🥰❤🙏
Thank you 🙏.
I'm super impressed with Asheville and the surrounding areas that were devastated during this hurricane. I'm so sorry this happened to you all, but on the plus side, people are really pulling together and that's a beautiful thing. 🙌🏽 ❤
It really is… and thank you.
It looks like You Are Doing Well And That Things Are Finally Coming Together With Everyone in Your Community its Very Healing To See You All Come Together For Each Other. Its Amazing And Just Keep Up The Bonds Strong and All Of You Will Be Stronger .
Bless you All
So happy you're ok Beth! Thank you for this video!
Thank YOU!🙏
This girl can spread love, amazing soul
I live in NC. My heart is with yall.
Thank you!🙏
Thinking of you all❤️ It’s so heartwarming to see everyone coming together and helping each other out❤
Watching from Canada. Love and prayers from Canada. ❤
It is such a blessing to see all the people who are helping. ❤ You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May God provide all of the needs. 🙏🏻
Thank you 🙏
Its strange watching you cover this tragedy because I watch your real estate all the time.
I am headed up to Asheville tomorrow morning to serve hot meals this weekend. Prayers for you and all those affected in WNC.
We must!
And thank you for helping! 🙌😊
Vary sad for Ashville. I can't believe this happened. I lived there and quickly became ny favorite town. Bless all there and good luck rebuilding
You are Beautiful Beth. Thank you for your Information!
I work in a community just like this. Cndys Harbor Maine. We got hit with massive storm. Took out many wharfs, homes, and boat house close to ocean. Everyone came together to help.
Hello from Arizona! I am so glad I found your channel tonight! My brother moved to AVL less than a year ago and absolutely loves everything about your wonderful town. He was blessed that his home high and dry, so just the water and power issue we all are too familiar with. Just today he told me his power was restored and now his internet. Our mother endured Hurricane Andrew in ‘92 and that was a Cat 5 hurricane and horrific, as many of you may know. I have been sick with worry for not only my brother, but for all citizens in WNC. I was lucky to visit this past spring so I am all too familiar with so many of the landmarks. The outpouring of love I am seeing in this video is amazing. Thank you for taking the time to film this and share the current status. The utility workers, and everyone involved has done heroic work thus far. God Bless Asheville and all of WNC and its fine residents. Thank you, again! Stay safe!!
Thank you so so much! Glad he is safe!
I'm here with you. We're here with you.
Thanks, Beth for this helpful video. Especially the ways we can help. My husband and I just moved to AVL in August for his job, and just getting to know the community. Now we get to know it even better on a deeper level.
Prayers to everyone. People need to continue sending Water
It is amazing that just a lot of rain did that.
Thank you for doing this. I keep seeing the same pictures over and over and it’s heartbreaking. But…as a frequent visitor who loves Asheville….this at least gives me hope❤
Helping neighbors in time of need ...it's a Southren thing !
Hugs from Brantford Ontario Canada ❤
Hugs back and thank you! 😊
What a beautiful commentary and tour of both heartbreak and the fortunate ones. So skillfully done. We are up just north of Mars Hill and escaped any damage….just so very very fortunate. Thank you so much for this . This is why we moved to this area.
Thank you Beth for such a heart wrenching and heart warming update. You are all in my thoughts!
Thank you so much!😊
Beth you make great videos and I started watching your channel a few months before this disaster. My gf and I here in Florida was so looking forward to renting a cabin around Waynesville to see the fall colors and explore the entire region later this month, but obviously that’s not happening…. So many lives have been impacted. Just made a donation to the WCK like you linked on your video. ❤
Thank you so much. World Central kitchen is a wonderful organization. I think we will film Waynesville next as they are looking quite good and all the vacation rentals are still open for business. They are welcoming people to come to town right now because they are back open, we appreciate your comment and I’d be glad to hear from you when you’re ready.
To every cloud is a silver lining. Rebuilding will be long and difficult but well worth it. God bless you all.
P. S. I hope pictures are being taken so that a huge plaque will explain what happened at the 2024 flood for future generations and tourists.
Good to see progress. I actually had turned down a job there but had I accepted, would have started the week before the hurricane. While I had been kicking myself for not accepting, As a Joplin tornado survivor, I am grateful to not be there.
I can tell you the change feel lasting in all sorts of ways to the core. People will be honored and the town rebuilt. 🙏🏼
What a way to start in a new place though! Yes, we will!
Girl, it is so good to see you ok. You are one of my many regular you tubers that I watch. All the rest had checked in, but I was getting worried about you. Ashville was hit so hard. Sorry. God bless.
Awhhh, thank you! It took me a minute to get up and running. It was a doozy!
@livinginasheville I'll be looking you up probably April_ish. been planning to move up there for a while. Waiting on my money. Won't get in the way of rebuilding. Plan to help with it if I can
We have an awesome God he will help
Thank you 🙏
@@livinginashevilleyour positivity brightness brings to mind the song lyric "cheer up my brother, live in the sunlight!"
I am so glad your channel popped up! I cried all the way through. I wish I was closer, so for now Lots of Love from Denver, CO.❤ NC STRONG! AMERICA STRONG! ❤💯🇺🇸🥺
Thank you so much!!
Sorry for the crying! 😢
What an amazing group who live there. Shoutout for FEMA, LOCAL ORGANIZER, and everyone there or a sisters of our country I’m so empress with the good hard work people of Asheville 🙏🙏🙏
God bless you. Well done you guys for being so amazing. 😊
Thank you 🙏
I want to hear that man sing the rest of that song. He was pretty good.
Beth, thanks for sharing this insightful information with us. Stay strong in those difficult times. Everything will go better. The best is yet to come! You guys will raise from ashes .. hence the name of Asheville..no pun intended!
Yes!!!! Thank you so much!
Yes. Uou. All. Arc amazing. Thank youv thats. Right. They. All. Are. Working.
Prayers for everyone and god bless everyone that’s helping
Thank you for showing me home. I’m crushed.
😢😮So sorry!
god bless all of you
Asheville is bigger than I thought!
It’s a city! 😊
I am a Artist i so understand i will be continuing to pray for all effected
Thx for your reporting! My Aunt lives in Asheville NC and my cousin in Green River Cove. Folks it's still not safe for you and not safe for the locals so please don't go. Folks still need help, thank you so much to all who are helping!! They are safe but my cousin lost everything...
Keeping you all in my prayers and sending ❤ from upstate NY
My daughter works for electric company and my son-in-law Wi-Fi inspector. And I know when we have storms here which is nothing like what you guys have. My daughter always says you guys gotta understand how many people are without and how long it takes care of every one of them. I know the workers are out there and they’re doing the best they can.
Praying for all. The worst I feel is to come no one or very few had flood insurance. Most areas aren't even a flood zone. Bless all those who have helped. This will take years let's all work together to continue to help and pray for all those affected .
The 1916 storms dumped even more water but not near the population and development back then of course. I was there all of September and luckily got out of the area near the Riceville Fire Dept even though the bridge at Bull Creek was washed away. We maneuvered our way out via several connected private driveways that a local discovered. Quite the mess. You're definitely right to mention non-potable water being a major issue. Flushing toilets may not be a sexy topic but it's super critical.
Finally people talking about the storm from 1916!
Yes, that is the main concern right now. Do you know how much water was in the 1916 flood? I’m curious.
@@livinginasheville I'm going to double check but it was equal to or more than this we just had. only reason I even know about it is due to the research I've been doing on some history here and it's came up.
The high water mark in Marshall from the 1916 storm was under 2 feet of water on that Friday the storm hit. This level of rainfall has never been recorded in this area
@@wayloncapps9480 thank you and God bless you and the community out there. 🙏🏼
I'm sorry you're still without power and water. I have lived here my entire life and every time I leave the house to check in on areas with those in need, I just break down. I never in my life time would have thought Asheville would be going thru this
I know, it’s so weird, I think I am still in shock.
@@livinginasheville I know I am, so I can totally understand that ❣️🙏🏼 and am sending lots of prayers to you all
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