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| Dozens dead, millions in dark across Southeast as region struggles in wake of Helene | |
| 2024-09-29 | |
| Where's the Presidential Tourist? When's the National Disaster Declaration? [FoxWeather] Helene, which is now post-tropical, will continue to bring the threat of flooding rains as the system meanders across the East, the FOX Forecast Center said. Recovery operations are ongoing across the Southeast as communities across the region grapple with Hurricane Helene’s catastrophic destruction that left at least 60 people dead, whole neighborhoods underwater and millions of people without power. The Category 4 hurricane made landfall along Florida’s Big Bend region late Thursday night with 140 mph winds that left widespread destruction across the region while hundreds of people needed to be rescued from the flooding and damaged property caused by the storm’s relentless winds and precipitation. As of Sunday, power outages remain across several states affecting nearly 3 million customers – a slight improvement from the peak of the storm, when 4.7 million were without power. DEVASTATING STORM SURGE, NEAR 100 MPH WIND GUSTS SLAM FLORIDA Helene's storm surge caused catastrophic damage along Florida's Gulf Coast, where more than 240,000 utility customers remained without power Sunday morning. The Big Bend region experienced surges exceeding 15 feet, while Clearwater Beach and Tampa saw their highest levels in decades. Following landfall, the storm quickly moved through Georgia, the Carolinas and Tennessee, uprooting trees, splintering homes and overwhelming rivers and dams. A catastrophic flood threat was narrowly avoided Saturday along the Nolichucky River in East Tennessee as the remnants of Helene unleashed torrential rainfall, pushing the river to the brink of a critical emergency. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a dire Flash Flood Emergency late Friday as the Nolichucky Dam in Greeneville was feared to be teetering on the verge of collapse, threatening imminent danger to communities downstream. However, the dam survived the onslaught and the waters, while still several feet above record flood stage, are starting to recede. This comes after a record-breaking 28 Flash Flood Emergencies were issued across the Southeast, including Georgia, western North Carolina, parts of South Carolina and Virginia. Friday saw the most Flash Flood Emergencies issued in a single day nationwide. Even as the storm weakened to a post-tropical cyclone, its devastating effects continued to be felt. HELENE'S LIFE-THREATENING FLOODS INUNDATE BOONE, NORTH CAROLINA FOX Weather continues to follow the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, as over 200 reports of flooding have poured in from across the Southeast. Boone, North Carolina, is currently under a Flash Flood Warning, with life-threatening flooding inundating the area on Friday. Meteorologist Jane Minar is reporting live from Boone with the latest on the situation there. Dozens of water rescues as record floods slam western North Carolina, Atlanta In North Carolina, the storm's torrential rains caused catastrophic flooding, particularly in the Asheville area. At least 50 water rescues were reported, and tragically, 19 lives were lost. The flooding was so severe that parts of the state remained underwater days after the storm passed. Atlanta experienced its first-ever Flash Flood Emergency, breaking a 138-year-old rainfall record with 11.18 inches in two days. This caused severe flooding that submerged entire neighborhoods. Rescue crews worked tirelessly to save stranded individuals, including a woman who was rescued by FOX Weather Meteorologist Bob Van Dillen. Hearing her cries for help while reporting nearby, Van Dillen immediately jumped into action to save her from the rising floodwaters. Helene, which is now post-tropical, will continue to bring the threat of flooding rains as the system meanders across the East, the FOX Forecast Center said. Around 2-4 inches of additional rain is likely from Western Tennessee into Ohio. Additional rain is expected in the Northern Appalachian Mountains. Helene's lingering effects should finally exit the Northeast late Tuesday into Wednesday.
[X] Pray for Western North Carolina. They have nothing left and not much in the way of assistance on the way. This before and after picture is taken from the exact spot and is just one example of what these folks are faced with.
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| Posted by:Skidmark |
| #15 No apologies necessary. |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2024-09-29 22:37 |
| #14 Frank G DNC will bail them out. |
| Posted by: Deacon Blues 2024-09-29 21:56 |
| #13 ICE alerted? How about DNC? |
| Posted by: Frank G 2024-09-29 18:56 |
#12  Diversity courtesy of Harris-Biden H/T X account Bridge at Remagen: Eight people arrested following alleged looting in Washington County, Tennessee “each of the eight men arrested are being held at the Washington County Detention Center on a $20,000 bond Burglary: Jesus Leodan Garcia-Peneda, Josue Berardo Ortis-Valdez, Ersy Leonel Ortis-Valdez Aggravated Burglary: Albin Nahun Vega-Rapalo, David Bairon Rapalo-Rapalo, Kevin Noe Martinez-Lopez, Marvin Hernandez-Martinez” |
| Posted by: NoMoreBS 2024-09-29 18:53 |
| #11 Have spoken to a HazMat FD lead who has been on the site previously. Yes there are other chems and gases released when the roof collapsed. The resulting FD added water could be said to have added fuel to the fire. Google BioLab Inc. Conyers, GA. for updates and videos. My apologies to Besoeker for posting all this under his North Ga. story concerning the disaster up there in NGA and WNC. |
| Posted by: NN2N1 2024-09-29 18:33 |
| #10 Mustard gases' blistering effects can be neutralized by oxidation or chlorination, using household bleach (sodium hypochlorite), or by nucleophilic attack using decontamination solutions such as "DS2" (2% NaOH, 70% diethylenetriamine, 28% 2-methoxyethanol). After initial decontamination of the victim's wounds is complete, medical treatment is similar to that required by any conventional burn. |
| Posted by: Grom the Reflective 2024-09-29 18:01 |
| #9 I just showed that article to Mr. Wife, who is a chemist/chemical engineer by training. He noted that the BioLab company is not a bio lab but a pool/water treatment chemicals manufacturer, and that the primary concern is not mustard gas but chlorine gas. A secondary concern would be if the chlorine reacts with ammonia, which would produce mustard gas. Ammonia is used in cooling systems. Both gasses are toxic and cause lung damage, but quickly dissipate toward harmless levels in the open air, and are easily washed out of the air by rain. There is no concern about a long-lasting toxic residue in the local environment. There is a concern that in a fire environment chemical reactions take place, depending on what other chemicals were in the building. |
| Posted by: trailing wife 2024-09-29 17:57 |
| #8 Just got word . An shown some on the site pics .... A large part of the Chem CLOUD is Mustard GAS Thanks TW for the Conyer pointers. |
| Posted by: NN2N1 2024-09-29 17:34 |
| #7 Also Daily Mail, especially for NN2N1: Terrifying footage from burning biolab in Conyers, Georgia shows huge plume of smoke as inferno sparks massive evacuations |
| Posted by: trailing wife 2024-09-29 17:02 |
| #6 The Daily Mail, where America gets its news: Apocalyptic chaos strikes the South as millions are left without power with desperate families lining up outside gas stations and roving mobs stealing generators |
| Posted by: trailing wife 2024-09-29 16:59 |
| #5 Youtube is /was loaded with small town videos of the under reported disasters. |
| Posted by: NN2N1 2024-09-29 16:48 |
| #4 UPDATE: HAZ-MAT on alert. Bio-Lab in Rockdale Co. fire involved a lot of Chems. The Rockdale FD put water on it, that created a large Chem CLOUD that I was told resulted in the need to shutdown I-20 headed towards or coming from Augusta's direction. Up here just off I-75 GA exit 212 we are seeing bumper to bumper traffic headed SOUTH, coming out of Atlanta. Area Lowe's, WM's, gas stations, Harbor Freight, Dollar General, Family dollar, and etc.. all quickly selling out of TP, LP, Generators, canned 40/1 fuel, bread/food, Gas and diesel fuels. |
| Posted by: NN2N1 2024-09-29 16:46 |
| #3 If you're going to help don't forget the Starlink. |
| Posted by: Skidmark 2024-09-29 16:27 |
| #2 Don't forget Tennessee. Some towns completely destroyed. Many missing and 4 confirmed dead. Unicoi County Hospital destroyed. |
| Posted by: Deacon Blues 2024-09-29 13:56 |
| #1 Massive chem could headed down I-20 towards Augusta. From Rockdale bio labs chem fire. |
| Posted by: NN2N1 2024-09-29 13:31 |