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Checking in from Augusta (CSRA) Post-Helene
Posted on 9/30/24 at 6:35 pm
Posted on 9/30/24 at 6:35 pm
We’re nowhere near as bad as Asheville, but the Augusta area got hit HARD. We’re still in the dark, with some main thoroughfares getting a little bit of power now.
Georgia Power and our county government have done a phenomenal job, but there’s a lot more to be done, and other counties are having more difficult times.
Checking in to say this: I have been extremely moved by the community’s response. People don’t care how each other are voting. People are looking out for one another and doing what they can to help everyone: complete strangers, neighbors and everyone in between.
It has been incredibly moving.
I hope any other TD posters in the path are okay.
Georgia Power and our county government have done a phenomenal job, but there’s a lot more to be done, and other counties are having more difficult times.
Checking in to say this: I have been extremely moved by the community’s response. People don’t care how each other are voting. People are looking out for one another and doing what they can to help everyone: complete strangers, neighbors and everyone in between.
It has been incredibly moving.
I hope any other TD posters in the path are okay.
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Posted on 9/30/24 at 6:55 pm to TerryDawg03
I’m glad you are ok! Praying for all those affected
Posted on 9/30/24 at 7:45 pm to TerryDawg03
In a town where so many run red lights everyday, the average driver has slowed down and been civil on the roads.
Riverwatch has no functional traffic signals. I was amazed that I made it both ways without seeing a wreck.
On ordinary days, a red light is a suggestion. When my light turns green, I wait for the 3 heroes to plow through the intersection.
I’m impressed that our driving culture has adapted so quickly and in a positive way.
Riverwatch has no functional traffic signals. I was amazed that I made it both ways without seeing a wreck.
On ordinary days, a red light is a suggestion. When my light turns green, I wait for the 3 heroes to plow through the intersection.
I’m impressed that our driving culture has adapted so quickly and in a positive way.
Posted on 9/30/24 at 7:55 pm to TerryDawg03
In SW Georgia and we were blessed that our home and people are all good. Good to know you and yours are ok too.
We did not lose power through the storm.
Glad to hear the people coming together. That should be inspiring.
We did not lose power through the storm.
Glad to hear the people coming together. That should be inspiring.
Posted on 9/30/24 at 8:01 pm to TerryDawg03
https://poweroutage.us/area/state/georgia
good to hear people are taking care of one another -
quote:got family just across the Savannah in Barnwell & Allendale Co near Screven Co GA - still no power since Friday - pockets have been restored - but it is a mess with trees downing lines everywhere -
Georgia
Customers Tracked:
4,993,335
Customers Out:
488,576
Last Updated:
2024-09-30 08:37:59 PM
good to hear people are taking care of one another -
Posted on 9/30/24 at 8:04 pm to TerryDawg03
I’m in Columbia county. Word is we will have power by the 5th.
Posted on 9/30/24 at 8:15 pm to TerryDawg03
I'm in Arden now. Tons of equipment brought in
Posted on 9/30/24 at 8:22 pm to TerryDawg03
Is Fort Gordon doing anything organized to help out?
Posted on 9/30/24 at 8:29 pm to TerryDawg03
I'm in Columbia county and no doubt Georgia Power is doing great. If you guys saw how extensive the damage is here the fact that they expect the majority of the county will have power by the 5th is pretty much a miracle. There are trees and power lines and poles down everywhere.
This storm was the most devastating event I've seen in my entire 61 years living here but we're going to make it. Thanks to all the folks who have chipped in to help, it's very appreciated
This storm was the most devastating event I've seen in my entire 61 years living here but we're going to make it. Thanks to all the folks who have chipped in to help, it's very appreciated
Posted on 9/30/24 at 8:39 pm to TerryDawg03
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People don’t care how each other are voting
I can tell you aren't on connect columbia county on Facebook.
There's a few trolls in there openly rooting for socialism and declaring every moment of delay a result of electing Republicans.
We chose to move our asses remote. Spent the day Friday clearing roads in Riverwood so we could all get in and out. Then abandoned ship on Saturday for columbia. Have been ferrying supplies for folks staying put.
I may return tomorrow for the remainder though.
Posted on 9/30/24 at 9:01 pm to TerryDawg03
A friends daughter her family are right in the middle of the Augusta storm damage. Power is expected to be out for another week or more. Her husband an oldest son are out clearing trees for neighbors as well as their own property. It is pretty ugly there.
Posted on 9/30/24 at 9:02 pm to TerryDawg03
I am glad you are ok and hope power is restored soon
Posted on 9/30/24 at 9:13 pm to LemmyLives
quote:
Is Fort Gordon doing anything organized to help out?
They’re actually shut down except for emergency personnel. Fort got hit hard too. Lots of cyber operations being rerouted from what I was told.
Posted on 9/30/24 at 9:15 pm to TerryDawg03
A lot of people always piss and moan about Georgia Power - We had a storm come through sometime last year (it wasn't a hurricane - just a bad storm / mini tornado) - It blew down tons of trees and powerlines. In a day and a half they had everything restored.
What I was most impressed with them about was how they kept everybody in the affected area up to date with text messages, etc,
They actually said it was going to take 3 days to restore power, but they over delivered.
I think the worst part about losing power is just not knowing when it's going to be restored and by GA Power keeping us up to date with everything, it made the entire event a little more tolerable than it could have been.
We just basically spent the day at the movie theater that had power and watched a few movies that day LOL
What I was most impressed with them about was how they kept everybody in the affected area up to date with text messages, etc,
They actually said it was going to take 3 days to restore power, but they over delivered.
I think the worst part about losing power is just not knowing when it's going to be restored and by GA Power keeping us up to date with everything, it made the entire event a little more tolerable than it could have been.
We just basically spent the day at the movie theater that had power and watched a few movies that day LOL
This post was edited on 9/30/24 at 9:17 pm
Posted on 9/30/24 at 9:16 pm to TerryDawg03
quote:
TerryDawg03
You're not far from me.
30 minutes for me to the SR bridge.
Yeah, we got pounded too, looks like a war zone and we're still without power but the trees are cleared finally.
We had flooding but it spread out and soaked into the sand by Sunday.
NC and Western TN took major flooding hits. So did parts of Northern GA up around Chattanooga and Dalton from what I hear.
Honestly, Asheville .... nevermind, I'm not gonna say it. But ... it's the San Fran of the East Coast.
Posted on 9/30/24 at 9:17 pm to FredBear
quote:
I'm in Columbia county and no doubt Georgia Power is doing great. If you guys saw how extensive the damage is here the fact that they expect the majority of the county will have power by the 5th is pretty much a miracle. There are trees and power lines and poles down everywhere.
This storm was the most devastating event I've seen in my entire 61 years living here but we're going to make it. Thanks to all the folks who have chipped in to help, it's very appreciated
Columbia County Ops is the gold standard. They have been amazing. And Georgia Power has been unbelievable along with the out of state partners who are helping. It has really shown the best of humanity.
Sounds like we have some neighbors in the Poliboard. Maybe a beer’s in order when the dust settles.
Posted on 9/30/24 at 9:19 pm to LRB1967
quote:
I am glad you are ok and hope power is restored soon
Posted on 9/30/24 at 9:38 pm to TerryDawg03
quote:
Sounds like we have some neighbors in the Poliboard. Maybe a beer’s in order when the dust settles.
Count me in. I know a good beer bar downtown Augusta ... and quite a few right across the river in Aiken.
Posted on 9/30/24 at 9:39 pm to LRB1967
quote:
am glad you are ok and hope power is restored soon
Power came on just now in neighborhood
Posted on 9/30/24 at 9:43 pm to TerryDawg03
quote:
People don’t care how each other are voting
For now.
Give it time. The msm & elected ‘leadership’ will stir animosity after a week, maybe two. They won’t be able to help themselves. They (almost exclusively the Left) are in business to promote chaos & division.
That’s what they do.
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