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Thank you so much! For your support and interest in our recovery efforts.

Wow! Were you home for the storm? I met so many resilient people that live in your area. Not one person was complaining as they dug themselves out and dried off that day. Amazing to witness. I’m glad I learned about where the tires came from , because it was really confusing to see among the rest of the disaster. I hope your community is recovering well.

@@DominicTaverniti I was here for the whole thing. I am directly across from Stone Mountain Farm Road. And yes, right past Round Mountain Estates. below my house, there was a HUGE mudslide. By the next day, the locals had a trail through it. The entire road bed in the 'tire' area is built upon old tires, some with wheels. I was surprised. And there are SO many still there. From my front porch everything LOOKED fine, power lines were intact, and I got in my Tahoe to go see what was up, as we had no communication. Looked up the road and could not see a way around, went down the road, just out of sight was another block. So, I took off on foot, and got as far as that big mudslide that probably stopped you. By Saturday the locals and the fire dept had us a trail to Old Fort, and that was the only way out for weeks. As my daddy used to say, "There ain't no need to complain, it is what it is, ain't nothing you can do." You just do what you can, help your neighbors and do a little better every day. I am beyond grateful for all sorts of things. I am beyond grateful for folks like you who documented this.

Thanks so much!

So thankful it was helpful.

It would be fun to have a track nearby. But I guess I wouldn’t trade Carrier Park for $1M.

Those fancy homes across the river and Biltmore house people complained about the noise. Someone sneaked an bought it when it was for sale an closed the racetrack down.​@@DominicTaverniti

I’m hoping to learn more soon. Please stay tuned for RAD updates.

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Hello Greenville neighbor. Thanks for the comment. We'll be busy cleaning up for quite a while. Come on up for a visit any time. 90% of Asheville is fully open and operating now. We need visitors to help keep the momentum going.

Thanks so much for sharing the requests for donations and the location. Thanks for the kind words as well.

@DominicTaverniti Thank you for responding!❤️ Everyone needs help, and if this administration won't help, we can count on VP Vance to keep his word. Please share John's link in your area. I'm about 4 hours out one way, but doing my share.

Thank you for leaving a comment. In my humble opinion, man can only affect so much change. When the skies open and trillions of gallons of water flow through a region, it's going to follow the river paths that have been carved into the mountains. The most that can be done is to get out the way. Some would argue that structures should never have been built in those flood plains to begin with. I personally feel that land should be utilized. Let's it sit unused for 100 years or more is waist of space. However, those in the flood plain need to know the risk and be prepared to evacuate when an event like this storm comes around. Just my $.02.

@Mandoslicer - This is such an incredible comment. I'm truly touched. I really appreciate your feedback on the approach to these videos. I'm hoping to maintain high enough quality content so that unsensational outperforms click bait. It sounds like we're living parallel lives! We had several trees come down and just touch our roofline. But they were fluffy spruce and only bent the rain gutter. Great to hear that the white oak missed your house. They're dense. So many of pics that I've seen of homes cleaved in half were with white oaks. We live out in Black Mountain, but Carrier Park is such a special place, we'd make the frequent drive to spend the day there. When my son started on a balance bike, I rode a long board. It wasn't long before I couldn't keep up. On our first day out with peddles I stopped counting at 20 laps. We can't wait to get these spaces back. I think there's going to be an incredible opportunity for our children to take part in rebuilding these spaces, giving them even greater pride and ownership in them. It means a great deal to me that you've been sharing some of this information with your daughter. My son and I have been watching it together as well. In spite of all the damage and destruction, my son is gaining a better understanding of our region, and an informed perspective, rather than paralyzing fear. Thank you again for sharing!

Yes. And maybe. If you look at the topographical map, everything filmed here is in a historical/geographic flood plain. However, all of this area may not necessarily be considered a flood zone by zoning or insurance standards (I'm not sure). With the last high water mark being set in 1916, the acceptable or expected flood zones have shifted over time. That doesn't answer your question, but it may paint a picture of how development has morphed over time in this area, populating low laying areas that are close to the river.

@@DominicTaverniti Thanks for your fast response. Great video footage & explanations. What a difference two months time has made.

No kidding! I love hearing historical accounts of places that we (me) have no knowledge of. Of course, over time we'll all have stories for the next generation. Thanks for sharing yours.

@carriegarrisonvos4433 - Thank you for sharing. You're spot on!! While there was widespread damage, 95% of the area is already back to business - and in dire need of visitors to stay open and keep people employed. This is one of my main drivers for picking up a camera, and highlighting our recovery. One thing that has struck me while filming, and hearing myself orate the videos, is realizing the value of the spaces that I couch as secondary or even tertiary priority. I know that parks and greenways aren't a priority like critical thoroughfares and community necessities. But there is a very real necessity to community spaces. As soon as food, water, and commercial amenities are restored, I'm sure we'll all rally around restoring our gathering places to socialize, exercise and heal as a community. I say this as my own reflection. You've already found something similar in Avery County. Visitors should come back now! They're welcome and absolutely needed.

@@DominicTaverniti You're right about community spaces. People need people for sure!! I do hope they will be rebuilt sooner than expected, but I do feel it will be more down the road. We have so many roads still that are so bad. Even our community bridge is quite horrifying to go over and our emergency exit to Lowe's Home Improvement is a mudhole that a 4x4 would get stuck in. You deal with it the best you can because so many others need a home etc. I know there are priorities. We've heard it many times now trying to get an estimate for our bridge. Emergencies first. And I agree. And yes the economy depends on it. Without it no one can work. Sort of a catch 22 really. We need to fix ourselves but we need money to continue on.

@@carriegarrisonvos4433 We’re in complete agreement! It’ll be a long road to recovery. First things first. And we anxiously look forward to getting all the amenities and recreational spaces back as time and resources allow.

Thanks for the feedback on using maps. I glad it's helpful. Yes, the power of the water was hard to comprehend. Everything from semi trucks and buildings, to trees and boulders were absolutely demolished by the force of the flood.

@SabsterB - Thanks for sharing. I've had a very similar experience. I also had to be out on the roads on the 27th. It was pretty incredible to witness how tiny we are when our surroundings get rearranged by the forces of God. And similarly, even two months later, as I drove through Swannanoa today, I get a newfound shock at the aftermath. Thankfully, God is in control and we don't have to fear. Have a blessed Christmas.

@DominicTaverniti I couldn't have said it better myself. You have a blessed Christmas as well.

@bburnsey - Thanks for the kind words, and appreciation for the process. You must have some personal experience with filming and editing. It's surprising how much time it takes to share a simple video.

That's great. When did the race track shut down?

@@DominicTaverniti 1999

@ the Weaverville track ran the Winston cup series from 1951-1969 and was tore down sometime in the 80s for the high school could be built. The Asheville track closed in 1987 I believe.

@@joshuaguenin9507 you maybe right about that. Ill have to check

@@joshuaguenin9507 yes you are correct. The town voted to tare it down in 1987 but took till 99 to actually do it

I should have included some before and after of French Broad River Park. That was a miss on my part. It's hard to visualize what's even missing when the ground is gone. Where the refrigerator is laying is about where the path forked and would follow closer to the river. That bank has since been moved.

Thanks! That's a piece of info that didn't make the video. To the namesake of the Wrong Way River Lodge, the French Broad River flows North. There are only a number of rivers that flow North, the Nile being the largest, but most rivers around the world flow South.

Thanks for the feedback.

Yes, Hominy Creek Road is up river. That's a great walk that you did!!! My son and I would start at Carrier Park (after a couple dozen laps), ride to New Belgium for a stop, cross over the river and go the Olde London Road English Pub for some soccer, and head back over Amboy Rd bridge. I've been preparing to cover RAD. Several friends and associates have lost their entire business in that area. It's going to take a different approach to appropriately capture the impact there, but I think it's important and I look forward to putting a spotlight on it.

Thanks so much for the compliment! It's great to hear that this approach is helpful (and coming across as intended). And your continued Prayers for the many people in our region is much needed and appreciated.

Yes, I've enjoyed the orderly aspect of these videos as well. He started, I think, all the way in Old Fort and Black Mountain, and worked his way further west in each video, generally following the Swannanoa River, and now the French Broad. Not only does it give you perspective as to the geology of the damage, but as a resident of Swannanoa (fortunately we had minimal damage, compared to many others), has given me a better feel overall for the lay of the land, the effects of the rivers, and how each area relates to all the others. He's done superb work!

I think you're exactly right on the visible damage along most of the stretch. Tony Willson pointed out to me that their stair case down to the river was destroyed in the 2004 flood, but survived just fine this time. I've seen similar scenarios along our rivers. In some places the very low bridges survived, but higher ones were taken out. And I also thought it is became the river rose quickly and floating trees and debris missed the submerged structures. Just speculating.

​@@DominicTaverniti We didn't think so either, but the more you look, there are many banks that have tree roots exposed and are merely handing on. It's that way in a lot of areas. Hopefully some will reroot before anymore substantial rain, ice or snow head our way.

Thank you, and to your family as well. We had family come up from Florida to enjoy Thanksgiving with us. They're no stranger to hurricane damage, but were surprised as the breadth of destruction, as well as difference of having river flooding vs storm surge off the ocean.

@@DominicTaverniti The donation I made was for you to help offset your expenses making these great videos

@dave3156 Thanks for clarifying. I really appreciate the support!!!

@@DominicTaverniti You do such a great job I want to support in some small way

I love getting these bits of history that don't surface elsewhere. Thanks for sharing.

@evanmcmahan355 - The parkway is scheduled to open at the end of December. West of Asheville is open, but the section between Hwy 70 and and Hwy 80 (the entire stretch between Asheville and beyond Mnt Mitchell) is still closed. Unlike other damaged areas in the region, Blue Ridge Parkway is gated off and completely off limits to everything from walking, biking, driving, etc.

What about the Walmart area

Here’s a video that includes Walmart, Aldi and the stretch of Swannnanoa River road leading up to Biltmore Village Helene Impact Update Nov 12 - Asheville, Swannanoa River Rd from Fairview Rd to Biltmore Village ruclips.net/video/hRZ5HORZD00/видео.html

@deborahbelcher3984 - I really appreciate your feedback. I'm so thankful these videos have been helpful to both locals of the Asheville area and those outside our area.

The Cathedral of All Souls is the church you're thinking of. This is from their website: "The Cathedral of All Souls located in Biltmore Village in Asheville, North Carolina has experienced devastating flooding." There are commercial properties next door and a across the toad from it that are still renovating for the storm, but there isn't further info published from the church itself. The next time I'm in that area, I'll dip in to find more information.

Thank you for the feedback. So that I can improve future videos, can you kindly share some more detail on what you didn't like? Was it the nature of the content, or the style in which it was presented? Thank you, sincerely.

Thank you for your feedback! There's an immediate gratification (clicks and revenue) when just showing the devastation. I'm hoping to keep a spotlight on our recovery over time and help those that want to learn a bit more about what happened here.

It's probably on a business by business basis. Grants and loans have been available by application through a number of organizations. Insurance funds are a different matter. In so many areas throughout our region businesses didn't carry flood insurance because there wasn't a presedent for flooding in their location. Here in Biltmore Village, where is floods frequently (though not as severe), I would imagine that more businesses carried flood insurance. Regardless, I doubt enough funds are received to rebuild without soliciting gifts, taking out loans and/or new significant owner contributions.

Thank you for the feedback.

Thanks so much for the feedback.