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Oct 1Liked by Max Borders

So very sorry. We know the mountains will heal as will the people.

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I just found out the news about Hurricane Helene! The level of destruction is crazy. I'm glad you and your family are safe Max

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Thank you, brother!

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So very glad your family is safe.

You capture the magnitude and heartrending tragedy well. This part of North Carolina has a special place in so many hearts, and we are all grieving a little now. Thank you for putting it in words.

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I tend to hole up for days when I have a lot of writing to do, and I generally avoid news, so I was unaware at first of just how bad this has all been.

It all seems like the amount of reporting on it does not match with the actual level of devastation.

And I am hearing that some rescue attempts by 'civilians' are being blocked by FEMA. have you heard/seen any of that?

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Well, I heard that a guy doing helicopter rescues was told by the police to stop it, but I don't know if that was at the behest of FEMA.

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I have heard of people being stopped at checkpoints, just like Maui, but who knows…

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You have helped me understand. Thank you.

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