Hurricane Mathew update....

[Bill Douglas]

Originally Posted by Baz

Hi Rich - thanks for the concern. All well here. Just got Internet back but still on my generator for power. Hopefully power will be restored in my section tomorrow.

Will share pics later....

Pleased to hear you are OK Baz. Particularly serious down your way. Oh, an upside. There may be some landscaping work LOL

[Heel n Toe]

There's a decent amount of HHI news/info here at the IP site...

Local News | IslandPacket.com & The Island Packet

http://www.islandpacket.com/news/weather/hurricane/article107131697.html

Sea Pines, too...

http://www.islandpacket.com/news/weather/hurricane/article107083127.html

[fred cook]

My sister and family live just west of Myrtle Beach, SC. They have not had power for a couple of days and will likely be out for a few more. Other than losing the top of a maple tree and the chimney cap, I don't think they had any other damage. Meanwhile, she is using a gas grill to cook on and is learning some good Girl Scout ways to make do.

Where I live in central south Georgia, the worst of the storm only got as far west as I75. We didn't even have any rain, just a little wind. We have had a fairly large number of storm refugees here, being taken care of by several shelters set up by local churches and the Red Cross.

[Rickysa]

We got smoked with rain here in central NC...power off until the 16th (estimated), schools closed, genny running half the house, so we're cool.

[porsche tech]

To my understanding, the south end of HHI got it worst but like HHI944 said the whole island looks like a major mess. We have received pictures of our house that is still fine. One tree down in front yard but didn't hit any thing. All the pictures that I've gotten do not look good. Mayor says their shooting for Tuesday to make the island accessible...could still be no water or power at that time. We're waiting for the plantation to give the ok.--Dave

[GothingNC]

Wow, you guys on the coast in SC and NC really got hammered and I read about the major fire that broke out in Cherry Grove SC.

My co-worker in Nashville NC luckily lives on the west side of the river sent me this photo.

[tdw28210]

Originally Posted by porsche tech

To my understanding, the south end of HHI got it worst but like HHI944 said the whole island looks like a major mess. We have received pictures of our house that is still fine. One tree down in front yard but didn't hit any thing. All the pictures that I've gotten do not look good. Mayor says their shooting for Tuesday to make the island accessible...could still be no water or power at that time. We're waiting for the plantation to give the ok.--Dave

Hearing and reading the same. Thanks for the info. I am planning on primitive camping when I finally get there.

Originally Posted by HHI944

The island as whole is a friggin wreck. Beaufort county just opened the borders today for people to return home, as long as their home is in an area verified to have water and power. That said, Hilton Head and other islands in the county are still closed entirely and likely will remain that way for a few more days. Haven't heard of any serious injuries, but an incredible amount of property damage.

Yeah, Tuesday or Wednesday is what I am hearing too. I think Sea Pines did not fare well as it was built around so many of the original trees. My back roof actually had a notch in it to accommodate a Live Oak when the house was built back in 1973. Fortunately, that tree was removed 10 years ago. We still don;t realy know its condition, but it does not sound like the storm surge reached it. The backed up rainfall may be another story.

Unfortunately, my angst about a house turned into outright anguish on Friday night. My father was stricken with a heart attack and died while my younger brother and sister-in-law administered CPR to him until the ambulance arrived. My 9 year old niece was there, so that was really unfortunate. So needless to say, my priorities have shifted from the house on HHI to my family in the Clemson area. This is close to the worst week ever for me, though our family has rallied nicely to get through the initial shock.

[bivenator]

tdw, very sorry for your troubles. Godspeed to your father and may he RIP.

[Scott Douglas]

My condolences to you and your family. What a tragic loss.

[HHI944]

That is horrible TDW, I'm so sorry.

HH Fire/Rescue has started releasing people from duty after 5 straight days and the NG is clearing things pretty fast. Town building inspectors are supposed to be going around the island today to get stats for federal aid. I would count on Wednesday being the earliest for limited access, there's still a lot of work to be done and a lot of flooding.

PRP got hit pretty bad from what I've seen. Lots of trees down, flooding and a washed out road.

[GothingNC]

Wow, that is tragic

My condolences on your loss tdw .

[GothingNC]

SJ AFB housing is flooded out now :-(

Neuse River is supposed to crest at 31 feet by Friday that will exceed the 100 year flood plain.

Hurricane Floyd it crested at 28.5 feet.

I feel very lucky the only issue for my neighborhood is the lack of power.

[tevake]

Man that sucks TWD, MY CONDOLENCES to you and your family!
Especially with all that is going around you.

I'd also like to appogize to all that are still working thru the aftermath of the storm.
I didn't meat to discount the trials some are still going thru.
I hope you are soon back in your homes with little damage and services back on.

Cheers Richard

[Baz]

Sorry for the loss of your father, TDW. Thoughts and prayers sent....

[billybek]

Sorry to hear about your dad's passing.

[WPOZZZ]

TDW, I'm so sorry to hear of your father's passing. May he rest in peace.

[tdw28210]

Thanks everyone for the condolences and well wishes.

[sand_man]

^^^WHOA! That's nuts!

[GothingNC]

Originally Posted by sand_man

^^^WHOA! That's nuts!

Bridge in Fayetteville

[GH85Carrera]

I heard some of the areas will not see the crest of the river until Friday. It is still going up in some places. I guess they call SC coastal areas the low country for a reason.