Clean up at River Village Shopping Center

Get Pushed Challenge 636 Devastation
This shopping center was under at least 8 feet of water two weeks ago today. (Hurricane Helene)

There are so many piles of debris and road lanes throughout town and in the county are narrowed because of the clean up. I didn't want to hinder workers or get stuck somewhere while folks are still trying to get their homes and businesses back in order.

This is the second time in the past 20 years that the merchants and owners have had to clean up from flooding. (You might be able to follow this link to see this shopping center and other sections of Morganton NC after Hurricane Francis 2004: https://www.flickr.com/photos/greer82496/albums/72157600988856446/)

[Kathy]

@wakelys Here's my photo for your challenge.

[Susan Wakely]

So difficult to image what damage has been caused by the water. Let’s hope that some degree o normality is resumed soon.

[Rob Z]

How devastating to have that much water through it. Such an awful experience for the owners and workers.

[GaryW]

Truly horrible for those in the area. Is this where you live? If not, how far are you from where the storm hit?

[Casablanca]

Painful sight. Kindest wishes with everyone affected.

[katy]

You did a wonderful job of capturing this devastation. I am so thankful and grateful it was not any worse for you in your area.

[Shutterbug]

Nice capture of the storm damage. I hope you didn’t experience any issues directly.

[Rick Schies]

Those areas were hit so hard. I cannot imagine living through that

[JackieR]

Despite your description and your photo, I still cannot comprehend the damage and devastation

[Ann H. LeFevre]

While I can tell they have a long way to go, I think they've made remarkable progress in this short amount of time. We were just saying at work today that we should get on the ball and do something to help as a congregation.

[bkb in the city]

Sorry to read this. Hopefully they get back to normal soon

[Kathy A]

Such a sad sight!

[Wylie]

certainly scraped clean now.

[Margaret Brown]

Such a sight, hope things can be soon sorted out.

[Tunia McClure]

so much to do

[Renee Salamon]

These hurricanes are so devastating