The riding conditions in NC are not good. Roads are blocked or completely gone. Power is out widespread. I’m not sure you even get into or out of Maggie Valley right now. Asheville is completely cut off from every direction.
Yes I the trip at least for me is dead. I'm going to try and call Rob today if he can receive call. I understand all power and cell phone service is out. I got on a Maggie Valley Facebook page and its full of people trying to contact relatives.
Yes I the trip at least for me is dead. I'm going to try and call Rob today if he can receive call. I understand all power and cell phone service is out. I got on a Maggie Valley Facebook page and its full of people trying to contact relatives.
Right now every road is closed to everyone but emergency crews. I talked to an electrical lineman who told me they had 20,000 extra linemen in Florida and 0 in North Carolina. Sparky may some insight on this. FYI for anyone needing up to date road information in North Carolina can go to DriveNC.gov. I just checked and confirmed that all roads in Western North Carolina should be considered closed.
DO NOT TRAVEL IN OR TO WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA
All roads in Western North Carolina should be considered closed.
I-40 and I-26 are impassable in multiple locations.
Travel in this area for non-emergency purposes is hindering needed emergency response.