I knew the devastating impacts of #Helene on my beloved southern Appalachians would catch up to me at some point.

That some point is right now, as I prepare to submit the final report on how state agencies can better support NC communities' efforts to build resilience through flexible street use.

This is the hardest thing I've ever written. Some of these communities don't even exist anymore.

I just can't wrap my head around it. #WNCStrong