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We could use a little if this right now. Day 3 of a heatwave. Currently 93⁰F. Yesterday, confirmed by our meat thermometer, 97⁰. Like most SFers, we have no air conditioning.

Seriously though, we're fine. My heart goes out to everyone in far worse situations.

My sister and her partner are dealing with the aftereffects of Hurricane Helene. They are still at the top of a mountain road in the forest above Swannanoa NC. If you Google Swannanoa, you can see the destruction downhill from them. Devastating.

Their house took only moderate damage. Their two trucks - totalled. The old car - useless at the top of their road seriously washed out in spots. Road repair/power - probably not for a long time.

They can evac by foot (likely next week?) with a roller bag and the dog, down the steep 2 mile road. For now they get by, miserly managing food and propane for the generator. Neighbors are helping each other. I reach her once a day via spotty cell access. A hovering copter has already hoisted 2 elderly neighbors out.