Spartanburg Hit Hard by Tropical Storm, Power Cutoff Haunting Residents
Spartanburg, S.C. – Amidst a tropical storm, one bustling home in Spartanburg is echoing with silence. The storm has undoubtedly left its mark on a neighborhood where distressed families, like that of Jewel Wallenda’s, are struggling with slammed utilities and under a vast canopy of fallen trees.
Crazy Storm Aftermath
From what used to be a lively neighborhood bustling with life, now a labyrinth of impeded streets marked with broken utility poles and downed trees. Traffic lights on strike, businesses on a forced hiatus. The crisscross of Woodley Road and Becknell Drive is one such snapshot of the eerie calm following the storm’s wrath. Residents are waiting eagerly for the return of electricity, just like Wallenda who is striving to care for her young daughter amidst these challenging times.
Wallenda voiced her concerns by saying, “We do not have electricity so that’s a big concern especially with her.” She added, “We all had to take a cold shower the other day; it’s what you got to do for right now.”
A Close Shave with Danger
As the storm raged outside last week, Wallenda heard the chilling sound of trees cracking, followed by a thunderous crash. Consequently, two trees made their way, uninvited, into her home.
Retrospecting the terrifying moment, Wallenda said, “We were all inside at the time, but I just heard trees breaking left and right. There was a tree that had fallen on the back of the house.” She added, “There was a branch through my daughter’s room, thankfully she wasn’t in there, she was in the living room with me. We know that same tree did damage to my neighbor’s property as well.”
Frustration Breeds among Neighbors
Frustrations are flaring up among neighbors who hold certain property owners accountable for not maintaining their trees and bushes properly. One local lady even believes she might be burdened with the cost of clean-up, given how a neighbor’s trees fell into her yard.
Wallenda voiced her concerns over the safety of the house: “There’s a big ole gaping hole in the roof, so if it started raining or anything the house could potentially flood.” Currently, she is working closely with her landlord and others to mend the havoc wreaked by the storm.
Residents Brace Themselves for the High Cost of Natural Calamity
Be it the power cut, damaged houses, or the possible cost of clean-up, citizens are dreading the aftermath of the storm alike. Meanwhile, Wallenda is making the best out of the situation while she navigates this borderline unlivable setting. As the wind howls eerily in the crevices left by the storm in homes across the neighborhood, the flicker of floating candles brings a hauntingly beautiful stillness within the disrupted rhythm of life.
Health Goals Amidst Dystopia
Without forgetting the importance of health, especially in such demanding times, residents are urged not to ignore their daily dose of vitamin D despite the storm’s gloom. With balanced nutrition and an indomitable spirit, residents of Spartanburg prepare to outlast the stormy trials.
