"In response to the flooding and devastation in East Tennessee over the past 48 hours, amateur radio operators have been collaborating with emergency personnel to assist in saving lives and communicating through any means possible. We are utilizing local 2m and 440 frequencies to relay traffic as much as we can. Due to the severity of the event and the remote locations affected, we are faced with challenges in reaching certain areas as bridges and roads have been washed away. Despite these obstacles, we are committed to providing assistance in any way we can, including coordinating water drop-off points. Can we learn from this event and improve our preparedness for the future? The answer is yes. We will continue to do our best to help those affected by this disaster. Mark Hannah, N2UGA. Ps, These pictures really don’t put into perspective the widespread damage that there is!"