Cleveland shares that after being trapped in her Weaverville neighborhood initially [00:06:18] she left and worked at a medical shelter at A-B Tech [00:09:06]. She describes conditions at the shelter [00:10:09], her daily routine [00:14:49], and the resources and support offered through formal and informal sources [00:19:05]. Molly emphasizes that comprehensive emergency planning and public health are often overlooked until there is a critical need, and advocates for increased preparedness on individual and system-wide levels [00:24:17]. She also reflects on long-term emotional impact and collective healing [00:30:42].

Narrator portrait depicts Molly in downtown Weaverville at the main street park, September 25, 2025. Photo by Bill Green.]]> Friends of Buncombe County Special Collections]]> August 25, 2025]]> Digital Audio Recording]]>