As many of you know, Watershed Drybags is headquartered in Asheville, NC, right in the heart of the massive flooding which struck the area last week in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Understandably, many are concerned about those who live in the region as well as Watershed.
I got the chance to briefly speak with founder Eric Revels as he worked to recover the factory.
First and foremost Eric told me that his concern is with his employees. Not everyone has been accounted for yet, with no power, fuel, or potable running water and many roads washed completely away, communication has been difficult.
Eric shared a couple of photos of the devastation in the factory’s vicinity and told me that Watershed would be back as soon as possible. Most of the equipment is salvageable and water levels are down considerably. One critical piece of equipment had to be ordered and it will be delivered soon. Once he can get everything cleaned up and reconstitute the employees, they will be right back at churning out the world class waterproof bags they are known for.
Eric wanted to close with a pledge to his customers that Watershed was knocked down but they are already back on their feet. The priorities are people, followed quickly by resuming production and delivery.
