Hurricane Preparation
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-----The storm directly affected fourteen States in the USA, and three-four provinces in Canada. ...And it isn't over just yet.
Even so, a remote backup anywhere is better than putting all your eggs in one basket, no matter how many eggs you have.
-- 64 people dead so far, related to the superstorm, Frankenstorm (USA alone).
...Not official yet, still too early.
...Not official yet, still too early.
Hello Amir
Same reason the reactors in Japan had issues. They never anticipated the flooding to be so severe. The hospitals in NYC had the generators tucked away in the basements which flooded. It hit the highest flood height ever in lower Manhattan and many other places as well. You can only plan for what you think is possible. Unfortunately this storm reset the bar.
Rob
It's pretty ugly up here right now. National Guard is apparently deployed in Piermont; gas is impossible to find, whether for cars or generators, much of the area is still without power, though our local utility company is very good, and I know they are working around the clock. The damage to low lying houses is unbelievable- many folks want to live right on the river, and some of those houses now have no rear walls; both Piermont and Nyack are under curfew. The locals are a mix of well to do and average working stiffs; everybody is pitching in, the DPW guys, most of whom live locally, are good humored and helpful. You can tell that people are getting a little prickly when they can't get around, have no power, their homes are in ruins, and there is little outside help. FEMA is going to make a tour at some point today. By now, you'd figure they'd actually be on the ground; also, no sign of Red Cross. The local fire house set up grills so people can cook food. Despite what you read about the need for massive federal help, 3-4 days into this thing, there's little sign of that. It's the locals who are making the difference. Not meant as a political statement, but it is a reality check.
NC/SC just sent another wave of electrical workers up today. Our thoughts are with you all.
Tom
Tom
The utility guys have been the best, we have guys from Arkansas deployed into Jersey, guys from Pa here in NY, and our power just got turned on a few minutes ago. I made the rounds, electrically speaking, at the house as soon as the outside lights kicked on. You don't appreciate how dependent you become on something so ubiquitous as electricity.
On other fronts, it apparently didn't take long for our civilization to descend into Mad Max territory for gasoline. The fact that a huge population center can be immobilized, and worse, in a matter of days is pretty scary.
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Your not kidding. I am on Long Island on the south shore and it's a war zone down here. National Guard to prevent looting, no power at all south from the LIRR Babylon line. Insane gas lines on the half dozen stations with power yesterday, this morning they are all out of gas waiting for tankers to arrive. People were in lines waiting for the tanker trucks at 6AM this morning. It's nuts.
Rob
And now add good ol' Mayor B, devoting resources to the Marathon, while folks are dumpster diving.*
*Non-political disclaimer-
Hurricane Sandy - Deadly blow.
---From last night news; 88 dead people, in the USA alone.
* I'm sure that the count is going to climb up still.
---From last night news; 88 dead people, in the USA alone.
* I'm sure that the count is going to climb up still.
Steve williams
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Bloomberg is taking heat (and rightly so IMO ) on allowing the Marathon to go as planned
So far I have one friend that lost a friend in S.I. & a guy from S.I. that lost 2 houses in Brooklyn. One of my relatives lost a house in Brooklyn filled with antiques.
How would anybody like a festive activity during their loss?
Being prepared for a disaster is always talked about, but are we ?
Last year our oldest son went to Japan to teach English, he left YVR ( Vancouver Airport) on March 1 2011.
Away from the nest for the first time, we know what happened 10 days later.
Japan had their earthquake/Tsunami. We were Skyping that evening when the earthquake took place. Last words were "this is a big one gotta go", lost connection. It was surreal and stayed up late that night trying to get info on the net. Nothing for almost an hour luckily no images that night.
In the morning we watching it unfold on TV the next morning.......
Fuel, food, water and electricity were big issues. Upon our son's return we got ourselves prepared.
We now have a fuel storage tank, water storage tank and a filtration system. Generator, radio and vhf radio,
food and clothing in metal knaak boxes stored away from the house. Solar panel for charging cell phone.
Tools, supplies poly tarps etc. Over kill maybe, but we are prepared.
A week ago as North Star wrote we had a 7.7 earthquake with big after shocks, no damage luckily.
We live in crazy climatic/seismic times, we are all busy but please get prepared, please.
Watching the aftermath of Frakenstorm Sandy on TV is horrible and brings back memories of Japan.
Feel remorse to all that have suffered and are still suffering.
Wishing all the best to friends on the east coast.
Last year our oldest son went to Japan to teach English, he left YVR ( Vancouver Airport) on March 1 2011.
Away from the nest for the first time, we know what happened 10 days later.
Japan had their earthquake/Tsunami. We were Skyping that evening when the earthquake took place. Last words were "this is a big one gotta go", lost connection. It was surreal and stayed up late that night trying to get info on the net. Nothing for almost an hour luckily no images that night.
In the morning we watching it unfold on TV the next morning.......
Fuel, food, water and electricity were big issues. Upon our son's return we got ourselves prepared.
We now have a fuel storage tank, water storage tank and a filtration system. Generator, radio and vhf radio,
food and clothing in metal knaak boxes stored away from the house. Solar panel for charging cell phone.
Tools, supplies poly tarps etc. Over kill maybe, but we are prepared.
A week ago as North Star wrote we had a 7.7 earthquake with big after shocks, no damage luckily.
We live in crazy climatic/seismic times, we are all busy but please get prepared, please.
Watching the aftermath of Frakenstorm Sandy on TV is horrible and brings back memories of Japan.
Feel remorse to all that have suffered and are still suffering.
Wishing all the best to friends on the east coast.
Sorry to hear that Beek. What I'm reading about Brooklyn and Queens, particularly the Rockaways, is pretty scary. I'm reserve my comments re Bloomberg, because they would be inappropriate at the best of times, and this is certainly not one of them.
----- http://www.abc.net.au/news/specials/hurricane-sandy-before-after-photos/
* Last night when I was watching the news; 101 reported dead people. ...In the USA alone!
And power hydro trucks were flown (big turbo jets) from the west coast,
plus Canada (Quebec) sent trucks too to restore power.
* Last night when I was watching the news; 101 reported dead people. ...In the USA alone!
And power hydro trucks were flown (big turbo jets) from the west coast,
plus Canada (Quebec) sent trucks too to restore power.
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