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NJFemmie · 08-26-2011, 06:03 PM

New Jersey is going to be hit really hard - the last hurricane of this magnitude hasn't been seen here in over 60 years. I'd rather be home for this than not (we just got back today from vacation). We are more inland than the shorelines - so I am hoping that this thing will lose some power or veer off the coast. It's very scary - we've rushed around all day getting things together and in order. Grocery stores are packed - batteries are not to be found anywhere.

FYI: Garden State Parkway should now be closed southbound from exit 98 down. No traffic is allowed toward the southern most tip of NJ except for emergency vehicles.

Reader · 08-26-2011, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Just_G

Something else I heard mentioned last night is to try and park your car in a parking garage, on at least the 2nd or 3rd level as to avoid having your car get flooded.

Rachel Maddow made a statement last night about how Californians laughed at the reaction to the east coasters after the earthquake, and now the Floridians are making fun of them for their response to Irene coming their way...she said, "65 million people in the path of a devastating storm is nothing to make fun of or laugh at." So true.

Please stay safe and stock up on what you need!

Excuse me, but this REALLY belongs in the Maddow thread.
http://www.butchfemmeplanet.com/foru...093#post400093

See "Rachel Maddow Rocks Hard!!!" thread.

just kidding!

always2late · 08-26-2011, 03:49 PM

For those in NJ: The gas lines have already started...it took me 25 minutes to get gas, so I would advise anyone who is waiting, to go get it now before the lines get much worse.

Tommi · 08-26-2011, 03:57 PM

WATER-WATER-WATER

Per CNN: 1938 was the last big storm to hit New York.
2,200 flights canceled, MANY DELTA..

I wish all of you the best that are in the path of this massive storm.

I am worried bout the east and what mess will be left afterwards. Our agency was in one of the first responder groups deployed after Katrina and Rita. The drinking water situation was awful.

My Ex and her partner left on the 14th for Budapest, and the Blue Danube Olivia Cruise, been gone 2 weeks. They left Prague, Czech. at 2 AM this morning on Delta en route to Atlanta, then Atlanta to Orange County, Ca. Due to arrive at 7:00 tonight. Phew...

I am petsitting here in So Cal,near the San Andres fault... with their 2 cats and toy Pom Pom. I drive home and check on mine, then back over here. We live 3 miles apart , then HOPEFULLY I PICK THEM UP at 7.

I'm used to the rockin' and rolli' of the shifting plates I live on I.don't know how in the world I would evacuate with my Peaches and Tigger cats. Somethings never hit you until you watch CNN. My friends have NO water supply in this house, other than the hot water heater.

jelli · 08-27-2011, 06:35 AM

This may have been mentioned already...

It was reported on the news about cell towers.

Charge cell phones and some may even want to have the instant charger(runs on batteries) on hand. Cell towers become overloaded during these times and you may not be able to call out or receive voice mail, but you will be able to text.

Be safe ALL.

Abigail Crabby · 08-27-2011, 07:55 AM

I'm watching the Outter Banks and Several places under mandatory evac

We're being hit with some major rain and winds and the worst is going to hit the Raleigh area where I will be working today.

Lots of flooding on the news, I hear that Dare Co. is under mandatory evacuation as well. Let's just say that our beaches are being hit hard.

Going to drop the kidlett off at her Mom's work and head to work. Unless our building actually falls to the ground TWC is up and running business as usual lol.

stay safe East Coasters -

justkim · 08-27-2011, 08:04 AM

Please stay safe everyone! I have a great deal of family still in the Boston area and everyone we have talked to is trying to do their best to be prepared, but I honestly don't think you can ever truly be prepared when it comes to the crazy weather that is going on. Check in when you can...

Admin · 08-27-2011, 08:05 AM

We're thinking of everyone on the East Coast in the path of this storm and wishing for safety!
I hope people can check in periodically and let us know that you all are ok.

Dominique · 08-27-2011, 08:14 AM

Depending on what type of internet service you have, you may loose that

also. Charge (of course, just repeating what I heard on this mornings news) your P.C. s up. Broadband and dial up (i didn't know dial up was still around) and they said Fios (which is a cable television/ internet service we have).... may go down. Almost certainly if power goes, and landline or cell service goes, internet will also. So more FYI stuff. they were also talking about candles.

Be careful with candles.

suebee · 08-27-2011, 08:19 AM

The ASPCA just posted this on facebook: SPECIAL NYC ALERT: All taxis ARE required to take animals. Please share!

Be safe everyone, and help out a homeless animal if you can!

Sue

goodlilfemme · 08-26-2012, 11:40 PM

i hope everyone on the east coast stays safe and finds places to go should you have to evacuate will keep you in my heart and prayers

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scorp

Hey All,

Hurricane Irene is headed up the East Coast.

85 mph winds, all of the above expected to hit us Sunday morning.

Be ready. Here are some supplies to have on hand.

At a minimum, have the basic supplies listed below. Keep supplies in an easy to carry emergency preparedness kit that you can use at home or take with you in case you must evacuate.

Water—one gallon per person, per day 3 day supply for evacuation, 2 week supply for home)
Food—non perishable, easy to prepare items 3 day supply for evacuation, 2 week supply for home)
Flashlight
Battery powered or hand crank radio (NOAA Weather Radio, if possible)
Extra batteries
First aid kit
Medications 7 day supply and medical items
Multi purpose tool
Sanitation and personal hygiene items
Copies of personal documents (medication list and pertinent medical information, proof of address, deed/lease to home, passports, birth certificates, insurance policies)
Cell phone with chargers
Family and emergency contact information
Extra cash
Emergency blanket
Map(s) of the area
Consider the needs of all family members and add supplies to your kit. Suggested items to help meet additional needs are:

Medical supplies (hearing aids with extra batteries, glasses, contact lenses, syringes, cane)
Baby supplies (bottles, formula, baby food, diapers)
Games and activities for children
Pet supplies (collar, leash, ID, food, carrier, bowl)
Two way radios
Extra set of car keys and house keys
Manual can opener

Additional supplies to keep at home or in your kit based on the types of disasters common to your area:

Whistle
N95 or surgical masks
Matches
Rain gear
Towels
Work gloves
Tools/supplies for securing your home
Extra clothing, hat and sturdy shoes
Plastic sheeting
Duct tape
Scissors
Household liquid bleach
Entertainment items
Blankets or sleeping bags

Rockinonahigh · 08-27-2012, 12:48 AM

I live in the northwest corner of Louisiana and I just checked the weather report,seems like Thursday and Friday we will be getting 35 mph winds and rain.Anyone effected by this storm please be carefull and stay safe.

ruffryder · 08-27-2012, 08:20 PM

Last I heard Isaac is strenghtening and should hit by Louisiana Weds with winds around 80-100 mph. Please be prepared and be safe ! We can only hope it loses its punch.

Here in Florida Isaac brought wind, rain, and lightening and spawned tornadoes that had damage in Vero Beach. In Orlando and elsewhere some customers lost power, electricity, light.

girl_dee · 08-27-2012, 08:27 PM

Well my family is bracing for rising water and rain.

At least it's not a Category 5 heading in this time.

The Katrina memories are still too damn fresh.

ruffryder · 08-28-2012, 08:54 AM

08-26-2011, 06:03 PM	#1
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08-26-2011, 03:49 PM	#3
always2late Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: m'lady Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 2,000 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,834 Thanked 6,231 Times in 1,462 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	For those in NJ: The gas lines have already started...it took me 25 minutes to get gas, so I would advise anyone who is waiting, to go get it now before the lines get much worse. __________________ Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing there is a field. I'll meet you there ~ Rumi

08-26-2011, 03:57 PM	#4
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08-27-2011, 06:35 AM	#5
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08-27-2012, 08:20 PM	#13
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