Hurricane News & Other Helpful Info

[Admin]

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]

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]

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

[Holly.88]

Being from Louisiana, I've been through a hurricane or two. My advice for the east coasters is first of all, stay safe. Hurricanes will throw out just about every type of violent weather you can think of. A friend of mine lives in Va and had her five pound dog picked up by the wind. Luckily, she was able to literally catch her dog in the air. And just because it calms down a little, does not mean its over. If you're in the pathway of the eye, be EXTRA careful. If you do lose power, do your best to stay cool. When La. was hit by Rita a few years back, we lost power for over a week and the worst part was not having any AC. If you have a gas stove, you are very lucky. Find the biggest ice chest you can and fill it with stuff from your fridge. If you are lucky enough to have a generator, please do not run it inside your home. They release carbon monoxide and will kill you if ran inside. It happens down here everytime. Charge your phones. The hurricane may not affect your cell service, I can't remember ever having any problems with mine. Try not to be alone. Hurricanes can be very scary and a little company doesn't hurt. I'm sure that some of this has already been said, but its just a few things that help out when goin' through somethin' like this. We're all prayin' for everyone who will be in this storm's path.

[always2late]

I just have to say, what a wonderful community we have here! Thank you all so much for the concern and well wishes! My service and power have started to become...um...erratic, so just wanted to say a big THANK YOU while I can

[Daywalker]

I am reminded by those on my friends feed that while folks are getting
themselves to safety on the East Coast ~ they drive by many
homeless folks that have no where to go for safety.

Why is this not a part of the Big Plan?
People are People are People.

I imagine them bouncing balls in their driveways and waving to the
mailman in their youth...and now they are at a state of being...erased.
I implore the Gov't of each state to remind themselves that they may
have played ball with some of these folks when they were young
and not even know it when they drive by...leaving them behind.

[ksrainbow]

Please all near the east coast: be safe and take necessary precautions! Kansas may be my home, but I have many of you as friends! btw: I have two spare rooms if you need or want to move west!

ks-

[DapperButch]

Wind is really starting to whip up here! We currently have a tornado warning, so I think we might head to the basement.

Originally Posted by Daywalker

I am reminded by those on my friends feed that while folks are getting
themselves to safety on the East Coast ~ they drive by many
homeless folks that have no where to go for safety.

In Philly the mayor is calling for homeless people to come to the emergency shelters. He is asking that people use their cell phones to call for assistance if they see a homeless person on the streets, so that someone can go out and bring them to a shelter.

[gaea]

Originally Posted by Daywalker

I am reminded by those on my friends feed that while folks are getting
themselves to safety on the East Coast ~ they drive by many
homeless folks that have no where to go for safety.

Why is this not a part of the Big Plan?
People are People are People.

I imagine them bouncing balls in their driveways and waving to the
mailman in their youth...and now they are at a state of being...erased.
I implore the Gov't of each state to remind themselves that they may
have played ball with some of these folks when they were young
and not even know it when they drive by...leaving them behind.

I asked about that as well what about the homeless???? i was assured that Virginia opened all of their shelters...i pray no one is stuck out in this , i pray the homeless found shelter...i pray for no more deaths...maybe all the states opened up their shelters...maybe kind people stepped up and took someone or two someones home with them, i know i would do that.