Nemo- Historical NE Storm

TheMerryFairy · 02-07-2013, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Sachita

I lived in the Adirondacks during a few storms. Nothing like this. It's all pretty scary if you ask me. Thank you for checking in. Do you have provisions and prepared for power outage?

Thank you for making the thread!

I am about as prepared as I can be. The furnace was acting up so I got oil while I could to heat it somewhat.

I have lots of candles, batteries, flashlights, an old lantern, canned goods, chocolate and gallons of water in case we lose water too.

All of the extra blankets and things are in one place so I don't have to go looking for anything.

It really is scary but I am staying positive that it will pass without any real damage.

alexri · 02-07-2013, 06:06 PM

We're New Englanders. We can deal with anything.

The blessing for us is that 99% of the time, we have two or three day's notice that a storm is coming. Though that doesn't mean that people won't wait until the last minute. I wouldn't set foot near a store tonight.

Once again we're kinda lucking out with the worst of the storm hitting on the weekend, and hopefully there will be minimal people on the road. Every school district here has already cancelled for tomorrow and events everywhere are cancelled. We're still going to work but we get out early every Friday anyway. People that can work from home are going to (jealous).

All my disaster supplies are ready... non-perishable food, candles, water, extra firewood, flashlights, gas tank, etc. Plus movies and books from the library.

I'm picturing a nice, relaxing night in front of the fireplace, reading, watching the snow fall out the window on Friday night. (I'm wishing someone was here to share in the disaster experience with me.)

Then hours of shoveling hell on Saturday.

My only fear is a long-term power loss (fear of frozen pipes)

and that the heavy snow doesn't take down the trees that already didn't come down in any of our hurricanes or other disasters.

Dante · 02-07-2013, 06:07 PM

Sachita, which "states" will be affected? I always worry about our peeps when severe weather occurs. I will be anxiously awaiting to hear from everyone.

Corkey · 02-07-2013, 06:14 PM

I kind of have to chuckle. We here in the North deal with in climate weather all the time. We just haven't had a winter in ages. It is Normal to have this kind of weather. Is the infrastructure ready? We'll see. It is the folks who got pummeled with Sandy that are my concern. The rest of us are used to it. The news likes to hype stuff. They are naming storms that are Normal weather for ratings. Better snow than ice.

GreeneyedMe · 02-07-2013, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Corkey

I kind of have to chuckle. We here in the North deal with in climate weather all the time. We just haven't had a winter in ages. It is Normal to have this kind of weather. Is the infrastructure ready? We'll see. It is the folks who got pummeled with Sandy that are my concern. The rest of us are used to it. The news likes to hype stuff. They are naming storms that are Normal weather for ratings. Better snow than ice.

All they do is hype!!! I listen, then look out the window....that tells the true story.... although they did change our totals here to 12-18 inches now, (it was 3-6) that's still not the worst of it by any means...we already did that once this season...stay safe east coast friends!!

ButchEire · 02-07-2013, 06:54 PM

It really is a joke and more than 50% of the time, a "huge" storm ends up to be nothing here, in Buffalo. After nearly 16 years here (30 years on the Jersey Shore), I have not once lost electricity due to a winter storm. The ice storm of several years ago was an exception but even then, stores were open, no worries. Many years ago (2000?) we experienced a dump of 5' (yes, feet) in two hours. No loss of anything and I still made it to school and back home that day. Naming these storms is ridiculous and the hype is even worse. People here in Buffalo laugh at this stuff and it's business as usual. I've never gotten stuck in the snow and no, I don't have 4 wheel drive.

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Originally Posted by GreeneyedMe

All they do is hype!!! I listen, then look out the window....that tells the true story.... although they did change our totals here to 12-18 inches now, (it was 3-6) that's still not the worst of it by any means...we already did that once this season...stay safe east coast friends!!

Kobi · 02-07-2013, 06:55 PM

Blizzard warnings, high wind warnings, coastal flooding warnings here.

Same prep as for a hurricane except you need more blankets for when the heat goes off and dont have to worry about the perishables in the fridge - just stick em in the snow if need be.

Fun part is being able to use the winter toys while you wait for them to clean it all up. So sleds, toboggans, cross country skis, snowmobiles and the like will finally be put to use.

And, it is supposed to be a heavy wet snow here. Good snowperson making snow!

cinnamongrrl · 02-07-2013, 07:02 PM

Whatever will be will be...I just hope our fish don't die this time

Semantics · 02-07-2013, 07:09 PM

I'm well prepared.
Crazy weather has just become the norm here. In the past 18 months we've gone weeks without electricity due to hurricanes and freak storms. Just last week we had a windstorm that ripped three trees out of the ground in my yard, one of which landed on my barn.
I can deal with a few feet of snow and an extended power outage, but no more falling trees, please.

alexri · 02-07-2013, 07:23 PM

If anything, because we're all stuck inside from the closed roads and heavy snow, we'll probably all just catch up on a lot of threads here. Or Facebook games.

Or I'll finally break down and clean my house.

Sparkle · 02-07-2013, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Dante

Sachita, which "states" will be affected? I always worry about our peeps when severe weather occurs. I will be anxiously awaiting to hear from everyone.

The northeast: parts of Pennsylvania and New Jersey, most of New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine.

As well as the Atlantic coast of Canada, parts of Ontario and Quebec, I imagine. Though I'm not sure how far north the storm is expected to head.

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02-07-2013, 06:06 PM	#2
alexri Member How Do You Identify?: - Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: - Posts: 549 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,209 Thanked 2,799 Times in 468 Posts Rep Power: 21474849	We're New Englanders. We can deal with anything. The blessing for us is that 99% of the time, we have two or three day's notice that a storm is coming. Though that doesn't mean that people won't wait until the last minute. I wouldn't set foot near a store tonight. Once again we're kinda lucking out with the worst of the storm hitting on the weekend, and hopefully there will be minimal people on the road. Every school district here has already cancelled for tomorrow and events everywhere are cancelled. We're still going to work but we get out early every Friday anyway. People that can work from home are going to (jealous). All my disaster supplies are ready... non-perishable food, candles, water, extra firewood, flashlights, gas tank, etc. Plus movies and books from the library. I'm picturing a nice, relaxing night in front of the fireplace, reading, watching the snow fall out the window on Friday night. (I'm wishing someone was here to share in the disaster experience with me.) Then hours of shoveling hell on Saturday. My only fear is a long-term power loss (fear of frozen pipes) and that the heavy snow doesn't take down the trees that already didn't come down in any of our hurricanes or other disasters.

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cinnamongrrl Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: cleverly disguised as a responsible adult* Preferred Pronoun?: wild woman Relationship Status: No, thank you. Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Home in NC..gonna dig in like a tick this time… Posts: 7,655 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 15,207 Thanked 27,592 Times in 6,951 Posts Rep Power: 21474859	Whatever will be will be...I just hope our fish don't die this time

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alexri Member How Do You Identify?: - Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: - Posts: 549 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,209 Thanked 2,799 Times in 468 Posts Rep Power: 21474849	If anything, because we're all stuck inside from the closed roads and heavy snow, we'll probably all just catch up on a lot of threads here. Or Facebook games. Or I'll finally break down and clean my house.