Frankenstorm Sandy

Nomad · 10-26-2012, 12:51 PM

it's my first hurricane. does that make me a hurricane virgin?

Dance-with-me · 10-26-2012, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nomad

it's my first hurricane. does that make me a hurricane virgin?

Of course! Are you in the path -- which means pretty much anywhere east coast/NE?

Need ideas for preparations? Or for appropriate hurricane party beverages?

Dance-with-me · 10-26-2012, 01:28 PM

Holy crap in a bucket: Expected accumulative rainfall for my area is almost 13" -- right at the center of this diagram, highest for any place along the storm path. We normally get around 45" of rain PER YEAR.

Reader · 10-26-2012, 01:46 PM

Chateau Reader in New Jersey is open for business!

Teddybear · 10-26-2012, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Reader

Chateau Reader in New Jersey is open for business!

Not sure where in NJ u r but Im hearing that they are predicting it is going to hit NJ. Stay safe

NJFemmie · 10-26-2012, 04:51 PM

So NOT looking forward to this.
I hope we don't get as much rain as they say we might.
I actually prefer my Nor'Easters to be snow.

Corkey · 10-26-2012, 11:30 PM

Ami had a feeling. She has never had to do the emergency prep before, not even for snow storms.
6 gal of water
another case of flavored water
led lantern
2 55 hour candles on top of the one we already have that is a survival one which we can cook with.
1 large tub for the um plumbing needs (to be filled with fresh water)
1 land line
assorted nonperishable food.
wet wipes
paper towels
disposable bowls and utensils.

We're good to go.

bright_arrow · 10-27-2012, 02:21 AM

We purchased a 5g water carrier for our camping trips over the summer.. just filled that with water. Think perhaps I will swing by grocery store tomorrow and pick up a few of those big bottles of water, and some candles and pet food, perhaps some tuna and canned fruit. We have firewood. Will make note to pick up some matches and/or lighters, and perhaps a big lantern in case we lose power.

Caught up on laundry, so bedding and clothes are fine. Now I am fretting about if I have to go to work in this weather [they are training us to handwrite out sales tickets in case our generator goes out.. uhm.. really?], and if I do, not being all showered. Also, do I need to go get my snow tires put on the truck and get the four 70 lb sand bags in the back to way it down? Never had to prepare for anything like this

ETA: I have been telling Bard we need to stock up our pantry cause, well, we live in Upstate NY. Shit happens. Yeah we are in the city, and that is good enough reason! Found a link that lists a 'hurricane grocery list'. Thought this could help out some people since I found it useful: http://www.sptimes.com/2007/06/06/Fo...e_grocer.shtml

ruffryder · 10-27-2012, 03:25 PM

5 reasons why Sandy is expcected to be a superstorm:

1. A NORTHBOUND HURRICANE

Hurricane Sandy is moving very slowly toward the north-northeast and is expected to continue its current path parallel to the Carolinas over the weekend, forecasters say. At some point, it's expected to become what's known as an extratropical storm. Unlike a tropical system like a hurricane, which gets its power from warm ocean waters, extratropical systems are driven by temperature contrasts in the atmosphere. At some point, probably Monday, Sandy will begin to turn back toward the coast and eventually make landfall over Delaware or New Jersey.

2. EARLY WINTER STORM

Sandy is expected to merge with a wintry system from the west, at which point it will become the powerful superstorm that has forecasters and officials all along the Eastern Seaboard on edge. Winds from that system will pull Sandy back toward the U.S. mainland.

3. ARCTIC AIR FROM THE NORTH

Frigid air coming south from Canada also is expected to collide with Sandy and the wintry storm from the west, creating a megastorm that is expected to park over the northeast for days. Forecasters are expecting residents from Florida to North Carolina to feel the peripheral effects. But the brunt of the storm will hit states farther north once Sandy collides with the winter storm and frigid air. Officials are bracing for the worst: nearly a foot of rain, high winds and up to 2 feet of snow.

4. HIGH TIDES COULD WORSEN FLOODING

Further complicating matters is the possibility for dangerous storm surges: A full moon means the tides will be higher than usual, which will make it easier for the storm's powerful winds to push water into low-lying areas. That, coupled with the threat of several inches of rain, has officials working to shore up flood defenses.

5. COMBO OF SNOW, WIND INCREASES RISK FOR WIDESPREAD POWER OUTAGES

The superstorm brings two possibilities for knocking out electricity. For one, hurricane-force winds of at 74 mph could send tree branches into power lines, or even topple entire trees and power poles. Those left standing could succumb to snow, which could weigh down still-leafy branches enough to also topple trees.

Associated Press

DapperButch · 10-29-2012, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dance-with-me

Holy crap in a bucket: Expected accumulative rainfall for my area is almost 13" -- right at the center of this diagram, highest for any place along the storm path. We normally get around 45" of rain PER YEAR.

WE may be crapping in a bucket in the basement if this gets bad!

NJFemmie · 10-29-2012, 07:50 AM

South Jersey update:

Noon time seems like it will be the moment of truth in this area.
Winds are picking up, so far rain is light/moderate.
Have candles, flashlights, pet food, people food, water, yadda yadda.

I am beyond pissed that Mare's store (which is non essential) is expected to be open today, and I am BEGGING Her to stay home and leave it in the hands of people who live closer to the store than She does. I just love corporate greed. :/

I am not usually nervous when it comes to storms, but this one is making me anxious. It's one thing when it comes in fast and moves out just as fast, but this one is going to linger.

Please stay safe and stay inside.

DapperButch · 10-29-2012, 08:09 AM

Northern DE update:

Storm is supposed to hit us hardest at 4:00pm.

Dance-with-me · 10-29-2012, 08:11 AM

Checking in from Baltimore. The friend I'm staying with didn't really do any preparations so I'm getting ready to head out in search of coffee, ice, a lighter, and wine. I'm also doing it just to get one last chance to get out of the house before it gets worse here. Right now it's just a rainy windy day, but the core of the storm is still hundreds of miles and 16 hours away.

MissItalianDiva · 10-29-2012, 10:08 AM

Hope everyone is staying safe. I talked to some friends in LI and near Cape May NJ this morning both are saying things are getting a bit worrisome thus far. Flooding etc...everyone will be in my thoughts

alexri · 10-26-2012, 01:59 PM

Too early to know for sure what this storm will do, but I believe there's no doubt that wherever it hits, it will be massive, it will be slow moving, and it will be messy.

Grocery stores are already crazy here. I picked up some extra gallons of water and non-perishable foods that don't involve cooking in case I lose power. Tried to pick the most healthy things I could.

Last year I lost power for 8 days in Irene, and then another 5 days in the Halloween storm. Three years ago I spent three days pumping 6 feet of water out of my basement. The news had coverage of my city mall under water. That was 4 days of no heat, no water, no electricity. I learned my lessons well.

I'd rather assume the worst but do so without over-panicking. Maybe I'm over-preparing but I'd rather have all my bases covered.

Things I did today:
* Removed everything from the yard that could become an 50 mph projectile into my windows
* Prepared to eat down as much of the frozen/refrigerated food as I can before the storm hits, so if I do lose power for days again, I won't throw out a ton of food
* Made sure I have plenty of clean drinking water for at least 4 days
* Stocked up the rest of the extra firewood in the garage so if I lose power, at least I can have fireplace heat
* Put all the candles, matches and flashlights in an easy place where I can find them. Also got out my old walkman and the batteries for that so I can listen to radio announcements via headphones if I need to.
* Put a flashlight in the car so if I lose power before I get home from work, I can find my way into and around the house to the other flashlights
* Started charging everything that needs to be charged.
* Got all my pumps, hoses and extension cords ready in the garage in case I get flooding again and need to pump water out.
* Started making lots of extra ice to fill the freezer and a cooler if I need to keep some food items on ice in a power outage.
* I don't have enough food in the fridge/freezer for it, but if I did, I would turn up the settings now to get them cooler.
* Filled up my gas tank, and some spare gas containers in the garage.
* Made sure I had a written list of phone numbers for friends in the area that can help me if I am stuck in case my cell phone dies.
* for the pets- I have a new bag of food and tons of clean litter.
* I double checked my evacuation kit and my medical kit, making sure I have everything I may need ready to go if I have to get the heck out of here.
* went to the library to pick up some good books.

Right before the storm I will..
* Unplug non-essential appliances in the event of a power surge
* Locate all of my shovels in the garage if this thing turns to snow
* make sure I have 4 days of clean clothes and towels in case I can't do laundry for days.

Gráinne · 10-26-2012, 02:22 PM

Sandy is expected to be a Cat 1 hurricane when it hits.

Not to scare people, but some of us have been through even just a "tropical storm", and they are frightening. If it is at all doubtful that you are safe where you are, there's no shame in getting out. Better to get out than to be hurt-or worse.

I would add in terms of prep, to get your important papers together in something fire and waterproof. Insurance policies, Social Security cards, ID's, birth certificates, all things like that.

Be safe.

GreeneyedMe · 10-26-2012, 02:25 PM

Dug out sleeping bags and extra blankets in case of power loss...have water and stuff...new batteries for weather radio and lanterns...brought in all my outdoor stuff today so it doesn't go flying away...charging everything I can on Mon and Tues...scared to death....we don't get this kind of thing around here....luckily my parents are close and they have a generator...so we can camp out there if need be...hang on everyone...let us all stay safe and warm. Love and hugs.

clay · 10-26-2012, 02:27 PM

Since I am in an area that is lots of islands and bridges, I am watching this really closely. I have two bridges to cross over the Intercoastal to get off the Island.
There are two movable bridges in this place...both are being monitored by DOT...with high winds they will be shut down, and so will Maritime traffic!
Now where is that chocolate? <grin>

ruffryder · 10-26-2012, 02:48 PM

Great preparedness everybody!

Brace yourselves it's heading up FL into ya'lls neck of the woods.

cinnamongrrl · 10-26-2012, 03:56 PM

all i have to say is...i cant wait for this big bitch to pass.....i have a malformation of my inner ear that reacts to barometer changes and i have got a wicked headache from the storm front moving in so slowly.....if i were a sailor this would be a talent...a gift even....but since im not....it just friggin hurts....

10-26-2012, 01:28 PM	#3
Dance-with-me Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: earth Posts: 419 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 264 Thanked 1,926 Times in 378 Posts Rep Power: 21474849	Holy crap in a bucket: Expected accumulative rainfall for my area is almost 13" -- right at the center of this diagram, highest for any place along the storm path. We normally get around 45" of rain PER YEAR. __________________ Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever. ~Mahatma Gandhi

10-26-2012, 04:51 PM	#6
NJFemmie Senior Member How Do You Identify?: The original lime-twisted femme Preferred Pronoun?: I answer to most things, especially lesbian. Relationship Status: Still loving my Mare ;) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4,683 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,343 Thanked 11,420 Times in 2,976 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	So NOT looking forward to this. I hope we don't get as much rain as they say we might. I actually prefer my Nor'Easters to be snow. __________________

10-26-2012, 11:30 PM	#7
Corkey Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Human Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: Very Married Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Where I want to be Posts: 8,155 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 47,491 Thanked 29,270 Times in 6,637 Posts Rep Power: 21474859	Ami had a feeling. She has never had to do the emergency prep before, not even for snow storms. 6 gal of water another case of flavored water led lantern 2 55 hour candles on top of the one we already have that is a survival one which we can cook with. 1 large tub for the um plumbing needs (to be filled with fresh water) 1 land line assorted nonperishable food. wet wipes paper towels disposable bowls and utensils. We're good to go. __________________ "Many proposals have been made to us to adopt your laws, your religion, your manners and your customs. We would be better pleased with beholding the good effects of these doctrines in your own practices, than with hearing you talk about them". ~Old Tassel, Chief of the Tsalagi (Cherokee)

10-27-2012, 02:21 AM	#8
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10-27-2012, 03:25 PM	#9
ruffryder Senior Member How Do You Identify?: FTM Preferred Pronoun?: guy ones Relationship Status: ... Join Date: May 2011 Location: chillin' in FL Posts: 3,690 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 21,951 Thanked 9,679 Times in 2,875 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	perfect storm 5 reasons why Sandy is expcected to be a superstorm: 1. A NORTHBOUND HURRICANE Hurricane Sandy is moving very slowly toward the north-northeast and is expected to continue its current path parallel to the Carolinas over the weekend, forecasters say. At some point, it's expected to become what's known as an extratropical storm. Unlike a tropical system like a hurricane, which gets its power from warm ocean waters, extratropical systems are driven by temperature contrasts in the atmosphere. At some point, probably Monday, Sandy will begin to turn back toward the coast and eventually make landfall over Delaware or New Jersey. 2. EARLY WINTER STORM Sandy is expected to merge with a wintry system from the west, at which point it will become the powerful superstorm that has forecasters and officials all along the Eastern Seaboard on edge. Winds from that system will pull Sandy back toward the U.S. mainland. 3. ARCTIC AIR FROM THE NORTH Frigid air coming south from Canada also is expected to collide with Sandy and the wintry storm from the west, creating a megastorm that is expected to park over the northeast for days. Forecasters are expecting residents from Florida to North Carolina to feel the peripheral effects. But the brunt of the storm will hit states farther north once Sandy collides with the winter storm and frigid air. Officials are bracing for the worst: nearly a foot of rain, high winds and up to 2 feet of snow. 4. HIGH TIDES COULD WORSEN FLOODING Further complicating matters is the possibility for dangerous storm surges: A full moon means the tides will be higher than usual, which will make it easier for the storm's powerful winds to push water into low-lying areas. That, coupled with the threat of several inches of rain, has officials working to shore up flood defenses. 5. COMBO OF SNOW, WIND INCREASES RISK FOR WIDESPREAD POWER OUTAGES The superstorm brings two possibilities for knocking out electricity. For one, hurricane-force winds of at 74 mph could send tree branches into power lines, or even topple entire trees and power poles. Those left standing could succumb to snow, which could weigh down still-leafy branches enough to also topple trees. Associated Press

10-26-2012, 12:51 PM	#1
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10-26-2012, 01:46 PM	#4
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10-29-2012, 07:50 AM	#11
NJFemmie Senior Member How Do You Identify?: The original lime-twisted femme Preferred Pronoun?: I answer to most things, especially lesbian. Relationship Status: Still loving my Mare ;) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4,683 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,343 Thanked 11,420 Times in 2,976 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	South Jersey update: Noon time seems like it will be the moment of truth in this area. Winds are picking up, so far rain is light/moderate. Have candles, flashlights, pet food, people food, water, yadda yadda. I am beyond pissed that Mare's store (which is non essential) is expected to be open today, and I am BEGGING Her to stay home and leave it in the hands of people who live closer to the store than She does. I just love corporate greed. :/ I am not usually nervous when it comes to storms, but this one is making me anxious. It's one thing when it comes in fast and moves out just as fast, but this one is going to linger. Please stay safe and stay inside. __________________

10-29-2012, 08:09 AM	#12
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10-29-2012, 08:11 AM	#13
Dance-with-me Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: earth Posts: 419 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 264 Thanked 1,926 Times in 378 Posts Rep Power: 21474849	Checking in from Baltimore. The friend I'm staying with didn't really do any preparations so I'm getting ready to head out in search of coffee, ice, a lighter, and wine. I'm also doing it just to get one last chance to get out of the house before it gets worse here. Right now it's just a rainy windy day, but the core of the storm is still hundreds of miles and 16 hours away. __________________ Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever. ~Mahatma Gandhi

10-29-2012, 10:08 AM	#14
MissItalianDiva Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Miss Twiggy Preferred Pronoun?: Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious and that shit doesn't sound atrocious! Relationship Status: divorce happens..all that glitters ain't gold Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SLC Utah Posts: 2,284 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,768 Thanked 7,159 Times in 1,793 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	Hope everyone is staying safe. I talked to some friends in LI and near Cape May NJ this morning both are saying things are getting a bit worrisome thus far. Flooding etc...everyone will be in my thoughts

10-26-2012, 01:59 PM	#15
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: 21474850	Too early to know for sure what this storm will do, but I believe there's no doubt that wherever it hits, it will be massive, it will be slow moving, and it will be messy. Grocery stores are already crazy here. I picked up some extra gallons of water and non-perishable foods that don't involve cooking in case I lose power. Tried to pick the most healthy things I could. Last year I lost power for 8 days in Irene, and then another 5 days in the Halloween storm. Three years ago I spent three days pumping 6 feet of water out of my basement. The news had coverage of my city mall under water. That was 4 days of no heat, no water, no electricity. I learned my lessons well. I'd rather assume the worst but do so without over-panicking. Maybe I'm over-preparing but I'd rather have all my bases covered. Things I did today: * Removed everything from the yard that could become an 50 mph projectile into my windows * Prepared to eat down as much of the frozen/refrigerated food as I can before the storm hits, so if I do lose power for days again, I won't throw out a ton of food * Made sure I have plenty of clean drinking water for at least 4 days * Stocked up the rest of the extra firewood in the garage so if I lose power, at least I can have fireplace heat * Put all the candles, matches and flashlights in an easy place where I can find them. Also got out my old walkman and the batteries for that so I can listen to radio announcements via headphones if I need to. * Put a flashlight in the car so if I lose power before I get home from work, I can find my way into and around the house to the other flashlights * Started charging everything that needs to be charged. * Got all my pumps, hoses and extension cords ready in the garage in case I get flooding again and need to pump water out. * Started making lots of extra ice to fill the freezer and a cooler if I need to keep some food items on ice in a power outage. * I don't have enough food in the fridge/freezer for it, but if I did, I would turn up the settings now to get them cooler. * Filled up my gas tank, and some spare gas containers in the garage. * Made sure I had a written list of phone numbers for friends in the area that can help me if I am stuck in case my cell phone dies. * for the pets- I have a new bag of food and tons of clean litter. * I double checked my evacuation kit and my medical kit, making sure I have everything I may need ready to go if I have to get the heck out of here. * went to the library to pick up some good books. Right before the storm I will.. * Unplug non-essential appliances in the event of a power surge * Locate all of my shovels in the garage if this thing turns to snow * make sure I have 4 days of clean clothes and towels in case I can't do laundry for days.

10-26-2012, 02:22 PM	#16
Gráinne Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Neither, nada, out of the box Preferred Pronoun?: My name always works Relationship Status: Happy whatever happens Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Little Rock Posts: 1,864 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,117 Thanked 7,388 Times in 1,457 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	Sandy is expected to be a Cat 1 hurricane when it hits. Not to scare people, but some of us have been through even just a "tropical storm", and they are frightening. If it is at all doubtful that you are safe where you are, there's no shame in getting out. Better to get out than to be hurt-or worse. I would add in terms of prep, to get your important papers together in something fire and waterproof. Insurance policies, Social Security cards, ID's, birth certificates, all things like that. Be safe. __________________ The odds of going to the store for a loaf of bread and coming out with only a loaf of bread are three billion to one. ~Erma Bombeck

10-26-2012, 02:25 PM	#17
GreeneyedMe Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: Sweet Femme ones Relationship Status: Peeking around the corner... Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 874 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 6,380 Thanked 4,375 Times in 804 Posts Rep Power: 21474850	Dug out sleeping bags and extra blankets in case of power loss...have water and stuff...new batteries for weather radio and lanterns...brought in all my outdoor stuff today so it doesn't go flying away...charging everything I can on Mon and Tues...scared to death....we don't get this kind of thing around here....luckily my parents are close and they have a generator...so we can camp out there if need be...hang on everyone...let us all stay safe and warm. Love and hugs. __________________ "I do not exist to impress the world. I exist to live my life in a way that will make me happy." ~Richard Bach

10-26-2012, 02:27 PM	#18
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10-26-2012, 02:48 PM	#19
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10-26-2012, 03:56 PM	#20
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: 7,661 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 15,231 Thanked 27,599 Times in 6,956 Posts Rep Power: 21474859	all i have to say is...i cant wait for this big bitch to pass.....i have a malformation of my inner ear that reacts to barometer changes and i have got a wicked headache from the storm front moving in so slowly.....if i were a sailor this would be a talent...a gift even....but since im not....it just friggin hurts....