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Breaking news st. Marys county Maryland dam in danger of bursting red alert
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The news regarding the dam was on CNN
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Fox News is just reporting that the eye of the storm is going to hit NY city directly...lets all pray and hope this is not the case
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I also hope thats not the case as I have very dear friends in the New York state, especially one who has been one of My best friends since 1997 ~ I hope she and her family will be okay, as well as everyone else in the area
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My niece and her family live in St.Mary's County . this is far worse than I ever thought.
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Are they okay? I hope so, I know that its suppoed to hit or has hit that area very hard so I will pray that your niece her family are safe
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that's somewhat of a relief, but I can't wait to hear that everyone's OK. I am unsure if they evacuated or not.
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is everyone from this board in the affected areas all right?
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Still with power/internet in New York. I am in the mountains. Friends below me are flooded and without power. Though, nobody will leave their homes. I think we are going to be okay!
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Pretty nasty storm
Here's an unofficial update from Burlington County, NJ: At least 39 roads in the area are closed due to flooding. The towns surrounding us that are near the Rancocas Creek are under at least 2 feet of water. We do have some water in our basement, but nothing in comparison to the towns around us. Thankfully, we live on slightly higher ground.
Some residents of PA and DE will be out of power for about 2 weeks. Delaware was hit pretty hard, as well as having devastating tornado touchdowns. In fact, the entire night was riddled with tornado warnings - certainly more than New Jersey has ever seen. There is another band coming through soon, so the rain and winds are not over yet. Flooding will get worse and trees are in danger of coming down, as well as the possibility of more power outages. Please stay safe. This has been a very devastating storm and it isn't over yet.
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The wind woke us up at 4 this morning. Right now the center is over NYC, and the weather guy says they may have just downgraded Irene to a tropical storm. We're getting a ton of rain right now in central Mass., and I've seen some branches down, but nothing major.
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Slight de-rail...
It is especially at times like these that I am always so grateful of where I live in fabulous New Jersey because I have been tempted to move to places like Wilmington, NC, Myrtle Beach, SC and Sanibel Island, FL. I am not being sarcastic when I say fabulous at all, either. Sure our taxes are high and some areas are quite congested, but we have easy access to so many of the perks of the tri-state area, and our state is really very green and lovely, as well as progressive in some ways politically/culturally. Plus, we have the best diners in the country! Be safe all! And do NOT go outside. |
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We are in VA and woke up safe and haven't spotted any damage as of yet to our home from Irene. We did awake around 2am due to the loud howling wind whipping around the house.
I have been unable to get ahold of my father who lives down in NC not far from Jacksonville. I spoke with him earlier on Saturday and he had already lost power. Going to keep trying to call and see if he's okay.
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FOR THE NJ FOLKS...
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PSE&G makes final storm preparations as state braces for Hurricane Irene About 840 linemen, 540 tree contractors will be working around the clock to restore electric service Customers should be prepared for potentially lengthy outages Public Service Electric and Gas (PSE&G) Company is making final storm preparations to deal with the potential for significant equipment damage and extended customer outages as a result of Hurricane Irene. "Our state has never before experienced a storm of this magnitude," said Ralph LaRossa, PSE&G president and COO. "PSE&G will have about 6,000 employees supporting the restoration effort, including 840 linemen and 540 tree contractors available to respond to outages once the hurricane pulls away. While our electric system has been recognized as the most reliable in the nation, we expect significant damage from the extraordinary wind and rain expected to pummel New Jersey this weekend. Full restoration could take between one and three weeks." LaRossa added, "The safety of our customers and employees is first and foremost. We will begin restoring service as soon as conditions are safe to do so. We appreciate the patience and cooperation of our customers as we deal with what may be an unprecedented event." In addition to widespread electric outages, PSE&G expects the heavy rain and predicted storm surge to result in gas outages. Water could enter the utility's gas distribution system, as well as flood customers' basements and gas appliances. Customers are reminded to call PSE&G to report gas odors, and contact their local fire department and municipal construction office to receive assistance in pumping the water out of their basements. Electric crews work to restore power to the largest numbers of customers first, taking into account "priority" customers, such as hospitals, police stations, fire stations, water and sewer facilities, communications facilities (TV, radio, and telephone), and customers on life-sustaining medical equipment. At the same time, the utility restores power to homes and businesses, starting with the circuits serving the largest number of customers. To report downed wires or power outages, customers should call PSE&G's Customer Service line at 1-800-436-PSEG. PSE&G uses an automated system to handle customer calls as efficiently as possible. Customers who get an automated response when calling PSE&G are encouraged to use it, as it is designed to route their calls to the right destination quickly. The system also provides the option to speak directly to a customer service representative. If you have specific information regarding damage to wires, transformers or poles, we ask that you speak with a representative to provide that information. Customers with a handheld device, or who are at an alternate location with power, can also report power outages and view the status of their outage by logging in to My Account at pseg.com. General outage activity throughout our service territory is available online at www.pseg.com/outagecenter and updates are posted on pseg.com during severe weather. If outages are widespread, the utility will activate its Twitter page to keep the public informed about our restoration progress. Sign up as a follower at http://twitter.com/psegoutageinfo to monitor restoration progress. PSE&G offers the following important information for customers: DOWNED POWER LINES Heavy rain and strong winds can cause power lines to come down. Downed wires may appear dead but should always be considered "live." STAY AWAY FROM ALL DOWNED LINES . Do not approach or drive over a downed line and do not touch anything that it might be in contact with. Parents are urged to check for downed wires in areas where their children might play and to remind the children to stay far away from any wires. If a wire falls on a vehicle, passengers should stay in the vehicle until help arrives. To report a downed wire, call 1-800-436-PSEG and tell PSE&G the nearest cross street. CUSTOMERS WITH LIFE-SUSTAINING EQUIPMENT Individuals who rely on electricity to operate life-sustaining electronic equipment, such as a respirator or dialysis machine, should pre-register with PSE&G to receive priority attention in the event of an outage. To request the service, call PSE&G at 1-800-436-PSEG. They should also inform their rescue squads and fire departments of their needs, in case of emergency. Even though customers with life-sustaining equipment who have registered with PSE&G will receive priority attention during outages, they should also have emergency back-up equipment on hand, since immediate restoration cannot be guaranteed. IF YOU LOSE POWER First check your neighborhood. If you are the only one without power, check your fuse box for tripped circuit breakers or blown fuses. If that's not the problem, look outside at the wire between your house and the utility pole. If it is down, report it immediately to PSE&G. If you lose power: KEEP REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER DOORS CLOSED. Food will stay frozen between 36 and 48 hours in a fully loaded freezer (24 hours in a half-full freezer). Know how to open your garage door without the electric opener. Remember, electric well and sump pumps will not operate. Unplug all motor-driven appliances like refrigerators and freezers and sensitive electronic equipment (like TVs, microwaves and computers) to prevent a possible electrical overload when power is restored. Leave one light switch on to indicate when power is restored. IF YOU USE A PORTABLE ELECTRIC GENERATOR, CAREFULLY READ AND FOLLOW THE MANUAL THAT CAME WITH IT. Be sure your generator is UL-approved, installed by a licensed electrician and inspected by your local electrical inspector. There must be a way to physically disconnect your generator from utility lines. Customers who improperly install, operate or maintain a generator are responsible for any injury or damage suffered by themselves, their neighbors or utility workers. FLOODED BASEMENTS Flooded basements can pose a genuine safety risk. Below are some steps you can take to help ensure your safety in the event of flooding: Be cautious in flooded basements. If customers lose electricity and their basement is flooded, notify PSE&G (1-800-436-7734) and call the local fire department to have the basement pumped. Stay away from the breaker box if it's in a flooded basement. And don't go into a flooded basement if energized wires are present. If water is rising to the height of any gas appliance, the gas supply to the appliance should be turned off. If customers are unable to do so, please contact PSE&G or your local police or fire department for assistance. To restore gas service to appliances call PSE&G (1-800-436-7734) and have the appliances checked for safety and restored to proper operation. Customers should call PSE&G (1-800-436-7734) immediately if they smell gas. GENERAL TIPS: Mother Nature can be unpredictable. It's wise to have an emergency kit on hand year round. Here are some things to include: A battery-powered radio. A corded telephone (cordless phones will not work if the power is out) Flashlights and extra fresh batteries. 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We are in northern NJ and have power and internet yay so far so good. It doesn't seem as bad as they said it would be!!
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Saw on the news last night that virtually all of the FPL (Florida Power & Light) line workers and trucks are headed north to help clean up after Irene. They left a skeleton crew for us, but the rest are headed your way.
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I was up late watching the news and up early this morning watching the news, Im seeing flooding in parts of new york, i hope everyone is ok i saw a report where a woman was washed out to see in her car unbelievable . surfers out in oc,md...crazy i say but hey if they gotta catch a wave. it looks horrific from where i sit...please all be safe.
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