hurricane sandy
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I live in England so i wont be affected however i believe alot of people may get killed by this hurricane. Its only a level 1 hurricane though so i dunno why alot of fuss is being made. ^i^
Best of luck
why post stupid things like this? what could your thought process POSSIBLY be that leads you to say "people will get killed. i don't know what the fuss is all about"?
Dont try to twist what i said, the key word was 'May' i did not say will. Some people just dont stay safe and will ignore the weather warnings and there the people who will suffer the most.
point is, do your research before you make posts like that. this is a dangerous, dangerous storm.
I've watched the live hurricane sandy updates and yes it is dangerous. But i hope that the American people will succeed through this challenging event. And do not try to twist what i say and look out for keywords in my sentences.0 -
I've watched the live hurricane sandy updates and yes it is dangerous. But i hope that the American people will succeed through this challenging event. And do not try to twist what i say and look out for keywords in my sentences.
fine, then i'll allow you to explain yourself. why do you think we shouldn't make such a fuss?0 -
I live in Ontario, Canada. Not worried. We're just getting a bit of rain and some wind. And it's cold. Sorry for those that are in the path of the storm. Keep safe guys.0
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Ready Sandy ,Bring it it you must!Got every tub,and bottle filled with H2O.Batteries in lanterns ,candles and Oil ready to light up the place!Chicken in the crock,made some stir-fry to reheat on grill if necessary!Daughter is baking snacks for the others as the all watch movies !Some good family time going on here today!Praying all will be safe and no tragic loss of life .Be kind Sandy!0
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The reason is the american government will sort the situation out, your priminister has advised the american people to take action and the danger zones are gonna be evacuated. Although i am starting to see your point it will be bad for families on low income if they cannot get to work and alot of homes maybe destroyed.0
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I'm in upstate NY (Albany)...phone is charged, porch furniture is inside...I did buy some water, nuts, and batteries...and wine! I've got plenty of books, magazines, and board games...I am pretty sure work is closed tomorrow...the rest of my family is in Long Island and my brother and his wife are in Maryland...should be much worse for them. Stay safe everyone!0
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Just praying that everyone in MFP-land can stay safe! I'm in WI, but they are even saying that on Lake Michigan we are going to have 14-18ft waves! I will go watch from a safe distance...0
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THEY SHUT DOWN THE DUNKIN BY MY APARTMENT. And the T! How am I supposed to get my Dunkin fix?! This is my idea of tragedy.
Otherwise all it well here. Just very windy and rainy but with all the trains shut down and people being warned not to drive and everything being closed everyone seems to be staying inside.0 -
i love big weather events. these are the only times i miss living on the east coast. it would be fun to experience.0
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Keeping you all in my prayers. be safe!!0
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We don't have a prime minister.The reason is the american government will sort the situation out, your priminister has advised the american people to take action and the danger zones are gonna be evacuated. Although i am starting to see your point it will be bad for families on low income if they cannot get to work and alot of homes maybe destroyed.
You make no sense.0 -
I am in NC, and we did pretty decent here this time. Praying for all those in the path0
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1. Generator prepped and ready to go (we have 2 sump pumps in the finished basement, which has flooded before, even though we live on a hill; and well water, so generator is a must!). It is not hooked into the house yet, but my resourceful hubby has the stuff he needs to make that happen (along with a lot of advice from electrician friends). Worst case, we can run extension cords and hook in the essentials, like sump pumps, well pump, fridge and freezer).
2. Lots of gasoline on hand.
3. Bathtub filled with water for flushing in case we have problems with the generator.
4. Probably need to do something about deck furniture - at least lay it on its side.
5. Doing some laundry and running dishwasher, etc.
Apparently there is a good chance for some long power outages, so we will be helping some of our generator-less neighbors, I'm sure. We all have well water on this street, so, no electricity, no water.
Be careful about running the generator! You should do so until after the storm. You can kill yourself with the fumes inside the house. This sort of thing happens down here in Florida. Please do be careful!0 -
I'm in the UK.....thinking of you all and hoping you and yours all stay safe.
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In south eastern PA here. Everything is ready for the storm at my house. Generator is ready to go (got a whole house one, so no problems there). Propane, flashlights, extra gas. We should be okay. Hoping everyone is safe.0
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We don't have a prime minister.The reason is the american government will sort the situation out, your priminister has advised the american people to take action and the danger zones are gonna be evacuated. Although i am starting to see your point it will be bad for families on low income if they cannot get to work and alot of homes maybe destroyed.
You make no sense.
Lol sorry i mean President . Anyway im not gonna comment on this topic anymore as i feel it will get heated and i dont wanna be disrespectful to anyone. This is just my opinion and what i say is not fact and by any means i do not wish to disrespect anyone. If anyone wants to pm me they can.0 -
I live in England so i wont be affected however i believe alot of people may get killed by this hurricane. Its only a level 1 hurricane though so i dunno why alot of fuss is being made. ^i^
Best of luck
Basically, here's the problem - it may be a level one but if you're on the coast, a level one storm has enough power to cause some major flooding. That area of the country doesn't usually experience this sort of storm so basically, that means people are not normally prepared. Category 1 does not mean nonlethal. It just is a rating. Storms have been known to go up easily from a 1 to a 2 so you still need to be prepared. The biggest problem is the lack of electricity. You'd be surprised how even a week without electricity can cause chaos in a city. At this time of the year, it's pretty chilly so you need to be sure you're warm.
Here's a helpful link that describes potential damage by the storms at different categories. It's NOAA and they do a good job of describing what to expect.
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/aboutsshws.php0 -
I lived in FL my whole life, experience tropical storms, hurricanes, and whatnot yearly. I have some food in the fridge, food in the freezer, and gas in my car. It's a category one.. Some flooding, loss of electric, and down trees. I'm more pissed that my flight got cancelled because I've driven through worse. Not worried honestly.0
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There are about three large tree branches in my yard, 5 foot swells and the water is reaching the road already....and this is only the beginning of the storm for us. Worst is yet to come. Still have power and cable/internet though yay!0
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I just remembered. If you have your electronics charged up - turn them off! Your cellphones will slowly discharge if you leave them on. Basically, if you want the charge to last, you want to reserve the power for emergencies in case you find yourself needing to call out. Ironically, land lines don't always work. We had a lightning strike last year that took out the phone companies box and had no land line to call out and your cell could become your emergency line.
I thought I should mention it to everyone.
Monica
P.S. Ebook readers only last so long so hopefully, you have a bunch of books to read because once it goes black...you'd better have board games. Of course, if that's the case, you probably can't read this at that point. Grin. 0 -
I'm not from the States - but i hope everyone's safe!!0
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I lived in FL my whole life, experience tropical storms, hurricanes, and whatnot yearly. I have some food in the fridge, food in the freezer, and gas in my car. It's a category one.. Some flooding, loss of electric, and down trees. I'm more pissed that my flight got cancelled because I've driven through worse. Not worried honestly.
A hurricane in the Northeast is NOT THE SAME as a hurricane in Florida. Not to mention, as I stated before, this is going to be three storm systems coming together. It isn't JUST a category 1 hurricane you have to worry about.
This is the attitude that scares me and makes me concerned there will be a lot more casualties of this storm than people realize.
This is like me saying if three feet of snow were predicted in Tallahassee tomorrow that it's "no big deal" because I lived through seven feet of snow in one storm in Buffalo once. Snow in Florida is not the same as snow in Buffalo. People would die here. It would be chaos.
And as far as it only being a level 1, that takes into account sustained wind speed, not gusts, not the potential for tornadoes and not the amount of possible rainfall.
My boyfriend grew up in West Palm Beach and has lived through several hurricanes of varying strengths and he doesn't think this storm is "no big deal."
Also, driving through rain and an airplane taking off or landing in a hurricane? Yeah ... not even comparable.0 -
I live in Northeast Ohio - shouldn't be too bad - i feel bad for MD, NY, PA, etc!!0
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I lived in FL my whole life, experience tropical storms, hurricanes, and whatnot yearly. I have some food in the fridge, food in the freezer, and gas in my car. It's a category one.. Some flooding, loss of electric, and down trees. I'm more pissed that my flight got cancelled because I've driven through worse. Not worried honestly.
A hurricane in the Northeast is NOT THE SAME as a hurricane in Florida. Not to mention, as I stated before, this is going to be three storm systems coming together. It isn't JUST a category 1 hurricane you have to worry about.
This is the attitude that scares me and makes me concerned there will be a lot more casualties of this storm than people realize.
This is like me saying if three feet of snow were predicted in Tallahassee tomorrow that it's "no big deal" because I lived through seven feet of snow in one storm in Buffalo once. Snow in Florida is not the same as snow in Buffalo. People would die here. It would be chaos.
And as far as it only being a level 1, that takes into account sustained wind speed, not gusts, not the potential for tornadoes and not the amount of possible rainfall.
My boyfriend grew up in West Palm Beach and has lived through several hurricanes of varying strengths and he doesn't think this storm is "no big deal."
Also, driving through rain and an airplane taking off or landing in a hurricane? Yeah ... not even comparable.
Agreed! Someone said "its just a Category I" to me earlier-they weren't getting what was happening!0 -
I am in Cleveland which is just outside of the Active alert area, but I have several friends on the east coast and I just wanted to say everyone please be safe! Ill be thinking of you all as I watch the coverage.
(Weather scares the daylights out of me)0 -
I lived in FL my whole life, experience tropical storms, hurricanes, and whatnot yearly. I have some food in the fridge, food in the freezer, and gas in my car. It's a category one.. Some flooding, loss of electric, and down trees. I'm more pissed that my flight got cancelled because I've driven through worse. Not worried honestly.
A hurricane in the Northeast is NOT THE SAME as a hurricane in Florida. Not to mention, as I stated before, this is going to be three storm systems coming together. It isn't JUST a category 1 hurricane you have to worry about.
This is the attitude that scares me and makes me concerned there will be a lot more casualties of this storm than people realize.
This is like me saying if three feet of snow were predicted in Tallahassee tomorrow that it's "no big deal" because I lived through seven feet of snow in one storm in Buffalo once. Snow in Florida is not the same as snow in Buffalo. People would die here. It would be chaos.
And as far as it only being a level 1, that takes into account sustained wind speed, not gusts, not the potential for tornadoes and not the amount of possible rainfall.
My boyfriend grew up in West Palm Beach and has lived through several hurricanes of varying strengths and he doesn't think this storm is "no big deal."
Also, driving through rain and an airplane taking off or landing in a hurricane? Yeah ... not even comparable.
I've been weeks without power due to hurricanes in florida that were much stronger than this storm. I'm not afraid of it, it's a storm, rain, wind, and loss of power. I've experienced having severe flooding, power lines down, no water, and no electric for weeks at a time. A category 1 hurricane that is over cold water hitting the coast doesn't scare me... Sorry it just doesn't. I lived 10 minutes from the beach in FL and the streets you'd have to travel by canoe and inner tubes lol. I've been through every type of storm. Just because some people are scared and freaking out doesn't mean others have to as well. I know how to take care of myself, I'm not the least bit worried or concerned. And a plane taking off the day after the storm being gone with some winds 20-35mph and a flight being cancelled is a bit ridiculous.. My grandfather just passed, and if I wasn't able to get a ticket for Thurs, I would have driven down.
Oh, not to mention the infamous "blue tarps" over all the houses.. roofs coming off. I'm just not worried. Been there, done that.0 -
In Florida...0
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In Florida...
I really don't see how varying locations have much to do with anything, since I was coast side near the beach under worse conditions. The fact that it was warmer? If it gets cold you start a fire, if your car is gassed up and you have a car charger you charge your phone in the case of an "emergency." You have food stocked up, then you're set.
Actually, there were more people who ended up in the hospital due to heat stroke than anything else in FL. I'd rather be cool.0 -
I lived in FL my whole life, experience tropical storms, hurricanes, and whatnot yearly. I have some food in the fridge, food in the freezer, and gas in my car. It's a category one.. Some flooding, loss of electric, and down trees. I'm more pissed that my flight got cancelled because I've driven through worse. Not worried honestly.
A hurricane in the Northeast is NOT THE SAME as a hurricane in Florida. Not to mention, as I stated before, this is going to be three storm systems coming together. It isn't JUST a category 1 hurricane you have to worry about.
This is the attitude that scares me and makes me concerned there will be a lot more casualties of this storm than people realize.
This is like me saying if three feet of snow were predicted in Tallahassee tomorrow that it's "no big deal" because I lived through seven feet of snow in one storm in Buffalo once. Snow in Florida is not the same as snow in Buffalo. People would die here. It would be chaos.
And as far as it only being a level 1, that takes into account sustained wind speed, not gusts, not the potential for tornadoes and not the amount of possible rainfall.
My boyfriend grew up in West Palm Beach and has lived through several hurricanes of varying strengths and he doesn't think this storm is "no big deal."
Also, driving through rain and an airplane taking off or landing in a hurricane? Yeah ... not even comparable.
I've been weeks without power due to hurricanes in florida that were much stronger than this storm. I'm not afraid of it, it's a storm, rain, wind, and loss of power. I've experienced having severe flooding, power lines down, no water, and no electric for weeks at a time. A category 1 hurricane that is over cold water hitting the coast doesn't scare me... Sorry it just doesn't. I lived 10 minutes from the beach in FL and the streets you'd have to travel by canoe and inner tubes lol. I've been through every type of storm. Just because some people are scared and freaking out doesn't mean others have to as well. I know how to take care of myself, I'm not the least bit worried or concerned. And a plane taking off the day after the storm being gone with some winds 20-35mph and a flight being cancelled is a bit ridiculous.. My grandfather just passed, and if I wasn't able to get a ticket for Thurs, I would have driven down.
Oh, not to mention the infamous "blue tarps" over all the houses.. roofs coming off. I'm just not worried. Been there, done that.
One thing to realize is that at this time of year you can easily hit freezing temps in the night. If you don't have an alternate heat source and you lose electricity it can be a severe problem. Don't think Florida has to worry about freezing to death during the power outages.0 -
I lived in FL my whole life, experience tropical storms, hurricanes, and whatnot yearly. I have some food in the fridge, food in the freezer, and gas in my car. It's a category one.. Some flooding, loss of electric, and down trees. I'm more pissed that my flight got cancelled because I've driven through worse. Not worried honestly.
A hurricane in the Northeast is NOT THE SAME as a hurricane in Florida. Not to mention, as I stated before, this is going to be three storm systems coming together. It isn't JUST a category 1 hurricane you have to worry about.
This is the attitude that scares me and makes me concerned there will be a lot more casualties of this storm than people realize.
This is like me saying if three feet of snow were predicted in Tallahassee tomorrow that it's "no big deal" because I lived through seven feet of snow in one storm in Buffalo once. Snow in Florida is not the same as snow in Buffalo. People would die here. It would be chaos.
And as far as it only being a level 1, that takes into account sustained wind speed, not gusts, not the potential for tornadoes and not the amount of possible rainfall.
My boyfriend grew up in West Palm Beach and has lived through several hurricanes of varying strengths and he doesn't think this storm is "no big deal."
Also, driving through rain and an airplane taking off or landing in a hurricane? Yeah ... not even comparable.
I've been weeks without power due to hurricanes in florida that were much stronger than this storm. I'm not afraid of it, it's a storm, rain, wind, and loss of power. I've experienced having severe flooding, power lines down, no water, and no electric for weeks at a time. A category 1 hurricane that is over cold water hitting the coast doesn't scare me... Sorry it just doesn't. I lived 10 minutes from the beach in FL and the streets you'd have to travel by canoe and inner tubes lol. I've been through every type of storm. Just because some people are scared and freaking out doesn't mean others have to as well. I know how to take care of myself, I'm not the least bit worried or concerned. And a plane taking off the day after the storm being gone with some winds 20-35mph and a flight being cancelled is a bit ridiculous.. My grandfather just passed, and if I wasn't able to get a ticket for Thurs, I would have driven down.
Darling, you're not in Florida anymore. And this is not JUST a category 1 hurricane. It's three storms meeting and creating a super storm.
I hope that you ARE OK, but I also hope you're taking this more seriously than you seem to be. Being without power for a while and having a flood are the least of the things that can happen with this. The buildings in the Northeast are built for snow storms, not hurricanes or tornadoes like they are down here. And the people meant to help clean things up after are not trained for the aftermath of a hurricane.
People didn't take Katrina seriously, either. Look what happened. People didn't take Ivan seriously. Look what happened. And both those storms hit hurricane prone areas.
I'm very used to snow, but I'd be extremely concerned if we got any significant snow here because the people who live here would be lost and that affects everyone, even those of us who are used to it.
I'm sorry about your grandfather, but the airlines make decisions to keep people safe. If they cancelled flights (costing them money), they did it for a reason.0
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