Praying that all of you on the East coast will be safe during this storm.

Kylez
Kylez Member Posts: 3,761 Member
I hope the forecasters are wrong and that Sandy isn't going to be bad for any of you.

Stay safe!
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  • JoAnn4818
    JoAnn4818 Member Posts: 83
    Thanks!
    Thanks Kylez,

    I'm in emergency response in Virginia and I really hope Sandy stays away somehow!

    JoAnn
  • Jean 0609
    Jean 0609 Member Posts: 2,462
    Thanks Kylez
    It's really scary. I hope they are wrong too.

    xoxo,
    Jean
  • ladyg
    ladyg Member Posts: 1,577
    I too am hoping
    that the forecasters are wrong. I am concerned about my brothers in NJ along with the pink sisters all along the east coast. My thoughts are with you all.

    Hugs,
    Georgia
  • Ritzy
    Ritzy Member Posts: 4,381 Member
    Jean 0609 said:

    Thanks Kylez
    It's really scary. I hope they are wrong too.

    xoxo,
    Jean

    This storm does sound scary.
    This storm does sound scary. Stay safe sisters!


    Sue :(
  • survivorbc09
    survivorbc09 Member Posts: 4,374 Member
    Ritzy said:

    This storm does sound scary.
    This storm does sound scary. Stay safe sisters!


    Sue :(

    Praying that this storm isn't as bad as they say it might be




    As Hurricane Sandy takes aim at New Jersey and other states along the Eastern seaboard, residents living in the storm's projected path should prepare for possible flooding and power outages. Here's some advice from the American Red Cross, New Jersey State Police, utility companies and AAA on being ready for a disaster.
    PREPARE YOUR HOME

    • Bring in outdoor objects such as lawn furniture, hanging plants, bicycles, toys and garden tools, and secure objects that cannot be brought inside, the Red Cross says.

    • If time permits and you live in an identified surge zone, elevate furniture or move it to a higher floor to protect it from flooding.

    • Put plywood over your home's windows if high winds are predicted in your area.

    • If you have a sump pump for your basement, make sure it's working

    • If local officials do not advise you to evacuate, stay inside, away from windows, skylights and glass doors.

    • Do not use open flames, such as candles and kerosene lamps, as a source of light in case of power or gas outages.
  • mom62
    mom62 Member Posts: 604 Member
    Thanks
    Hunkering down here in MA. Got my water, no school tomorrow even for my college boy who was home for the weekend. We battoned down the hatches and awaiting the wind and rain. Thanks for your concern.

    Terry
  • Kylez
    Kylez Member Posts: 3,761 Member
    JoAnn4818 said:

    Thanks!
    Thanks Kylez,

    I'm in emergency response in Virginia and I really hope Sandy stays away somehow!

    JoAnn

    I just watched the world
    I just watched the world news and it already looks bad in so many places, but, it also looks like a lot of electric repairmen/trucks are on their way to help from many states. Please keep us updated if you can as to how you are doing. I pray you will all be safe and out of harm's way.


    I've never heard or seen anything like this before.
  • Kylez
    Kylez Member Posts: 3,761 Member

    Praying that this storm isn't as bad as they say it might be




    As Hurricane Sandy takes aim at New Jersey and other states along the Eastern seaboard, residents living in the storm's projected path should prepare for possible flooding and power outages. Here's some advice from the American Red Cross, New Jersey State Police, utility companies and AAA on being ready for a disaster.
    PREPARE YOUR HOME

    • Bring in outdoor objects such as lawn furniture, hanging plants, bicycles, toys and garden tools, and secure objects that cannot be brought inside, the Red Cross says.

    • If time permits and you live in an identified surge zone, elevate furniture or move it to a higher floor to protect it from flooding.

    • Put plywood over your home's windows if high winds are predicted in your area.

    • If you have a sump pump for your basement, make sure it's working

    • If local officials do not advise you to evacuate, stay inside, away from windows, skylights and glass doors.

    • Do not use open flames, such as candles and kerosene lamps, as a source of light in case of power or gas outages.

    Good tips survivor!
    Good tips survivor! Also, have lots of water for drinking, cooking and to flush your toilet. Have batteries for flashlights. Have plenty of water and food for your pets too.
  • lintx
    lintx Member Posts: 697
    mom62 said:

    Thanks
    Hunkering down here in MA. Got my water, no school tomorrow even for my college boy who was home for the weekend. We battoned down the hatches and awaiting the wind and rain. Thanks for your concern.

    Terry

    Praying w/you
    I also heard the natl news and am frightened for all of you in the northeast. What a storm headed that way. Thanks Kylez for posting concern for our sisters in that area. Linda
  • MsGebby
    MsGebby Member Posts: 659
    It's not yet HIT
    the shore here ... but the wind has kicked up quite a bit. It's cold and damp. No rain yet. The reports say the waves are as high as 2 stories! The beaches are going to disappear ... at least, that's how it feels.

    I am imagining what I will see when I awake tomorrow morning. It's going to be a nightmare. Very scared at this point.

    Thanks for the prayers. The east coast of the USA needs them.
  • carkris
    carkris Member Posts: 4,553 Member
    MsGebby said:

    It's not yet HIT
    the shore here ... but the wind has kicked up quite a bit. It's cold and damp. No rain yet. The reports say the waves are as high as 2 stories! The beaches are going to disappear ... at least, that's how it feels.

    I am imagining what I will see when I awake tomorrow morning. It's going to be a nightmare. Very scared at this point.

    Thanks for the prayers. The east coast of the USA needs them.

    am in Ma too, we are
    am in Ma too, we are prepared, and I am happy my college kids classes are cancelled although it too the boston child's college too long to cancel. oping everyone rides out the strorm safely!
  • Alexis F
    Alexis F Member Posts: 3,598
    ladyg said:

    I too am hoping
    that the forecasters are wrong. I am concerned about my brothers in NJ along with the pink sisters all along the east coast. My thoughts are with you all.

    Hugs,
    Georgia

    Praying
    My thoughts and prayers are with everyone on the East coast.


    Hugs, Lex
  • lynn1950
    lynn1950 Member Posts: 2,570
    Wishing safe times for
    Wishing safe times for everyone in Sandy's path. xoxoxox Lynn
  • jnl
    jnl Member Posts: 3,869 Member
    MsGebby said:

    It's not yet HIT
    the shore here ... but the wind has kicked up quite a bit. It's cold and damp. No rain yet. The reports say the waves are as high as 2 stories! The beaches are going to disappear ... at least, that's how it feels.

    I am imagining what I will see when I awake tomorrow morning. It's going to be a nightmare. Very scared at this point.

    Thanks for the prayers. The east coast of the USA needs them.

    I'm hoping and praying that
    I'm hoping and praying that you will all be safe!


    Hugs, Leeza
  • VickiSam
    VickiSam Member Posts: 9,079 Member
    lynn1950 said:

    Wishing safe times for
    Wishing safe times for everyone in Sandy's path. xoxoxox Lynn

    I am praying for safety for all ...
    by media description 'sandy' looks horrific.


    Prayers == Vicki Sam
  • DebbyM
    DebbyM Member Posts: 3,289 Member
    lintx said:

    Praying w/you
    I also heard the natl news and am frightened for all of you in the northeast. What a storm headed that way. Thanks Kylez for posting concern for our sisters in that area. Linda

    Thank you Kylez. I can't
    Thank you Kylez. I can't believe what they are saying about Sandy. The pictures coming in look terrifying. Prayers to all.
  • Kat11
    Kat11 Member Posts: 1,931 Member
    VickiSam said:

    I am praying for safety for all ...
    by media description 'sandy' looks horrific.


    Prayers == Vicki Sam

    Praying for you all to be
    Praying for you all to be safe.
    Kathy
  • Rague
    Rague Member Posts: 3,653 Member

    Praying that this storm isn't as bad as they say it might be




    As Hurricane Sandy takes aim at New Jersey and other states along the Eastern seaboard, residents living in the storm's projected path should prepare for possible flooding and power outages. Here's some advice from the American Red Cross, New Jersey State Police, utility companies and AAA on being ready for a disaster.
    PREPARE YOUR HOME

    • Bring in outdoor objects such as lawn furniture, hanging plants, bicycles, toys and garden tools, and secure objects that cannot be brought inside, the Red Cross says.

    • If time permits and you live in an identified surge zone, elevate furniture or move it to a higher floor to protect it from flooding.

    • Put plywood over your home's windows if high winds are predicted in your area.

    • If you have a sump pump for your basement, make sure it's working

    • If local officials do not advise you to evacuate, stay inside, away from windows, skylights and glass doors.

    • Do not use open flames, such as candles and kerosene lamps, as a source of light in case of power or gas outages.

    My comments
    * What will 'secure' objects outside at 50 mph is not the same as at 75 or 100 mph so get it in.

    * If you live in an 'identified surge area' - put whatever inside and get the Hades out - good chance the house/building may not survive.

    * If putting up plywood be sure it overlaps the sides enough so that the screws are far enough back from the plywood edge that they don't easily be pulled out by the wind. Be sure to seal the joint lines so that wind does not work it's way behind to pull off. Tape windows with masking tape or duct tape to help prevent shattered glass from being wind born if something happens (plywood fails or something hits or whatever).

    * If you have a sump pump in addition to it working, you need to know where it pumps to. It can actually be a line to pull water into your basement if the outlet is below the outside/end water level.

    * Be very careful if using candles or kero lamps while the assault is on - be it hurricane or blizzard. Be careful with gas/deisel generator also and keep it outside. We do not get hurricanes here but do get blizzards and can be out of power for extended periods so I am ready with kero lamps (most antiques from my SW FL family) and have a very good modern kero heater as we will have temps below 0 F til power is gotten back. My stove is an older gas one that does not require electricity to work so I can cook on top but not bake. Have a battery power carbon monoxide detector so don't have to worry about that.

    Have a crank NOAA radio - no electicity/batteries die, a few cranks will get it working. (My emergency one is a very small one I keep in my fly fishing bag which fits in my saddle bags so always have it either when I'm out in the Hills or at home.)

    It really surprises me how little so many/most know about what is needed to survive.

    Wocekiya

    Susan

    Forgot to add - be sure to have Clorox (laundry chlorine bleach) on hand. A few drops in a gallon of water purifies it (you can find on line how many drops.) Or Halazon tablets which also purify. Or boil for 20+ minutes. If you run out of water before the town restores potable/drinkable water
  • Megan M
    Megan M Member Posts: 3,000
    lynn1950 said:

    Wishing safe times for
    Wishing safe times for everyone in Sandy's path. xoxoxox Lynn

    Praying for all of our
    Praying for all of our sisters that are in the way of Sandy.


    Hugs, Megan
  • jerseygirl231
    jerseygirl231 Member Posts: 178
    Megan M said:

    Praying for all of our
    Praying for all of our sisters that are in the way of Sandy.


    Hugs, Megan

    We Got Lucky
    Northern NJ here we kept power. To much wind I hope everyone else is safe. Will peek out side once the sun comes up