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Ladydewtel
Member
07-18-2002
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 10:06 am
I put all my essentials like money, car keys, wallet, etc. in a baggie. That way I just have to grab the baggie instead of going "where are my keys". Stay safe guys
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Nyeratheart
Member
09-03-2010
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 10:11 am
Glad I came to check in. Everyone has such good advice. I'm in Monmouth county NJ which is going to get hit bad but so far we don't need to evacuate, thank goodness. Some of the towns around me have been though. Nice to know I can come here to escape the craziness for a while! Have to keep up with BB no matter what! LOL Everyone in its path please listen to the warnings and stay safe! Check in again later. 
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Redpen
Member
07-24-2003
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 10:15 am
Everyone on east coast, please keep safe.
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Roteach
Member
06-01-2003
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 10:29 am
I'm in Boston and it is muggy and cloudy right now. I think our hit comes later tomorrow. Dad and I are prepared and safe but I wish some of my overnight folks could be here during the day to help keep things going. Taking care of a 92-year-old with Parkinson's can be tough even in the best of conditions. Just hoping I keep power.
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Mvines
Member
07-06-2011
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 10:29 am
Hope all of you stay safe & out of harms way!!!}
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Tresbien
Member
08-26-2002
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 10:30 am
I'm in DC and pretty well prepared with radio/batteries/canned food and such. I brought in the bird feeders and just filled the bathtub with water. I've got a plan b to go to the home of a friend who has a generator if necessary. And I've got a good book, an essential item for stormy weather! Who would have thought we'd have an earthquake and hurricane just days apart? Stay safe everyone. You're all in my thoughts and prayers. Thanks so much for yours and to Lorry for starting this thread.
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Marlee
Member
07-01-2008
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 10:32 am
I am in Middle River Md...just southeast of Baltimore City. Just rain here right now, but the worst is expected later tonight. We live about 1/2 mile from the Chesapeake Bay...lots of flooding expected. There is a lot of good advice here...hope everyone stays safe.
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Roteach
Member
06-01-2003
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 10:32 am
My bathtub faucet thing is on the fritz so will fill up my washer which is next to the downstairs toilet. OK how do you flush with buckets of water? Do you put it in the bowl or the tank?
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Dfng
Member
08-04-2005
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 10:35 am
I'm in North Wilmingon, Delware. Donsgirl - I thought New Caste had a mandatory evacuation because of flooding....be safe.
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Rainlvr
Member
05-28-2004
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 10:38 am
We were on vacation in Ocean City, NJ this week and were evacuated Thursday evening. We live in Philadelphia, about a mile west of the Delaware River and three miles east of the Schuylkill River, so I think we're safe from any river overflow. We mostly have to worry about street flooding from too much rain too fast and the wind. Hope everyone stays safe!
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Csnog
Member
07-18-2002
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 10:40 am
The tank and don't flush with number 1. until you can't stand it. Put your TP in a sealed bag if your electric is out. Wet some towels, place in bags to clean your hands and face and wipe down your furry friends if necessary. If you have no power place a wet towel around your neck if your hot. After the storm passes, you will have a better idea of power outage if you have a radio or some sort of news you can receive.
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Snoopsmom
Member
02-19-2003
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 10:41 am
I'm in North Eastern MA, not far from the New Hampshire coastline. We're not supposed to be hit as hard as originally thought, but still could get tropical storm strength winds and heavy rain. I'm all set with water, food, pet food, batteries and we have a generator that powers mimimal lights, the fridge, fish tank and coffee maker. Good thoughts and prayers going out to all that are in harm's way!
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Lorry
Member
08-05-2007
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 10:44 am
It's 1:30 on the East coast. It's raining and a little windy. Not too much yet. Thanks, Csnog, for all you help. I made a check list of everything you said. I am making extra ice cubes to keep in the freezer. I do have some meats in there. Tresbian, You welcome. I just thought it would be important to keep everybody informed and make sure we all come out OK. Thanks, everybody for your prayers. As for the BB people. I think there are only a few that have to worry about the storm, Adam, Hoboken, NJ was evacuated a few hours ago. Jordan, she lives in NC with her family and I think that's where the storm is now. Kalia, her family lives in the outskirts of Philly.
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Nyheat
Member
08-09-2006
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 10:48 am
Truthfully, I live in Brooklyn and am not worried. Coney Island is close by, but I think Irene will be downgraded to a tropical storm by the time it gets here. Of bigger concern is the subway, which they say will be completely shut down by midnight. Ok then, I ain't goin anywhere. 
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Maris
Member
03-27-2002
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 10:52 am
have news for you NY, they started shutting down the subway at noon. They cant guarantee the trains will be up by Monday. It seems they only have three flood trains to pump out water. Plus all the trains from the Rockaway train yards are being moved into the express lanes in the tunnels. You will be lucky if you can get a subway, especially an A train before tuesday. download the bus routes. lol
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 10:55 am
Stay safe my East Coast friends... And continue to keep us posted when you can.
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Csnog
Member
07-18-2002
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 11:01 am
Your cell towers may be out, depending on where they are placed in the city. If they're on top of buildings which is where they lease the space, they may be gone for a long time. When we were without power, the cell companies had generators as backup that they wouldn't even let the cities have, but they put them on a loop so we had no service at times. Now our area have their own generators and so do our major grocery stores. The problem with NY is the glass. We have shutters and our one door has hurricane film so we could exit.
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Nyheat
Member
08-09-2006
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 11:10 am
Hey Maris--I knew about the subways, but not that they won't be available til Tuesday! I think if it goes down to a category 1, they'll be up by Monday.
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Maris
Member
03-27-2002
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 11:12 am
They expect to start bringing the subways up on Monday but Bloomberg said they may not all be up on Monday and the Rockaway trains (A) would be the last to be brought up. I think it all depends on how much of the tunnels are flooded and if Con Ed shuts the power downtown because of the seawater.
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Donsgirl
Member
08-01-2005
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 11:18 am
dnfg, they sort of did. was told it was our choice to go. If it gets bad I guess we will go but we do not want to leave the dogs. You be safe also.
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Ladydewtel
Member
07-18-2002
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 11:32 am
Another piece of advise. If you get to hot or have elderly with you and they get to hot, put ice in a bucket or baking pan with water and soak your feet in it. Will help to cool you off.
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Carochar
Member
07-25-2005
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 11:38 am
I've been coming to TVCH since BB3 and it seems every summer we send out good vibes to someone due to wild fires and mudslides on the west coast, storms, hurricanes, or flooding just about everywhere else. I'm all alone for this hurricane and I just wanted to tell you how much your concern helps me. {{{{{ HUGS }}}}}}
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Sanfranjoshfan
Member
09-17-2000
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 11:44 am
Satellite pictures of Irene [PHOTO & VIDEO]: http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/IOTD/view.php?id=51899 Hurricane Irene Forms [VIDEO}: http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap110827.html
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Dfng
Member
08-04-2005
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 11:46 am
Carochar - where do you live. You are not alone - you have your TVCH family right next to you.
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Megpie
Member
07-19-2006
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 11:47 am
My prayers are with one and all on the East Coast. Wish I could help more. Stay strong hugs, kisses,and prayers.
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