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Lorry
Member
08-05-2007
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 7:05 am
I live in NJ, about 1 hour from the Jersey shore and we are expecting the Hurricane in a few hours. I know there are a lot of east coast friends here, so I thought I'd start a thread so we could all check in (if we still have power) and make sure everybody is OK. It's very scary watching the news and today, I will be preparing for the storm. Please keep us all in your prayers and thoughts. Thanks!
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Csnog
Member
07-18-2002
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 7:08 am
Lorry, what are you doing to prepare? Do you have any questions from people who have been through hurricanes?
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Shenanagon
Member
07-28-2009
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 7:11 am
was just on the phone with my husband who is working on a naval base in Norfolk VA and he told me his power went out so we hung up to save the charger on his cell. I hope everyone will be safe.
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Bbnut
Member
06-12-2006
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 7:16 am
We went through Ike...it was very scary and I hope all of you stay safe!!!
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Chief
Member
08-09-2009
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 7:30 am
I hope everyone is well in those areas already hit, and especially in those areas destined to receive the worst of it. My family and I are Navy and of course are always near the water. We've been through quite a few in our careers, so please take heed to the warnings. Wishing everyone the best and I'm praying for your safety!
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Ladydewtel
Member
07-18-2002
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 7:34 am
I went through 3 one year back to back. We though since being in central Florida it would not be bad. We were mistaken. Even if it is downgraded still be on guard and be safe, and whatever you do, don't open your doors until it is over. My grandfather kept opening the door and we ended up losing the roof, and some ceilings inside the house. Good Luck everyone
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Maris
Member
03-27-2002
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 7:39 am
FYI, better to text your husband than call. texting drains less energy from the phone and the batteries. As I posted in another thread, if you have an iphone they have an application called Tunein Radio and you can get hundreds of radio stations, from every state and various countries so you if you dont have a batterie operated radio and still have cell cignal you can find out what is going on. Fill the bathtub with water so you can have water to flush your toilets. Police are going around now on loudspeakers telling everyone to leave. About 25% of the folks in my building are staying. Most everyone from the high floors are packed up and gone now. Surfers are still out surfing, even I think that is crazy. surf is kicking up and it just started to rain. They expect the hurricane to come through here around midnight or so.
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Donsgirl
Member
08-01-2005
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 7:52 am
I am in Delaware 1/4 mile from the Delaware river. We are ready. We are not leaving, it was suggest but not mandatory. Good luck to everyone in the path or Irene.
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Lorry
Member
08-05-2007
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 7:52 am
Csnog, I live on the second floor in my condo. I have stocked up on food that is does not require refrigeration. Fill bathtub with water, brought in all my patio furniture. Flashlights, candles. The problem I will have is my dog. He's only 5 lbs and there is no way he will go outside. he is pretty good, though. He will go in the bathroom LOL! I'll keep you informed if I have power.
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Maris
Member
03-27-2002
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 7:55 am
lorry my story is the exact same as yours only my dog is 50 lbs. I figure I can get her outside for a walk close to the evacuation deadline and then she will be inside for the duration. She hates rain and hates the car.
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Csnog
Member
07-18-2002
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 7:55 am
Make sure you have a hand can opener, duct tape your grill shut, take everything inside as it will be gone, freeze water now even in baggies. Electric may be out as long as 2 weeks. If you have a basement, start putting things up high and put all important papers together. Find your insurance policy's but be prepared because they may tell you it's flood related. Hope you gassed up the car and have cash/meds handy. Do not go outside, even if you no longer hear the wind...The backside of the storm has to pass. I do fear for those window air conditioners and the streets in the city will create a wind tunnel.
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Callasin
Member
06-21-2005
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 9:00 am
We are in Central MA and are expecting flooding and power outages. I know satellite will go out so we won't be watching Sunday night's show. It will be annoying and hot but we are taking the window air conditioners out and have the pump ready in the basement. I am praying and sending good thoughts to everyone closer to the shore than we are.
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Csnog
Member
07-18-2002
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 9:10 am
Draw your drapes or blinds and if you have a tarp keep it handy along with duck tape. Stay away from any area inside, that has trees that can crash into a certain room. You have a small window to take your furry relatives out, if the eye goes over you when it's calm...Stay away from any trees. Make a nest for yourself with a basket of what you need while dark. After the storm, it will take awhile for them to clear the streets..This is where people get angry at their government..Believe me that other States are on their way with electric crews trying their best to get back up, but hospitals, nursing homes and other places are first on the list. We had new cement poles that were installed across a bridge and the storm knocked them down onto the road. They put them back up and we had another storm three weeks later and they were across the pavement again. The national guard will be out to clear certain areas and the small businesses will open as soon as they can with cash only sales but will receive no new deliveries If you lose power, shut your breakers down except for one room and turn on a fan or lamp to let you know when power returns. There may be a place that trucks in ice but don't depend on that. Trash pickup is going to be a mess for awhile so get used to a foul smell from rotting food. If you don't have a 2 weeks supply of drinking water fill up pots. As Maris said, fill your bathtub to flush toilets.
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Shenanagon
Member
07-28-2009
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 9:13 am
Maris where are you? My love is in Norfolk and there's no power and I'm praying this storm passes and goes East and out to sea.
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Donsgirl
Member
08-01-2005
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 9:16 am
I gassed up all vehicles and even went and got more cash today. I put out bird seed and nuts. My front lawn is full of birds and a few squirrels. I have plenty of TP and paper towels. I always have lots of water and sports drinks. I filled up two large bowls with water for my pets. My malamute weighs a lot and does not mind getting wet to do his business.He has been very upset all day and has needed lots of hugs and love. the other two smaller dogs, well they do not like the rain and they are sleeping and do not care.
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Spunky
Member
10-07-2001
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 9:40 am
Now I know why they chose LA for the Big Brother House location. I can't imagine what the houseguests would do if they had a hurricane, probably that type of house would be blown away... I heard mandatory evacuation for some parts of New York, better be safe than sorry... So far to me looks like a slow moving storm, it's widespread but doesn't seem to me violent like Katrina was.. The maritimes area in Canada should also be prepared, usually the storms there get quite nasty! Stay safe!
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Nana731
Member
07-06-2005
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 9:42 am
Prayers going out to everyone on east coast! Stay safe!
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Maris
Member
03-27-2002
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 9:43 am
I am in Rockaway in New York.
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Maris
Member
03-27-2002
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 9:43 am

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Carochar
Member
07-25-2005
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 9:50 am
Dover, DE, is my home. Thanks for all the excellent advice! It's been so long since we've had something this big so the mini-refresher course above is great help. And to think on Tuesday we had the first earthquake here in an eon and now this!
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Maris
Member
03-27-2002
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 9:52 am
Spunky, they did have a hurricane. Don't you remember Hurricane Howie??
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Happymom
Member
01-20-2003
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 9:53 am
Filling up the tub can be for more than just water to flush the toilet. I saw on the news to clean your bathtub with a little bit of bleach, rinse, and then fill up and you have drinking water. My sister lives in Outer Banks, NC and I hope she is safe. I don't think she left even though they have mandatory evac. I can't help but worry. Stay safe everyone!
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Goddessatlaw
Member
07-19-2002
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 9:57 am
Good luck all of you on the East Coast, and make sure your Belkins are charged if you have them. From tornado awareness - make sure your car keys, house keys, banking information (credit cards and whatnot), radio and flashlights with batteries are together and with you wherever you are.
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Donsgirl
Member
08-01-2005
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 9:57 am
Carochar, I am in New Castle, stay safe. The earthquake was crazy.
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Csnog
Member
07-18-2002
| Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 10:01 am
Katrina was a very slow moving storm that just pounded and pounded and pounded the area. Stay home and let the responders do their best to get things back. Mandatory, means they will not come to rescue you because they have better things to do such as protecting the people who listened...so paste your papers to your body.. thats what they tell us in the south...lol
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