Be safe all my northeast j pouch friends in this upcoming storm. They just declared NJ a state of emergency starting tomorrow. Yikes
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Thanks! Although I am not in NJ I am hoping those of us in Massachusetts don't get too much rain and wind.
I live on the Connecticut coastline which was hit hard by Tropical Storm Irene last year. Our biggest worry is storm surge. I live on a small hill overlooking Long Island Sound. The beachfront homes at the foot of the hill were destroyed by the storm surge from Irene.
There is not much we can do other than have flashlights batteries etc. It is the weather, and all we can do is wait for it.
BTW I heard NJ Governor Christie's emergency declaration on the radio. The storm track is still unknown but NJ seems to be in the bullseye right now and CT on the eastern fringe. Things could still change.
We had a mandatory evacuation of my complex due to Irene. I fled inland to stay with my parents but they are now long gone to Florida having sold their CT home. Neighbors who defied the evacuation order told me the Irene storm surge reached the treeline of our property, which is approximately 3-4 feet below my backyard deck.
I am going to defy any evacuation order because I want to protect my property and help my neighbors if they need it.
There is not much we can do other than have flashlights batteries etc. It is the weather, and all we can do is wait for it.
BTW I heard NJ Governor Christie's emergency declaration on the radio. The storm track is still unknown but NJ seems to be in the bullseye right now and CT on the eastern fringe. Things could still change.
We had a mandatory evacuation of my complex due to Irene. I fled inland to stay with my parents but they are now long gone to Florida having sold their CT home. Neighbors who defied the evacuation order told me the Irene storm surge reached the treeline of our property, which is approximately 3-4 feet below my backyard deck.
I am going to defy any evacuation order because I want to protect my property and help my neighbors if they need it.
I'm from Jersey. Our power company called to warn us of a potential one-week power outage...oh God
During the storm last year, I had no power, no water, nothing for 5 days. And it was cold for all those days.
Since we are in an older development, the same things is going to happen again.
Prepare now by moving perishables from your basement and make sure you have plenty of water and batteries if you are lucky enough to find any.
Rocket
Since we are in an older development, the same things is going to happen again.
Prepare now by moving perishables from your basement and make sure you have plenty of water and batteries if you are lucky enough to find any.
Rocket
quote:'m from Jersey. Our power company called to warn us of a potential one-week power outage...oh God
I would also suggest eating the perishables over the weekend. I have some chicken and shrimp which I am going to eat over the weekend. The apples will be OK if the power goes out and so will the peanut butter. So don't worry about that stuff. Eat the stuff that will go bad the quickest and save things like apples, peanut butter, crackers and canned goods in case you will need them when the power goes out for 10 days.
Gov. Christie said no utility company crews are going out until the storm ends, for their safety, so prepare for the issue not being addressed for several days as it is a slow moving storm which may provide sustained high winds for over 36 hours.
Exactly stock up on the non-perishables and don't let the stuff in the fridge go bad by feasting the next two days :P
It won't be so bad...except for the lack of hot water. I find myself showering a LOT a week out of my takedown lol
It won't be so bad...except for the lack of hot water. I find myself showering a LOT a week out of my takedown lol
Ugh... Not looking forward to a week with no power. We have a well so no power means no toilet flushing. Time to fill up buckets to flush the toilets with!
As of 2 pm Connecticut Governor Malloy declared a state of emergency joining the governors of NJ and NY.
Just got back from the pharmacy. Refilled my antibiotics and Entocort and every other med I might need in the next 10 days in case the pharmacy is closed due to lack of power.
I also bought a huge supply of electrolyte beverages to go along with a case of bottled water I have in the garage.
I have back-up batteries for the flashlight and a portable radio in case I am in the dark.
I also have my gas grill to cook food. And apples and peanut butter and crackers once all the perishables are cooked.
Should be okay as long as I am not under water.
Just got back from the pharmacy. Refilled my antibiotics and Entocort and every other med I might need in the next 10 days in case the pharmacy is closed due to lack of power.
I also bought a huge supply of electrolyte beverages to go along with a case of bottled water I have in the garage.
I have back-up batteries for the flashlight and a portable radio in case I am in the dark.
I also have my gas grill to cook food. And apples and peanut butter and crackers once all the perishables are cooked.
Should be okay as long as I am not under water.
Marianne,
That is the worse part of it for me too. No toilet flushing. We have a well too. Last year I had to tell my kids not to flush the toilet during the day.
I would flush them at night, fill up the tank with water. By the time I left for work, I would refil it again. I remember my kids telling me, "Dad, you of all people are telling us not to flush?"
Rocket
That is the worse part of it for me too. No toilet flushing. We have a well too. Last year I had to tell my kids not to flush the toilet during the day.
I would flush them at night, fill up the tank with water. By the time I left for work, I would refil it again. I remember my kids telling me, "Dad, you of all people are telling us not to flush?"
Rocket
Ugh, no power will mean no bidet!
It is too late now but you might want to check out WAG bags for your emergency supplies. It is a bag with biodegradable and environmentally safe chemicals in it that solidifies body waste. We have a portable toilet that uses the bags. During a power outage, we just set it up. The bags are sealed after each use and a new one put in. No smells, no contamination. We also set up two camp stoves in the kitchen.
I hope you all remain safe!
I hope you all remain safe!
Make sure you guys tie down objects that could become projectiles in the high winds hurled through your windows. For example I have a gas grill on my deck I am going to tie down. Lawn furniture and even toys in the yard can be picked up by wind gusts and become missiles that could smash through the windows and hit someone in the head.
During Hurricane Irene a tree snapped and fell onto the roof of my cousin's house. Of course there is not much you can do about that except cut the trees on your own property. The one that snapped and fell on my cousin's roof was actually her neighbor's tree. This is a problem we have in Connecticut - too many trees (especially along the Merritt Parkway) and nobody wants to cut them down. The reason we are all going to lose power is falling trees that land on power lines. As long as the power grid is above ground this is going to be a problem.
During Hurricane Irene a tree snapped and fell onto the roof of my cousin's house. Of course there is not much you can do about that except cut the trees on your own property. The one that snapped and fell on my cousin's roof was actually her neighbor's tree. This is a problem we have in Connecticut - too many trees (especially along the Merritt Parkway) and nobody wants to cut them down. The reason we are all going to lose power is falling trees that land on power lines. As long as the power grid is above ground this is going to be a problem.
We rolled our grill into the garage. I just came from Shop Rite and they actually had bottled water! No D batteries though. Oh well. We are just going to hope for the best. I am in central Jersey. Bulls-eye! My in laws have a large generator to power their home so if we lose power for a long time at least we can move in with them for a bit. This really stinks!
Marianne,
I went to Stop & Shop yesterday and they were sold out of D batteries but then I stopped at Rite Aid pharmacy and me another woman bought the last 2 4 packs of D batteries!
I tied my gas grill to the poles of my wooden deck very securely with rope. It's not going anywhere.
I am 20 feet above sea level on a small hill overlooking Long Island Sound which is about a quarter mile away. My backyard is tidal wetlands.
If I lose power I will cook on the gas grill and eat apples, peanut butter and crackers, bottled water and Gatorade. I have enough for a week to 10 days.
I went to Stop & Shop yesterday and they were sold out of D batteries but then I stopped at Rite Aid pharmacy and me another woman bought the last 2 4 packs of D batteries!
I tied my gas grill to the poles of my wooden deck very securely with rope. It's not going anywhere.
I am 20 feet above sea level on a small hill overlooking Long Island Sound which is about a quarter mile away. My backyard is tidal wetlands.
If I lose power I will cook on the gas grill and eat apples, peanut butter and crackers, bottled water and Gatorade. I have enough for a week to 10 days.
New York City subways and Metro North trains to NYC will suspend service starting 7 pm tonight. We are in full catastrophic emergency mode.
Please stay safe!!
Be safe all of you in the East. I will be praying for your safety. sally in Californi
Stay safe guys...and fill all containers availible with fresh water(if you can fill the tub in the spare bathroom)...double check those batteries and keep matches and candles handy.
I keep spare flash lights in my bathroom and powder room (paranoid I guess) plus full buckets of water for flushing purposes (we have a house rule...only flush after number 2)
Sharon
I keep spare flash lights in my bathroom and powder room (paranoid I guess) plus full buckets of water for flushing purposes (we have a house rule...only flush after number 2)
Sharon
The latest from NBC Connecticut is that the very unusual path of this storm, in which it is expected to take a sharp left turn into the central New Jersey shoreline, with Connecticut on its northern and eastern edges as it dives west-northwest, will cause voluminous amounts of water to be driven from the Atlantic Ocean into Long Island Sound which, due to the simple geography of the Sound, has no escape. This excessive oceanic water will cause severe flooding of the Connecticut coastline and, presumably, on the north shore of Long Island.
The worst for us in Connecticut is expected to be noon Monday to noon Tuesday.
Winds are going to be worse for us than they were with Irene, due being on the northeast side of the storm. The southern side will get more rain than we will.
The worst for us in Connecticut is expected to be noon Monday to noon Tuesday.
Winds are going to be worse for us than they were with Irene, due being on the northeast side of the storm. The southern side will get more rain than we will.
NYC here
Prepared as one can be.City being shutdown.
I am more concerned with the High waves(12 foot) they are predicting.I am one mile from the River.Only place we can go is up to higher floors.
I started to laugh I have a solar energy radio, no sunlight, no radio..LOLOLOL have it under lights now.
Stores are packed with people shopping .Truthfully noone
was taking this so serious.
I did fill tub with water .Many do not know the wind can knock out the plumbing.With this pouch oh do I need to flush often.
Any other tips please post.
Cassiecass
Prepared as one can be.City being shutdown.
I am more concerned with the High waves(12 foot) they are predicting.I am one mile from the River.Only place we can go is up to higher floors.
I started to laugh I have a solar energy radio, no sunlight, no radio..LOLOLOL have it under lights now.
Stores are packed with people shopping .Truthfully noone
was taking this so serious.
I did fill tub with water .Many do not know the wind can knock out the plumbing.With this pouch oh do I need to flush often.
Any other tips please post.
Cassiecass
If you have gas stoves once things get wacky Shut off the Gas! Yes, please shut it off...there can be cuts in your gas line and it can cause serious problems...have it tested before turning it back on if there is any doubt...also if you have a standing gas heater make sure that your doors and windows are not shut too tightly...you need aireation to allow the CO2 to escape...those are the big, unknown dangers...I have a huge garden bucket for leaf collection that I fill with water and keep on the balcony(holds about 30 gallons) and keep a bucket just inside the door...that is my flushing water...I keep all coffee makers, tea pots and pots full of water too...Keep your computers unpluged during storms(wifi is sufficient) or power surges can blow out your computer. Also, bring in all mobiles and everything not nailed down from the garden and balcony. (I survived 2 hurricains in Fla...the flying garden furniture was not to be believed!)....
I keep candles with matches beside them in every room (on a plate or in a vase...not directly on furniture or near curtains) and spare flashlights (check the batteries).
For the low-ground people, move the expensive or delicate stuff upstairs (flooding kills rugs and furniture).
Stock your toilet paper and other paper goods in plastic bags to keep dry.
Sharon
I keep candles with matches beside them in every room (on a plate or in a vase...not directly on furniture or near curtains) and spare flashlights (check the batteries).
For the low-ground people, move the expensive or delicate stuff upstairs (flooding kills rugs and furniture).
Stock your toilet paper and other paper goods in plastic bags to keep dry.
Sharon
Cassie,
You did not mention if you are nearer the Hudson or the East River. Since the Long Island Sound spills into the East River I would rather be nearer to the Hudson than the East because there is a possibility that a large amount of water will be carried from the Atlantic Ocean into the Long Island Sound thus causing massive flooding in the Long Island Sound corridor which spills into the East River.
Get some batteries for that solar energy radio girl!!!!!! All radios have battery cartridges in case power is lost.
You did not mention if you are nearer the Hudson or the East River. Since the Long Island Sound spills into the East River I would rather be nearer to the Hudson than the East because there is a possibility that a large amount of water will be carried from the Atlantic Ocean into the Long Island Sound thus causing massive flooding in the Long Island Sound corridor which spills into the East River.
Get some batteries for that solar energy radio girl!!!!!! All radios have battery cartridges in case power is lost.
I am one mile from East River.Winds are picking up here.
Well I am in n prepared ,even got bag ready just encase we are told we have to leave.
I am thankful my pouch is behaving tonite so far.
cassiecass
Well I am in n prepared ,even got bag ready just encase we are told we have to leave.
I am thankful my pouch is behaving tonite so far.
cassiecass
Winds are picking up here on the Connecticut coastline as well. I felt two good gusts in the last 15 minutes. I am not in the evacuation zone in my town although I am very close to it. I am going to ride it out and hope 20 feet above sea level is good enough.
Stay safe
prepare for anything
Cassiecass
prepare for anything
Cassiecass
We are in southern NH and all the area schools are already closed for tomorrow. We were just out walking with the dogs and you can feel a big storm coming.
We are used to losing power so thankfully, have a generator. We have a well and without power we have no toilets/water. After Irene last year, we were without power for 5 days. Many of our neighbors without generators had pipes burst during that time, because it was much colder. It was a mess. I believe they all have generators now.
I spent the day today cooking foods that are easily warmed in the microwave, which we have hooked up to the generator. Hopefully, because we are so prepared, nothing much will happen.
All of our NJ and NYC members (and everyone else on the east coast and in the targeted area), please check in if you can. Be safe! Know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. <3
We are used to losing power so thankfully, have a generator. We have a well and without power we have no toilets/water. After Irene last year, we were without power for 5 days. Many of our neighbors without generators had pipes burst during that time, because it was much colder. It was a mess. I believe they all have generators now.
I spent the day today cooking foods that are easily warmed in the microwave, which we have hooked up to the generator. Hopefully, because we are so prepared, nothing much will happen.
All of our NJ and NYC members (and everyone else on the east coast and in the targeted area), please check in if you can. Be safe! Know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. <3
Prepared here in Northern NY. Calling for 65 mile an hour winds and heavy rain. Not near as bad as some will get. Prayers all our J-Pouch friends will be safe. Made soups and stews so will be easy to heat. Coolers filled with ice and grill ready to cook.
Winds now gusting over 40 mph on the Connecticut coastline, but no rain so far. I just cooked up my last perishable meat, a stuffed chicken breast, before we lose power which sounds like it will most likely happen this afternoon. This way I can eat the chicken this afternoon after the power goes out.
I'm up in the Farmington Valley in northern Connecticut. Winds were a little gusty earlier this morning, but now it's pretty calm.
DJB, where along the shore are you? I'm sure you know they're saying that the farther west you are along the coast in the Sound, the higher the storm surge is going to be. Be safe down there. Our biggest concern here is trees falling on the house!
Also, a great weather resource is called Mike's Weather Page. The website is spaghettimodels.com. It has all sorts of great links and maps.
Moreover, if any of you live inland and among trees, one of the most important things is for you to find out which way the wind is blowing. When it becomes very windy, you want to be in areas of the house which are downwind. For example, if the wind is coming from the north, be in the southern part of your house. Also be sure to close the curtains on any windows facing into the wind.
DJB, where along the shore are you? I'm sure you know they're saying that the farther west you are along the coast in the Sound, the higher the storm surge is going to be. Be safe down there. Our biggest concern here is trees falling on the house!
Also, a great weather resource is called Mike's Weather Page. The website is spaghettimodels.com. It has all sorts of great links and maps.
Moreover, if any of you live inland and among trees, one of the most important things is for you to find out which way the wind is blowing. When it becomes very windy, you want to be in areas of the house which are downwind. For example, if the wind is coming from the north, be in the southern part of your house. Also be sure to close the curtains on any windows facing into the wind.
I am in the New Haven area, about 1/4 mile from the LI Sound on a small hill overlooking the water (20 feet above sea level).
Winds are picking up and gusting 40 mph plus here.
Winds are picking up and gusting 40 mph plus here.
Although it must be absolutely beautiful where you are, be safe and good luck! Sally
Water level at Battery Park NYC has reached 11.87 feet eclipsing the record of 11.2 in 1821. Jim Cantore of the Weather Channel and his crew have shut it down and abandoned Battery Park.
Con Ed is shutting off power to lower Manhattan. Hope you are OK Cassiecass.
Here in Connecticut we are under 70-85 mph wind gust warning the next hour and then when these winds die down I am going to drive down to the swimming pool and see how far the storm surge has risen in relation to our property.
Con Ed is shutting off power to lower Manhattan. Hope you are OK Cassiecass.
Here in Connecticut we are under 70-85 mph wind gust warning the next hour and then when these winds die down I am going to drive down to the swimming pool and see how far the storm surge has risen in relation to our property.
CTBarrister: Please be careful - watch for falling trees. A 30 yr. old man was hit by a falling tree in NYC a short time ago. We are praying for all of you in the East. SallyJPouch
I am going to wait until the winds die down (they are still howling). But there are really no trees that can fall on me in the very short drive between my unit and the pool. I have to go down there to see where the water level is at. Last high tide it was probably 10 feet below the level of where my building is at. Next high tide is 11:54 p.m. EST which is over 3 hours away.
Live from NYC
we have power but who knows
Lights are flickering.Lower Manhatten is without Power.NYU from what I understand is closed all patients transported elsewhere.
I will tell you this .THis is the worst storm I have lived thru.short time ago winds were at 110 mile hour.
This is a picture of a state park.Well it was .Sits across from United Nations.
http://twitter.com/FDNYRescue4...696281264128/photo/1
This is a fire dept twitter site with more pictures.http://twitter.com/FDNYRescue4
Cassiecass
TO ALL STAY SAFE
we have power but who knows
Lights are flickering.Lower Manhatten is without Power.NYU from what I understand is closed all patients transported elsewhere.
I will tell you this .THis is the worst storm I have lived thru.short time ago winds were at 110 mile hour.
This is a picture of a state park.Well it was .Sits across from United Nations.
http://twitter.com/FDNYRescue4...696281264128/photo/1
This is a fire dept twitter site with more pictures.http://twitter.com/FDNYRescue4
Cassiecass
TO ALL STAY SAFE
I have lived in Connecticut all my life through multiple Hurricanes, including Irene last year, and I cannot remember strong sustained hurricane force wind gusts like this for over 6 hours now.
Cassiecass I saw Jim Cantore on the Weather Channel. He and crew abandoned Battery Park which has over 13.5 feet of water, an all time record by over 2 feet beyond the 1821 Hurricane.
Lower Manhattan is at the vortex of two rivers into which a lot of water has been blown, so this is not a good situation at all.
Cassiecass I saw Jim Cantore on the Weather Channel. He and crew abandoned Battery Park which has over 13.5 feet of water, an all time record by over 2 feet beyond the 1821 Hurricane.
Lower Manhattan is at the vortex of two rivers into which a lot of water has been blown, so this is not a good situation at all.
I am totally agreeing with you.WINDS I never heard them so harsh.
Tomorrow will be interesting to what has actually occurred here when we all venture outside.
The Battery area and Gantry area are known flood planes.The tunnel Brooklyn Battery has flooded.Manhatten is without lights from Wall Street down.Noone going to work for a few days.
STAY SAFE
Cassiecass
Tomorrow will be interesting to what has actually occurred here when we all venture outside.
The Battery area and Gantry area are known flood planes.The tunnel Brooklyn Battery has flooded.Manhatten is without lights from Wall Street down.Noone going to work for a few days.
STAY SAFE
Cassiecass
A few pieces of aluminum flashing were blown off my condo building and a few trees on the property were toppled, but we never lost power (power grid is underground). I am at work where we also have power, but 500,000 in Connecticut are without power.
Looks like subways in New York City are flooded and out of service until further notice. Competition for taxis should be fierce in the coming days. Otherwise you will just need to walk to where you need to go, or ride a bike.
Looks like subways in New York City are flooded and out of service until further notice. Competition for taxis should be fierce in the coming days. Otherwise you will just need to walk to where you need to go, or ride a bike.
That was some scary wind! I cannot believe we kept power. We lost 6 trees in the yard and some shutters but otherwise all is good. I heard the jersey shore is just devastated. 
we lost our cable service so I can't see the news.
we lost our cable service so I can't see the news.