Theres a hurricane coming up in the next day or two. Btw, thoughts to all who are going to be in the hurricane.

I was wondering how are you going to prepare for the hurricane? I have flashlights and bought non-perishable food just in case the power goes out but else can you do?

I looked to see if I can find a battery tv but I dont think they make them anymore. If they do, where would I be able to find one?


I dont have Apps, I-Pads, I-Phones, Tablets etc. Now the power does go out would the I-Pads, I-Phones etc. work? Arent you able to watch TV and have internet service with those things? I really dont know as Im not technically adapted to all this technology. Are they worth purchasing for cases like a hurricane or a blizzard?

I'm going to be back in the stone age if the lights go out. I'll probably go to the store tomorrow and get some food that doesn't need to be heated up. I'm not sure how bad it will be where I live. I just had the news on and they said winds will average about 35 MPH with some gusts getting up to 60. A flash flood warning is going to be in effect tomorrow through Tuesday too. I hope everyone that is in the path stays safe.

NOAA's latest forecast model has the storm making landfall in Delaware, then going inland over Washington, DC, Philadelphia, New Jersey and New York City. It is expected to collide with an arctic air mass overland along with a storm coming from the west. Some forecast models are calling for several feet of heavy snow in West Virginia, Virginia and Kentucky, with high winds as well. Heavy rain and winds would pound pretty much the entire Eastern Seaboard, causing flooding and major power outages. Still hoping the storm will skirt the coast and go out to sea, but that is looking less and less likely:

http://www.migueldante.com/2012/10/hurricane-sandy-could-be-nightmare.html#

My family is set with bottled water, propane camping stove, canned food, batteries, flashlights. The only thing I won't have is my laptop. :(

I work at a warehouse club in Virginia and we were slammed today! It was so packed, everyone was buying everything. I run the dairy cooler (milk, eggs, cheese, yougurt, etc.) and it was barren when I came in this morning, I got a feeling it will only be worse tomorrow and Monday.

I'm always prepared for situations when I may not be able to leave the house (bad weather) or when the power may go out.



I keep a lot of bottled water frozen in its own little freezer so I can use them to keep some items lasting a little longer, like milk and frozen food.

I have a portable oven/heater so I can prepare food that needs to be cooked.

I have tons of flashlights, batteries, matches, candles, first aid kits...

I have a friend in the service who gave me some of those MRE's (Meals-Ready-to-Eat) that The Army uses when they're out in the field. Some of the food is disgusting, but they're made a certain way to have lots of nutrients. It's basically crackers, cheese, fruit, beef sticks and a main entree which can include chicken, beef... and comes with a flameless heater which is very handy.

Those have a shelf life of 6 years and I have approx. 30 of them. Had them for a few years now.



I went shopping today and stocked up on canned food and hygiene/medical items.

I also got some extra items like hard candy, chewing gum, instant coffee, whiskey, smokes, magazines...

Thats good that your prepared. I went to the store, like I mentioned earlier and tomorrow morning I will get a newspaper and some chips or something.

Now it was mentioned above about not having a laptop when the power goes out. If you have a mobile device (App, I-Phone, Tablet etc.) can you still have internet service and tv by using those devices when the power goes out?

I might have to invest in something like that because I actually looked to see if there were any battery televisions and I dont think they make them anymore.

I have one of those battery operated tvs. I tried to use it when we lost power for 3 days from a tornado. It's not digital and we only had one analog station left and it was The Home Shopping Channel so I didn't get much use out of it. I ended up listening to my handy transister radio instead.

ERROR;
I mean't transistor.
A transister wouldn't be much help either,would she ?

I don't expect to lose any power so nothing

same here

same here


That's what I enjoy about living in center city, all the power is underground:lol:

So no storm has ever caused me to lose power

Good luck to those in the path of the storm. Hope everyone will be safe.

That's what I enjoy about living in center city, all the power is underground:lol:

So no storm has ever caused me to lose power
Sol, I used to live in west philly (in the Overbrook section) back when I still lived at home; in the 80s and 90s. I'm glad I'm not living there now!!!:lol:

I have my physical therapy scheduled for monday and tuesday, I hope I don't have to postpone it since exercise is important for my condition.



The great thing about this place (my p.t. place) is; it's just down the street so I can just ride over in my wheelchair which is great (except when it rains or snows) because my condition prevents me from driving.

Sol, I used to live in west philly (in the Overbrook section) back when I still lived at home; in the 80s and 90s. I'm glad I'm not living there now!!!:lol:


Oh Yes, great neighborhood but TONS OF TREES:lol:

Long Beach, New York is already in big trouble...that's very close to where I am....good thing I don't need to go out. I've got plenty of food and kibble for my pets. And if the power goes out, cooking is still possible thanks to a gas stove.

I went to the store this morning and they're all out of D batteries so I don't have any for my flashlight. Other than that I'm set I guess.

I'll just get the leftovers here, but I hope the best for the many who have to go through this!

All of you SO'ers who live along the Eastern Seaboard, stay safe and check in here when you can!!!

I live in Maryland and it'll probably come through here but hopefully it won't be too bad. If it's real bad, i probably won't have to work tomorrow LOL. I hardly get any time off but i do have a vacation coming up in a couple of weeks. It'll be nice to have a vacation since i work 2 jobs.

All of you SO'ers who live along the Eastern Seaboard, stay safe and check in here when you can!!!


mayor just shutdown the city for tomorrow.

I hope Delaware don't get hit too hard. These type of big storms always makes me scared.

I'm shocked at how calm it's been outside today. There's been a cool breeze but nothing heavy and no rain at all. I guess it's the calm before the storm.

Here it is a little bit of rain , but just slight winds. I guess tomorrow will be the big day for the storm.

It's raining pretty good this morning. Winds aren't too bad though. The news said it will get pretty bad later this afternoon and into this evening. There's a good possibility we could lose power. I guess all you can do is wait this thing out.

It's raining pretty good this morning. Winds aren't too bad though. The news said it will get pretty bad later this afternoon and into this evening. There's a good possibility we could lose power. I guess all you can do is wait this thing out.


Will you still have internet access on your phone if you lose power?

Power is still on, but conditions are definitely worsening.

Will you still have internet access on your phone if you lose power?
No I'll be offline.

If the power goes out all I would have is a laptop and Phone for light which of course wouldn't last too long.

So my fingers are defintely crossed

If the power goes out all I would have is a laptop and Phone for light which of course wouldn't last too long.

So my fingers are defintely crossed
Stay safe Sol. I have food and a radio but that's about it. I couldn't get any batteries for my flashlight. Stores were all out of D batteries.

Rain finally started around 7am here and the strong winds are starting to pick up.

It's also very dark out, doesn't feel like morning.

Stay safe Sol. I have food and a radio but that's about it. I couldn't get any batteries for my flashlight. Stores were all out of D batteries.


I willing to lose CABLE but not POWER-lol My mom already knows she won't have cable until Wednesday because of Directv.

Rain finally started around 7am here and the strong winds are starting to pick up.

It's also very dark out, doesn't feel like morning.


Yeah it is very dark for 8:40am in the morning

Rain finally started around 7am here and the strong winds are starting to pick up.

It's also very dark out, doesn't feel like morning.
It looks like about 4 in the morning inside without the lights on.

I willing to lose CABLE but not POWER-lol My mom already knows she won't have cable until Wednesday because of Directv.
Yea I have Direct TV and that's still on surprisingly. I also have a small tv connected to Comcast. Hopefully that one will stay on awhile.

I tried to get a flight out of New York into Florida but had to move it around three times. So, it looks like I will have to be here until Wednesday then I can fly out.

Please stay safe people

A friend of mine who lives in NYC posted a few pictures on FB she had taken of the night sky - it was BROWN. Scary. :eek:

If I lose power, I will lose tv and internet so I'll be offline. I look at it this way. I'd rather lose power then my life.

If I lose power, I will lose tv and internet so I'll be offline. I look at it this way. I'd rather lose power then my life.


If I lose power I will be able to access the web for a little while on my phone

Power flickered out for a moment and then came back on. I only think it is a matter of time now before it goes out for good.

Lots of rain here in Virginia, not a lot of wind yet

Hope everyone in the storms path will stay safe.

3 Anxiety attacks for me since 12pm. What a horrible day. The wind is making me nervous

3 Anxiety attacks for me since 12pm. What a horrible day. The wind is making me nervous
The wind is making me nervous too. It is actually howling here.

To all our members in the Northeast in the path of Sandy, please be safe. It's going to be a long couple days. Be careful and hunker down.

To all our members in the Northeast in the path of Sandy, please be safe. It's going to be a long couple days. Be careful and hunker down.


Thanks TJ, I have had 4 Anxiety attacks already. Not sure how the night is going to be

A big old tree just collapsed onto the roof of my house, dammit! I am very upset.

A big old tree just collapsed onto the roof of my house, dammit! I am very upset.


Damm sorry to hear that Rog. Hope that it didn't cause a lot of damage

A big old tree just collapsed onto the roof of my house, dammit! I am very upset.

Really?? How bad is the damage? I'm super sorry to hear that bro :(

Damm sorry to hear that Rog. Hope that it didn't cause a lot of damage
Really?? How bad is the damage? I'm super sorry to hear that bro
Thanks, guys. It's pretty bad right now, but I suppose it's a lucky thing that the tree didn't crash into the window. Right now the tree is leaning against the roof and making all sorts of crazy, loud noise. It's too dark to really see just how much damage was done. I'll have to call the insurance company tomorrow. I hope you guys are doing okay. I hope everyone stays safe.

Just looking forward to waking up wednesday morning at 9am

My local weatherman said people in Illinois can look to the east and see the outer clouds of that hurricane. That must be a monster.

A big old tree just collapsed onto the roof of my house, dammit! I am very upset.

OUCH!!! So sorry to hear that - and hope it won't cost TOO much to get fixed. Hopefully your homeowner's insurance will take care of most of it. Keep us posted!!

Roger, sorry about your house. I have to tell you that the wind scared me too because I have trees right near my house. Luckily, and I do mean luckily no major damage. Roger and to all affected, my heart is with you.

Power is finally back on. It was out for just over 24 hours. I am so glad it is back because I was bored as hell without it.

Power is finally back on. It was out for just over 24 hours. I am so glad it is back because I was bored as hell without it.


Party Time

party: party: party: party: party:

Party Time

party: party: party: party: party:Yes it is. Now only if I can find a partyand have the ability to drive there. I sucks not having my license yet. :lol:

The Pittsburgh area dodged a bullet. I'm glad I didn't panic.

The Pittsburgh area dodged a bullet. I'm glad I didn't panic.


Looks like philly did too

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/10/30/lower-manhattan-faces-up-four-days-power-loss-con-edison_n_2045532.html

I just read this report that the NYC power loss is expected to last 4 days. So that could be why we haven't heard from Brian_Damage and JamesG yet. But I'm sure we will eventually.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/10/30/lower-manhattan-faces-up-four-days-power-loss-con-edison_n_2045532.html

I just read this report that the NYC power loss is expected to last 4 days. So that could be why we haven't heard from Brian_Damage and JamesG yet. But I'm sure we will eventually.
That was what I was thinking, too. Kristen lives in the NYC area and has no power, but has been checking in with Leigh Ann via voice mail, etc.

Well I'm back. We lost power but that was about it. A Trailor park in the next town over was flooded and my sister who lives a few towns over still doesn't have power. We had a lot of rain and winds but it could have been alot worse. I hope everyone else here on SO survived the hurricane okay.

A big old tree just collapsed onto the roof of my house, dammit! I am very upset.
Wow. I'm so sorry to hear that. I'm glad that you're okay though.

Well I'm back. We lost power but that was about it. A Trailor park in the next town over was flooded and my sister who lives a few towns over still doesn't have power. We had a lot of rain and winds but it could have been alot worse. I hope everyone else here on SO survived the hurricane okay.


Glad to see you back

I had NO power for 2 days, it was on yesterday and now I have to clean-out my fridge!

As usual with these kinds of storms, the media is filled with "sob stories" about those who didn't prepare and are now "desperate" for help from "The Government".

You need to prepare for these things BEFORE they hit. Hurricane Season runs from June 1 to November 30. Every June 1 I go through a little ritual, making sure all my emergency supplies are stocked to optimal levels. These include Checking all the Flashlights, making sure there are enough Batteries to power them. I make sure the Weather Radio works as well. I fire up the Generator, making sure it's operational. I go to the Gas Station and fill seven five-gallon Containers to use on my Truck, Scooter and generator if needed. I then make sure the pantry is filled with non-perishable foods, The Backyard Grill has ample Fuel, and I have at least a two week supply of bottled water. It sets me back about $500.00, but its better to be safe than sorry. When the season ends, I use the supplies as I normally would use them, from december to March my Food and Gas expenses are practically nil! :)

Then on June 1 the cycle begins again.