what is everyone doing to prepare for Sandy ?

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I have seen sandy being a direct hit on the nyc area and around the tristae. What is everybody doing to prepare and do you think it will be bad ?
 
I don't think much will happen here, maybe a little snow/wind on the wrap around Monday. A lot of folks are going to be impacted by this I think.
 
I live in lower ct about 1 hr away from nyc, if it hits nyc directly, I heard winds could pass 120 mph when it combines with the other two storms
 
Cleaning up all the leafs mainly. In my area we are looking at 4-6 inches of rain. Winds are only suppose to be up to 70 MPH though from what I saw.
 
Food, Water, Batteries, Flashlights, Duct Tape, etc. Oh, and prayers. We are expected to lose power for up to 10 days; estimate of course.

Would have loved to have taken one tree down before this storm. Hopefully, it won't come down on us.
 
Not too much really...........

  1. Cleaning out the gutters
  2. Cars in the garage
  3. Putting things away
  4. Gas for the generator
  5. Sump pump plugged in just in case
  6. 45 on the dresser

We're North of where it's "supposed" to hit land but anything could happen, it's 3 days away...
 
Bought batteries and recharged all flashlights yesterday.

Sandy is bound to be one of the worst Nor' Easter-Canes of recent memory.
When weather systems like these strike the DMV, they usually involve urban flooding and days long power outtages. :eek:

Our Utility is PEPCO...and they suck...big time! :mad:

It's times like these that I miss the desert the most.

But on a side note. I'll probably make more money with my chainsaws in 3 days than I would make detailing in 3 months. :cool:
 
Not a whole lot to do but wait it out. Right now NWS is only saying gusts to 32mph, several inches of rain, hoping it won't be too bad.
 
My plan is to pray none of my forum friends suffer any significant damage
 
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Depending on live looting can be a problem....actually, doesn't matter where u live. I lived in a gated subdv when Katrina hit and my home was looted by out-of-town roofing contractors (meth-heads). I had to hunt them down. As a result they were arrested and sentenced under the Louisiana hurricane looting law...all three scum bags received 10 years each. I just got a letter reading they are up for parole.
 
I'm going to head outside in a bit and clean out the gutters along the back of my house. Beyond that, we have plenty of food in the freezer we can cook if the power goes out.

Just some tips:

- In case you're in a flood zone and your water gets contaminated, fill up your (clean) bathtub with cold water before the storm hits so you can use it if needed for consumption, sponge bath, toilet flushing, etc. until it' safe to use municipal or well water again.

- It's good to have your fridge and freezer full in case of a power outage. Fill it with water bottles or gallons and it will take up the air space in the fridge. When you open the door, instead of all the cold air sinking out of the fridge into the house, you have a solid, cold object in place. This will help keep the fridge colder for longer. Of course, know what you're getting from the fridge before opening the door.

On another note, generator and transfer switch sales for the company I work for are going to spike!
 
Its so rare and interesting to hear all our guys talk about this. In Florida we go through this a few times a year. If some of you park outside get a car cover I learned the hard one year. Left it uncovered during Charley the wind was so strong rocks and dirt slammed the car so bad it needed a new paint job. Good Luck up there!!
 
I'll be working right through it. No real preparations other than gassing up the generators and securing the Banners up at the shop. I think I'll take the above advice on the frozen bottles of water in the freezer and the extra water supply though. The current predictions have this storm tracking squarely centered right over my shop and home. We're on a hill with no trees around and any flood waters will end up down the hill from us. I'm prepared to go up on the roof after it all and replace some shingles..
 
This storm shouldn't be taken lightly... my x-wife is named Sandy :bat::eek:
 
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