Hurricane Central

[Freedom]

First time in my life time we have reach the "S" names and have a storm with my name - figures it is a quirky one! Some are calling it "Snowcane Sandy" with the possibility of snow.

I spent an hour and half this morning getting all the loose branches cut up and in a barrel (not in the garage) and putting away all the stuff we had out for summer. Surf is already up along the RI coast.

I am all set for batteries and lamp. We've been told to prepare for several days without power. Next, I need to address food for me. The dogs and cats are all set, their closet is packed full with food and treats, ha haaa!

Looks like we may have to postpone Halloween! We had that early snow storm here last year and up around Woonsocket RI to Worcester Mass did that for the Trick or Treaters.

[Catty1]

Praying and hoping that everyone will be safe and there are no casualties.

[Felicia's Mom]

Sending prayers and positive thoughts to everyone on the east coast.

[Karen]

I am curious what will actually happen, as there are so many different predictions at this point! We have food, water, blankets, flashlights, a few candles, an UPS for the computers ... and a gas fireplace as well. But that is nothing abnormal!

[pomtzu]

We are skee-roo'ed if we lose power - the house is all electric, plus we have well water and with no power - no way for the pump to pump it. We don't lose power often enough to invest in a generator tho, so we'll just have to rough it.

I'm going to cook a chicken and pick the meat off and put in the freezer - cold sandwiches are good. I'll boil potatoes and put them in the fridge - cold boiled potatoes are good too. Then there's always peanut butter and jelly sandwiches as long as there's still bread left in the stores tomorrow. Myndi has enough food to last her for weeks and we'll stockpile plenty of water tomorrow while we can, and mix up several gallons of tea and juices.

Plenty of lamp oil and batteries, and I'll make sure my Kindle is charged so I don't die of boredom. We are getting well prepared, so that means we won't need to be. That's the way it usually works - when you aren't prepared you get slammed - when you are prepared, then the storm fizzles.

[phesina]

Prayers and good wishes for all our East Coast friends..

[lizbud]

When I heard about this strong storm, I began to think of just how many PTers who
live in the East & along the Eastern coastline. A lot. Good luck to all of you & stay safe.

[Grace]

We are skee-roo'ed if we lose power - the house is all electric, plus we have well water and with no power - no way for the pump to pump it. We don't lose power often enough to invest in a generator tho, so we'll just have to rough it.

I'm going to cook a chicken and pick the meat off and put in the freezer - cold sandwiches are good. I'll boil potatoes and put them in the fridge - cold boiled potatoes are good too. Then there's always peanut butter and jelly sandwiches as long as there's still bread left in the stores tomorrow. Myndi has enough food to last her for weeks and we'll stockpile plenty of water tomorrow while we can, and mix up several gallons of tea and juices.

Plenty of lamp oil and batteries, and I'll make sure my Kindle is charged so I don't die of boredom. We are getting well prepared, so that means we won't need to be. That's the way it usually works - when you aren't prepared you get slammed - when you are prepared, then the storm fizzles.

We have a generator - and wouldn't be without it - no matter how infrequently the power goes off. We connect it to a plug on the outside of the house - this connects to a panel inside, and we switch on whatever we want. We have the well, furnace, refrigerator and some assorted lights connected. This way we can always flush, and keep food safe. And in the winter stay warm.

[Steve Arnold]

I was able to get a portable generator during our big flood in 2008 and it was a lifesaver - I had to use it again last year for three days after a big storm that caused massive power outages due to downed trees. I can't say enough about what peace of mind it brings to have it. It's costly to run (over five gallons of gasoline a day), and it doesn't power the whole house, but it keeps the essentials going.