Hurricane Central

[cassiesmom]

Momcat ... I haven't seen you post for a couple of days; are you OK?

[pomtzu]

Just as cleanup is getting underway, the forecast is predicting the possibility of a Nor'Easter mid week. While it will be not be comparable to Sandy, it could still be disastrous for so many along the coast. With the dunes washed away from Sandy's wrath, there is nothing to stop the ocean waves from coming ashore and wreaking more havoc on top of the already devastated areas. Those poor people - how much more can they take??? I pray that this storm fizzles and gives so many people that are already suffering and still in shock, a much needed break.

[Karen]

You are all in our prayers, and tomorrow there will be a special offering at our church service for Sandy relief.

[Asiel]

We're still getting news reports from the damages of Sandy and we heard about that next Nor'Easter - it's so hard to imagine another one so close to the one they haven't recovered from yet---those poor people must all be so frazzled and desperate for some relief.
I'm hoping it won't materialize or will take a detour for other parts, while we did have some damages in some southern areas we've never had to experience anything like this.

[kaycountrygal]

I've been watching the news re Storm Sandy for days and I feel so sorry for those people affected. I dont personally know anyone on this site but it hurts me to know that some of you are going through rough times... or you know someone who is. The entire situation is sad. It's terrible to be without electricity and heat for days; I've been through it years ago. I hope you have the strength and determination to get through it all. You're in my thoughts.

[momcat]

Momcat ... I haven't seen you post for a couple of days; are you OK?

Hi Elyse and all my PT friends!
I'm happy to say that Soncat, Groucho, and I are okay. We lost power for 24 hours but there was only one house damaged on our street. A chimney came down and went through the roof, fortunately no injuries. Even though we dodged the bullet here, going a few blocks in any direction was a completely different world. Not far from here a tree fell and split a house in two and a building collapsed in downtown Trenton. NJ Transit suspended all trains and buses, some service has been restored but not everything is up and running yet. Schools are expected to reopen on Monday but that depends on power. Here in Mercer County 32,000 are still out. The problem is clearing away downed trees and branches plus there are live wires in some of the flood water. All state offices were closed for 3 days then we were called back on Thursday. Since the buses weren't running I wasn't able to get there. When I talked to my supervisor, she said very few made it in and the power at the office was in and out throughout the day. There are still a few friends that I haven't been able to contact both here in Trenton and a neighboring town. My cell phone message says either service not available or emergency calls only. Around here, nobody is going out unless they absolutely have to. Gas in in very short supply because of power outages, many stations that have gas don't have the electricity to pump it and stations with power are low on supply or have run out. The governor has ordered gas rationing.

Soncat and I consider ourselves among the lucky ones especially as we see pictures coming in from the shore area. I can't comprehend Atlantic City without its boardwalk. Places I spent a lot of time at in Asbury Park are gone. Getting to some shore areas is still impossible. For the past few days, weather reports on the local news are saying we could get a nor'easter on Wednesday with rain turning to snow. But while they are emphasizing this won't be anything near what Sandy was, there is a chance of more floods and power outages.

I've lived in New Jersey all my life and have never seen anything like this. To all of my PT friends that have been affected by this storm, please know you are all very much in my heart and will remain in my prayers. If there's ANYTHING I can do for you, please pm me and I'll do whatever I can to help.

[pomtzu]

Eileen - glad to hear that you're okay. I was starting to get concerned.

Alysser - so sorry to hear about your boyfriend's place. Who would have imagined that this storm would bring so much heartache and grief to so many people.

And to those in shelters or still without power - I pray for some sense of normalcy to return soon.

My granddaughter still hasn't been able to get back to her place - now they're saying maybe Tuesday. The university reopens on Wednesday and she has been displaced since the Friday before the storm hit when they had to evacuate. Don't know how all this is going to play out - and then another storm mid week too???

[ChrisH]

Posted on Facebook by MuttsComics.com - Patrick McDonnell

PLEASE SHARE THIS PHONE NUMBER AND INFO:
The Humane Society of the United States, the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management, the New Jersey Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Agriculture have teamed up to launch a 24-hour hotline for New Jersey evacuees who were unable to bring their pets with them before Hurricane Sandy hit. Evacuees with pets still at home or with emergency animal needs are urged to call the New Jersey Hurricane Sandy Pet Rescue hotline at 1-855-407-HSUS for assistance.

Editing to add the New York City Hotline, which is: 347-573-1561. Also the link to the website. http://www.humanesociety.org/news/di...-110212-1.html

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[momcat]

Posted on Facebook by MuttsComics.com - Patrick McDonnell

PLEASE SHARE THIS PHONE NUMBER AND INFO:
The Humane Society of the United States, the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management, the New Jersey Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Agriculture have teamed up to launch a 24-hour hotline for New Jersey evacuees who were unable to bring their pets with them before Hurricane Sandy hit. Evacuees with pets still at home or with emergency animal needs are urged to call the New Jersey Hurricane Sandy Pet Rescue hotline at 1-855-407-HSUS for assistance.

ChrisH,
On behalf of all the pets and their owners that have been affected and in some cases separated, thank you for posting this important information. I've sent this on to a friend who is involved with animal rescue and asked her to spread the word to the shelters her group works with to make sure the word gets out.

[ChrisH]

You are more than welcome, I only wish I could do something more tangible.

If you think it would be of help perhaps you could also pass the info in this link on to your friend.

Veterinary Help for Hurricane Sandy Victims

[Alysser]

Turns out we miscommunicated somehow! I thought my Boyfriend said HIS house was gone, he meant his neighbors, and he said he THOUGHT his would be. The township posted pictures of all the properties. His house is in one piece! His Grandma's car is also still there. He may be able to go back to get some stuff tomorrow.