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Message 1300562 - Posted: 30 Oct 2012, 20:42:28 UTC - in response to Message 1300539.  

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Yeah, From what little I've read online and seen on the TV news on NBC4, trees are down in CT and have knocked power out and Sandy reached as far as one edge of Lake Michigan itself, now that's one big ass storm...[/quote]


Take a look at this satellite picture taken yesterday that shows the storm reaching from the Carolinas to Nova Scotia.

http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/NaturalHazards/view.php?id=79556


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Message 1300564 - Posted: 30 Oct 2012, 20:45:47 UTC - in response to Message 1300562.  


Yeah, From what little I've read online and seen on the TV news on NBC4, trees are down in CT and have knocked power out and Sandy reached as far as one edge of Lake Michigan itself, now that's one big ass storm...



Take a look at this satellite picture taken yesterday that shows the storm reaching from the Carolinas to Nova Scotia.

http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/NaturalHazards/view.php?id=79556

Plus snow in and around West Virginia...
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Message 1300671 - Posted: 31 Oct 2012, 10:49:34 UTC

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Message 1300697 - Posted: 31 Oct 2012, 13:23:21 UTC

The wind we did have is now gone. We picked up about 1/3 inch of rain since yesterday. So we faired rather well here.

I do have a niece who lives 30 miles north on NYC and they are ok also. They lost power but sufferd no damage. So untill the power is back on they will stay with her husbands parents. As both work in NYC I dont think they will be commuting soon.

To those in the effected area I wish you a speedy recovery.
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Message 1300727 - Posted: 31 Oct 2012, 15:49:09 UTC

Good to know that our friends have weathered the storm.
Prayers and condolences for the many who perished and their loved ones.
And hopes for a quick recovery after the devastation left behind.

Meows to all affected. Including many homeless little grranimals.
See the freekibblekat thread as well, please.
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Message 1300735 - Posted: 31 Oct 2012, 16:32:48 UTC

And there are electric utility tucks coming from California in one or two convoys, 1 from PG&E(150+ employees, # of trucks unknown) and 1 with 54 trucks and 170 personnel from SCE.

PG&E To Send More Than 150 Electric Personnel To New York To Help Restore Power In Aftermath Of Hurricane Sandy

SCE Crews to Help in Hurricane Sandy Restoration Efforts
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Message 1300736 - Posted: 31 Oct 2012, 16:47:02 UTC

By what ive seen on the news, They will have a ton of work to do. It must be much worse then what we see if they are calling in crews from out west.

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Message 1300740 - Posted: 31 Oct 2012, 17:11:37 UTC

Back home in Ontario just got the edge, from messages from home it was a bit of wind and a good rainfall, but not uncommon for this time of year.

Personally, I'm in Halifax (east coast of Canada) this week. Average fall weather yesterday, but heavy rains, stiff winds and thunderstorms today. Waiting to fly around off the coast testing sea search radar - if the rain lets up just a little. Then home to clean up the yard.

Just looked out the hotel window, and I can nearly see across the street now. I think its letting up.

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Message 1300755 - Posted: 31 Oct 2012, 18:04:25 UTC - in response to Message 1300736.  

By what I've seen on the news, They will have a ton of work to do. It must be much worse then what we see if they are calling in crews from out west.

NBC says there are still 5.9 million without power and so far 60 dead and lots of sand inland that used to be on the beach, in peoples houses and on the streets and in their pools, that's crazy. Some Iowa guy named King wants FEMA money held until there are cuts elsewhere or no FEMA money if there are No cuts, that's disgusting, more hostage taking by a Republican in Congress.
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Message 1300774 - Posted: 31 Oct 2012, 19:10:08 UTC

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NBC4LA has said that the amount of SCE/PG&E trucks requested has now gone up to 80 and there is talk of a Military airlift of the trucks using 17 aircraft, as the need is very great it seems...
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Message 1300804 - Posted: 31 Oct 2012, 21:22:54 UTC

We're fine. Lots of trees down---1200 people out of service but more being restored hourly.

NYC is devastated however. We're housing a man and his wife for 2 weeks. Nice people-friends of my brother.


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Message 1300811 - Posted: 31 Oct 2012, 22:20:24 UTC

The amount of personnel from CA is now up to 200 according to the News and there is talk of using C17 aircraft...
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Message 1300840 - Posted: 1 Nov 2012, 1:28:00 UTC

I heard that there were requests for help from power linemen for a few thousand more linemen than actually exist in the US.


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Message 1300909 - Posted: 1 Nov 2012, 6:08:36 UTC

Canadians are right to-day heading to the blood banks. Good luck to all of you.
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Message 1301225 - Posted: 2 Nov 2012, 11:16:14 UTC

On my way to work this morning, I passed 4 electrical repair trucks heading south from Hydro Quebec.

Thank you Canada! That is much appreciated!

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Message 1301235 - Posted: 2 Nov 2012, 12:07:18 UTC

Wisconsin Public Service is also sending 50 some linemen east to help with the power restoration efforts.
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Message 1301253 - Posted: 2 Nov 2012, 13:19:59 UTC

Although I am not in an area that was hit as hard as many, I appreciate the efforts of incoming linemen from every where. Having been through wide spread power outages before, the linemen who come here to repair the electrical grid are thought very highly of. Motorists honk and wave to them, and many buy them meals and coffee if they meet them in restuarants.
They get a lot if respect, and they certainly deserve it.

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Message 1301258 - Posted: 2 Nov 2012, 13:42:46 UTC

PG&E thank you.
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Message 1301267 - Posted: 2 Nov 2012, 14:31:38 UTC

SCE is or has sent 120 linemen and 70 trucks from CA via Military airlift...
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Message 1301426 - Posted: 2 Nov 2012, 21:35:36 UTC
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Georgia power sent 120 about 3 days ago.


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