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Cliff Harding Send message Joined: 18 Aug 99 Posts: 1432 Credit: 110,967,840 RAC: 67 |
quote] 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 I don't buy computers, I build them!! |
zoom3+1=4 Send message Joined: 30 Nov 03 Posts: 65746 Credit: 55,293,173 RAC: 49 |
Plus snow in and around West Virginia... The T1 Trust, PRR T1 Class 4-4-4-4 #5550, 1 of America's First HST's |
Uli Send message Joined: 6 Feb 00 Posts: 10923 Credit: 5,996,015 RAC: 1 |
Blade James, Jim, Blurf, Karen, Mark and a lot of others how are you? Post if you can please. Pluto will always be a planet to me. Seti Ambassador Not to late to order an Anni Shirt |
James Sotherden Send message Joined: 16 May 99 Posts: 10436 Credit: 110,373,059 RAC: 54 |
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. [/quote] Old James |
kittyman Send message Joined: 9 Jul 00 Posts: 51468 Credit: 1,018,363,574 RAC: 1,004 |
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. "Freedom is just Chaos, with better lighting." Alan Dean Foster |
zoom3+1=4 Send message Joined: 30 Nov 03 Posts: 65746 Credit: 55,293,173 RAC: 49 |
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 The T1 Trust, PRR T1 Class 4-4-4-4 #5550, 1 of America's First HST's |
James Sotherden Send message Joined: 16 May 99 Posts: 10436 Credit: 110,373,059 RAC: 54 |
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. [/quote] Old James |
Bill Walker Send message Joined: 4 Sep 99 Posts: 3868 Credit: 2,697,267 RAC: 0 |
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. |
zoom3+1=4 Send message Joined: 30 Nov 03 Posts: 65746 Credit: 55,293,173 RAC: 49 |
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. The T1 Trust, PRR T1 Class 4-4-4-4 #5550, 1 of America's First HST's |
zoom3+1=4 Send message Joined: 30 Nov 03 Posts: 65746 Credit: 55,293,173 RAC: 49 |
Great Caesars Ghost! 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... The T1 Trust, PRR T1 Class 4-4-4-4 #5550, 1 of America's First HST's |
Blurf Send message Joined: 2 Sep 06 Posts: 8962 Credit: 12,678,685 RAC: 0 |
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. |
zoom3+1=4 Send message Joined: 30 Nov 03 Posts: 65746 Credit: 55,293,173 RAC: 49 |
The amount of personnel from CA is now up to 200 according to the News and there is talk of using C17 aircraft... The T1 Trust, PRR T1 Class 4-4-4-4 #5550, 1 of America's First HST's |
John McLeod VII Send message Joined: 15 Jul 99 Posts: 24806 Credit: 790,712 RAC: 0 |
I heard that there were requests for help from power linemen for a few thousand more linemen than actually exist in the US. BOINC WIKI |
celttooth Send message Joined: 21 Nov 99 Posts: 26503 Credit: 28,583,098 RAC: 0 |
Canadians are right to-day heading to the blood banks. Good luck to all of you. |
SciManStev Send message Joined: 20 Jun 99 Posts: 6652 Credit: 121,090,076 RAC: 0 |
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! Steve Warning, addicted to SETI crunching! Crunching as a member of GPU Users Group. GPUUG Website |
kittyman Send message Joined: 9 Jul 00 Posts: 51468 Credit: 1,018,363,574 RAC: 1,004 |
Wisconsin Public Service is also sending 50 some linemen east to help with the power restoration efforts. "Freedom is just Chaos, with better lighting." Alan Dean Foster |
SciManStev Send message Joined: 20 Jun 99 Posts: 6652 Credit: 121,090,076 RAC: 0 |
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. Steve Warning, addicted to SETI crunching! Crunching as a member of GPU Users Group. GPUUG Website |
Uli Send message Joined: 6 Feb 00 Posts: 10923 Credit: 5,996,015 RAC: 1 |
PG&E thank you. Pluto will always be a planet to me. Seti Ambassador Not to late to order an Anni Shirt |
zoom3+1=4 Send message Joined: 30 Nov 03 Posts: 65746 Credit: 55,293,173 RAC: 49 |
SCE is or has sent 120 linemen and 70 trucks from CA via Military airlift... The T1 Trust, PRR T1 Class 4-4-4-4 #5550, 1 of America's First HST's |
John McLeod VII Send message Joined: 15 Jul 99 Posts: 24806 Credit: 790,712 RAC: 0 |
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