mpguy
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Thoughts n prayers for those on the east coast of Va. Be safe.
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What's the more refined landfall estimate? Delaware?
Perhaps the tropical storm/cat I Sandy will continue to remain offshore and we'll be limited to primarily heavy rain and storm surges. Looked like nearly a full moon last night so the tides will be higher than normal.
Still, not to be taken too lightly and I echo mpguy's sentiments.
Of most concern are long-term power outages due to prolonged wind and rain, as was the case with Isabel.
I expect that power restoration assets will be focused on the densely populated northeast, which may delay restoration in SE Virginia.
Hoping my generator and 20 gallons of gas can see me through.
Oh, yes ... OC related: It would be very unwise and quite risky to be sniffing around my generator or gas cans on my property.
Went by Walmart at Chesapeake Square this morning. The canned goods were heavily diminished. There were no flashlights or D batteries left. I bought some of the tuna kits I normally eat for lunch along with some vienna sausages and hand sanitizer. They were reasonably well-stocked on ammo. I grabbed a 100-round box of WWB 115 and 50 Remington 25 ACP. I still plan to go back out later for lunch and a handful of non-essentials.
as part of your storm preps remember to renew the moisture protection you normally give your carry piece, and think about carrying a dry rag/towel (in a plastic baggie?).
Tappahanock is getting slammed and the James River Bridge is nearly under water.
Through Isabel and Gaston, the worst thing I had was 20 minutes without power and 9 days of intermittent cable service. 1/4 mile away, one of my buddies lost power for 9 days.
I actually bought water and gas supplies this time and checked to make sure my ammunition was dry. I open carried all during the previous incidents without any problems everywhere I went.
The state has closed all Richmond offices including VCU and MCV, but never fear, the ABC stores will all be open!
The damn thing has slowed down again Taz. I've been trying to get a handle on this storm for the last 48 hours and now it looks like it's turning but it will be later today when central Va gets the major part of it. The farm will miss most of it so black powder season will start as planned.
I talked to some power people a few hours ago and the outages were still minimal on the coast. We will have to wait a few more hours to see what happens.
Tappahanock is getting slammed and the James River Bridge is nearly under water.
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Sandy Beach Road .... classic ...
1:30 pm Monday in CT ... power went out for a minute, back on. No leaves on the trees so I expect a different result than Irene.
Its water, its wind .. no big deal.
Now they are saying that the storm is going to get into our bedrooms and steal our children! Oh brother.