Irene Insanity (New York, York, Hope: homes, living, bus)

[UKUKUK]

Originally Posted by 7express

I can't believe these bozo's are saying it will still be a category 1 by the time it reaches the Mass/Vermont border?? Seriously, I wonder if these moron's actually believe themselves?? Vermont with a category 1 hurrucane, thats a good joke.

I've seen one at cat. 1 status in KY. We lost power for 2 days in a city of 300,000.

[latikeriii]

I've been through Hurricane Rita which was a Cat 3-4 and that caused devastation. When Irene hits NYC, it'll most likely be a Tropical Storm and I don't think we'll have severe damage. This storm will be weak(in terms of tropical force winds) but it's huge in size so we'll get pounded with rain. My main worries are the subway system, and major flooding to low-line areas. I doubt we'd lose power.

[Kefir King]

I was dead square eye-on for Hurricane Hazel as a kid, the Sun came out as the eye passed over...Diane the next year passed close.

I insisted I had to remain outside for Hazel...and I did.

[Whatitdo?]

Originally Posted by latikeriii

I've been through Hurricane Rita which was a Cat 3-4 and that caused devastation. When Irene hits NYC, it'll most likely be a Tropical Storm and I don't think we'll have severe damage. This storm will be weak(in terms of tropical force winds) but it's huge in size so we'll get pounded with rain. My main worries are the subway system, and major flooding to low-line areas. I doubt we'd lose power.

They said they might cut power to Lower Manhattan tomorrow, if a storm surge becomes imminent. Of course,with the ground already saturated, trees will be easily downed,which means power outages elsewhere.

[UKUKUK]

Hurricane Ike makes it to Louisville Kentucky - YouTube

Ike when it was a tropical storm several hundred miles inland.

[jcoltrane]

Originally Posted by bluedog2

Anyone who is more than 20 years old knows that these types of storms almost always either fade,die or change course and go out to sea after they reach Cape Hatteras. There is always at least 24 hours after a storm passes Cape Hatteras before it gets up here.It's just plain stupid to get so absolutely crazed about something 5 days ahead of time when the chances are it will never happen the way some of the fear mongerers predict.

Don't you mean anyone NATIVE to the city and over 20?

Lots of over 20 Transplants got here yesterday.


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BTW, the Mayor of New York City has NO power or authority over the Metropolitan Transit Authority, otherwise known as the MTA. The MTA is the governing Authority over the Transit Authority ("TA"). The Transit Authority runs the Subway and Bus systems in NYC, as well as Accessor Ride.

It is the Govenor of the State of NY who as authority over the MTA. It was Govenor Cuomo who made the decision and gave the Order to shut down the MTA, which includes the TA.

In addition to the subways and buses in NYC, the commuter rail systems governed by the MTA are also shut down.

Facts, facts, facts, not supposiion!


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Curious, how so many people, not from, nor living in, NYC have so much to say.

We have had numerous hurricanes pass near, and at least one I do recall pass thru the city. Years ago, I, too, recall the eye of the hurricane passing and the 'calm' before the backside of the hurricane passed.

So, a Cat 1 has hit NYC before, in relatively recent times. Several dozen 'tropical storms' over recent years have passed near or thru the city. Noreasters are a regular occurrence.

That said, I have taped the balcony doors, and will tape the large master bedroom windows. I am in Zone B. I have mild concern about flying debris. There are a lot of numnuts who haven't secured their loose objects. Some in my building. Even in normal circumstances my location is subject to high winds on a daily basis. This will be the first hurricane in this location. Hopefully, the sea wall will be sufficient to forestall any serious flooding.

Any serious flooding and/or power outages will be a life threatening event, given my medical condition. Yet, I'm not overly concerned. Made it thru the snow storm, though with a slight bit of trouble.

[Ron.]

Originally Posted by stan4

There is no winning. If people get everyone out, it's overreacting. If they don't get people out in time, they are negligent and 'should have done something.'

There's no pleasing anyone.

Better safe than sorry, I say.

I was listening to a few folks on FOX and they were blaming Obama for this.

Yup, they were saying Obama should have worked better at preparing the country for this.

[Doobage]

Originally Posted by Ron.

I was listening to a few folks on FOX and they were blaming Obama for this.

Yup, they were saying Obama should have worked better at preparing the country for this.

They're hoping and praying for an utter disaster so that they can compare Obama's "mishandling" of Irene with Bush's "successes" during Katrina.

[Henna]

Originally Posted by jcoltrane

Facts, facts, facts, not supposiion!



That said, I have taped the balcony doors, and will tape the large master bedroom windows. .

You can waste your time taping windows if you like. I guess you haven't read anything on hurricane preparedness or you would already know it's not recommended.

[Mezter]

Just moved to NY and this is not the way I plan to start my life here...This is the 3rd Hurricane I will be in (other two were in Houston. Rita & Katrina). I just got here, and its pretty much unlikely for me to take a flight out of here. Hows the traffic going to Upstate NY??