So sorry to hear that.Quote:
Originally Posted by wunaladreamin
That is just awful.
So sorry to hear that.Quote:
Originally Posted by wunaladreamin
That is just awful.
Sorry to hear Kenny.
It might be worth it for you to travel home via I80 or similar through the Poconos. I have it on good authority that they have no issues with gas availability in that area.Quote:
Originally Posted by megatop412
Best wishes to all of you still trying to recover. It's not going to be quick or easy, but you will get through this.
Not many issues getting gas south of 195. I filled up the other day in Mt. Laurel, wasn't even a line, and didn't see many lines for gas until north of 195 on the tpke.Quote:
Originally Posted by megatop412
Thanks guys. Everyone is accounted for and alive so it's definitely the little things to be thankful for. I have to say, watching what happened on tv from FL couldn't possibly paint an accurate picture of the scope of what happened here. I am still in shock beyond words. Has anyone heard from Spellman? I know he's in Long Beach and I don't think he's checked in yet.
Ryan is fine. Very busy as a member of the LB Aux PD! Just saw a pic of him on FB and he posted a quick I am fine message a few days ago.Quote:
Originally Posted by wunaladreamin
Great to hear Gerard thanks.
Kenny .... I am so sorry to hear of your lose. My prayers go out to you and all the others impacted by Sandy. Day 8 and still no power .... Today the Con Ed guys were going door to to door looking the damage and informing folks. As far as power coming back he informed us it still may be a few days as they bring up each grid. Tomorrow I will be removing the damaged sheet rock to prevent mold from forming. The entire kitchen has to be redone. It will take some time before things get back to some state of normalcy. Gas lines are nuts .... My sister got a call from one of her friends asking if she was interested in getting or chipping in for a 55 gallon drum of gas ...... The price was $600! Freaking nuts. Stay safe and strong as we'll pull through this all together.
$11,00 per gallon? Jesuchrist!
Anyway, Kenny, so sorry man, really... I am sure coming from you, it must be really bad... Seeing the swath of destruction on Breezy Point really affects me every time they play that clip, especially since I heard the Fireman response (and their inability to do anything) on the scanner live that evening.
The spread of the destruction is what's sobering. I can't imagine an Earthquake ...
Really sorry to hear that, Kenny. If you need anything (basics like deodorant, etc.) let me know, and I'll get it up to you :tongue: Seriously, though, let us know if you need anything!
What day is it?
Maybe the Mayan's knew something we didn't, and this is just the beginning. I hope not! Day 8 - still no power. The lines for gas are insane. Looking forward to better days ahead.
What he said.....Quote:
Originally Posted by Zee71
Just got my power back.
Drove back to Philly this morning and there were gas lines and closed stations even in NJ but lines were MUCH shorter than the ones on LI. Saw convoys of power trucks from a Missouri utility coming up Rt 1.
Hang in there guys
Update- Still no power, and areas around here are still a total mess, with poles snapped and transformers on the ground.
Just got gas, took 1h15m, not terrible. But its cold out, and LIPA doesn't say anything about restoration times.
Hey all, we're raising money to BBQ for victims of the hurricane, hoping to give many of them their first hot food since the storm.
If you are interested in donating, please do so here... http://fundly.com/grillin-for-rockaway
If anyone wants to join us this Monday, maybe just a helping hand or to bring a grill or anything else, please let me know.
This is crazy. They said rain then snow late afternoon but it has been all snow. And can hear the wind picking up. We got our power back Mon night and hoping we can get through this storm. A friend of ours in Syosset already lost their power which they had gotten back Sun night. Was out doing errands around 10 this morning and the Utility trucks were all over my neighborhood working. Not sure his long they will stay out. And as I write our lights just blinked! Oh well good luck to all.
Wish I could help, Phil, but I'll be in Chicago that day.Quote:
Originally Posted by Phil D.
Big regression out here. Transformers and high voltage lines popping all over the place. Everything I can see is once again in the dark.
Not sure where you are but same happening up in Syosset. Friend lost power there and another the same in the 5 Towns area. She said when the transformer blew it scared the "bleep" out of her it was so loud!Quote:
Originally Posted by yankees368
I'm in Woodmere. Using up the remainder of my laptop battery. It was more than a transformer, it was a high voltage line or substation to take this much out.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gerard
It was very bright, and VERY loud. Unreal.
I'm cold.
After 10 days of no power, heat or hot water I have relocated to my aunts in North Woodmere who up until an hour ago had power back but one has lost it again. But she has hot water so I've moved a step up.
This is not what many of us needed. Be safe guys.
My mom just called and said that her power went off around 8pm so she's back in the dark. Hope the second time around isn't as long
Well, at least the predicted winds were not nearly as bad... but the weight of that wet snow is just as killer on power lines :-(
Well going on day 10 without power! I guess this is the modern version of being a cave man. This is unbelievable a modern society such as us has been brought to her knees. Stay warm and safe all.
Just got mine back last night. It sucked! Hang in there Mark!Quote:
Originally Posted by Zee71
take it slow everyone. where im at already has ice on the ground.
That's where she is and that must have been what she heard. I'm hearing lots of horror stories of people just getting power back then losing it including my son in Huntington. Last nights commute whether it was by car or rail was a nightmare. 30 minute drives into 4 hour travels. LIRR suspended service a number of times and people trapped on trains for hours. I played hooky yesterday and am doing so again. Right now heading out to start digging out from the 6 plus inches of snow we got and try to knock some of it off tree branches. There is light at the end of the tunnel with temps in the 50/60 range starting tomorrow but right now we will deal with this disaster.Quote:
Originally Posted by yankees368
So the snow last night didn't help. Areas near me that regained power the Tuesday after the storm, lost it last night as a few high-voltage lines came down. Still no ETA for restoration by me, and I'm not holding my breath.
So they just announced gas rationing for Long Island using the odd/even system. Kicks in tomorrow morning at 5am.
I think something is fishy, because you can drive north and find gas stations with no lines that all have a lot of gas, yet companies aren't redistributing down here.
Are we all getting the screw?
Would that surprise you?
Electricity!
Welcome back to the grid!Quote:
Originally Posted by yankees368
Rationing on LI? What happened to 'you should see the gas situation improve dramatically over the next few days', which Cuomo said on the radio several days ago??? So I take it that didn't come to pass and you guys are still dealing with lines.
All the spigots should be on by now, and there should be no lines. Like I said, not very far away(south of I195) there are no problems at all.
Of course we are. Make all the promises right before election day, then after the election, you don't hear a word about how they are making progress getting fuel to Long Island/NYC. Now they announce the rationing...why didn't they do that from the beginning?Quote:
Originally Posted by Phil D.
NYC just announced it too... Odd-Even starting 6am tomorrow until further notice. I predicted this would happen before the storm hit. Even with the port open, with electricity back at Linden refinery/fuel farm, there are unknown problems not being shared with the public and it shows in the lack of service to the gas station network.
Long Islanders should really really strongly urge their local governments to ignore the NIMBYs and create a strategic fuel depot or depots throughout the island that come in from the north and the south and NOT through the NYC bottleneck!