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In reply to the discussion: We have been told that here in southern Brooklyn that we will get 8-12 foot storm surge. [View all]GoldenOldie
(1,540 posts)47. Surges to Brooklyn and LI can come from both North and South
As the Hurricane swirls, surges of water from Long Island Sound and again from the South. This is truly dangerous.
My granddaughter lives in a first-floor apartment in Cypress area off, Brooklyn. She called this morning and said they were preparing, but as she is fairly new to the East Coast, hurricanes and this type of weather, l also worry.
The one and only hurricane I lived through was either Carol or Hazel which devastated portions of the Poconos and many lives lost...mid 1950's.
Please stay safe one and all.
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We have been told that here in southern Brooklyn that we will get 8-12 foot storm surge. [View all]
hrmjustin
Oct 2012
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Bensonhurst for the most part should be ok. Bath Beach next door has some evacuations.
hrmjustin
Oct 2012
#11
Well my part of Bay ridge is ok, but some people on shore road are leaving their homes.
hrmjustin
Oct 2012
#44
Good luck and we are thinking about e. coasters. Hang in there and report back!
Left coast liberal
Oct 2012
#8
Thank you all for you good thoughts. i will be ok, and i will keep you posted.
hrmjustin
Oct 2012
#9
Let's just hope that Sandy peters out quickly before too much damage is done.
underseasurveyor
Oct 2012
#18
Bay Ridge Brooklyn is basically a big hill in brooklyn except for the streets right by the water.
hrmjustin
Oct 2012
#17
Have a strong Dem friend refusing to leave the Long Island coast, I am so damn concerned...
NotThisTime
Oct 2012
#16
just a reminder, your body needs water to generate heat. Alcohol is a diuretic and vasodiolator
pasto76
Oct 2012
#34
My stepmother's whole family is in emergency response. They've been quietly preparing all week.
KittyWampus
Oct 2012
#37
Snor'eastercane? Blizzacane? Frankenstorm! Forecaster's Frightful Name for Sandy Sticks.
Voice for Peace
Oct 2012
#57