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Showing Original Post only (View all)We have been told that here in southern Brooklyn that we will get 8-12 foot storm surge. [View all]
I am not in a flood zone but 3 blocks away they are leaving their homes because of the high surge expected. The supermarket were a mad house, and the shelves are going bare. People are taking this serious here in NY. People are scared because we are expecting a direct hit. I hope it is not as bad as they say, but the surge of water is what worries me. I think we will get through, but I ask for your good thoughts.
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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
OP
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