I just got an emergency storm warning from my town government

[starroute]

A robo-call with a long list of recommendations -- have three days supply of food on hand, fill your bathtub with water, bring in anything that isn't tied down, make sure your furnace will be above rising floodwaters, waterproof any cracks in your basement walls, and get to higher ground if you live in a low-lying area ...

Some of the items seem more achievable than others (elevate your furnace?), but I'm a little freaked out that they're doing it at all. I guess it's good that they're taking it seriously, though.

[Sherman A1]

1. heed as much of the advice as you can

and get yourself prepared! Best of luck to you! :thumbsup:

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[soleft]

3. Where are you?

[starroute]

11. I'm in Bucks County -- southeastern Pennsylvania

If the storm hugs the coast, we should be okay, but if it runs up the middle of New Jersey, that's only about 50 miles away -- far too close for comfort.

We have a pump in the basement with a backup battery, and the furnace is up on 1 1/2" blocks and also at the higher end of the floor -- so I think that should be secure enough. I'm really more worried about the roof and windows if things get nasty.

[soleft]

12. Good Luck!

[FedUpWithIt All]

4. Stay safe

:hug:

[KittyWampus]

5. a lot of the North East has ground that's saturated already. So rain will cause bad flooding.

[nadinbrzezinski]

6. Heed their advise as much as you can

And if you are in a low laying area consider moving to higher ground.

[RKP5637]

8. +1, n/t

[Octafish]

7. Thought you were a Yooper?

Either way: Take care, starroute!

[drmeow]

9. Damn socialist government

always trying to "help" by providing information and services. I think you should do the opposite of what they say. That'll show them!

Do I really need to include :sarcasm: }(

[Warpy]

10. Well, if your furnace is in an habitually leaky basement,

sandbagging around it is an excellent idea and a way to reduce damage. Chances are still good that it'll be new furnace time, this time one that's up on cinderblocks.

[snooper2]

13. turn off gas or electric to furnace..