All good here-got power back last night
Incredibly lucky -minimal damage-dock, well (currently drawing saltwater
), and lawn.
It barely rained here and watched the surge under a full moon.
Thanks for all the kind thoughts and messages
Understand I am 6 hours driving time from where the eye hit and probably 150-200 miles as the crow flies, and live on one of the most protected coves between the North and south fork so I had no direct waves or winds coming at me and still watched the water rise way beyond record levels-the water was forced into the narrow back bays by the northeast winds and had nowhere to go coupled with full moon and fall tides
Others facing the wind and or wave surge weren't as lucky out here, and although the damage is unprecedented in many places out here, it pales in comparison........
My heart goes out to those in the eye and those in other the other MANY areas affected by the flooding, surge, and downed trees-It's a large area covering multiple states and with power on , I'm only now catching up on the news
I'd say officials did a great job warning people and giving them the instructions on how to prepare WELL in advance of Sandy's arrival, and also did a good job of warning people of the effects of storm surge many miles east of the actual center of the storm.
Early warning is/was key as it's hard to suddenly prepare/evacuate the # of population potentially affected
" Crying wolf" saved a lot of lives in my opinion,
I'm betting many wish they had heeded warnings and instructions.
I spoke to friend last night who spent 2 days fighting a fire in 4 feet of water-120 homes were destroyed by the fire in just that neighborhood.
Those of you who evaluate storms by wind speed, or where the storm center is, should reevaluate .
officials and media were attempting to deliver the message, but I'm sure more than a few were dissuaded from preparing/evacuating by those downplaying the storm, or calling Irene a false alarm.
Food for thought.......