Sunday, October 28, 2012

A Short Sandy Update, Preparedness

Hello again, Freeport,

By now you've probably been robo-called and/or seen the Village webpage; all residents south of Atlantic Avenue are being asked to evacuate, and to prepare to protect valuables by moving them to higher ground.

I'd also like to caution anyone who lives near the water (such as the Merrick Avenue/Mill Road/Rec Center area, to start with) to be prepared.  Many residents live near canals, and those are like big "flood me" signs because they'll channel the rising water north.  I also want to add that if you want to stay and "ride it out," whether or not it's on a boat in the middle of the road, that you re-consider if you have children and/or pets.

The MTA is planning for service disruptions, half of our town is predicted to flood, and power-outages (even in Freeport) are possible.

Otherwise, in anticipation, make sure you have your basic supplies:  Flashlights, food, candy bars.  Some residents are cheerfully suggesting Malibu, as well, since it's looking like work is going to be cancelled for most people.  Good for them!  I would also suggest making sure you have enough pet food/kitty litter/pee pads for your furry family members, along with having something to keep the children entertained during the day that does not require electricity.

As the storm gets closer, if anything changes, I'll try to keep the town updated!

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