I didn't want to fail to comment on this coming storm, but I'm taking care of some family business so it's not going to be a long post.
Starting later tonight, around 10pm according to Accuweather.com, it's going to start snowing quite significantly. The storm is supposed to carry on until Thursday morning. School cancellations are possible, and will likely be listed on the school's webpage, www.freeportschools.org.
Refresher On Severe Weather Tips
Freeport, we've survived a lot worse than this storm guy (Sandy, anyone?). However, this isn't a push-over, either. Just yesterday we received a few inches of snow, plus a great deal of rain. Make no mistake - This effects our water run-off technologies, in the form of storm drains. If you're familiar with the Dunkin Donuts on Atlantic Avenue (My local favorite), you know how it is an unfortunate victim of this problem: Heavy rain will clog up its drainage system. Heavy rain plus cold temperatures could freeze it, along with other drains around town and even around Long Island.
In short: Flooding is most definitely possible in any snowstorm.
More importantly, there will be a lot of snow, possibly in the 1-2 foot area. Cars don't like this. People can barely walk through it, with a lot of effort. With that in mind, I want to refresh some of our infamous winter weather tips. If you have a tip to put forward, let us know! (Editorial note: I have no idea what's up with this formatting.)
- Try to stock up on anything you need before the snow gets heavy. It goes without saying that if you can't drive safely, if you can't move well, then you are at risk of getting injured while walking around, or crashing your car if you risk driving. I know it's kind of an old motif, but get your "bread and milk" now.
- Keep your pets and beloved animals inside!!! They won't be able to move through two feet of snow any better than you will, and if the temperature is cold out, they can get sick or even freeze to death. Have some compassion. If you can, put out a large styrofoam box/cooler/something, stuffed with a spare blanket or two, for local stray cats/animals to take shelter in; in these days, compassion is a must. If you've got some spare pet food, put that out - staying warm burns calories.
- Help your neighbors clear the snow from their sidewalks if you can. If possible - and I mean unless you absolutely cannot - clear out a 3-feet circle around your nearby fire hydrants. (via TJ Johnson.) Make sure to dress warmly, wear sturdy and stable boots, and take your time shoveling!
- If the power goes out, be careful with candles! Nobody needs a fire!
- Keep a cell phone handy; a battery-powered radio is a good idea, too. If you need to report a non-life-threatening emergency, call the Nassau County line at 1-888-684-4274. For medical emergencies ONLY, use 911.
- Get your car off the road! Park your cars in your driveway, if you can. (Via FFD member Robert Volpe).
- Try to have cash available! In the event that there is no electricity to run credit cards or operate ATMs, you'll want to have money around if you need to pay for anything.
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