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There was a mandatory evacuation of some areas of the Gulf Coast. The National Guard was taking people out of their homes and removing them from Orleans Parish after the storm, and it was illegal to be in the Parish if you weren't essential personnel. Probably makes it easier to decide to leave.
Belmar - Water reached almost to Main Street, I think that Rte 71. Almost to Bar A.Sea Girt - Not too bad there. Northern part of boardwalk is OK, southern part is gone. Water only came up to 2nd Ave.
You're surprised that in a population of 12+ million people that somebody might steal some headphones if left unattended?
I actually would have, however you'd be driving into the back end of the storm. It was doing a full curl through Virginia, west va, central pa, Ohio, now Chicago evacs and I believe it's still supposed to double back north of the city. I posted that I felt like there was no where to run to earlier in the thread because its kind of true. Also hard to abandon neighbors and family in crisis. I guess a line wolf could have flown to california or Texas on saturday.
That's a great summary of my post. Thanks.
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You really have to respect the Red Cross in times like this.... I gotta think that if you're out there in the wreckage of what was once your home... nothing could comfort you quite like seeing a tent/truck with that symbol on it. World wide it sorta symbolizes "We got you...It's gonna be alright"
Thank you for the update.
Point of information - the Brookstone store that was looted was in South Street Seaport, lower Manhattan. Eyes and ears prevent looting. Neighbors, doormen, workers going to and fro. South Street Seaport is largely a movie prop set with very, very few residents (they converted a few buildings north of the store in question, but the population is pretty thin). There's really nothing except tourist attractions and tourist restaurant/bar fare for several blocks in any direction.
My apologies. I'd just been reading an article about looting in Brooklyn before the one I posted.
RIP Otis
Whoa, hold up there. Wouldn't is be easier to drive some place closer that still has power. I hear it is warmish in Florida.
You're outraged? Do you not understand why he did it?
being that he advised towns like AC to evacuate and their mayor decided that folks should stay, im guessing he isnt taking any more chances with people getting hurt.
SOCIALISM!!!
Oh please. That's on that one mayor. This is stupid.
Really? Wow. You are tough to please.
Welcome back from the "dead." Crazy ####, no? And I LOVE trees...
I have no cell/landline/power/innerwebs- and I didn't get buried flooded!! I'm sure they will be in touch soon.I'm pretty ####ed up right now. My brother in law, my cousin and his kids are still unaccounted for. By all accounts, they were in Brigantine NJ when the storm hit.I feel numb right now.
Hoping for the best, AR.
I would relax a bit. Going to take weeks to sort this out. Heck I think there were people popping up in droves for 3+ weeks after Katrina hit. If they visit the red cross for some reason you'll know, if not odds are it will be a really long time if they are stranded somewhere.I'm pretty ####ed up right now. My brother in law, my cousin and his kids are still unaccounted for. By all accounts, they were in Brigantine NJ when the storm hit.I feel numb right now.
will do, peace
The best database is often the Red Cross one I posted earlier: https://safeandwell.communityos.org/cms/index.phpBut of course the person has to register for it. Keep checking, but try to remember that cell towers and everything else are out, there. Like Katrina, it could be several days before you hear anything, and it could well be great news at that time.
Thanks. I got through to my friend who is a retired cop there. He said they didn't a pretty good job evacuating Brigantine and basically the same thing about it might take weeek(s) to get reconnected.I would relax a bit. Going to take weeks to sort this out. Heck I think there were people popping up in droves for 3+ weeks after Katrina hit. If they visit the red cross for some reason you'll know, if not odds are it will be a really long time if they are stranded somewhere.I'm pretty ####ed up right now. My brother in law, my cousin and his kids are still unaccounted for. By all accounts, they were in Brigantine NJ when the storm hit.I feel numb right now.
Stay safe, stay inside, don't talk to strangers.
Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks
Wow man, plenty of T&P hoping for the best. FWIW, I've been following the news pretty closely and haven't heard of any fatalities down the shore in those towns. (I don't mean to sound morbid, actually trying to calm you down a bit) Is your sister ok?Thanks. I got through to my friend who is a retired cop there. He said they didn't a pretty good job evacuating Brigantine and basically the same thing about it might take weeek(s) to get reconnected.I would relax a bit. Going to take weeks to sort this out. Heck I think there were people popping up in droves for 3+ weeks after Katrina hit. If they visit the red cross for some reason you'll know, if not odds are it will be a really long time if they are stranded somewhere.I'm pretty ####ed up right now. My brother in law, my cousin and his kids are still unaccounted for. By all accounts, they were in Brigantine NJ when the storm hit.I feel numb right now.
Yes, sister was in Cherry Hill with my mom at the time. They're fine.Wow man, plenty of T&P hoping for the best. FWIW, I've been following the news pretty closely and haven't heard of any fatalities down the shore in those towns. (I don't mean to sound morbid, actually trying to calm you down a bit) Is your sister ok?Thanks. I got through to my friend who is a retired cop there. He said they didn't a pretty good job evacuating Brigantine and basically the same thing about it might take weeek(s) to get reconnected.I would relax a bit. Going to take weeks to sort this out. Heck I think there were people popping up in droves for 3+ weeks after Katrina hit. If they visit the red cross for some reason you'll know, if not odds are it will be a really long time if they are stranded somewhere.I'm pretty ####ed up right now. My brother in law, my cousin and his kids are still unaccounted for. By all accounts, they were in Brigantine NJ when the storm hit.I feel numb right now.
I have no idea if this is helpful or not, but found aerial footage of Brigantine post-storm:http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/news/local/Aerial-Footage-of-Brigantine/176496151
That doesn't look bad at all (relatively).
Near Harbour Beach Blvd and Ocean Dr intersection. Right near the Inlet.
The necessary evacuations that I saw were from the North end. Accounts are that some customers on the South end even have power. Someone at Shipmaster Cove I heard from got power back last night. My understanding is that the North end is in really bad shape. So especially with them being on the South end, keep your chin up. Very, very good chance of good news.
I shouldn't be surprised but 
It's happening, folks..
