Just frickin great.

[Econoline]

it is horrible in NJ.

True dat. Also, apparently there's some sort of storm happening there now....

[Gob]

Ouch!

[Lord Jim]

[Gob]

0145: In New York, though, reports continue to come in thick and fast. Three feet of water are said to be sloshing through the floor of the New York Stock Exchange - which was closed earlier on Monday.

I only hope Sue is safe...

[Gob]

List of webcams in the storm area.

[Sue U]

Doing just fine here so far. Have a few large trees down, but haven't lost electricity more than a few blinks or had any flooding in this neighborhood as far as I can see. The top 20 feet of a 40 or 50-foot maple snapped off and grazed our back screen porch, but didn't cause any actual damage, landing mostly in the iris bed; a large tree on the cul-de-sac uprooted, taking out some of the sidewalk, and is now laying across the next-door neighbors driveway and out into the street. I haven't left the house today, taking the opportunity to do some cleaning and play Monopoly with the kids. A friend sent some pix from Atlantic City, and they look to have about two feet or so of water in the street by the Convention Center. The wind is starting to pick up again now, seems louder than this afternoon; I expect we'll lose more trees before it's over -- the ones that came down this afternoon were not even on my radar as possible casualties. I've got my eye on a huge rotting oak by the chicken coop -- I'm hoping it falls on the neighbor's house behind us.

ETA:

Having managed to avoid going to court today (for a pointless status conference), I am now informed that the courts and my office will be closed again tomorrow. I'm starting to like this storm a lot.

[Sue U]

it is horrible in NJ.

True dat. Also, apparently there's some sort of storm happening there now....

Ay yo, mamaluke, come on down and I'll show youse how we put the "fun" in "Superfund Site."

[Gob]

I haven't left the house today, taking the opportunity to do some cleaning and play Monopoly with the kids.

Monopoly is always a good emergency option!

Glad you're ok Sue, keep us informed!

[Guinevere]

So glad all is ok, hope it stays that way!

It's almost quiet here, then a random gust shakes the house. But I can see the moon now. Will walk around in the morning, but I think we came through fine, thanks to whatever diety you chose to thank!

Can Jarl and oldr and BigRR and anyone else in the mid-atlantic/northeast check in now please...

eta: names

[Roo]

Glad to hear your all good. If I was left with only the news here I would think your both blacked out and knee deep in water.

Keep smiling it doesn't do much but better than crying

[Jarlaxle]

I'm ok, except for getting up at 4:30 for a damn meeting at work. Power out, noisemaker running.

[Lord Jim]

These numbers are from just about a half an hour ago:

State-by-state look at Sandy, power outages

Posted on: 7:26 am, October 30, 2012

(AP) — The massive storm that started out as Hurricane Sandy slammed into the East Coast and morphed into a huge and problematic system, putting more than 7.3 million homes and businesses in the dark and causing at least 16 deaths. Here’s a snapshot of what is happening, state by state.

CAROLINAS

North Carolina Gov. Beverly Perdue expanded a state of emergency to western North Carolina, which could see a foot of snow. A woman who was pulled from the Atlantic after abandoning a tall ship died. Power outages: 6,600.

CONNECTICUT

The Long Island Sound flooded roads as the storm toppled trees and power lines Two people died, including an Easton firefighter who was killed when a tree fell on his truck. Power outages: More than 630,000.

DELAWARE

Nearly all residents of flood-prone coastal communities in Kent County heeded calls to evacuate. The Rehoboth Beach and Dewey Beach resort communities were flooded. Power outages: 34,000.

FULL SANDY COVERAGE

ILLINOIS

High wind warnings and a lakeshore flood warning are in effect Tuesday and Wednesday in Chicago. City officials say Lake Shore Drive is expected to emain open.

KENTUCKY

A winter storm warning is in effect for three southeastern counties until Wednesday. In some areas, winds could gust up to 50 mph through Tuesday.

MAINE

Wind gusts topped 60 mph, shutting down the port of Portland and knocking out power to homes and businesses. Power outages: 80,000.

MARYLAND

Floodwaters swamped touristy Ocean City. In western Maryland, snow tied up traffic. A falling tree killed a man in Pasadena. Power outages: 290,000.

MASSACHUSETTS

Strong winds and heavy surf led to mandatory evacuations in sections of coastal Dartmouth and Fall River and voluntary evacuations in other coastal communities. Power outages: 400,000.

MICHIGAN

High winds knocked out power to about 23,000 homes and businesses.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Politicians canceled visits to the presidential swing state on Monday. Power outages: 196,000.

NEW JERSEY

The center of the storm came ashore Monday evening near Atlantic City, which was cut off from the mainland by the storm surge along with other barrier islands, stranding residents who ignored warnings to evacuate. At least three deaths were reported. Power outages: 2.2 million.

NEW YORK

A record storm surge that was higher than predicted along with high winds damaged the electrical system and plunged millions of people into darkness. Utilities say it could be up to a week before power is fully restored. The governor’s office says there have been five storm-related deaths. A fire was burning 15 houses in one flooded section of Queens. Power outages: 1.8 million.

OHIO

Wind gusts of up to 60 mph could hit some counties on Tuesday and rain could change over to a snowy mix. Utilities expect the wind to continue blowing down trees and poles. Power outages: More than 215,000.

PENNSYLVANIA

Wind and flooding closing more than 200 bridges and roads. Three people have died, inluding an 8-year-old boy who was killed when a tree limb fell on him. Power outages: 1.2 million.

RHODE ISLAND

Howling winds and storm surges forced mandatory and voluntary evacuations in low-lying and coastal communities. Power outages: 110,000.

TENNESSEE

Snow expected in higher elevations, where a freeze warning has been issued. High winds expected in many areas.

VERMONT

Winds knocked down trees and power lines, and localized flooding is possible Tuesday. Power outages: 14,470.

VIRGINIA

Utilities brought in crews to help restore power after high winds and snow. A curfew was ordered Monday on Chincoteague Island. Power outages: 151,800.

WASHINGTON, D.C.

Federal and local governments will remain closed Tuesday along with the courts, public schools and the Metro system that serves 1.2 million weekday customers. Widespread cancellations are expected at the region’s three major airports. Power outages: 11,000.

WEST VIRGINIA

At least 15 counties are under a blizzard warning. A woman was killed in a traffic crash. Power outages: 15,000.

[Lord Jim]

If Sue's got power, she's lucky...

I saw Christie on Morning Joe a little while ago, and he said there are a million more households in New Jersey without power than was the case after Irene....

[rubato]

I wonder if the salt in the storm surge is going to damage a lot of landscaping, and how far inland?

yrs,
rubato

[MajGenl.Meade]

I wonder how soon the various home insurance companies will be visited by lynch mobs when homeowners discover how much is NOT covered by their policies.

[Lord Jim]

taking the opportunity to do some cleaning and play Monopoly

I can just imagine what playing Monopoly with Sue must be like:

"Wait a minute buddy, what do you think you're doing putting a hotel on Marvin Gardens? First of all, it's zoned residential, and second, the electrical wiring isn't up to code. Here's a court injunction preventing you from building."

[dgs49]

To Meade's point, my homeowner's policy has always excluded flood damage. When we took out a line of credit a few years ago, the bank insisted that we get flood insurance (which was quite cheap). Ain't using the line of credit, but still carrying the flood insurance. Another bit of baggage.

[Guinevere]

I'm required to have flood insurance where I live and it is not cheap at all. Although I have a less expensive policy because my home is on pilings and I have no basement, thus less susceptible to flood.

However, its the homeowners insurers that are the ridiculous interpreters of the policies. I had to litigate with mine after the huge N'oreaster we had that caused so much damage (more to my neighborhood than either Irene or Sandy). You might be surprised how narrowly the wind coverage (and pretty much all coverage) is interpreted. And because I have flood insurance too, the adjusters kept on trying to push coverage back on each other -- a true hot potato.

[MajGenl.Meade]

To Meade's point, my homeowner's policy has always excluded flood damage. When we took out a line of credit a few years ago, the bank insisted that we get flood insurance (which was quite cheap). Ain't using the line of credit, but still carrying the flood insurance. Another bit of baggage.

Yeah - they have flood maps. If you live on the top of a nice big hill flood insurance is cheap (if you could ever claim everyone else would be dead so . . .). OTOH if you live where Guin does... chances are much better for getting wetter and the premiums are way above flood level.

I wonder if some policyholders will find that flood/damage caused by hurricanes is excluded? Then begins the argument as to when is a hurricane not a hurricane? Or rather, when did Sandy become a Julian?

Meade

[Gob]

Ok, is anyone in phone contact with Sue? Can you update us please.