Comments on: Sunday, 10/28/12 Frankenstorm Update

By: Pat Carbonell

Pat Carbonell — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 15:48:45 +0000

Thank you so much for letting me know how you came through the storm. Really glad nothing serious happened to you and yours. You know, I think the damage here in VT from Irene last year also spared us more extreme damage from the winds that came through here, too. Our preparations held also, even if the winds were strong enough to shift the table saw out on the porch that I had used as an anchor for a tarp. We had left nothing out that could fly away, and covered/tied down what we had to leave.
I hope your son and his partner get their power back soon. NYC is in tough straits.

By: Herald

Herald — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 02:24:37 +0000

As requested an update:
We are doing well. Last night there was very strong wind gusts and several trees came down on our property and our neighbors. They all fell very nicely – no buildings, vehicles, power-lines, or driveways damaged / blocked! So far the power has flickered but no lengthy outages for us. However, hundreds of others are without power. There is about an inch of slush here, on the mountain they have over a foot. The combination of snow and hurricane just feels weird. The work we did getting ready paid off and helped the house and our driveway avoid any water damage.

Last summer’s severe storm and lengthy power outage was actually a big blessing! It knocked down a lot of weak trees when the repairs could be made in nice dry warm weather. Our feeling is that it spared us a lot of damage that would have happened this time when coping and repairs would be much more difficult.

My daughter and her family in VA came through it fine as well. One of my sons lives in NYC and missed all the excitement since he in CA on business. His partner said their apartment is without power but otherwise fine.

By: Pat Carbonell

Pat Carbonell — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 06:09:20 +0000

Herald, it looks like West Virginia is going to be dealing with a ton of snow. I’ll be thinking of you and yours. We got our prep done today, and like you all we can do now is wait.

If you can, please come back afterwards to let us know how you made out. Stay safe.

By: Herald

Herald — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 02:36:41 +0000

Here at our lace in West Virginia we have done all we can to prepare, now we just wait to see the show.

Praying and hoping that everyone prepares well, stays safe, and rides this one out. We for sure need to be there to help each other bounce back afterwards.