I wouldn't evacuate. I think you are more likely to get hurt in a car accident while evacuating than you are during the storm itself. I'd have some supplies such as water, nonperishable food and batteries. I'd also make sure there was a full tank of gas in the car and that I had some cash. Bring in anything you have from outdoors that might blow around and cause damage. Then I would hunker down and wait it out. I live in Florida and I decided a long time ago that I wasn't going to freak out every time a storm came through. I prepare the way I described, I try and stay away from windows and I wait it out. The good news is that Sandy is barely a hurricane at this moment. It also appears as if the worst of it will come ashore north of you, in New Jersey.
Trust your instincts. If you are considering it...well..?
Maybe, you need a little vacation, for a few days? The projections for this storm seem intense, with the brunt of the "weather" hitting the NY / PA area; however, this is a special kind of storm and they are expecting the outer parts of the eye to be extremely intense. From what I have read on the noaa.gov site they are expecting 75 mph winds and flooding. Go to the website and review the data. I have posted in the sources section.
You know your area best and are the best judges of what to do.
Honestly, regarding evacuation just follow the suggestions of your local advisories. I doubt 500 miles away will be necessary but if your husband has a particular and/or convenient place in mind (i.e. with extended family or friends, etc.) you might be more comfortable while riding this out. I'm assuming that's his logic.
It's pretty straightforward. If the local government says evacuate, evacuate. Hurricanes lose much of their strength as they move over land. You will probably see sort of high winds, and a lot of rain but probably not much else. If the local gov says board up the windows, board the windows.
It is barely Cat 1. Chill. You may have a power failure that lasts a few hours. Nothing more.
500 miles away? Nah not that far but trust his instincts and yours, get the hell out and get somewhere safe!
yes sounds like a wild sandstorm
I'm looking for some weather people that can help out my husband. He is from Greece and is seriously freaking out over this "Frankenstorm" thing.
We live in northern Virginia, our house is a small split level built in the 60s with lots of windows. Our neighborhood is on top of a hill, so we have a minimal risk of flooding.
Living in Virginia all my life I've seen a few small hurricanes/tropical storms and we've always had minimal damage. My husband however is very concerned over this storm to the point of wanting to evacuate 500 miles away. Is this REALLY necessary?
Thanks in advance for any advice!
