Prayers for East Coast: Safety During Irene

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Discussion Overview

The thread centers around participants expressing their concerns and experiences regarding Hurricane Irene as it approaches the East Coast. Many share personal stories about preparations, family safety, and the potential impact of the storm in their areas.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses concern for friends on the Outer Banks and mentions past hurricane damage in their area.
  • Another participant shares their experience of preparing for the storm by securing outdoor items and ensuring they have enough propane.
  • One participant discusses their family members traveling to their home from Beaufort, highlighting worries about flooding in the Coastal Plains.
  • Several participants mention their hopes for safety and express solidarity through prayers for those affected by the storm.
  • One participant describes the chaotic atmosphere in stores and gas stations as people prepare for the storm.
  • A participant in Vermont shares their preparations for rain and wind, particularly regarding their farm animals.
  • Another participant notes the change in hurricane intensity and its potential effects on the northern states.
  • One participant reflects on their childhood experiences in Morehead City and expresses concern for the area during the storm.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the seriousness of the storm and the need for safety preparations. However, specific concerns and experiences vary widely, indicating no clear consensus on the overall impact.

Contextual Notes

Participants are sharing personal experiences and concerns related to Hurricane Irene, with many referencing past storms and local conditions. The discussion reflects a mix of anxiety and community support.

Who May Find This Useful

Members of the consultant community who are located in or have connections to the East Coast may find the shared experiences and concerns relevant as they navigate the storm's impact.

Re: Irene(((hugs))) to all of you who are being effected by Irene!
 
Re: IreneWe're good here John. We were just far enough inland for this storm (Raleigh area)...just a lot of rain and wind (typical storm type weather).Just a handful of photos posted so far. These are those roads I was telling you about- very narrow islands, now they have no roads....again.http://www.wral.com/weather/image_gallery/10057012/
 
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Re: IreneOver 7 1/2" here in Vermont. Roads have closed all over town - and the neighboring town of Ludlow (Okemo Mountain) is under water. AND it is still raining.
 
Re: IrenePA got hit pretty hard, too, in the Philly area. My family made it through fine, no power outage or flooding, just some branches in the yard. But several neighbors had flooded basements and all of the local rivers, creeks and streams are flooding and causing road closures all over. An elderly couple nearby needed to be evacuated from their attic because their basement and first floor had flooded and they had no way out! We hosted a friend and his daughter for the weekend because they were supposed to be at the Jersey shore with friends, but were evacuated and needed somewhere to stay. It was an interesting adventure to share, especially when the tornado warnings started around 10pm last night! So glad it's over! Hope everyone else is ok!
 
Re: Irenewell thought the worst was over here in NJ but not yet. just got word that here in my town all of the local lakes are cresting over their damns and threatening to destroy alot of towns along the way. My city has evacuations around town, had to move my mom out of here high rise as she was in direct path of damn flood waters. Keep prayering for those around these areas.....

Flora
 
Re: IreneI have not been on CS that much but thank you for everyone praying for us on the east coast. I live on Long Island, NY and we had a lot of flooding, and down trees. A lot of houses in suffolk county and Nassau county still do not have power but Lipa is working on getting the power restored by Friday. ;)
 
Re: IreneVermont got hit hard - 9 1/2" of rain, we've been without power for 36 hours now, running a generator (need my internet fix!) .. roads are gone all around use. It is absolutely unbelievable.
 
Re: IreneI went to Hatteras about 6 years ago. They were still talking about the big hurricane a few years back. (Hugo?) Every house is on stilts for a reason I was shocked when I saw Route 12 washed out. I posted a link to my friends who went there with me, "Look what happened to OUR ISLAND?"I don't remember what part of Hatteras I visited ...
 

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