Chaser25973 Posted October 28, 2012 Author Share Posted October 28, 2012 I'm really stressed right now because Bloomberg is putting a lot of lives in danger. Anyplace that was evacuated during Irene should definitely be evacuated now and there isn't going to be time to prepare. And if the subways are shut down it's going to be harder to get out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hailstorm Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 TWC = Fox News Channel on the weather aspect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hailstorm Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 This may be Bloomberg's tropical version of the Boxing Day blizzard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrOldSchool Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Bloomberg on twitter suggests no storm effects will be here until Monday afternoon/night. I guess that explains the mindset behind today's press conference with regards to Monday activities. #Sandy is a dangerous storm. We expect effects in #NYC beginning Monday afternoon. Our city will be ready: bit.ly/WRCnd3 Our primary concerns are storm surge, prolonged wind, and possible power outages beginning Monday night #Sandy bit.ly/WRCnd3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormlover74 Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 To be fair, there is still time to nail down a final track and then start evacuations. For Irene they started late Friday early Saturday and the worst was that night into Sunday. To start evacuating millions of people 36 hours out and then have it take a jog to the east or north would be very costly If we were under a hurricane warning however things would probably be going alot differently. Will be a huge mistake if people think this is a dying hurricane or just a run of the mill noreaster. Bloomberg on twitter suggests no storm effects will be here until Monday afternoon/night. I guess that explains the mindset behind today's press conference with regards to Monday activities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsman Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 I think Bloomberg knows whats up, but is trying to keep the calm. If he knows the grocery stores are packed and there's gas lines already like people have said, the last thing he wants to do is make it worse. It's a political move - maybe even a sacrifical one. I think he'll gradually increase the the seriousness of his annoucements, due to the large amount of people that go to him for answers rather than the NHC or TWC. What would happen if he gave a gloom and doom speech? Roadways clogged, subway cars crammed, mass exodus? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stockmanjr Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 What doom and gloom? For most of the city outside of zone A they just need to stay home. Places like Breezy Point and seagate need to be evacuated and needed to be started tomorrow morning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormlover74 Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Probably not because unless mandatory most people don't heed those types of warnings. With that being said he should have used stronger language so people knew it was a serious situation and could begin preparing to be without power for days and possibly have to leave their homes. Instead he always seems worried about if people can get to work or school on Monday business as usual. I think Bloomberg knows whats up, but is trying to keep the calm. If he knows the grocery stores are packed and there's gas lines already like people have said, the last thing he wants to do is make it worse. It's a political move - maybe even a sacrifical one. I think he'll gradually increase the the seriousness of his annoucements, due to the large amount of people that go to him for answers rather than the NHC or TWC. What would happen if he gave a gloom and doom speech? Roadways clogged, subway cars crammed, mass exodus? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBG Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Is there anyone here who is a trained meteorologist who could contact the local media, 7, 5, 4 and 2 and tell them what kind of horrible mistake Bloomberg is making?! Why aren't Lee Goldberg or Bill Evans or the guys from Channel 2 speaking out against this?! Does everyone not forget how Bloomberg overreacted to Irene? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
green tube Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 I saw it and myself was baffled and shocked. I guess Bloomy is looking at the NOGAPS. i can hear him now, in that hideous monotone..... "just as we must respect all the cultures in our city, we must also respect and recognize all weather guidance.... that's why the city of NY is officially following the nogaps." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJHurricane Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Just work up...please tell me he didn't trot out the "the city will be fine, open for business through the storm, come on in to work see a show" crap? Even down here in Philly mayor Nutter has been urging residents who were effected by flooding from Irene to plan on evacuating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neweathereye Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 I am just curious as to why your mayor..Bloomberg is not calling for a mandatory evac tomorrow..and he stated in a press confrence that Sandy was going to be weak and not bad at all...so when the sea water starts piling up on New York City streets and those who have drowned start floating down the street in NYC..do ya think he might reconsider bout the evacuation..its gonna be to late by tomorrow night and monday am..Even TWC's Jim Cantore and Brian Norcross could not believe what they heard from him,he had no comprehension about the wave height,storm surge..not cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaser25973 Posted October 28, 2012 Author Share Posted October 28, 2012 Jim Cantore @JimCantore I am very concerned about Mayor @MikeBloomberg decision on No evacuations. Wondering if a hurricane warning would have changed that. #Sandy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaser25973 Posted October 28, 2012 Author Share Posted October 28, 2012 Just gets me so angry... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongBeachSurfFreak Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 This may be Bloomberg's tropical version of the Boxing Day blizzard. SOOOOO true I told my parents the same thing today! Anyone else developing a weather channel addiction? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbc Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Off topic but this is banter even though it is Sandy banter. Craziness on the east coast, craziness on the west coast. Wild times we are living in folks: http://bigstory.ap.o...-western-canada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Smith Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Just briefly, this earthquake is in a remote area well north of Vancouver (where I am) and there was no effect felt here as far as I am aware, nor is there a tsunami potential for large cities except that Prince Rupert and Port Alberni, two towns in the 25k range, have evacuated from low lying areas, no word on actual tsunami. It sounds big (7.7) but we have had 6s and low 7s in that zone before without much happening, probably takes an 8-9 in that zone (unlike Seattle where shallower type quakes at 6.5+ are very significant). It is believed that a 9.0 earthquake in January 1700 set off a major tsunami that changed parts of the coastline in this region, before European contact, so discovered mainly through correlation with a Japanese tsunami. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wannabehippie Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Winds are starting to pick up already here in Astoria. Gusting up to 20mph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaoPos Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Very upset I haven't seen a mother of god post yet John... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swataz Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 As a homeowner in a heavily wooded area, I am scared to death of this beast. I really have to shake my head at folks who are actively rooting for this thing to strengthen. I realize this is an enthusiast and hobbyist forum but c'mon. Lives and property can be lost here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaoPos Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Your mayor is a douche... Time lost preparing for a natural disaster is lives lost.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swataz Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Your mayor is a douche... Time lost preparing for a natural disaster is lives lost.. Bloomberg seems to be very cavalier and "I know everything" about it. I think he feels they are somehow impervious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaser25973 Posted October 28, 2012 Author Share Posted October 28, 2012 Bloomberg seems to be very cavalier and "I know everything" about it. I think he feels they are somehow impervious. He's an idiot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swataz Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 All I knowis they had better be damn careful how they categorize this damn thing when it comes ashore. Many homeowners insurance hurricane deductible kicks in if a storm is labeled a hurricane vs. a tropical storm or even a massive extra tropical nor'easter. The difference between, in my case, $1,000 or 5% of my home's value is, let's just say, a LOT. Homeowners beware. I am posting a NYS listing of a ton of insurance companies and their hurricane policies. Very informative: http://www.dfs.ny.gov/insurance/homeown/pdf/awindded.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaoPos Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Would this be considered zone A? Where the red pin is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cfa Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 I still think the decision to not issue TS/Hurricane Warnings was a dumb one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaser25973 Posted October 28, 2012 Author Share Posted October 28, 2012 Bloomberg blinks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorizer Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Would this be considered zone A? Where the red pin is? http://project.wnyc.org/news-maps/hurricane-zones/hurricane-zones.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stockmanjr Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Bloomberg said during his presser that city offices will be open on Monday and then later people will try to goto work..Wow just wow..Glad he blinked on the evacuations and such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldalex Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Bloomberg is clearly out of touch. He has no clue what normal people do to go to work. All of my friends who work in NYC are no longer going to work. Monday will not be a normal work day. Nor will Tuesday most likely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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