JERSEYSNOWROB Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 They briefly got power back in Colts Neck from 5am-10am this morning then it went off again and still is. Very depressing. The schools in Monmouth are now going on 1.5 weeks closed. Geez that sucks. Sorry to hear that. I would have your family call JCP&L back up to report they lost power again. Make sure they speak to a live rep too. Looks like most of Marlboro is back on finally, and schools are saying they are reopening on Wednesday. (at least for the middle schools anyway) Good Luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluewave Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 The LBFD had to visually spot a fire when the 911 system went down and their main firehouse flooded out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isotherm Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Geez that sucks. Sorry to hear that. I would have your family call JCP&L back up to report they lost power again. Make sure they speak to a live rep too. Looks like most of Marlboro is back on finally, and schools are saying they are reopening on Wednesday. (at least for the middle schools anyway) Good Luck. Thanks man. Yeah my family along with several neighbors called earlier today, didn't really find out anything. Still out now, but supposedly JCP and L is saying major restoration tonight for Monmouth with 100K+ more customers up. From their lips to God's ears. They've got to get power before this next storm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JERSEYSNOWROB Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Thanks man. Yeah my family along with several neighbors called earlier today, didn't really find out anything. Still out now, but supposedly JCP and L is saying major restoration tonight for Monmouth with 100K+ more customers up. From their lips to God's ears. They've got to get power before this next storm. Exactly. Let's hope so! Well I will say that those utility crews from San Antonio, Texas are still here in my town as one was parked in my cul de sac this afternoon taking their lunch break. (i believe they were from 'CP Energy or CPS Energy'? I forget exact name on utility trucks) Anyway, we should be thanking them for restoring our power, not JCP&L! ha ha ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongBeachSurfFreak Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Just curious because I'd heard surge made it past Merrick Road in Massapequa. Anyone know how Nassau Shores made out. I used to live across the street from a canal and about a block from the bay. Also, did water get past the LIRR tracks in Bay Shore? TIA. If you are on or near a canal on the south shore of Nassau its pretty much a guarantee you flooded. I watched 3 feet of surge wash over Merrick road in Wantagh into Mill Pond (a fresh water pond now destroyed) The surge was insane here it stopped right at my parents house in Wantagh a couple house from Merrick road. Anywhere there is a low spot the water went across Merrick Road. In fact it technically made it all the way to Sunrise Highway at Mill Pond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthShoreWx Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Just curious because I'd heard surge made it past Merrick Road in Massapequa. Anyone know how Nassau Shores made out. I used to live across the street from a canal and about a block from the bay. Also, did water get past the LIRR tracks in Bay Shore? TIA. The LIRR in the town of Babylon wouold function essentially a surge control barrier (for those that don't know, it is on a high concrete and earthen berm). If anything ever did make it that far, water would have to pass through a handful of underpasses. I don't think slosh even expects problems north of the tracks for a cat 5 hit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJO812 Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Alot of people are still without power and heat in Sheepshead Bay. I had to take out a lot of boilers today with my co-workers. I am working for a plumbing company in the meantime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psv88 Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Just got power back here in Central nassau, what a joke, Rockaways at zero because Bloomberg strongarmed LIPA into screwing Long Island, Nassau County got the shaft big time. I hope all of you out there get power soon, its way too cold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJO812 Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Governor Cuomo was just on t.v blasting utility companies for not restoring power fast enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJO812 Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Heat and hot water is back on. Shower time finally =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famartin Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Governor Cuomo was just on t.v blasting utility companies for not restoring power fast enough. How well were people warned on LI about how long the power outages could last? I know I specifically warned everyone I'm FB friends with back in NJ etc that the outages could last 1-2 weeks. A few people took precautions, most of them didn't, and then were bitching the last week about not having power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJO812 Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 How well were people warned on LI about how long the power outages could last? I know I specifically warned everyone I'm FB friends with back in NJ etc that the outages could last 1-2 weeks. A few people took precautions, most of them didn't, and then were bitching the last week about not having power. I also warned all my friends on facebook about Sandy. A lot of them thought I was bull****ting. There are a lot of parts of the area which don't have power. Governor Cuomo also mentioned about Wednesday's storm. He said this storm coming up will be a serious one and as of right now, no evacuations need. He said that he will keep an eye on it. Cuomo > Bloomberg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWCCraig Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 How well were people warned on LI about how long the power outages could last? I know I specifically warned everyone I'm FB friends with back in NJ etc that the outages could last 1-2 weeks. A few people took precautions, most of them didn't, and then were bitching the last week about not having power. LIPA sent out a phone blast the Saturday before the storm saying the power could be out for 7-10 days. I don't know if that would count as a true warning lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psv88 Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 How well were people warned on LI about how long the power outages could last? I know I specifically warned everyone I'm FB friends with back in NJ etc that the outages could last 1-2 weeks. A few people took precautions, most of them didn't, and then were bitching the last week about not having power. Its bull**** that the mayor bitched and LIPA went to the Rockaways who got 100% power back leaving nassau county to rot, particularly northern nassau which has been totally neglected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BxEngine Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Link to the rockaways having 100% power? As of a few hours ago when i was there that wasnt remotely close to being true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJO812 Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 WTF lol http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MJHLz7Xf_s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonli18t Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 How well were people warned on LI about how long the power outages could last? I know I specifically warned everyone I'm FB friends with back in NJ etc that the outages could last 1-2 weeks. A few people took precautions, most of them didn't, and then were bitching the last week about not having power. simply warning people doesn't make it any less unreasonable of a time frame. 1-2 weeks is unacceptable in this day and age, and just because you tell someone up front that they are going to get screwed, doesn't mean we have to be ok with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JERSEYSNOWROB Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 snow88, now that was some funny sh*t! ha ha ha Wasn't expecting that at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famartin Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 simply warning people doesn't make it any less unreasonable of a time frame. 1-2 weeks is unacceptable in this day and age, and just because you tell someone up front that they are going to get screwed, doesn't mean we have to be ok with it. Well you have to consider just how much damage was done. When so many things need to be fixed, there's a limit to how fast it can get done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonli18t Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Well you have to consider just how much damage was done. When so many things need to be fixed, there's a limit to how fast it can get done. sure, and i would never expect anything remotely instantaneous. But we had our power restored by Canadian power workers, while a few towns it was a nice group of Michigan power workers who restored the power. It shows us how unequipped we are for a true emergency, at least here on long island. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famartin Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 sure, and i would never expect anything remotely instantaneous. But we had our power restored by Canadian power workers, while a few towns it was a nice group of Michigan power workers who restored the power. It shows us how unequipped we are for a true emergency, at least here on long island. Well, I mean, what is the alternative? Power companies just can't keep thousands of people on the payrolls just to sit around and do nothing most of the time. Think of it as similar to everything else: when things get out of hand you call for reinforcements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonli18t Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Well, I mean, what is the alternative? Power companies just can't keep thousands of people on the payrolls just to sit around and do nothing most of the time. Think of it as similar to everything else: when things get out of hand you call for reinforcements. not even from our own country? this storm exposed a lot of things on a larger level. non-efficient disbursement of resources, confusion, ignored areas, etc. it also exposed an aging infrastructure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psv88 Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Link to the rockaways having 100% power? As of a few hours ago when i was there that wasnt remotely close to being true. http://www.lipower.org/stormcenter/outagemap.html Click on outages by area, look at the top, Rockaways at zero. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BxEngine Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 I guarantee you that power is not back to everyone in the rockaways, regardless of what that map shows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BxEngine Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 PS link doesnt work, says their standard map is oos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isotherm Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Exactly. Let's hope so! Well I will say that those utility crews from San Antonio, Texas are still here in my town as one was parked in my cul de sac this afternoon taking their lunch break. (i believe they were from 'CP Energy or CPS Energy'? I forget exact name on utility trucks) Anyway, we should be thanking them for restoring our power, not JCP&L! ha ha ha Thank God, they just got power. Agreed, it's a good thing we've got out of staters helping us or we'd be looking at Christmas for a restoration time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JERSEYSNOWROB Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Thank God, they just got power. Agreed, it's a good thing we've got out of staters helping us or we'd be looking at Christmas for a restoration time. Oh good glad to hear that! Let's hope it stays on this time!! Yeah no doubt we would have been in the dark for a long time without the help from these folks from across the country. I can't thank them enough! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzucker Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Oh good glad to hear that! Let's hope it stays on this time!! Yeah no doubt we would have been in the dark for a long time without the help from these folks from across the country. I can't thank them enough! I honestly think the power companies have done a VERY good job with this storm. The damage following Sandy was immense, and most people got power back in 3-4 days. I know I was out in Westchester from Monday to Friday; the Con-Ed workers were originally estimating 7-10 days with transformers blown, poles leaning sideways, and multiple wires on the ground. They got the project done in 4 days, and 1 day after the town cleared the trees blocking the roads and leaning on the power lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeydel Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 I think they did all they could and aren't tracking outages anymore in those areas. "PLEASE NOTE that impacted customers in the areas of the Rockaway Peninsula, Long Beach, Atlantic Beach, and Fire Island are no longer reflected on the outage map or in the total number of outages shown. Many homes and businesses in these areas are currently unable to accept electric service due to severe damage caused by the recent storm. These communities remain a top restoration priority for LIPA and we continue to work aggressively to restore service safely and quickly. We are working closely with local authorities to identify homes and businesses that can safely accept power and to provide power to street and traffic lights." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BxEngine Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Like i said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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