Thank you!
My power came back while I was sleeping. Central Hudson did a fantastic job considering the conditions. Bravo!
I spent most of the time on the phone with my mom. She lives about 500 feet from the evacuated zone A in NYC. She heard the transformer blow up ten blocks away, said the skies became bright. NYFD, NYPD and ambulances were all out. She’s without power now (obviously). She is concerned that the rats in the subway system will now move “uptown” - into basements. She’s referring to the rodent species in case anyone is confused.LOL.
This morning I checked the damage here. Just a few large branches down. At one point I had heard this big “thunk” sound hit against my house, turns out it was a piece styrofoam. LOL.
My garage is fine, Yay!
The Schoharie creek didn’t overflow, thanks to DEP deciding to lower the level of the Gilboa dam which is NYC’s water supply. I wonder if this made the impact on NYC?
It’s still raining here with a scattering of severe wind gusts. No one is driving, only utility trucks and DEP.
I’m glad this storm is behind us. Up here it acted just like TS Irene.
My heart goes out to the people who lost friends, family and their homes. They must be numb today.
Glad to hear all is well at your home and that your mom is safe, Rain Drop. Most of my friends in surrounding areas are without power...I feel so lucky that mine is still going. Heartbreaking to see photos of the Jersey shore devastation.