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13. Everybody was paying attention to that, Bake

Mon Oct 29, 2012, 03:22 PM

Oct 2012

except Heckufajob Brownie, W and that crowd, who were toasting McCane's b-day.

The rest of us were watching helplessly and in horror. I say helplessly because the national guard was preventing rescuers from going in.

Yes, Katrina's storm surge was higher, but the Gulf Coast has higher sea walls and protection. NYC has only a 5' sea wall.

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4 feet surge in NYC and tri-state area at this point. [View all] hrmjustin Oct 2012 OP

I grew up in Freeport. That area is very prone to flooding. Out east we're still doing okay. KittyWampus Oct 2012 #1

Levittown HockeyMom Oct 2012 #3

stay safe. When is high tide? cali Oct 2012 #2

Note here dipsydoodle Oct 2012 #5

High tide in NYC has just passed and will come back at 8-9 tonight. hrmjustin Oct 2012 #6

Bay Shore LI is flooding really bad at the moment. they are making rescues at the moment. hrmjustin Oct 2012 #4

Have they evacuated zone 2? polichick Oct 2012 #7

No they have not. hrmjustin Oct 2012 #9

Thanks! polichick Oct 2012 #11

Be careful. n/t Bonhomme Richard Oct 2012 #8

Thanks for this. Keep us updated & stay safe! n/t Little Star Oct 2012 #10

The Gulf Coast got 12-16 foot surge from Katrina. Bake Oct 2012 #12

Everybody was paying attention to that, Bake magical thyme Oct 2012 #13

Sorry, but what are you talking about? NYC Liberal Oct 2012 #14