More Storms Ahead for East Coast: How to Stay Safe in the Nor'easter
MONDAY, Nov. 5, 2012 – A week after Hurricane Sandy left more than 100 dead in the U.S., meteorologists warn that another dangerous weather system may be just days way from striking the New York and New Jersey metro area — this time a nor'easter packing winds that could reach 55 miles per hour.
Struggling to recover from Hurricane Sandy, an estimated 780,000 are still without power in New Jersey, and 540,000 are without power in New York, according to ABC News. Damage estimates lie somewhere between $50 and $60 billion in the Northeast.
The National Weather Service (NWS) is now warning the region to brace for a nor’easter — a type of storm that has similar characteristics to a hurricane. The nor’easter is predicted to bring more rain, wind, and cold when it hits the region by Wednesday — and, potentially, the kind of power outages and storm damage that presented serious health threats last week.
Here are some tips on how to survive this storm:
- Stay Indoors
The NWS predicts the nor’easter could bring wind gusts of up to 55 mph. Strong winds could bring down trees and limbs that we already weakened by Sandy, according to the NWS. Therefore, stay indoors during the storm and avoid parks. The strong winds could also raise the surf and push some of the storm surge inland, possibly flooding some of the coastal areas in New Jersey and southern New England once again, so stay off of beaches during the storm.
- Beware of Downed Wires
It’s possible the latest storm could bring down more power lines and further delay power companies from restoring power to those still in the dark.
Consolidated Edison (Con Edison) in New York is warning the public that they should consider any downed wire a live wire. Last week @conedison tweeted: “If you see downed wires, assume they’re live. Do not go near them.”
They advise to avoid puddles or standing water if you suspect live wires are down, because they can conduct electricity and give off an electrical shock.
- Stay Warm
Nighttime temperatures are expected to dip to the low to mid 20s for most of the area between New York and Washington, D.C., and the daytime highs are only expected to reach the mid-40s for most areas. That means those without power should try to bunk up with a friend, or seek warmer shelter elsewhere.
“It’s going to become increasingly clear” homes without heat are uninhabitable, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said, according to The Associated Press. New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg said that 20,000 people in the city "could need housing help" this week as temperatures dip.
- …But Not Too Warm
If you’re lucky enough to have power, make sure you’re following heating safety tips. Keep anything that can burn at least three feet away from heating equipment like the furnace, fireplace, wood stove, or portable space heater. Also, never use your oven to heat your home, and make sure you have heating equipment and chimneys cleaned and inspected every year by a qualified professional, according to the National Fire Protection Association
Attempting to recuperate from Hurricane Sandy, an expected 780,000 are still without control in New Jersey, and 540,000 are without control in New York, as indicated by ABC News. Harm gauges lie somewhere close to $50 and $60 billion in the Northeast.
The National Weather Service (NWS) is currently cautioning the area to support for a nor'easter — a kind of tempest that has comparable attributes to a tropical storm. The nor'easter is anticipated to bring more rain, wind, and cool when it hits the district by Wednesday — and, possibly, the sort of energy blackouts and tempest harm that introduced genuine wellbeing dangers a week ago.
Here are a few hints on the most proficient method to survive this tempest:
- Stay Indoors
The NWS predicts the nor'easter could bring wind whirlwinds to 55 mph. Solid breezes could cut down trees and appendages that we effectively debilitated by Sandy, as indicated by the NWS. Accordingly, stay inside amid the tempest and maintain a strategic distance from parks. The solid breezes could likewise raise the surf and push a portion of the tempest surge inland, potentially flooding a portion of the seaside ranges in New Jersey and southern New England indeed, so remain off of shorelines amid the tempest.
- Beware of Downed Wires
It's conceivable the most recent tempest could cut down more electrical cables and further defer control organizations from reestablishing energy to those still oblivious.
Solidified Edison (Con Edison) in New York is cautioning general society that they ought to consider any brought down wire a live wire. A week ago @conedison tweeted: "On the off chance that you see brought down wires, accept they're live. Try not to go close them."
They encourage to evade puddles or standing water in the event that you presume live wires are down, in light of the fact that they can direct power and emit an electrical stun.
- Stay Warm
Evening temperatures are relied upon to plunge to the low to mid 20s for the greater part of the territory between New York and Washington, D.C., and the daytime highs are just anticipated that would achieve the mid-40s for generally regions. That implies those without power should endeavor to bunk up with a companion, or look for hotter sanctuary somewhere else.
"It will turn out to be progressively evident" homes without warm are dreadful, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo stated, as per The Associated Press. New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg said that 20,000 individuals in the city "could require lodging enable" this week as temperatures to plunge.
- … But Not Too Warm
In case you're sufficiently fortunate to have control, ensure you're following warming security tips. Continue anything that can consume no less than three feet with extreme heat from warming gear like the heater, chimney, wood stove, or convenient space warmer. Likewise, never utilize your stove to warm your home, and ensure you have warming gear and fireplaces cleaned and assessed each year by a qualified proficient, as per the National Fire Protection Association
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