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writes:to all the wonderful people in Dear Cupid affected by Super Storm Sandy my Good Wishes to you.Such natural events can have repercussions on family life, relationships, friendships and cause personal pain.Wherever you are, if you've missed flights to meet up with family, attend a family event people out there know you are doing it tough.If money is tight and now you have a freezer of thawing food people understand how tough it is.If you are feeling spooked by water swirling in the streets please know that others out there are thinking of you.And if you want to suggest your best survival tips please go ahead and post your tips.Please try to keep warm, and dry and safe.What are your best survival tips in a situation like this Super Storm called Sandy?
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reader, Abella +, writes (1 November 2012):
Abella is verified as being by the original poster of the question Thank you for taking the time to provide updates.
There will always be another Sandy or a Sandra in the future.
An event like Sandy often reveals more tragedies after the waters have subsided.
You all received 5 stars from me.
So Very Confused you sound really well prepared. Yours is a truly comprehensive list. It is worth printing out and is echoed with Staceily's great supportive comments too.
TasteofIndia the advice on puddles and live wires in water is a really important caution, as is the futility of trying to drive through water.
Water has far more power than people often realise when it is running fast.
Staceily a whole week without water and power would be horrible.
In daylight I would be ok with my Sudoko puzzles which I enjoy. And My Logic puzzles.
If there was no power for a week I might have to start embroidering again. I used to be good at smocking baby things. But that skill is of little use now with three sons.
Some of the pictures of the damage have been horrible. And I do know that a home smells really bad after water has soaked through every thing - carpets, the bottom on curtains, upholstery and the lowest part of the walls for a week.
My good thoughts to all of you.
And my thoughts especially go out to those really suffering as a result of this latest natural event.
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reader, Staceily +, writes (31 October 2012):
 I'm not sure if this is any use now since the storm has passed but when I lived with my parents in Virginia out in "the sticks" as we called it we had a few things we would do to prepare. It was an area where power was easily lost and didn't return for weeks.
We filled a bath tub full of water as well as some gallons full of water. We lost power and water for a little over a week for hurricane Isabelle, couldn't flush toilets or shower, pretty miserable. So having the extra water on had to brush teeth etc helped out.
Lots of canned food and a manual can opener. Or any other foods easy to prepare that doesn't require power or refrigeration. Like SVC said DO NOT open the fridge or freezer once the power is out. You can likely save a lot of food if you keep the door closed. Of course not when power is out for a week or more but every little bit helps.
Make sure you have lots of flash lights and candles and lighters prepared. We burned through quite a few candles.
No power for a week gets very, very boring. Have board games to play.
Make sure your phone is fully charged and you also have a car charger for your phone. Abella that is helpful and good advice for power outages.
Make sure you have an area of your home to retreat to, that you have it cleared out and it is discussed with family as the place to go for emergencies.
That's pretty much all I can think of. Luckily we didn't have anything near what we feared would hit us in Virginia. Just a bit of rain and wind and passed quickly. Hopefully everyone else fared just as well though I heard up north it was much worse.
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reader, So_Very_Confused +, writes (31 October 2012):
 Maryland here... we expected a lot worse...
some light flickers and basically just twigs and leaves to pick up...
our prep:
food we can keep without a fridge
manual can opener
flashlights (yes multiple) with spare batteries and a flash light that works by shaking only
books (internet is down i need to read)
water
both cars fully gassed up (which is upsetting since gas now has dropped 20 cents since the storm)
fully charged cell phones and tablets (for reading)
car chargers for emergencies.
if you have kids... board games, puzzles and books to keep them entertained...
set the fridge and freezer to the lowest temps possible and then do NOT open the doors once the power goes out... food will keep 24-72 hours depending on many things.
extra footwear and clothing (you will get wet weather it's snow or rain)
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reader, TasteofIndia +, writes (31 October 2012):
 I'm in Upstate NY, and got off pretty light. Just a bunch of rain - but not terrible wind or anything like some other places.
Plenty of advice - if a lot of damage has happened, don't go splashing in puddles. If any wires are down, then all of that water is a fatality mine. Don't go driving towards water. It seems obvious, but people know that their destination is right over that hill and they're sure that their car can ford that monster puddle. Don't be foolish!
Have flashlights, batteries, jugs of water, make sure everything is charged up so that you can make calls if needed. Make sure you have extra water and food for your pets, if you have them. Candles are good to have, but not the safest option (an open flame is an open flame). Board games are also most excellent to have to pass the time!!
If authorities give you orders - follow them. If you're told to evacuate, don't put up a stink. Authorities don't have time for your jibber jabber. They have other people to help. Follow directions, and have faith that they are only doing what will keep you safe.
Good luck to everyone and anyone in harms way!
Also, New Jersey? Paradise? Haaaaaaaaaaaaa.
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reader, eyeswideopen +, writes (31 October 2012):
 I live on the coast of NC and we didn't have too much damage since Sandy stayed out to sea. New York/New Jersey are a mess though. We alway say down here that it's the price you pay to live in paradise.
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reader, Abella +, writes (31 October 2012):
Abella is verified as being by the original poster of the questionMy first suggestion would always to have a battery operated radio and a mobile phone that is charged up.
Is this a good suggestion or of not much use?
And somewhere safe to retreat to that is very safe.
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