Storm Sandy Makes Landfall In Eastern U S

[Scott]

Thailand should offer to send flood expert Plodprasop to the US to help. Preferably permanently.

You really don't like the US, do you?!

[khunken]

Thailand should offer to send flood expert Plodprasop to the US to help. Preferably permanently.

You really don't like the US, do you?!

Well, let's say I like Thailand more. I do hope the people affected are getting the best of help in recovering from this major disaster as soon as possible.

[Baloo22]

We have been through this before and recovered. We will recover from this also. In August 1955, two hurricanes hit the NE states within days of each other. First, Hurricane Connie and then, four days later, Hurricane Diane. Here are a few excerpts from Wikipedia on those two storms.

---Hurricane Connie, August 1955---

"As Connie progressed northward, it continued to drop significant amounts of precipitation. Totals of over 10 in (250 mm) were reported on both sides of the Chesapeake Bay, in Pennsylvania, and in southeastern New York. The highest precipitation related to Connie was 13.24 in (336 mm) at Fort Schuyler. Rainfall also extended as far west as Michigan and as far east as Maine. Across the northeastern United States, high rainfall from the hurricane resulted in disastrous flooding, along with Diane which moved ashore four days after Connie; this was due to unusually moist air across the region, which resulted from above average water and air temperatures. Many areas were in drought conditions before the flooding."

"Hurricane Connie brought the heaviest rain seen in New York in over 50 years during its passage, dropping 5.32 in (135 mm) in New York City within a 20 hour span.[7] Large areas of the city, including subways, were flooded and many residents were left without power. At least seven people were killed in various incidents across the state."

---Hurricane Diane, August 1955---

"... Diane added six to sixteen inches of rain on areas already sodden from Connie, leading to extensive flooding in northern Virginia, Maryland, eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, southern New York, and southern New England. The storm caused about 200 deaths."

"When Diane brought heavy rain through New England, flooding was immediate and devastating. Compounding the problem was the fact that Diane was, and still remains, the wettest tropical cyclone on record for the Northeast. Many small rivers rose above their banks from mountain run-off and flooded towns throughout New England. Flood records were numerous throughout the northeast, and damage was high. Many areas in Connecticut were flooded once more, including Putnam, Winsted and Waterbury, as well as East Granby, where a former housing subdivision sitting where Grandbrook Park is today was completely swept away by the floodwaters."

"At a creek near Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, fifty people drowned when they were unable to escape the rising water. An estimated 184–200 people died because of the direct effects of Diane (on top of the 25 killed by Connie).

[Chicog]

It seems I'm not the only one who was wondering <deleted> the Bounty replica was doing at sea in the middle of what was at least a vicious storm. It's not as if they didn't know it was coming.

Sometimes it is safer to put to sea to ride out a storm. The USN sent many of its ships to sea ahead of the storm. There may not have been a safe harbour capable of take the ship and this may have been the alternative.

I am aware of that and you have almost answered your own question with the use of the phrase "ahead of the storm". It would seem this captain made a serious error of judgement.

Edited October 30, 2012 by Chicog

[rbrooks]

In reply to Asiawatcher's comment. We have loads of experience in America dealing with floods coastal and inland contrary to your comment. Maybe you think Asia can take care of emergencies better perhaps, Thailand for example where they have ideas like boat propellors to hold back the water or perhaps giving out trivial amounts of money several months later for major damages to homes and property. In America we pull together with charities and government agencies like FEMA that give out up to $39,000 even and especially if you have no insurance on your primary property. We also have very accurate forecasts to allow people ample time to evacuate unlike most Asian countries where their predictions, forecasts and warnings are too little too late. Not a personal opinion but based on fact. I actually work for FEMA.

[David006]

just read that the "Bounty" sunk at sea...still looking for survivors...very sad

[metisdead]

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[Scott]

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[Chicog]

What's happening with the broken tower crane?

[OZEMADE]

Well it just goes to show that no one can deal with the forces of nature.

Storm hits the USA, causes flooding and damage. Ocean surge and high tide cause damage to homes and disrupts transport. Airports flooded.

Storm hits Thailand, causes flooding and damage. Ocean surge and high tide cause damage to homes and disrupts transport. Airports flooded.

Storm hits Queensland, causes flooding and damage. Ocean surge and high tide cause damage to homes and disrupts transport. Airports flooded.

All sounds farmilar. How come all the people winging about the Thai Gov when the place flooded last year, are not winging about the USA Gov and the Aussie Gov.

Edited October 31, 2012 by OZEMADE