[Troop139] Hurricane Sandy

[J.Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT]

Hi Folks!

 

We are expecting high winds and about six inches of rainfall during the
Monday evening/Tuesday period.  Flooding in our areas usually starts at
about 4-5 inches.

 

The Tappan-Oradell Reservoir is going to be partially drained in advance of
the storm, which will raise water levels, especially at high tides on the
Hackensack River.  Last time this was done, we had flooding in New Milford
that cut power and also impacted some cellular services in the corridor
between Old Hook Rd. and New Bridge Landing.  

 

Just a few quick points:

1.	Prepare yourself and your family for possible power loss, wind
damage and flooding during the next few days.  
2.	If you need assistance REACH OUT and call, text, email or WALK to a
neighbor or to another member of the Troop family to get it.
3.	Among the Troop member families we have tools, generators, pumps,
vehicles and expertise to help people who need it.

 

NONE of this is possible without using your God-given gifts to prepare
yourself and your family.

*	Have water, food, batteries for key devices such as lighting, radio
and communications and other necessities at the ready.  
*	Charge up your tools as well as your phones and entertainment
devices.  
*	Make sure that your gas grill has propane
*	Make sure that you have the means to care for all your pets.  
*	Make sure that your medications are at hand and that you have an
adequate supply.  
*	Check on elderly neighbors to make sure that they are prepared.

 

God bless!

 

Yours in Scouting!

Thanks & 73,

Gordon Beattie, W2TTT

201.314.6964