Cape May's downtown is flooded for the first time since 1892

[phantom power]

Winds are picking up. I just moved the cars to a part of our lot where they have the least likelihood of being hit by trees or branches. There are no totally safe spots from downed trees. The basement is flooding and the pump is set up and will hopefully work. Long Beach Island's dunes have already been breached and the ocean will meet the bay before too long. Darby Creek is rising and will probably back up and flood much of Delaware County. There's not really any sand left at Rehoboth Beach in Delaware. Cape May's downtown is flooded for the first time since 1892. I think their seawall is screwed. Ducks are swimming in the streets of Absecon, New Jersey.

There's a line for the showers here this morning because we have well water and we won't have fresh water once the power goes out. We're cooking our frozen food so that it doesn't go to waste.

The Hurricane is headed right for our house as a strong Category One. It will probably hit the coast tonight and pass over us around seven or eight in the morning.

http://www.boomantribune.com/story/2012/10/29/11433/794

[monmouth]

1. I was raised in Absecon (Michelle Malkin many years later). n/t

[Octafish]

2. Stay safe, phantom power!

You've probably done so, but in case...

Get everything that uses rechargeable batteries charged and ready for use while you still have power.

Know where the candles are and get them ready for use in a safe way -- away from stuff that burns.

Get as much fresh water stored up as possible.

When exploring, watch out for downed power lines...sometimes they'll electrify standing bodies of water, metal fences and other objects one may not notice.

Good luck!

[phantom power]

3. Oh, I live in Arizona :) I have in-laws who live near Rehoboth though.

[msanthrope]

4. My Cape May neighbors called me--the street is flooded. I hope my house makes it.

I hope my neighbors are okay too---wish they'd left.

[nc4bo]

5. On Facebook, SoJO 104.9's page has pics - not good.

SIL just told me that her daughter's in-laws did not evacuate and the street is entirely flooded.....

From their house in Atlantic City:

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SMH at people who think they can beat nature..........I wish them well!



https://www.facebook.com/sojo1049fm (for more pics and reports)

[AgingAmerican]

6. And this is only the beginning

Stay safe!