Science Friday: Irene Edition
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Updated 1:06 p.m.: White House issues warnings and information.
Just got a call from Pepco to expect power widespread power outages as Hurricane Irene waltzes up the East Coast, looking to glance the D.C. region and slide up to New York and Cape Cod.
For those of us in the city, tree and water damage (the latter from storm-drain backups) are probably the biggest concerns. If the storm stays on track , I expect Capitol Hill to lose power.
In addition to the basic prep tasks (links below), here is another tip: If you’re taking in water from the roof, poke a hole in the ceiling and let it drop into a bucket. Give it a place to go and there will be less damage. With batteries, candles, food, wine, and beer, waiting it out should be easier.
Here are a few sites that have good information on how to prepare and what to expect (I’ll update the list as needed):