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koukouvagia
- From New York
- Member since Fri 12 Dec 08
Hurricane Sandy
As many of you might now, there has been a lot of destruction here in my area. The hurricane left a lot of damage along the Jersey Shore and along the coastal areas of NY. A lot of people are still without electricity and many are still out of their homes. Luckily where I am we have power, running water, and have barely felt the effects though taking a quick walk around my neighborhood I found lots of downed trees on top of cars and houses. The parks are closed and gasoline has completely ran out at most gas stations. Schools have been closed all week and serving as shelters - they are due to reopen on Monday.
Thank goodness we are all ok.
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#2 Fri 02 Nov 12 9:40pm
Grandmadamada
- Member since Fri 19 Nov 10
Re: Hurricane Sandy
ciao kouko 
what a relief to know you are ok
I hope seing the effects of the hurricane but being ok is not so bad for you, take care
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#3 Sat 03 Nov 12 9:02am
kyrie02
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- Member since Sat 03 Nov 12
Re: Hurricane Sandy
I heard many banks in that state are offering to waive fees to hurricane victims. According to Boston.com, TD Bank is offering to waive or refund ATM fees and early withdrawal penalties for certificates of deposits, among others, but only if customers request it.
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#4 Sat 03 Nov 12 1:42pm
cohphanta
Occupation Book Seller
- From Jacksonville, FL
- Member since Sun 04 Apr 10
Re: Hurricane Sandy
Glad to hear you are ok!!!
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#5 Sat 03 Nov 12 2:30pm
mummza
Occupation avoiding housework
- From The land of song.
- Member since Tue 04 Oct 05
Re: Hurricane Sandy
have been thinking about you , Glad you are ok 
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#6 Sun 04 Nov 12 12:06am
minerva
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Occupation Walking the Old Ways
- From Living in the Wild Woods
- Member since Wed 16 Jan 08
Re: Hurricane Sandy
It's going to take a fair while for your area to get back to normal Kk.
Glad you are ok.
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#7 Sun 04 Nov 12 2:05am
JoyYamDaisy
- From Melbourne Australia
- Member since Sun 12 Apr 09
Re: Hurricane Sandy
That is good new Kou! I am so impressed with the good planning that meant so few people died. I can imagine how frustrating and heart rending all the damage is though!
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#8 Sun 04 Nov 12 12:43pm
koukouvagia
- From New York
- Member since Fri 12 Dec 08
Re: Hurricane Sandy
I am very disappointed they canceled the marathon. I thought that considering how much money it raises for numerous charities that it wouldn't be a negative thing. Not many NYorkers shared my sentiments though. Mayor Bloomberg announced at 4pm on Friday that the marathon was "of course going to be held." Only a couple of hours later the announcement came that it was cancelled. They should have canceled it earlier in the week... instead they waited until friday night, when most of the runners had flown in from all parts of the world to compete.
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#9 Sun 04 Nov 12 7:16pm
mummza
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Occupation avoiding housework
- From The land of song.
- Member since Tue 04 Oct 05
Re: Hurricane Sandy
I think that many of the runners still had a run together in Central Park as I saw some pictures on Instagram , one of which Danny posted.
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#10 Sun 04 Nov 12 11:51pm
koukouvagia
- From New York
- Member since Fri 12 Dec 08
Re: Hurricane Sandy
mummza wrote:
I think that many of the runners still had a run together in Central Park as I saw some pictures on Instagram , one of which Danny posted.
And many are helping with the relief effort.
http://newyorkcitymarathon.runnersworld … pport.html
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