Is everybody ready for the coming Snowpocalypse?

[Minuteman]

http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=187964


already a thread on this.

Actually, never mind. You are talking about preparedness and the storm.


I plan to fill the car with gas. And the bathtub with hot water when I see the first snowflake.

 

[thomfantomas]

The local weather-guessers are fanning the fires on this one to drum up viewers, but if you look at national forecasting, (soothsaying), we are only supposed to get a rain/snow mix with temps being 34+ degrees Friday and Saturday.

Move on, nothing to see here.

deal with it we're getting snow

 

[Blkhawk870]

To be prepared my wife wanted to make sure our 2 year old daughter's snow suit fit the other night so she had her try it on. Now my daughter keeps pointing out the window asking when the big snow will come. She was disappointed over the weekend when the little dusting we got went away an hour later.

 

[protegeV]

The local weather-guessers are fanning the fires on this one to drum up viewers, but if you look at national forecasting, (soothsaying), we are only supposed to get a rain/snow mix with temps being 34+ degrees Friday and Saturday.

Move on, nothing to see here.

Stfu Debbie downer. Iteotwawki.

 

[Xshot]

http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=187964


already a thread on this.

Actually, never mind. You are talking about preparedness and the storm.


I plan to fill the car with gas. And the bathtub with hot water when I see the first snowflake.

I've read this elsewhere about the tub with hot water...why? What does this do besides waste hot water? Your after heater will keep it hotter much longer than it will keep warm in the tub...

 

[SRD]

I've read this elsewhere about the tub with hot water...why? What does this do besides waste hot water? Your after heater will keep it hotter much longer than it will keep warm in the tub...

Just water,helps flush the crapper (if you don't have city water).

 

[Mr. Ed]

I've read this elsewhere about the tub with hot water...why? What does this do besides waste hot water? Your after heater will keep it hotter much longer than it will keep warm in the tub...

If you lose power and heat, the hot water in the tub will radiate heat for, maybe an hour. Enjoy it while it lasts.

 

[Trepang]

Can't we put this off until Sunday night - I could use a snow day!

 

[303_enfield]

Man the "Eastern Shore" must have grown. All these Western Shore people posting in the Eastern Shore forum about snow

If our roads get plowed it's because a farmer did it. Western Shore people Want some marsh rabbit?

 

[protegeV]

Can't we put this off until Sunday night - I could use a snow day!

My kids are already complaining about it all being wasted on a weekend

 

[Vile Shadow]

I'm already looking forward to the 4 hour ride back from Georgetown.

 

[ryu]

Filled the gas tanks and tires. All this warm weather and my tire lights hadn't been triggered until this week.

 

[md123]

It took me over an hour (2x normal) to get home tonight and I left work after 10pm!

That's what one inch did...can't wait for 12-24!

 

[Blacksmith101]

It took me over an hour (2x normal) to get home tonight and I left work after 10pm!

That's what one inch did...can't wait for 12-24!

Plan on either spending the night or waiting until all the traffic has gotten where it is going before you start. And make sure you have a full tank because you will find the abandoned cars in the middle of the road that didn't.

Been there and done that in Maryland.

 

[Minuteman]

I've read this elsewhere about the tub with hot water...why? What does this do besides waste hot water? Your after heater will keep it hotter much longer than it will keep warm in the tub...

I'm not sure, I just read that recently and started passing it along. Maybe because it's hot it will radiate heat passively over a period of time if your power goes out. Also will take longer for it to freeze if your house gets below freezing. Might add a little more humidity inside your residence. Normally in the winter the air is dryer, and you need to try to keep your humidity inside between ~40-60% ideally. Any other advantages???

 

[Minuteman]

Just received this a few minutes ago:

This is the Anne Arundel County Office of Emergency Management with an important preparedness message.

Due to impending severe winter weather, we would like to remind you to please take inventory of items in your home needed during emergencies (such as non-perishable food, batteries, water, blankets, etc.) and begin planning for this weekend. Make sure that if you require prescription medication, or care for someone that does, that they have enough supply for a few days, in case pharmacies would be inaccessible. Storms of this nature with accumulating snowfall and high winds have the potential to leave some homes without power for extended periods of time; therefore planning for alternate heat sources is advisable.

If you are responsible for the care of elderly family members or neighbors, please be mindful that weather of this type can be particularly stressful. Check in on your neighbors, and make sure they have enough supplies or are assisted with the clearing of snow from walks and driveways. This is particularly helpful to emergency responders in case there would be a medical emergency at some point during the inclement weather.

Lastly, please keep your eye on weather forecasts, public information, and warnings. Make sure cell phones and back up batteries are charged.

Captain Katie Goodwin
Anne Arundel County Police

 

[frogman68]

Can't we put this off until Sunday night - I could use a snow day!

no I get to drive to DC on Sunday to stay in a hotel so I can be at work on Monday

 

[md123]

They are calling for 18-24 inches around here. May as well be a zombie apocalypse! Hope you guys are ready!

 

[protegeV]

 

[Bsmtboy2]

I Hate Snow...!