Major disaster in the Northeast, USA

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LouLou

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<P>For those who don't know, Saturday and Saturday night many states in the northeast were hit with one the worst storms in history. Certainly the earliest 'northeaster in recent times, the snow came with record speed, wind and was very wet. Most of our trees still have 75% of the foliage on them creating a very dangerous situation since trees aren't equipped to handle snow and leaf weight at the same time. Combine the weight of the wet snow, on the leaves of trees that were already very damaged from Hurricane Irene and we have more downed trees than can be dealt with in any sort of expedited manner. Also the soil was very wet so trees also just toppled over at the root. Thousands, maybe millions are without power. </P>
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<P>CT has stated the damage is worse than Irene and are giving people at least a week as an estimate for restoration of power. Many people are evacuating. I was on home IVs so decided to leave my home and go to my parents who only live 2 hrs away but only got one inch of snow compared to our 12".  For us, no power also means no heat (oil furnace) and also no water. </P>
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<P>We pray that somehow this was a blessing that it happened so early in the cold season (since some experts said it would have happened even with any great snow storm) and that our pipes will be okay. This is the second time in 6 months to lose power for over a week. We have a generator but it is not "mainlined" into th house so does not run the well pump or the heating system. </P>
<P>Please also keep cf.com in your thoughts as their surrounding area in NJ has also been effected. Please be patient if you experience slow load times. </P>
 
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LouLou

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<P>For those who don't know, Saturday and Saturday night many states in the northeast were hit with one the worst storms in history. Certainly the earliest 'northeaster in recent times, the snow came with record speed, wind and was very wet. Most of our trees still have 75% of the foliage on them creating a very dangerous situation since trees aren't equipped to handle snow and leaf weight at the same time. Combine the weight of the wet snow, on the leaves of trees that were already very damaged from Hurricane Irene and we have more downed trees than can be dealt with in any sort of expedited manner. Also the soil was very wet so trees also just toppled over at the root.Thousands, maybe millions are without power. </P>
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<P>CThas stated the damage is worse than Irene and are giving people at least a week as an estimate for restoration of power. Many people are evacuating. Iwas on home IVs so decided to leave my home and go to my parents who only live 2 hrs away but only got one inch of snow compared to our 12". For us, no power also means no heat (oil furnace) and also no water. </P>
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<P>We pray that somehow this wasa blessing that it happened so early in the cold season (since some experts said it would have happened even with any great snow storm) and that our pipes will be okay. This is the second time in 6 months to lose power for over a week. We have a generator but it is not "mainlined" into th house so does not run the well pump or the heating system. </P>
<P>Please also keep cf.com in your thoughts as their surrounding area in NJ has also been effected. Please be patient if you experience slow load times. </P>
 
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LouLou

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<P>For those who don't know, Saturday and Saturday night many states in the northeast were hit with one the worst storms in history. Certainly the earliest 'northeaster in recent times, the snow came with record speed, wind and was very wet. Most of our trees still have 75% of the foliage on them creating a very dangerous situation since trees aren't equipped to handle snow and leaf weight at the same time. Combine the weight of the wet snow, on the leaves of trees that were already very damaged from Hurricane Irene and we have more downed trees than can be dealt with in any sort of expedited manner. Also the soil was very wet so trees also just toppled over at the root.Thousands, maybe millions are without power. </P>
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<P>CThas stated the damage is worse than Irene and are giving people at least a week as an estimate for restoration of power. Many people are evacuating. Iwas on home IVs so decided to leave my home and go to my parents who only live 2 hrs away but only got one inch of snow compared to our 12". For us, no power also means no heat (oil furnace) and also no water. </P>
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<P>We pray that somehow this wasa blessing that it happened so early in the cold season (since some experts said it would have happened even with any great snow storm) and that our pipes will be okay. This is the second time in 6 months to lose power for over a week. We have a generator but it is not "mainlined" into th house so does not run the well pump or the heating system. <BR></P>
<P>Please also keep cf.com in your thoughts as their surrounding area in NJ has also been effected. Please be patient if you experience slow load times. </P>
 
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beleache

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Hi Lauren, <div><br></div><div> It is really bad..  My sister Naomi & Bil John have no power, they are in NJ ..  They got a generator main lined after Irene..  Irene was their 3rd flood & they had had it !  ( they dont have flood coverage)  We didnt get much here on LI just a little dusting ..  I hope & pray everyone will be ok.. </div><div><br></div><div>  Take care & keep us posted  <3  joni</div>
 
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beleache

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Hi Lauren,<br>It is really bad.. My sister Naomi & Bil John have no power, they are in NJ .. They got a generator main lined after Irene.. Irene was their 3rd flood & they had had it ! ( they dont have flood coverage) We didnt get much here on LI just a little dusting .. I hope & pray everyone will be ok..<br> Take care & keep us posted <3 joni
 
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beleache

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Hi Lauren,<br>It is really bad.. My sister Naomi & Bil John have no power, they are in NJ .. They got a generator main lined after Irene.. Irene was their 3rd flood & they had had it ! ( they dont have flood coverage) We didnt get much here on LI just a little dusting .. I hope & pray everyone will be ok..<br> Take care & keep us posted <3 joni
 
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rubyroselee

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We too had to evacuate from the area because our power lines fell down in our driveway. It will likely be a long time before they restore power to our house. We are staying with some family, also 2 hrs away, who are of the lucky 20% that didn't lose power in their area. No one in our town has power.

But I do have an important question for anyone who can help. I had to leave some of my refrigerated meds back at home outside in the snow. But being that it will be 50 degrees today, I'm afraid it will all go bad. Can anyone tell me which of these meds will go bad?

compounded (eFlow) tobramycin
Cayston
Pulmozyme

Thanks everyone.
 
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rubyroselee

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We too had to evacuate from the area because our power lines fell down in our driveway. It will likely be a long time before they restore power to our house. We are staying with some family, also 2 hrs away, who are of the lucky 20% that didn't lose power in their area. No one in our town has power.

But I do have an important question for anyone who can help. I had to leave some of my refrigerated meds back at home outside in the snow. But being that it will be 50 degrees today, I'm afraid it will all go bad. Can anyone tell me which of these meds will go bad?

compounded (eFlow) tobramycin
Cayston
Pulmozyme

Thanks everyone.
 
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rubyroselee

New member
We too had to evacuate from the area because our power lines fell down in our driveway. It will likely be a long time before they restore power to our house. We are staying with some family, also 2 hrs away, who are of the lucky 20% that didn't lose power in their area. No one in our town has power.
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<br />But I do have an important question for anyone who can help. I had to leave some of my refrigerated meds back at home outside in the snow. But being that it will be 50 degrees today, I'm afraid it will all go bad. Can anyone tell me which of these meds will go bad?
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<br />compounded (eFlow) tobramycin
<br />Cayston
<br />Pulmozyme
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<br />Thanks everyone.
 
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JORDYSMOM

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<P>Sorry you guys had to leave your homes, but so glad you have a place to stay.  </P>
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<P>Naomi has had more than enough weather the past couple of years.  <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif" border="0">  </P>
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<P>Keeping everyone in my thoughts & prayers.</P>
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<P>Stacey</P>
 
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JORDYSMOM

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<P>Sorry you guys had to leave your homes, but so glad you have a place to stay. </P>
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<P>Naomi has had more than enough weather the past couple of years. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif" border="0"> </P>
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<P>Keeping everyone in my thoughts & prayers.</P>
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<P>Stacey</P>
 
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JORDYSMOM

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<P><BR>Sorry you guys had to leave your homes, but so glad you have a place to stay. </P>
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<P>Naomi has had more than enough weather the past couple of years. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif" border="0"> </P>
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<P>Keeping everyone in my thoughts & prayers.</P>
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<P>Stacey</P>
 
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stephen

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According to information from the drug manufacturers:

Cayston is OK for 30 days at room temperature.
Pulmozyme is good for only 24 hours total at room temperature.
Not sure about the TOBI, but you should be able to find out from the drug manufacturer.

Be well,
stephen
 
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stephen

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According to information from the drug manufacturers:

Cayston is OK for 30 days at room temperature.
Pulmozyme is good for only 24 hours total at room temperature.
Not sure about the TOBI, but you should be able to find out from the drug manufacturer.

Be well,
stephen
 
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stephen

Guest
According to information from the drug manufacturers:
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<br />Cayston is OK for 30 days at room temperature.
<br />Pulmozyme is good for only 24 hours total at room temperature.
<br />Not sure about the TOBI, but you should be able to find out from the drug manufacturer.
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<br />Be well,
<br />stephen
 
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robert321

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If it is still in the refrigerator, maybe the temperature swing at night will keep it cool enough. Inside the house the temperature will not fluctuate quite as much as out and inside the refrigerator even less. I would think as long as it gets cold at night and lowers the temperature again and it doesn't stay 50 degrees, you will probably be ok. I would use the milk in the fridge as a judge, if the milk went bad, everything is possibly bad but if the milk is good, it didn't ever get very warm in the refrigerator. It just doesn't take much to ruin milk
 
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robert321

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If it is still in the refrigerator, maybe the temperature swing at night will keep it cool enough. Inside the house the temperature will not fluctuate quite as much as out and inside the refrigerator even less. I would think as long as it gets cold at night and lowers the temperature again and it doesn't stay 50 degrees, you will probably be ok. I would use the milk in the fridge as a judge, if the milk went bad, everything is possibly bad but if the milk is good, it didn't ever get very warm in the refrigerator. It just doesn't take much to ruin milk
 
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