Yea, even though Irene will be considerably weak by then. 3 days with no power for south jersey residents expected
Is it just for the power? I can't recall exactly where you live compared to the track. 3 days isn't that bad.
But we're not prepared for one haha. With no food, no batteries, no candles, little water, no backup generator - you get the point. All roads into Atlantic City are being closed, and people will also be unable to leave the city and points South tomorrow afternoon if they decide to leave. Right now, I don't WANT to evacuate because like I said - it'll mainly be a rain event rather than a wind event but since we're pretty much screwed without power, we gotta move. Another thing that's making this evacuation difficult is that i cant decide if I'm supposed to be moving into my dorm on Saturday or Monday. They made the move-in date on Saturday instead of Sunday and those who can't make it on Saturday should go on Monday. I can't decide whether to pack for shelter, for my dorm or just toss in whatever I can find. I would've enjoyed Irene had she struck earlier, but she just couldn't decide to come at any better time during the start of the school season.
Also, if anyone (guests, members) are lurking here, DO NOT take the Garden State Parkway. Both southbound and northbound lanes are jammed with traffic. With people evacuating from New York City (Mandatory evacuations in all 5 boroughs), I can't even imagine how bad traffic will get.
