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PCIntern

(25,480 posts)
Thu Sep 2, 2021, 03:07 PM Sep 2021

Philly is completely effed up from the storm.

I’ve been here 68 years and with the exception of the ice storm in 1958 or thereabouts, I have never seen anything like this. We have water flowing on our interstates as though it’s a river, and the problem is it’s not even moving that fast it’s just sitting there. I rarely watch TV with my mouth agape but I am today.

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Philly is completely effed up from the storm. (Original Post) PCIntern Sep 2021 OP
The water is receding here in Delaware. I don't think we got hit quite as bad.no tornado thank god Walleye Sep 2021 #1
That storm is a monster. zuul Sep 2021 #2
You guys really have suffered PCIntern Sep 2021 #4
I am glad you are safe mvd Sep 2021 #3
My Granddaughter's Family Lost Power A Couple Hours Ago Jim G. Sep 2021 #5

Walleye

(30,978 posts)
1. The water is receding here in Delaware. I don't think we got hit quite as bad.no tornado thank god
Thu Sep 2, 2021, 03:09 PM
Sep 2021

But my phone blew up with warnings about six times

zuul

(14,624 posts)
2. That storm is a monster.
Thu Sep 2, 2021, 03:26 PM
Sep 2021

It's hard to believe that it's still wreaking havoc. Sending best wishes from New Orleans!

PCIntern

(25,480 posts)
4. You guys really have suffered
Thu Sep 2, 2021, 04:02 PM
Sep 2021

This is minor compared with you. The problem is we have no infrastructure to clean up a mess like this in a timely fashion. And we have predatory contractors who are going to really mess things up long-term for homeowners and small businesses.

mvd

(65,161 posts)
3. I am glad you are safe
Thu Sep 2, 2021, 03:31 PM
Sep 2021

I was lucky. No flooding at my house, no severe weather, and power stayed on even though it briefly went out once.

The flooding is bad enough but it seems we have turned into tornado alley east. Already 4 tornadoes confirmed in PA and NJ. The Upper Dublin PA tornado just got an EF2 rating.

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