Tornados and Hurricanes and Flooding, Oh My

BY  |  Saturday, Aug 27, 2011 9:35pm  |  COMMENTS (13)

A tornado watch has been added to our list of potential weather woes, but I just got off the phone with meteorologist Michael Sager of AccuWeather.com, who laid out the most likely weather scenario in our area.

The highest winds we should see should be in the 50-60 mph range, and those will probably come between 4 a.m. and 8 a.m. when the hurricane reaches us. Winds in this range wouldn’t necessarily require seeking refuge in a window-free room. “Hiding in a basement of a close for this is pretty extreme,” Sager said.

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Nicky Mesiah’s Hurricane Recipes

BY  |  Saturday, Aug 27, 2011 5:00pm  |  COMMENTS (0)

As a foodie, I wondered what your readers will turn to for their ‘Go-To’ foods? As a foodie who’s watching her weight, I have chosen some healthy canned foods to eat alone and pair up with existing food in my fridge. Tuna is the main protein and here is my salad for tonight & breakfast:

Saturday night Waiting-for-Irene Salad

-Can of 12 oz Tuna, sauteed in onions/red pepper/sesame oil
-Leftover sauteed Green Beans
-Grape Tomatoes, chopped
-Leftover cauliflower
-Sundried Tomatoes
-1/2 chopped Boiled Egg
-Raw Onion
-Whole Pecans
-Capers
-Lemongrass in jar
-1 slice of high fiber Wasa Bread, crispy

Layer that up, add a lttle sesame oil if needed. Juice from tomatoes provides enough liquid for me. Wasa Bread, complements salad while providing needed fiber. Continue Reading

Forget Irene, Here Comes the Bride

BY  |  Saturday, Aug 27, 2011 4:43pm  |  COMMENTS (0)

Thanks to James Bratek for sending in this photo of a wedding reception at Kip’s Castle, taken today at 4 p.m. Congrats to the intrepid couple! You’ll have a great story to tell your children someday!

Isn’t it Irenic?

BY  |  Saturday, Aug 27, 2011 3:41pm  |  COMMENTS (0)

Tweets leading up to the arrival of Hurricane Irene in Baristaville.

“ Clairidge Theater in Montclair closed Saturday & Sunday. You’ll have to watch your art house movies on Netflix.
baristanet
August 27, 2011
“ stocked up for this storm in jersey. it’s really coming down. som towns are definitely flooding. glad I made it to my meeting before this.
Eaze06
August 27, 2011
“ Hurricane Irene threatens the East Coast of USA. If MTV won’t cancel Jersey Shore, God will.
Lord_G_Almighty
August 26, 2011
“ Preparing for the storm… at the bar with some live music #whathurricane
mikedecaro
August 27, 2011

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Bukowski Shelter Might Need Emergency Foster Homes

Saturday, Aug 27, 2011 2:29pm  |  COMMENTS (4)

Please be advised that Bukowski Animal Shelter in Bloomfield will be closed for volunteers this Sunday due to Hurricane Irene. In the event that we need the volunteers’ help with emergency situations, shelter management will communicate with committee chairs and other volunteers and request help. Also please spread the word that we may be needing emergency fosters for dogs and cats during this storm. Volunteers are encouraged to email rfernandez@bloomfieldtwpnj.com if they are capable of fostering during this emergency situation and its aftermath.

Emergency Information: Shelters and Phone Numbers

BY  |  Saturday, Aug 27, 2011 1:01pm  |  COMMENTS (0)

EMERGENCY CENTERS

West Orange
Codey Arena, 560 Northfield Ave.
West Orange High School, 51 Conforti Ave.
Roosevelt Jr. High School, 36 Gilbert Place

South Orange
South Orange Public Library, 65 Scotland Rd.

Maplewood
DeHart Community Center, 120 Burnett Ave. (if needed)

Caldwell
West Essex Regional High School, 65 W. Greenbrook Rd. Continue Reading

Last-Minute Hurricane Tips

BY  |  Saturday, Aug 27, 2011 10:58am  |  COMMENTS (1)

Water? Check. Flashlights and batteries? Check. Wine and Haagen Daz? Check. The hurricane is supposed to arrive sometime tonight, and you’ve ventured out to the stores for the final time. What to do while you’re waiting?

  • Remove the missiles lawn furniture from your yard. They’re projectiles if the wind gets up to hurricane force, or we get some hurricane-generated twisters.

  • Take the ice out of your freezer and put it in a cooler. If electricity goes out, ice is a kitchen flood waiting to happen. But ice in a cooler is a temporary fridge for your perishables.
  • Charge everything: Your laptop, your radios, your smart phone. Squeeze as much time as you can out of all your devices.
  • Fill pitchers and bottles with water for drinking. Fill bathtubs with water for flushing toilets and washing.
  • Get important documents — especially homeowners insurance papers — together, put them in a plastic bag and store in your emergency kit, along with your medicines and flashlights.

  • Follow Baristanet on Twitter (@baristanet) and Facebook in case electricity goes out all your communications are on your mobile.
  • This tip comes from Soprano Sue: Make a pot of coffee before the storm hits. That way you’ll be caffeinated even if you can’t brew the stuff tomorrow morning.

    • Pre-Apocalyptic Shopping

    BY  |  Friday, Aug 26, 2011 9:47pm  |  COMMENTS (13)

    A full house at the Bottle King parking lot in Glen Ridge.

    Photo by Fran Liscio

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    Montclair Trash Pickup, Recycling, Shuttles Suspended Due to Storm

    Friday, Aug 26, 2011 4:48pm  |  COMMENTS (3)

    This just in from Montclair’s Department of Community Services:

    Due to the impending hurricane please be advised of the following service suspensions.

    • Refuse Collection will be suspended on Monday and Tuesday, August 29 and 30. Regular refuse collection will resume on Thursday, September 1, conditions permitting.

    • Recycling Collection will be suspended for the week of August 29 through September 2. Regular collection will resume on Tuesday, September 6 conditions permitting.

    • Recycling Drop off will be closed on Wednesday, August 31 and Friday, September 2.

    • Recycling Drop off will be open on Saturday, September 3, conditions permitting.

    • Senior Citizen Shuttle Bus service will be suspended for the week of August 29 through September 2. Service will resume on Tuesday, September 6, conditions permitting.

    • The Evening Shuttle Bus service will be suspended for the week of August 29 through September 2. Service will resume on Tuesday, September 6, conditions permitting.

    If you have any questions, please contact the Department of Community Services at 973-509-5711.

    Latest Updates from South Orange, Millburn, NYC, Montclair

    BY  |  Friday, Aug 26, 2011 2:30pm  |  COMMENTS (7)

    UPDATE: Montclair has declared a state of emergency, effective 6 p.m. on Saturday.

    New York City’s mass transit system shuts down at noon on Saturday, as does NJ Transit’s entire system.

    South Orange has declared Baird Center a shelter in case of home flooding. If Baird becomes uninhabitable, the South Orange Library will be the shelter if people are displaced by the storm. [UPDATED 10:18 p.m.]

    Millburn has declared an emergency and opened dams, including Taylor Park, to maximize water flow. No overnight parking is allowed for the duration of the storm. Tree companies have been engaged to remove debris, and tow companies have been engaged to remove stranded cars. Barricades and sandbags have been placed at strategic locations.

    Essex County, meanwhile, is closing its park system, including the zoo, Saturday through Monday. Continue Reading

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