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General Forums => The O' Club => Topic started by: 007Rusty on June 02, 2011, 07:59:16 AM
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Hope all our friends in western MASS are safe and sound :pray :salute
some pic's and video http://www.thebostonchannel.com/index.html
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/06/02/massachusetts-tornadoes-2011_n_870116.html?ref=fb&src=sp
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Even in Eastern MA we were getting hit hard with the storm. i personally saw a funnel cloud over Medfield/Norfolk area and what seemed to be another later near Milford. We're lucky they didn't form fully...
<S> and prayers to those in the Western part <S>
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Was a crazy night, the light show in the sky was awesome. Around 930 pm we got (Whitman) hit by a big cell, the whole sky was on fire. Im on the 5th floor of our condo we could see it roll in from miles away. Mother Nature had her "A" Game on last night.
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The lights dimmed frequently in my house, and kid in my town almost got his computer fried when the power surged.
-Penguin
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Nothing but some wind on the Cape. Glad to hear you guys weathered the storms alright.
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Many of the Towns west of where I was were hit much worse. It seems Brimfield and Monson got really hammered as did the Town of Southbridge, east of Sturbridge. With a state of emergency, I was called in for a 16 hour shift. Made for a long day (which was supposed to be my day off.)
In this shot, you can see the path the tornado took over the hill from Brimfield, across I-84, and into Sturbridge.
(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff186/obie303/068.jpg)
This is from Main Street. Showing the trees completely limbed and topped by the storm.
(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff186/obie303/028.jpg)
About a 1/4 mile of poles were snapped on this one part of Route 15 that runs parallel to I-84.
(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff186/obie303/074.jpg)
There were no injuries reported in Sturbridge and State Aid came pouring in to all the Towns affected. With only 4 reported deaths out the the 19 Towns hit, Massachusetts was very lucky.
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There were four dead in the next town over from us.
-Penguin
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holy crap.....
Many of the Towns west of where I was were hit much worse. It seems Brimfield and Monson got really hammered as did the Town of Southbridge, east of Sturbridge. With a state of emergency, I was called in for a 16 hour shift. Made for a long day (which was supposed to be my day off.)
In this shot, you can see the path the tornado took over the hill from Brimfield, across I-84, and into Sturbridge.
(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff186/obie303/068.jpg)
This is from Main Street. Showing the trees completely limbed and topped by the storm.
(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff186/obie303/028.jpg)
About a 1/4 mile of poles were snapped on this one part of Route 15 that runs parallel to I-84.
(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff186/obie303/074.jpg)
There were no injuries reported in Sturbridge and State Aid came pouring in to all the Towns affected. With only 4 reported deaths out the the 19 Towns hit, Massachusetts was very lucky.
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Do you live in MASS???
The 4 people from MA that lost there life's were from different towns..
hope your not trolling here........
There were four dead in the next town over from us.
-Penguin
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No, no! My mom said that we lost four people in the next town.
-Penguin
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So your what are you saying ??? your ma lives in MA or Missouri?? Just wondering why you would post that..... :headscratch:
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my heart goes out to those that have been hit with those nasty twisters. been alot this year, seems more than normal. in oklahoma smak dab in the middle of tornado alley i understand the feeling. its been a really weird year thus far, makes me wonder whats coming up next for us all. dont know if anyone has said or noticed we all meaning west east south north are getting alot of simular weather kinda spooky if you ask me. :salute all
bortas
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So your what are you saying ??? your ma lives in MA or Missouri?? Just wondering why you would post that..... :headscratch:
Massachusetts; my mom said that there were four dead in the next town over. She was wrong.
-Penguin
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Double Post.
-Penguin
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rgr that sir :salute o ya ma's are never wrong, thats what mine used to tell me :D
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rgr that sir :salute o ya ma's are never wrong, thats what mine used to tell me :D
Ya Mom's are never wrong, however they do get the wrong info sometimes :devil
Here's a video I posted driving down RT 169 coming into town the day after the tornados hit.
http://youtu.be/Ig_ylwTJh24
Glad to hear you fared well neighbor <S>
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Great video sir thanks for sharing bud :salute
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Live on the MA/CT/NY border in that corner... its a bunch of small towns, and the communityy runs from the CT River all the way up the state. the souhtern half except for 3 or 4 fire departments were sent to Springfield to help with the Search and Rescue operations. Mine was one of the next to go if we were needed. :salute to my Brothers.
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Thanks for your service Bro. :salute
Live on the MA/CT/NY border in that corner... its a bunch of small towns, and the communityy runs from the CT River all the way up the state. the souhtern half except for 3 or 4 fire departments were sent to Springfield to help with the Search and Rescue operations. Mine was one of the next to go if we were needed. :salute to my Brothers.
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Thanks for your service Bro. :salute
:salute
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As some of you know I go Western New England University (yes just got university status this summer), but I am here all summer doing research.
I actually saw the first tornado go through Springfield as it went the street behind where the school is located. Watched it go by from about 150 yards away not realizing what was going on with everyone standing outside the gym looking at the sky in awe. Started off as hail then the tornado came through. Hour later with more tornadoes threatening/touching ground they had us seek shelter in the basement of the gym. Got the all clear after 30 minutes to leave then hour after that the sirens go off on campus to seek shelter once again.
Never thought I would see tornadoes in New England or come that close to one.
Several streets wrecked around the school and yet somehow we received no damage from the tornado. Springfield college lost a dorm and downtown springfield was damaged pretty bad. The cleanup is still going on and they just opened the street that most take coming from the south of Springfield to get to Western New England. The governor called in a state of emergency and I know that the national guard from my town in CT, about 45 minutes away, is up in Springfield as well helping with the cleanup. This has made getting around town quite difficult with a lot of street still down including some major roads.
You can see images and videos of the tornado and springfield here.
http://www.wwlp.com/
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Many fire departments came out to assist just after the storm The National Guard was also deployed to help with traffic and the potential for looters (It was a big problem in Springfield). The crews working to get the communities back on their feet have done an outstanding job. Can't say enough about them! Overall, all of the agencies called into action have done one hell of a job.
Needless to say, I'm ready to get back to a normal shift. These 16 and 12 hour tours have been really kicking my butt.
Joe, if you get a chance, take a ride down Route 131 with your video recorder. So, I've worked blizzards, ice storms, hurricanes, floods, and now a tornado. I don't want an earthquake any time soon.
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Thanks for your service :salute
Many fire departments came out to assist just after the storm The National Guard was also deployed to help with traffic and the potential for looters (It was a big problem in Springfield). The crews working to get the communities back on their feet have done an outstanding job. Can't say enough about them! Overall, all of the agencies called into action have done one hell of a job.
Needless to say, I'm ready to get back to a normal shift. These 16 and 12 hour tours have been really kicking my butt.
Joe, if you get a chance, take a ride down Route 131 with your video recorder. So, I've worked blizzards, ice storms, hurricanes, floods, and now a tornado. I don't want an earthquake any time soon.
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Thanks for your service :salute
+1.
didnt know thjere werte so many involved in the public safety aspect of real life on the game.
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Here is the one that someone took from across the street that went behind my school. This was the first to touch down.
(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j141/Hoarach/253413_1848083036937_1086510578_31874019_6026130_n.jpg)
Was only about 150-200 yards tops from where it was passing through watching it outside.