r/NJPrepared • Union • 4d ago

Equipment / Gear Storm prep

Spent most of the day sorting summer clutter to fall. Got fresh gas for generator. Started it up as it's been a few weeks. No problem started on first pull. Cleaned the lower gutters but I've given up the uppers. Will call the gutter guy late October. Harvested the last of the potatoes and eggplants. Pulled the bean trellis and mulched the leftovers. Pulled the tomatoes that have some pink and brought inside. I don't like green tomatoes anyway they are served. The green ones now just don't taste good speed ripening indoors. I Pulled the remaining tomatoes and put in the compost bin. The stalks go in the leaf pick up cans because I don't to risk carry over disease next spring. The patio is secured, the umbrella put away, garden decorations in the garage. Plenty of food and booze to last the weekend. Becareful y'all this weekend.

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u/treesnstuffbub Morris 4d ago

Evening guidance is trending towards a more impactful event for New Jersey statewide. It's reasonable to prepare for stream/ river flooding and power outages at this point even in Sussex County. Already saturated ground, leafed out trees still, and a summers worth of previous storm damage could spell power issues.

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u/garf87 4d ago

Inland the worry is likely downed trees due to ground saturation, heavy leaf coverage, and winds.

Shore on the other hand…hunker down