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Weather Notice

Submitted by andrew on Sat, 2011-08-27 11:35

Update: we migrated back to our Brooklyn server as of September 5, 2011

Our server is located at a facility in Brooklyn that is under a mandatory evacuation order. The base level of the building is approximately 8-12 feet above sea level. The National Weather Service (as of 12:04 pm Saturday) is currently forecasting a storm surge of approximately 3-6 feet at high tide (11 am Sunday).

We do not expect physical damage to the server: the facility is on the 8th floor, and the building itself is extremely sturdy. However, as many of us know, the facility has had power disruptions during inclement weather in the past. Additionally, the suspension of public transit in the New York metro area may affect the facility's staffing.

Because of this, we intend to preemptively migrate, if possible (personal constraints may get in the way depending on the situation here), to a temporary server at a facility in Dallas, Texas. [This migration is now complete].

We've used resources in our general fund to pay for this migration and to temporarily lease this second server. We would, however, appreciate your support. Please consider taking out a premium membership or making a donation.

Andrew

Comments

magics02

Sun, 2011-08-28 01:08

Andrew and Paul

To all my New England family and friends. Your safety is all of our concern at this time. Thinking of all you poets through all these states tonight.

Sincerely
Mona

Apostolos "Paul...

Sun, 2011-08-28 03:33

mona

your thoughts are deeply appreciated

Roscoe Lane

Sun, 2011-08-28 06:11

Please take care,

Please take care and stay safe, all who are in Irene's way. Regards Roscoe

Roscoe Llane,

Religion will rip your faith off, and return
for the mask of disbelief that's left.

themoonman

Sun, 2011-08-28 07:27

Andrew, Paul and Rett ...

I think I speak for the entire community in thanking you guys
for having the insight to secure another location for server.

In hopes that you are all safe, along with your family and friends.

sincerely

Richard

Psyve

Sun, 2011-08-28 15:25

Stay safe, guys

To all my friends on Neopoet, who may potentially be in harm's way with the ongoing storm in the US, I wish for you and your families to be safe thru this storm.

Thinking of you all

Psyve

loved

Wed, 2011-08-31 13:50

The Storms

What evil has brought
Upon docile mankind
The onslaught of tsunamis,
Tornados and hurricanes
And
What not

If the heavens take mercy
And
Man holds man’s hand,
To include woman
And
Apply intelligence as they did,
By shutting out power
As a pre-emptive remedy,
Such natural disasters can be fought
Though the damage they render
Can’t be set nought

Hope all my friends
And
Poets of Neopoet are well
And
About their own individual experiences
They will soon tell.

Till then my hands are folded,
As you can see,
Praying on your behalf
For God’s small mercies

loved

Rhiannon1010

Tue, 2011-09-06 13:56