93.7 WBLK Radio -- The People's Station » Hurricane Sandy

Help Restore The Shore

Dean Of Country — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 15:26:40 +0000

Help us by joining the efforts to restore the state of New Jersey, the Jersey Shore and South Jersey following Hurricane Sandy with a multi-platform, community and charity focused campaign.Please click on the logo for more information on campaigns and initiatives. Be a part of the effort and help Restore The Shore.

'NOLA to New York' Features Katrina Survivors Sending Hope to Sandy's Victims

Dan Seitz — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 16:00:54 +0000

Superstorm Sandy has caused a lot of damage. People have died, homes have been destroyed, businesses have been ruined. Americans across the country are reaching out by donating money, time, food, and clothing, but they're also reaching out with message of hope in the blog NOLA To New York.

Hurricane Sandy Inspires Crazy Ads On Craigslist [#BIGDUMMYFILES]

DJ Supreme — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:20:48 +0000

Hurricane Sandy has left thousands of people with out water, power, and food on the East Coast. While volunteers are gearing up to head out and help the recovery efforts, on Craigslist a male nudist in late middle age is seeking out his “Hurricane Snuggle Bunny.” Another guy is looking for a 420 (weed) friendly [...]

NY Transformer Explosion [VIDEO] Buffalo to the Rescue!

Jazzy T — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 20:55:10 +0000

Hurricane Sandy has closed thousands of schools, shut down hundreds of businesses and flooded many cities in New York State. 7 million people across the State are without power after not 1 not 2 but three transformers blew up last night.

Check out this explosive footage inside and see if New York will be up and running in time for the big Election Day just a week away.

The UPDATED Western New York Forecast [AUDIO]

Clay Moden — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 09:57:01 +0000

Here is Mike Randall’s Channel 7 forecast as of 5:45 a.m. on Tuesday.Stay tuned for updates throughout the day!

Amazing Coast Guard Rescue During Hurricane Sandy [VIDEO]

Craig Matthews — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:37:43 +0000

Perhaps you saw a few seconds of the amazing U.S. Coast Guard rescue of the crew of the HMS Bounty on the news. Here is a much longer version right from the Coast Guard of the daring rescue of the ship’s crew during Hurricane Sandy. The U.S. Coast Guard rescued 14 of the 16 crew [...]

Send Us Your Hurricane Sandy Photos [PICTURES]

Brian Russel — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:30:24 +0000

We don’t know how much Hurricane Sandy will affect us here in Western New York – although some businesses and schools have already closed or postponed activities – but she’s already doing damage on the East Coast. The above photo is from our sister station in New Jersey, where they already have over two feet of flooding and over 100,000 [...]

Hurricane Sandy Buffalo-Area School and Business Closings

Brian Russel — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:16:38 +0000

Preparing for the worst from Hurricane Sandy, many schools and businesses are closed for Tuesday (October 30). With the possibility for high winds and power loss, businesses are planning to close, as well as area schools. Click below for the full list, courtesy of our friends at Channel 7. [button href="http://www.wkbw.com/closings" title="School & Business Closings" [...]

Hurricane Sandy Could Make This the Year Without a Halloween — But Not at the Galleria of Treats

Joe Russo — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:11:03 +0000

Thankfully, Western New York won't feel the full effects of Hurricane Sandy, but with wind gusts of at least 30 mph, there's a pretty good chance a lot of Halloween activities around Western New York may be postponed until the storm passes. Officials are most concerned about loss of power and possible flooding. The worst stuff arrives tonight (October 29), but according to the Weather Channel hourly forecast, the wind will die down considerably by tomorrow evening.

Photos of Hurricane Sandy Flood Social Media Sites

Stephanie McMaster — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:52:02 +0000

Photos of Hurricane Sandy flooded social media sites throughout the day Monday, with Facebook, Instagram and Twitter users in the storm’s path posting dramatic photos of waves, flooding and downed trees. (Some are fake, by the way.) The outer bands of the hurricane brought strong winds, heavy rains and storm surges to the Jersey Shore [...]

Should We Cancel Halloween Because of Hurricane Sandy? [POLL]

Brian Russel — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:56:59 +0000

As Sandy begins her move toward Western New York, many activities will be affected. As fate would have it, Halloween will fall in the middle of her madness. So the question is, should we cancel or move Halloween? If it was Christmas, would we even be asking this question? We’ve had some severe storms in [...]

As Hurricane Sandy Moves In, Emergency Supplies Run Out

Mike Adams — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:41:35 +0000

In the Northeast, people are swarming to beg, borrow, steal and even purchase last-minute emergency supplies to prepare for the worst of Hurricane Sandy. However, many stores are running out of those items, leaving people to return home empty-handed. But people aren’t giving up. Numerous larger stores in the area are doing their best to [...]

How to Prepare For Possible Effects of Hurricane Sandy

Wendy Lynn — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:15:30 +0000

Having listened to Channel 7′s meteorologist Mike Randall, there is a pretty good chance that high wind and rain could cause downed power lines and outages in Western New York. Here are five steps to take prior to the approaching storm. Secure all outdoor items like patio furniture, garbage cans and portable basketball nets. Anything in [...]

Watch Hurricane Sandy Whip Up Lake Ontario in Olcott, N.Y. [LIVE]

Angela Stefano — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:45:58 +0000

Hurricane Sandy is expected to hit the East Coast this afternoon (October 29), bringing heaving winds and rain to Buffalo tonight. Obviously staying safe in the storm should be your first priority, but if you're a little curious to see what Sandy's doing to Western New York, we've found a way for you to do so from home.

Hurricane Sandy May Postpone Trick-or-Treating in Buffalo

Todd Anderson — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:05:53 +0000

Mayor Byron Brown has announced that he may postpone trick-or-treating on Wednesday (October 31) in anticipation of Hurricane Sandy’s potentially high winds, damage and/or flooding that could put children and parents in danger. “We’re not saying that we are going to do that, but we are going to be watching the storm very carefully all day Monday [...]

Meteorologist Mike Randall Describes Hurricane Sandy's Approach to Buffalo [AUDIO]

Clay Moden — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:46:15 +0000

When there is big weather news, we are lucky to have the team from Channel 7 on our side. Mike Randall joined us to share his insight about what we can expect here in Western New York from Hurricane Sandy.Sandy is a large storm, and although it may not be a hurricane when it arrives [...]

Don't Be Fooled by Hurricane Sandy's Category One Classification

Dale Mussen — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:00:29 +0000

We keep hearing that Sandy is a Category One hurricane, but at the same time, we're told not to treat it lightly. It could be because of the way hurricanes are rated in the first place.

It’s called the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane scale. It was developed in 1971 by civil engineer Herbert Saffir and meteorologist Bob Simpson, who was the director of the National Hurricane Center at the time. The idea was to give the public an idea of the destructive force of a hurricane in a simple way, a lot like the Richter Scale rates earthquakes.

Awesome Video of Hurricane Sandy — From Space! [VIDEO]

Josh — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:33:27 +0000

Everyone in the Northeast is bracing for Hurricane Sandy. Parts of New York City and New Jersey have already been evacuated in preparation for the storm. Locally, we aren’t supposed to see much until Wednesday (October 31), which would put somewhat of a damper on any trick-or-treating plans.I guess we’ll have to wait and see what [...]

Watch Hurricane Sandy Coverage [LIVE]

Clay Moden — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:17:41 +0000

I have been a weather junkie my entire life. But, when there is a big storm like Hurricane Sandy headed our way, I am obsessed! If you would like to follow the storm and get some insight as what other areas are doing to prepare/recover from the damage, I think you will find this helpful.

Is Your Flight Cancelled From Hurricane Sandy? Buffalo Niagara International Airport Arrivals and Departures

Clay Moden — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:10:41 +0000

With Hurricane Sandy getting ready to head toward Buffalo, there have already been numerous flights delays and cancellations! It may not be bad weather here, but it may be where the plane you are taking is coming from or heading to.