Getting Through Sandy: Find, Follow and Share on Levittown Patch

This story was written by Katie Ryan O'Connor

As much as we’d like to forget last year’s Hurricane Irene and ‘Snowtober,’ they certainly served as clear reminders no one is an island.

When it comes to storms of outsized proportions, we must rely on friends, neighbors and officials to stay safe.

Sandy is no different.

So hopefully the gas tanks are full, the gutters clear and you are prepared as possible before the big weather hits.

Here’s a quick guide to how you can best use Levittown Patch to find everything you need to know about Sandy from breaking news and power outages, updated storm tracks and critical official notices. You can also share your own storm images and learn what roads may be impassable — even the best places for a shower, free WiFi and a hot meal.

Just click on the links above and then the green button that says “+Follow.” The rest is up to us! When we know, you will know. And when you know, your friends and neighbors will know. (And will thank you!)

But don’t stop there.

You can start your own group right now on Levittown Patch with just a few easy clicks. In groups you can:

• Post individual power updates so you can see who has power and who doesn’t.
• Keep tabs on the very latest within your neighborhood or even just your street or block.
• Use it to organize checks on the elderly.
• Create a blog to connect with people with similar interests, such as storm photography.

What’s great is you can choose to make your group open for anyone to join or keep it completely private so only those you know can receive invitations and post information.

Own a small business in town? Start a group so you can reach your customers to let them know the latest. Last year, anyone with power, hot food and free WiFi became saviors to the storm-weary community.

This year, will that be you?