Hurricane Sandy

[Evan Reiter]

With the National Weather Service predicting that Hurricane Sandy will be advancing toward the Northeast over the next few days, our server ISP (which provides FlightDesk, FSX, and Live ATIS) has advised us they have a backup plan to ensure our server remains online throughout the storm. They have emergency power systems which can be run by fuel-powered generators in the event of a long-term power outage.

 

The latest forecast shows the Hurricane expected to make landfall between Monday night and Tuesday morning. Our server's data center is located in the area which will be affected by the storm. Our website ISP is located on the other side of the country and is therefore not expected to be affected. We will post updates on our website, as well as our Facebook page, if we do encouter any outages due to Hurricane Sandy.

 

We are expecting to know by Tuesday morning whether or not the server will be online for our Regional Circuit.

 

If you live or work in the area of the U.S. Northeast affected by the storm, please take the necessary precautions and be safe.

[Guest Bill Serra]

Most computer models agree that Sandy will land at the same area of New Jersey.

 

If you live near Sandy's path, stay warm, stay safe, STAY AWAY!

 

 

Here's the URL: http://derecho.math.uwm.edu/models/al182012.png

[Evan Reiter]

Our ISP has advised us that they have switched their systems to emergency power after multiple conversations with the local power company and based on weather conditions in other areas. Utility power at our ISP's facility is still working as expected and remains available as a backup.

 

The storm surge has not affected our ISP's facility as as of yesterday afternoon they do not expect it to. They continue to monitor the building and critical systems, have extra staff on hand, and have fuel vendors in standby in case prolonged use of their generators is required.

 

As of this morning tonight's Regional Circuit event (CYVR & KSEA) is on, though we are expecting a slightly lower turnout of pilots and controllers. We will continue to monitor our ISP and advise you of any changes to the situation as they become apparent.

[Evan Reiter]

As of mid-day, our ISP is still on generator power because local utility power substations are submerged or flooded. The server has remained online throughout the hurricane and we have noticed no major spike in connectivity. Knocking on wood for tonight's event.

[Evan Reiter]

Our server remains online on generator power with normal connectivity. As of 11pm ET, our ISP has received a delivery of 1,200 gallons of fuel for their generators (which will last for about 3 days of power). They continue to work with the local power utility and expect power to be restored after 6pm ET tomorrow. Until power is restored, the ISP has sufficient fuel and resources to run our server.

 

We will let you know if there are any outages expected or if the situation changes.

 

All the best to our members who were in the storm's path. Many have to not only work on restoring their own homes but go to work and manage the same issues there. The major New York airports remain closed indefinitely (though KBOS remains open).

[Evan Reiter]

As of 9:45am ET, our ISP remained on generator power with regular fuel deliveries scheduled. Utility power is expected to be restored on Monday, November 5. There are no outages likely in the foreseeable future and our ISP has been providing us with regular updates about the status of their equipment.

[Evan Reiter]

Our ISP has advised that as of this afternoon they have successfully switched their facility back to utility power. Their generator remains on so that the power will switch directly back to the generator in case of any emergency.