Guest guest Posted July 23, 2001 Report Share Posted July 23, 2001 Can't see anything in NJ pretty cloudy and hazy out tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2001 Report Share Posted July 23, 2001 I was just about to ask if anyone else on the NorthEast corridor was hammered with " the sky is falling " phone calls. We took several, most thinking that a plane was crashing. J. Fred Salem NJ Jim wrote: > Anybody on the list from the East Coast? I'm hearing reports of a pretty good size meteor shower out that way... > > Jim J > Mr 911 > TriCom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2001 Report Share Posted July 24, 2001 I work in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and we received approximately 10 calls regarding the meteor, one of the dispatchers that was on his way to work saw it and said it was amazing. It apparently hit the ground a few hours north of here, and according to a state agency, I believe the Emergency Management Agency it was spotted from Philadelphia to counties, which are about 3 hours apart. Must have been a heck of a show! Audrey Rychalsky Lancaster County 911 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2001 Report Share Posted July 24, 2001 In a message dated 01-07-24 01:00:56 EDT, you write: << I was just about to ask if anyone else on the NorthEast corridor was hammered with " the sky is falling " phone calls. We took several, most thinking that a plane was crashing. J >> None fell in California to my knowledge, however I did notice something kinda strange -- calls that were being placed in one county (Solano) were coming in through Santa Clara cell sites -- I don't know exact mileage but I think its about 100 miles away. Marin County calls were all coming through San Francisco sites -- maybe 35 miles away. And LOTS of static -- more static than I ever remember except when I had a radio microwave going down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2001 Report Share Posted July 24, 2001 Reports were on the news last night. Guess they were getting a lot of calls about it. Heard it was northern Va. and even up to DC. Wish I could see them. They described it as a big ball of fire. Tammy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2001 Report Share Posted July 24, 2001 Apparently those in NJ, PA, & DE were treated to a special light show last night. It seems a rather large meteorite made it's way into the earths atmosphere and crashed into a cornfield (what was left of it), creating a spectacular fireball across the sky. Many saw it and called the news and 9-1-1. Either that or the Men In Black were too slow with their flashy thing and we've all witnessed an " unauthorized entry " !! hehe check www.nbc10.com for the news story. J. Fred Salem NJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2001 Report Share Posted July 24, 2001 Raining in sc, but I live in city and you can't see much anyway, but street lights vickie > Can't see anything in NJ pretty cloudy and hazy out tonight > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2001 Report Share Posted July 24, 2001 Meteor shower pandemonium hit here (central PA) around 6pm, Monday the 23rd. The County 911 center, along with PA State Police stations received numerous reports of a possible plane down. Local fire and EMS units chased the " elusive plane " for several hours! One caller to 911: " I know it (the supposed plane) was too low, there's no way it cleared the mountain. " Other sightings in , Juniata, and Tioga Counties. Some reported pieces as big as a " Jeep Cherokee " . The local paper, (sorry, not on line) carried a lengthy story this morning (Tues). This particular heavenly show is known as the " Perseids " and occurs each year at this time. Peak time to see it is around August 11th or 12th. But, as we found out last night, sightings can occur for up to a month before and a month after these dates. So, heads up, East Coast, the fun has just begun! Take Care and Stay Safe, Angie Rudy PA Turnpike Ops Center Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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