Sandy picks up speed

It's 3:40 p.m.  We still have power though we have had several flick-outs.  The pictures of damages are frightening.  Right now, outside our house in Berkeley Township (postal address Toms River), the wind is fierce and the rain continues to pummel the windows on the north side of the house.  I suspect that we will lose electric power any minute now.  I've checked in with Becky and Mike and they are okay and still have power.  I texted Ben to see how he and Laura were doing.  No response.  However, I understand he needs to work at Rutgers today because he is 'essential personnel.'  Winds are sustained at 40 mph according to newscasts.  Keep safe.