The associated press is reporting that parts of Tyson's Corner is
experiencing flooding, and officials are restricting access.
As some folks are aware the Tyson's Corner area is/was a very
dense colocation and peering center for the Internet.
In a message written on Sat, Feb 22, 2003 at 03:41:19PM -0500, Sean Donelan wrote:
The associated press is reporting that parts of Tyson's Corner is
experiencing flooding, and officials are restricting access.As some folks are aware the Tyson's Corner area is/was a very
dense colocation and peering center for the Internet.
Having just been in that area yesterday, I think I can explain a
bit.
To many people Tysons Corner == Tysons Corner Mall, I and II (yes,
two different malls across the street from each other). I is a
fairly normal american mall, II has more "upscale" stores in it.
Anyhow, the II part has been closed twice this week, once on thursday
for a bomb scare, and today due to roof issues (unclear from the
reports on TV if there is an actual problem, or if they are just
scared of one). As such, the mall is closed, along with a few
access roads for it.
The actual area is fine, and not in a flood plain. That's not to
say there won't be other roof issues or clogged drains, but I don't
think there's any reason to fear it's all underwater, or anything.
Looks like 30 stores on the upper level were flooded (probably too strong
a word, "slightly moistened" would seem more appropriate) due to a roof
leak, and the mall was closed.
Hardly a danger to the internet, unless there are more people than I know
doing their private interconnects through Macy's.
That's good news. I would hate to think any ISP's had equipment in
large buildings with flat roofs holding up 2 feet of snow and rain
in the area.
Looks like 30 stores on the upper level were flooded (probably too
strong a word, "slightly moistened" would seem more appropriate) due
to a roof leak, and the mall was closed.Hardly a danger to the internet, unless there are more people than I
know doing their private interconnects through Macy's.That's good news. I would hate to think any ISP's had equipment in
large buildings with flat roofs holding up 2 feet of snow and rain in
the area.
AHHH!!! But they DO! Who is in the old Hechinger building a stones throw
from Tyson's II?
I was in there and can't remember the name for the life of me.
Until just a couple of weeks ago it was an MFN data center.
Unfortunately, it was one of the sites we elected to close down
as part of the bankruptcy/restructuring process.
--Jeff