My experience with Hurricanes - Immediate Preparations/Supplies needed and what could happen in New York City with a direct hit

UPDATE 10/26/12 - I wrote this last year when hurricane Irene was going to hit New York City last year. This still applies for Hurricane Sandy in what preparations need to be done to be ready for it and the aftermath. This goes for the whole North East area for what the media is now calling Frankenstorm (Sandy). They are saying no electricity for awhile.

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