[Bocabirdman]

My folks live in Medford Lakes. They are stubborn Seventy-somethings. I can only pray from here in South Florida. Sandy just brushed by us this past Thursday/Friday. We got lucky...this time.

When I lived in Massachusetts, Nor'easters were a bitch but the state's emergency plans and snow removal budget got us back up and running in no time. I moved back to Baltimore in the late Eighties and it was a different ball game. The snow removal budget would get used up after the first two "dustings" When we would get a good snowfall after that we'd be snarled for a week. I mention this because now I live in Boca Raton FL and though we have been lucky the last seven years, the powers that be have a well-oiled plan for hurricane recovery. I fear that the mid-Atlantic states will wake up after this storm and be in deep-shit.
Seriously, my prayers go out to all in the region. Be SAFE!

To all in harm's way, get some cash. Power outages would make credit cards useless. Top off your gas tanks. Gas Stations won't be able to pump gas without a generator. If you take medicines, go to the pharmacy to make sure that you have enough on hand. After the storm, stay home, Do not run out to see the storm aftermath. Standing water and downed powerlines do no mix. Make sure to check on your elderly neighbors.

Lastly, the time frame that is being forecasted is for the arrival of the eyewall. Your weather will go downhill fast, at least 12 hours before then.