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EVERYONE in the impacted region needs to be prepared for power outages that could last more than two weeks. And the most critical factor is to have enough potable water on hand for that time period. A gallon per person per day. Fill everything that can hold water. Now.

I live in central PA right in the path of the storm. I went to the store today. I bought 6-1 gallon jugs of water and two large case of bottled water, several bags of that pre-cooked Uncle Ben’s rice and some cans of kidney beans (in addition to what I already had in my emergency stash), about a two dozen small cans of tuna and chicken each, cans of soup, canned spaghetti and ravioli, two boxes of crackers, a large jar of peanut butter, some apples, several packs of batteries for my flash light and radio and some more candles and what the heck – a large bag of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups :) , oh and some instant coffee and a six pack of Starbuck frappachino ;), - gotta have my caffeine! I also topped off my gas tank.

If nothing much happens and I don’t lose power, none of things will go to waste. And I’m keeping an eye on the forecast and if the you know what appears ready to hit the fan, I have my go bag ready and will drive ten minutes away to my niece’s house before things get too bad, taking my provisions with me. My niece’s husband is a prepper and a camper and works for an HVAC co. and has not only a gas powered generator but a generator he can run off his diesel work truck.

The grocery store was well stocked however the checkout line was long but not because the store was crowded but because they only had two checkout lines and one express lane open - ugg. I did observe a few others like me, stocking up on the types of things I bought but then I also saw people buying frozen foods and fresh meats and other perishable foods.

Agreed. This monster should not be underestimated. We're always prepared (as we can be) and used the time today to double-check the pumps, move items indoors, and top off the fuel supplies. A water purification system was one of our most recent preparations and it will likely be needed during this aftermath. I hope that everyone in the areas likely to be hit are paying attention to your posts and understand that the impacts could well be monumental.

I heard that jackass mayor in NYC gave a presser at 6PM that downplayed everything to the max. All of the weather guys that I follow were shocked and stunned at what he said. They couldn't understand what “science” his thoughts could possibly be based upon.

Stay safe dirtboy, let's all pray for the best, but be prepared for the worst.