[muawiyah]

http://maps.csc.noaa.gov/hurricanes/# pretty much shows that New Yorkers really aren't used to hurricane strikes ~ but the power will return soon, the water will drain away, the subways will be pumped out, and the little stores all over the city will get new shipments of food.

They are not in danger of starving or freezing to death.

[steve86]

Why all the cheery optimism?

but the power will return soon

A week or three in some areas.

little stores all over the city will get new shipments of food.

Distribution of food and fuel is taking a long time to recover. Still too many power and transportation problems.

the water will drain away

Another FReeper reports that certain pumping efforts are failing...the water is draining but right back into the tunnel or sub-foundation.

They are not in danger of starving or freezing to death

Forecast low of 32F Monday night.