I am afraid that if/when that storm does hit New Jersey, we all had best be prepared to either run for cover, or stand and fight. You are absolutely correct, it will not be pretty - anywhere.
Some areas will be worse than others. In my region, the predominant "gang colors" are Advantage, Realtree and Mossy Oak. The boyz in the hood are terrified of that gang, which is usually hanging large mammals up by their ankles from trees and gutting them this time of year. After shooting them with high powered rifles.