I am in the area too. What do you guys think for a best guess for the type of attack or location?
Do you think a nuke or severe attack is possible or do you think it would be more of a localized bomb/car bomb?
I tend to think it would be more the latter. Still dangerous if you are in the vacinity or location, but not as destructive as a total nuke would be to the entire tri-state area.
Interested in hearing how you both are planning or thinking in this area. I hate brainstorming with myself...I always end up arguing with myself :)
I'm thinking trains, planes, and automobiles. Penn Station and Grand Central are such easy targets if only because of the number of people who pass through the stations each day. Also, its easy to drive a car or truck up to the arrival/departure area at JFK/LGA/ERW and let it rip. My gut feeling is that we're going to see a wave of non-nuke, yet devastating attacks by homocide bombers all within a few minutes of each other.
Ridge was stating truck bombs
I will not give in and stay home. But I will personally be red alert. Even if it means walking a few blocks out of your way, I would suggest staying away from especially crowded corners where pedestrian gridlock occurs, e.g. 34th Street, Times Square, Rockefeller Center. I would wear sneakers in case you have to run. Make sure you have cash in case ATM goes down due to power failure. Carry a small flashlight, bottle of water and snack and a portable radio. Even if you're just stepping out of your building for a lunch break, carry your bag, phone and belongings just in case something happens while you're out. My experience during last summer's blackout: they wouldn't let you back upstairs for anything.