Hurricane Irene hit NYC as a Catergory 1 storm wrecking havoc and causing flooding to many areas by adding at least 6 more inches of rain to the already saturated grounds of the NY area.
One need to properly prepare for these emergencies by having proper plans in place.
While hurricanes in NYC are not a common occurance heavy rains, flooding and high winds are. The storm surge and back winds of the hurricane can cause more damage than the storm itself.
Electrical outages, communication measures and food/water supply are always the main areas of concern during these storms. Down power line, trees uprooting, flying debris, limited water supply, food damage, lack of communication measures such as phone, TV, radio, and cell phone, limited vehicle usage, access to fuel as well as operational ATM’s are all examples of what can occur and limit your resources during these storms.
The aftermath of a hurricane/storm is just as important as you need to assess your potential damages and needs.
You need to create your proper Emergency Preparedness plans, which will assist in covering areas that you need in order to maintain your safety and security for at least the next 72 hours to 120 hours so that when situations like this occur, you are not left in the dark.