Hurricane Sandy
Hurricane Sandy
Pictures of the storm.
Obama signs Md. emergency declaration
President Obama has declared an emergency in Maryland and ordered federal agencies to help state and local governments respond to the effects of Hurricane Sandy.
Hurricane Sandy to drop snow in East Tennessee
The expected landfall of Hurricane Sandy along the eastern coast is expected to bring snow to the higher elevations of East Tennessee beginning Monday morning.
Voluntary evacuations underway in Havre de Grace
Voluntary evacuations are underway in Havre de Grace, a low-lying town at the mouth of the Susquehanna River.
Tips on preparing for East Coast superstorm
The Federal Emergency Management Agency offers tips on how to prepare for Hurricane Sandy and other tropical storms. Sandy is expected to be especially disastrous when it merges with a winter storm system, bringing powerful winds, rain, snow and storm surge along the Eastern Seaboard.
D.C. handing out sandbags Sunday
The D.C. Department of Public Works will be handing out sandbags Sunday to residents.
Alexandria handing out sandbags Sunday
Given the potential for heavy rain, the city of Alexandria is warning residents and local businesses to prepare for possible flooding.
Driving tips for inclement weather, power outages
Drivers should keep these tips in mind for navigating their way safely during and after the oncoming storm:
Digital readiness: How to prepare devices for the storm
The power goes out and the digital devices go on. But what happens when the battery life is drained?
Charles County offers free sand, bags
Charles County officials are offering residents free sand and bags to protect property from Hurricane Sandy.
National Christmas Tree planted days before massive storm
A new National Christmas Tree was planted Saturday morning - just days before Hurricane Sandy is expected to wreak havoc in the District.
Storm supplies to have on hand
Whether it's a mega-storm, a hurricane or a snow storm, there are storm supplies families should always have on hand.
Sandy forces Romney, Obama to cancel Va. rallies
Hurricane Sandy has prompted the two presidential campaigns to cancel scheduled events in Virginia.
Coast Guard restricts access to ports in Va., Md.
The approach of Hurricane Sandy has prompted the Coast Guard to restrict access to ports in the coastal waters of the eastern shore of Maryland and Virginia.
Storm already having effect on sports world
The megastorm expected to create massive problems along the Eastern Seaboard over the coming days is already affecting sports.
Romney campaign in Virginia collecting storm relief donations
Romney campaign offices across Virginia are collecting emergency supplies in preparation for Hurricane Sandy.
A year after Irene, US prepares for superstorm
A year after being walloped by Hurricane Irene, residents rushed to put away boats, harvest crops and sandbag boardwalks Friday as the Eastern Seaboard braced for a rare megastorm that experts said would cause much greater havoc.
Verizon: Prepared for Hurricane Sandy
Verizon says the company is prepared for reliable landline and wireless service during the East Coast super storm.
Sandy leaves Bahamas after killing 43 in Caribbean
Hurricane Sandy spun away from the Bahamas late Friday after causing 43 deaths across the Caribbean, churning northward toward the U.S. East Coast, where it threatens to join with winter weather fronts to create a super storm.
Megastorm scrubs Romney, Biden rallies in Va.
Two weekend rallies in Virginia's close presidential race have been canceled and others will likely fall victim to Hurricane Sandy, the mega-storm predicted to cause extensive damage in this electoral battleground a week before Election Day.
Storm preparations: Checking the sump pump
With thoughts of rising water at the forefront of many minds, checking basement sump pumps may help prepare homeowners to deal with flooded homes.
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