Hurricane Sandy
Hurricane Sandy
Pictures of the storm.
'Frankenstorm': Worse than sum of its parts
The storm that is threatening 60 million Americans in the eastern third of the nation in just a couple of days with high winds, drenching rains, extreme tides, flooding and probably snow is much more than just an ordinary weather system. It's a freakish and unprecedented monster.
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.
Amtrak cancels northeast service ahead of Sandy
Amtrak says it is canceling service across the northeastern U.S. on Monday as Hurricane Sandy threatens to create a wet, windy mess in the region.
Superstorm cuts short Statue of Liberty reopening
The Statue of Liberty has officially reopened to the public after a renovation project. The public will just have wait until a massive storm has passed to see it.
Dune breach closes major Del. evacuation route
A major highway in coastal southern Delaware is closed after ocean water breached sand dunes along the road.
Worcester orders evacuation of waterfront homes
Worcester County is ordering people to evacuate waterfront property.
Road west from Md. Eastern Shore backed up
Drivers leaving Maryland's Eastern Shore ahead of Hurricane Sandy are finding a backup before they reach the Bay Bridge.
Early voting backup plans in place due to Sandy
With Hurricane Sandy barreling up the East Coast, local governments are putting contingency plans in place if early voting is disrupted.
BGE prepares for widespread outages
Baltimore Gas & Electric says it's planning for hundreds of thousands of outages in central Maryland as a result of Hurricane Sandy.
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.
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