I think they closed down the mass transit for safety reasons. A decision had to be made in advance to alert people. There is no telling what a hurricane or tropical storm is going to do. Just this morning on the news they are talking about all sorts of flooding in NJ. People didn't evacuate now they are stranded on the top floors. No one thinks it going to get bad but it's better to take precautions and think of the worst in these situations. I think NYC and the mayor did what they thought necessary for the safety of their city. I don't think people are too worried about getting around as much as they are about being safe. What do you think. .

Sure can!

Of course we are hearing pissing and moaning post event. And if the worst had happened- without the kinds of responses initiated, there would be that pissing and moaning. Let us not forget how many lives could have been saved if FEMA and municipalities had done the kind of "pre" positioning and warning that was not done during Katrina. People, especially those without the means, could have been bused out early and been a lot better off. If the NYC subways had flooded as was possible, people would be thanking authorities for shutting them down. Well, in about 2 weeks after they had electricity back and the damage was fixed. By the way, it takes a good 8-10 hours to shut down systems like these- you don't just flip a switch.

The coverage I watched had quite a few stories about aiding the elderly, homeless and moving fragile patients out of hospitals to safer places.

Probably will get some flack here- but I did feel the coberage was skewed toward NYC. I love NYC, but, there were thousands of areas under threat including urban centers.

These kinds of responses will never be perfect- these kinds of storms just change as they go.

Maybe I am just reacting to the bitching and lack of gratefulness. All of those public employees worked their butts off all weekend to keep people safe- no matter the degree of winds and floods, 24/7.

Of course politics gets involved- these are public works that have to utilized. People might want to thank a public works employee today....

Flood and other damage per state-

http://www.thebostonchannel.com/news...74/detail.html

Death count is 25 at this point. could have been much worse without the kinds of responses by FEMA and all agencies (fed & state) involved- and there are several states affected.

Considering NYC is an island surrounded by a river, if I were Mayor, I would have done the same thing. When 8 million + lives are at stake, it's better to be safe than sorry - even if it means inconveniencing some people.

I have heard most of Vermont is without power? True or not? And are there any members who are unaccounted for on here?

I pray ya'll are safe, I know all too well how bad hurricanes are.

Hurricane season is just around the corner. June 1st to be exact. What do you do to get ready? Do you stock up year round? Or just before?
For myself I get ready for basic things during the season. Things like gas for the generator I do when one is close. I think that some people may be more complacent because, here on the Gulf Coast we haven't had one to speak of, well at least not here in the Mobile area.

These are the upcoming names for storms in the Atlantic basin.

Alberto (unused)
Beryl (unused)
Chris (unused)
Debby (unused)
Ernesto (unused)
Florence (unused)
Gordon (unused)

Helene (unused)
Isaac (unused)
Joyce (unused)
Kirk (unused)
Leslie (unused)
Michael (unused)
Nadine (unused)

Oscar (unused)
Patty (unused)
Rafael (unused)
Sandy (unused)
Tony (unused)
Valerie (unused)
William (unused)

Bump...

We're well into our 9th named storm for the season and the 10th one, Joyce has emerged as well.

It looks as though Florida is pretty much out of the way of Isaac other than lots of rain and wind due to it's shift to the west, but once these storms hit the warm waters of the Gulf one never knows what the heck they will do from one day to the next.

Stay safe everyone. Stock up on water, food and batteries just in case...

another Hurricane headed out by New Orleans again. :(

i hope everyone on the east coast stays safe and finds places to go should you have to evacuate will keep you in my heart and prayers

I live in the northwest corner of Louisiana and I just checked the weather report,seems like Thursday and Friday we will be getting 35 mph winds and rain.Anyone effected by this storm please be carefull and stay safe.

Last I heard Isaac is strenghtening and should hit by Louisiana Weds with winds around 80-100 mph. Please be prepared and be safe ! We can only hope it loses its punch.

Here in Florida Isaac brought wind, rain, and lightening and spawned tornadoes that had damage in Vero Beach. In Orlando and elsewhere some customers lost power, electricity, light.

please stay safe!
 

Isaac has now been upgraded to a hurricane. Reports from an USAF Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircraft indicates that maximum sustained winds associated with Isaac have increased to 75 mph, a category one hurricane on the Saffir Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. It is centered about 75 miles south-southeast of the mouth of the Mississippi River or 165 miles southeast of New Orleans, moving toward the northwest at 10 mph.
www.hurricanes.gov

Thoughts and prayers continue for this area and people affected!