I'm used to Category I hurricanes. If it's bigger than that I'd worry about the roof leaking or being torn and flying debris coming through the windows, the place being exposed to the elements, that kind of thing.
I have wind-up & solar dual power no-batteries-needed lantern, flashlight and radio. I also stock a case of bottled water and plenty of no refrigeration, no prep needed foods for emergency. That way I don't have to go chasing these things when the inevitable snowstorm, blackout, whatever happens. I bought bread, crackers, pretzels, paper towels.
I should have one of those Red Cross preparedness backpacks ready to go with food, water, clothes, survival tools, important papers and emergency supplies but I don't yet. I have a lot of the prescribed contents at hand but not all.
I have a large beach bag ready, but I haven't filled it yet, contemplating what I'd need to take (and save) if I had to evacuate or leave. I'll probably make a list tomorrow. I paid my bills. Depending how strong the storm is and how near it gets I'll tape my windows.
I was always taught to fill the bathtub with water before a storm in case the power goes out and you need it to flush the toilets. Also to fill large kettles with extra water for drinking or washing.
Today I took some round 32-ounce plastic tubs saved from restaurant take-out and filled them with water and put them in the freezer to make large ice blocks to be prepared to help keep it cold if the power goes out.
This may incline Bloomberg to worry about the subways:
"1821: The only hurricane in modern times known to pass directly over parts of New York City pushed the tide up 13 feet in one hour and inundated wharves, causing the East River and the Hudson River to merge across lower Manhattan as far north as Canal Street. Deaths were limited since few lived there at the time."
Hurricane threat history in NYC
