Just starting here. I'm expecting wind gust of up to 60mph and a few inches of rain. I live 40mi from the ocean so I don't think a storm surge is an issue. Power will definitely go out, though. Just a matter of time and how long. Wife works at the hospital. Sick people don't take the day off, so her getting to and from work is a concern. I'm a closet survivalist so I got more than enough gear, food, water, gas, and kerosene to get by for a while. Those folks on the Jersey shore are screwed, however. Storm statistics have already exceeded Irene and the blow hasn't even come ashore yet.

Doc