Monday, October 29, 2012

Hurricane Sandy hits the internet: how to track, watch, and stay safe

Hurricane Sandy

As it nears landfall in the United States, Hurricane Sandy has already been declared the largest hurricane ever observed in the Atlantic basin. In preparation for the massive storm, states across the US Eastern Seaboard have taken significant precautions including mandatory evacuations and the shutdown of mass transit. Heavy rain and storm surges are expected to cause severe flooding in low-lying areas and gale-force winds could lead to widespread power outages. Sandy's impact has also been felt in the tech industry: the ominous forecast led Google to cancel an Android event originally scheduled for October 29th in New York City. Residents in the hurricane's path are urged to take caution. You can follow the latest up-to-the-minute storm...


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via The Verge - All Posts http://www.theverge.com/2012/10/29/3571182/hurricane-sandy-internet-track-watch-news

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