Just had our quarterly state-wide emergency notifications for various first responders & volunteers held on "activation drills" so the major systems are in place, if & only if.

NYC OEM just (a hour ago) issued, via "Notify NYC" of an (fairly "early") alert on Hurricane Joaquin, the SMS asked that Evacuation Plan be reviewed/updated ... and the full text alert being detailed & specific, should the storm arrive ... continuing to monitor, holding multiple daily calls with NWC & NHC, actively engaged with partner agencies at all levels and the private sector on preparation (yada, yada)

Free mobile apps are available for download (iOS & Androids) and for those within NYC - residents & visitors alike - should know their updated "Zone" designation ... used to a 3 zones classification is now 6 zones, we being in zone 5, not too worried. Nearest fire house is 3.5 blocks away & last year during different storms, they had their rubber inflatables on top of their appartus while responding to calls ... Check your zone --- >>> link

Interestingly, LGA would be in trouble quick & be under water - getting to it a challenge, whereas JFK should at least be accessible (ground-based employees were stationed & housed at nearby hotels, blocks of rooms held with standing arrangements with some of the carriers & services)

By this weekend, it seemed that the grounds would be saturated with rainwater & flooding itself a major challenge - even without the damaging wind ... Let the runs for the gasoline, milk/eggs & bread and water at the supermarkets begin soon.