Somehow, I tend to think it's all bluster. Hide the women and children and call FEMA for those trailers. Don't mean to downplay it but the media goes overboard on these things, everything is exaggerated. I do hope everyone is safe.
Living where I live we are always ready for extended power outages, downed trees, etc. This was last fall during the storm damage from the hurricane. Fortunately, just a glancing blow. Although some areas of northern VT and NY are still recovering. Main problem was flooding.