***50 million estimated to be affected.
WASHINGTON: Concerned by the impeding storm which is sure to disrupt activities of all kinds, American leaders at various levels and times, President Barack Obama, Governor of New Jersey, Christopher James Christie who had last Sunday told his compatriots to “Get out, don’t be stupid!” including Mayor of New York Michael Bloomberg have all in no unmistaken terms warned fellow compatriots, especially those that will sure be in the eye of the storm-Americans and others living in New York, New York and elsewhere, to run for their lives and get out of the areas to be affected as soon as possible to avoid being caught up in the stormy gale, just as in preparation for Hurricane Sandy and other natural disasters, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has urged federal firearms licensees (FFLs) and federal explosives licensees and permittees (FEL/Ps) to be prepared and protect their merchandise and facilities.
Vigilance learnt that ATF has prepared guidance, which is available online, regarding how to plan ahead before disasters strike.
Meanwhile, Virgin Atlantic and BA have both cancelled their flights to New York, Baltimore and Philadelphia.