As a native Floridian and survivor of a number of hurricanes, I can offer you folks in Sandy's path a few bits of advice:

Don't waste your time and money buying lots of Spam and sardines. You'll never eat them. If you get hit that hard, FEMA and the National Guard will provide you with MREs. They are much better than Spam and sardines.

If you own a chainsaw and you decide to evacuate, take the saw with you. Otherwise, any tree that falls will seek out the toolshed where your chainsaw is stored and crush both the shed and the saw just for spite.

If you have an Aunt Clara who lives in Lexington, Kentucky, this would be a great time for a visit.

If you're going to ride the storm out, stock up on Tums.