We've got a reservation at a timeshare in western MA starting this Sunday. I'm from the midwest and not well-acquainted with either hurricanes or nor'easters. This storm is expected to be some of both.
So now the question is, should we stay (safe but we'd have booked a week we can't use) or go and spend several days inside while the wind howls and the rain pours?
Insert cost benefit risk anaylsis calculator right about here:
Are you driving, flying, busing or training ? Is it safe to travel ? What if you're diverted, cancelled or placed in harm's way ?
My $.02..... call the resort and see how they are prepared for a worst case scenario (Sandy tracking more north and west).
What about the snow threat forecasted for your region ?
Ask yourself if you want to vacation where there is med-high risk for power outages (think restaurants, gas stations, stores, museums, ATMS ) can you still enjoy yourself ?
Rivers overflow and trees get blown down if this comes to fruition.
Ask yourself if this thing fizzles out and nothing happens, but you've cancelled, how will you be with that ?
Keep in mind what Irene did when she went inland to Vermont.
For me, myself and I............ I always err or the side of safety, but that's just me.