Sandy's winds could cause up to $3 billion damage, FEMA estimates – This Just In - CNN.com Blogs

Sandy's winds could cause up to $3 billion damage, FEMA estimates – This Just In - CNN.com Blogs: [Update 5:15 p.m. ET] "The Nuclear Regulatory Commission says it will have on-site inspectors at all nuclear power stations that could be affected by Hurricane Sandy. The inspectors will be in place ahead of the storm and will stay at the power plants until the event is over.

No power station has been taken offline at this point, but each station has protocols and procedures for going offline, NRC spokesman Neil Sheehan said."

Go the extra step, shut them down until the storm passes by. (my comment)

Super storm Sandy regains hurricane strength | Reuters

Super storm Sandy regains hurricane strength | Reuters: (Reuters) - "Tropical cyclone Sandy revved back up to hurricane strength on Saturday as it churned toward the U.S. northeast coast where it threatens to become one of the worst storms in decades."

There are many nuclear power plants all along the East coast and we are told electricity is likely to be affected, and because of the angle of Sandy, there is likely going to be a lot of water coming along with it. Will the generators be drowned? The nuclear safety agency, the NRC, should shut them down. (My comment). See map of Nuclear power plants location: 

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Japan Meteorological Agency | Tropical Cyclone Information

Japan Meteorological Agency | Tropical Cyclone Information

If you want to track Songda extratropical storm check the navy website

Also a knot = 1.151 mph Wikipedia