US homeowners batten down the hatches as Hurricane Sandy nears

Risk modelling experts predict mass damage to properties and widespread power outages across New York City when Hurricane Sandy hits the east coast of the US today.

Hurricane Sandy at 16.00 (UTC) on 28 October 2012 (Image: NASA)

Around 375 000 NYC residents in low-lying parts of the city have already been evacuated, while schools have been closed and public

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