Sandy is offering scientists a unique opportunity to improve weather prediction by analyzing where the water in this storm is coming from (the hurricane or the inland storm that merged with it). If you live anywhere inland in WV, VA, NC, TN, you have an opportunity to help by sampling rain/snow water for them:
http://wateriso.utah.edu/waterisotop...ess/sandy.html
If you're stuck in bad weather anyway, might as well help people learn more about it!