While September is typically peak hurricane season, four of the biggest hurricane records were set in October.

From Mitch and Sandy to Wilma and Hazel, deadly and destructive October hurricanes have left their mark over the decades.

Irene is shaping up to be the biggest hurricane event to hit the New York area in a while, and since we grew up there, we know people are not used to dealing with these things. There’s a lot that can ...