Where I'm at there's not much to do except get some cash out of the bank if at all possible. Otherwise, I'd sit home and listen to the radio (I don't have a TV). Those nine hours are going to be the worst crush of freaked out people ever seen, even in areas distant from the actual disaster. Banks, stores, roads and lines of communications will be swamped. Getting anything done will be nearly impossible unless you catch the first squeal and beat everyone out the door.

There are a few things I could do around my apartment to prepare, but I'd wait until after the initial shock and insanity had worn off to try and get anything done around town.