Living in NYC I understand your concern regarding getting to the mainland. Learning alternate travel routes is a good start as you can be assured that the LIE will be a parking lot. Learn side roads and don't forget the ferries. Paddling/boating should be a last resort.<br>As important as getting off the island is being prepaired at home should be the first thing. Check out the disaster / survival kits on this site first. Also check out<br><br>www.beprepared.com click on "Insight Articles"<br><br>Are you also worried about bio / chem / nuclear preparedness?