Hurricane Sandy: What You Need to Know

The super storm is barreling toward the East Coast.

Epic Proportions - BET.com breaks down what forecasters are calling The Perfect Storm. –Britt Middleton Hurricane Sandy’s reach extends more than 450 miles from its center and is expected to make landfall in New Jersey on Monday evening. It will be the largest storm to ever hit the East Coast, with nearly 60 million expected to be in its path. It is predicted to cause $10 to $20 billion in damages.  (Photo: NASA via Getty Images)

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Epic Proportions - BET.com breaks down what forecasters are calling The Perfect Storm. –Britt Middleton Hurricane Sandy’s reach extends more than 450 miles from its center and is expected to make landfall in New Jersey on Monday evening. It will be the largest storm to ever hit the East Coast, with nearly 60 million expected to be in its path. It is predicted to cause $10 to $20 billion in damages.  (Photo: NASA via Getty Images)

The Perfect Storm? - Sandy is on track to combine with two other weather systems: a northern high pressure blockage that will fuel its strength as it makes landfall and another storm system in the west.  (Photo: NASA via Getty Images)

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The Perfect Storm? - Sandy is on track to combine with two other weather systems: a northern high pressure blockage that will fuel its strength as it makes landfall and another storm system in the west.  (Photo: NASA via Getty Images)

Freaky Components - Forecasters nicknamed Sandy "Frankenstorm" for the unusual mix of weather conditions it will bring upon landfall (areas as far north as Maine are expected to experience near summer-like temperatures while areas in West Virginia and North Carolina could experience heavy snow). Additionally, some speculate Sandy is the result of human-fueled climate change. (Photo: Mario Tama/Getty Images)

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Freaky Components - Forecasters nicknamed Sandy "Frankenstorm" for the unusual mix of weather conditions it will bring upon landfall (areas as far north as Maine are expected to experience near summer-like temperatures while areas in West Virginia and North Carolina could experience heavy snow). Additionally, some speculate Sandy is the result of human-fueled climate change. (Photo: Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Surges Ahead - With winds expected at 90 miles per hour, the storm is classified as a strong Category 1 storm. But forecasters are most concerned about storm surges that could raise water levels as high as 11 feet above normal levels and bring extreme flooding to major areas along the mid-Atlantic coastline, with rainfall expected to reach 12 inches in some areas. (Photo: Allison Joyce/Getty Images)

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Surges Ahead - With winds expected at 90 miles per hour, the storm is classified as a strong Category 1 storm. But forecasters are most concerned about storm surges that could raise water levels as high as 11 feet above normal levels and bring extreme flooding to major areas along the mid-Atlantic coastline, with rainfall expected to reach 12 inches in some areas. (Photo: Allison Joyce/Getty Images)

The Moon Connection - Because the moon is entering its full phase on Monday, which elevates tide levels, flooding in low-lying areas could be made worse by Sandy's rough winds pushing water inland. (Photo: Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

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The Moon Connection - Because the moon is entering its full phase on Monday, which elevates tide levels, flooding in low-lying areas could be made worse by Sandy's rough winds pushing water inland. (Photo: Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

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Canceled Flights - More than 18,000 flights across the Northeast and the globe were canceled as a result of Sandy and it would take days before travel gots back to normal.(Photo: AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

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Travel Woes - Nearly 9,000 flights in and out of the East Coast have been canceled in anticipation of Sandy's landfall. Many airlines have waived change fees if a flight was canceled due to the hurricane, but if you find yourself stranded at the airport, you may be able to get faster service by calling the airline's customer service number or by checking their social media accounts for developing updates.(Photo: AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Taking Precaution - New York, New Jersey, Virginia, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island are among the states where officials have declared a state of emergency, requesting federal aid to supplement local response efforts. As many as 100,000 people are already without power. (Photo: Michael Heiman/Getty Images)

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Taking Precaution - New York, New Jersey, Virginia, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island are among the states where officials have declared a state of emergency, requesting federal aid to supplement local response efforts. As many as 100,000 people are already without power. (Photo: Michael Heiman/Getty Images)

Preparing for the Worst - As of Monday, 375,000 people in New York City were told to evacuate in preparation of the storm, 50,000 in Delaware and 30,000 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. New York City also shut down its subway, bus and commuter rail services on Sunday evening. (Photo: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

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Preparing for the Worst - As of Monday, 375,000 people in New York City were told to evacuate in preparation of the storm, 50,000 in Delaware and 30,000 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. New York City also shut down its subway, bus and commuter rail services on Sunday evening. (Photo: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Fatalities - In the Caribbean, Hurricane Sandy has claimed the lives of at least 65 people, with 51 of those deaths occuring in Haiti, the Associated Press reports. (Photo: REUTERS/Swoan Parker)

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Fatalities - In the Caribbean, Hurricane Sandy has claimed the lives of at least 65 people, with 51 of those deaths occuring in Haiti, the Associated Press reports. (Photo: REUTERS/Swoan Parker)

Worst Case Scenario - As President Obama joined governors along the East Coast in declaring a state of emergency, many began evacuating their homes and reporting to temporary shelters.  "My message to the governors as well as to the mayors is anything they need, we will be there, and we will cut through red tape. We are not going to get bogged down with a lot of rules," President Obama said.(Photo: Mario Tama/Getty Images)

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Emergency Resources - If you have access to an Internet connection, Google's Crisis Map combines resources from the National Hurricane Center, American Red Cross and other agencies to provide information on the latest storm updates and other emergency resources.  You can also call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to find an emergency shelter near you or download the American Red Cross Hurricane app. (Photo: Mario Tama/Getty Images)