As Hurricane Sandy barreled northward Sunday, poised for a mid-Atlantic landfall late Monday or early Tuesday, city and state officials did not take preparations lightly. For several cities across the Northeast, this meant shuttering major transit systems ahead of expected flooding, strong winds and, yes, even possible snow. TIME will continue to update this page as the storm develops, so please check back for the latest news. Here’s what we know so far.
 
Oct. 28, 8:00 pm: Google has launched crisis maps for Hurricane Sandy for both the Eastern Seaboard and the New York City area. Both maps feature data including hurricane tracking, radar imagery, public alerts and evacuation information.
 



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