Hurricane Sandy 2012, Atlantic, United States

The U.S. Navy sent more than twenty seven ships and forces to sea from Norfolk Naval Base, for their protection. Governor Bob McDonnell authorized the National Guard to activate 300 personnel ahead of the storm. Republican Party presidential candidate Mitt Romney cancelled campaign appearances scheduled for October 28 in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and New Hampshire October 30 because of Sandy. Vice President Joe Biden cancelled his appearance on October 27 in Virginia Beach and an October 29 campaign event in New Hampshire. President Barack Obama canceled a campaign stop with former President Bill Clinton in Virginia scheduled for October 29, as well as a trip to Colorado Springs, Colorado, the next day because of the impending storm, and said he will remain in Washington D.C.
- Mid-Atlantic
+ Washington, D.C.
On October 26, Washington, D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray declared a state of emergency. That same day the governors of Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia also declared a state of emergency in preparation of the approaching storm. The United States Office of Personnel Management announced federal offices in the Washington, D.C. area would be closed to the public on October 29 and 30. In addition, Washington D.C. Metro service, both rail and bus, was canceled on October 29 due to expected high winds, the likelihood of widespread power outages, and the closing of the federal government. President Obama declared a state of emergency for the District of Columbia. The Smithsonian Institution closed for the day of October 29.