In light of the coming end of days this weekend, FamousDC reached out to Rachel Racusen, Director of Public Affairs for FEMA, for how we should prepare ourselves. According to Racusen: Everyone along the East Coast, including DC, should be taking this storm seriously and preparing now. Visit www.ready.gov for tips on …

National Journal has put together a short history of Washington’s experiences with hurricanes. [blow by blow]