PSE&G spokesperson Diane Muzikar discusses the damage the storm has caused so far. And a check on lower Manhattan and the likelihood the stock market will be open, with CNBC's Bob Pisani, who reports from the Financial District.
Some analysts say the storm could cost insurers billions of dollars. A look at the top insurers and how they are trading today, with J. Paul Newsome, Sandler O'Neill & Partners; Meyer Shields, Analyst, Stifel Nicolaus, and CNBC's Bob Pisani.
The economic cost of Hurricane Irene could top $20B by some estimates. A look at how businesses and residents are preparing for the storm, with The Weather Channel's Nick Walker; CNBC's Sharon Epperson, Hampton Pearson and, Courtney Reagan.
James Rogers, Duke Energy Chairman, president/CEO, shares his company's efforts behind the preparation for Hurricane Irene and breaks down the cost of restoring service.
CNBC's Hampton Pearson and The Weather Channel's Scott Williams take a look at residents preparing for the worst in the Northeast and the impact on businesses bottom lines during hurricane warnings.