Does the red cross still use the low band frequencies. If so, I'm thinking on days when six meters opens, if it opens during this Irene mess, I will try to receive some propagation, and that seems like something to listen for.
W2LIE.net will setup the "Special" feed this weekend to include the following agencies for Hurricane Irene:
Nasasu County OEM
Suffolk County EOC
New York City OEM
Nassau County ARES
Nassau County RACES
Suffolk County ARES/RACES
Nassau County SKYWARN
Suffolk County SKYWARN
New York City ARES...