As stricken homeowners dig out, home-improvement sales should see a boost.

Flooding and power outages from Hurricane Sandy have brought New York City to an unprecedented shutdown.

While much of Philadelphia — another major city that has found itself in the path of Hurricane Sandy — remains officially shut down, there are a few signs of life on the streets.

Businesses in the path of Sandy are taking whatever measures they can to avoid damage: Clear Channel has dispatched crews across the east coast to remove billboards as a precautionary measure.

As Hurricane Sandy makes it's way up the East Coast of the United States, damage estimates of $10 to $20 billion are beginning to trickle in.

Businesses in the path of Hurricane Sandy are preparing for anything but business-as-usual — for some shops storms are good for business.

Utilities spent billions a year ago repairing lines and equipment damaged by storms Irene and Alfred — and were roundly criticizing for leaving many people without power for days. They're intent on being prepared for Sandy.

Since Katrina, the city has focused on evacuation as a response to hurricanes. This time the advice is to stay put, with a few days' emergency supplies. Stores respond as best they can.

A new survey reveals that more than half of all businesses aren't concerned about or prepared for possible disasters. Here are some ways to prepare.