The New York Observer

Follow @NewYorkObserver

Wetsuits and Canned Goods: Halloween Costumes to Prepare for the Frankenstorm

LAST

/

NEXT

By Drew Grant 10/25/12 2:11pm

Start The Slideshow

Jamaica was almost ripped in two yesterday when a Category Two hurricane named Sandy blew through the Caribbean. One woman in Haiti died after being swept away by super-strong tides caused by the 105 mph winds.

The good news? It seems to be slowing down. The bad news? It’s headed straight for New York, along with a huge winter storm. Hence, the “Frankenstorm.” The even Breaking Badder news? It’s probably going to hit the day before Halloween.
Here are some costume ideas to help you prepare for your night of revelry/potential natural disaster.
Back Forward

628x471

When in doubt, dress as the weatherman. (Paramount)
Back Forward

FEMA rescue worker

You can hide a lot of medical supplies under your hazard suit and just say it’s “part of the costume.” (Via arthaey)
Back Forward

Deep-sea diver

At least you’ll keep dry, and if you’re knocked over by heavy winds, you’ll have a giant metal helmet to protect you. (Via mundoo)
Back Forward

A character from ‘Hoarders’

Just carry a bunch of food around with you at all time and wait for the end of the world. Use your garage full of dead animals for warmth and sustenance when things get desperate. (A&E)
Back Forward

Bubble boy

Just let the wind carry you wherever you need to go. Keep an extra supply of toilet paper, and watch out for pointy debris and people who thought that movie sucked. (Touchstone Pictures)
Back

Storm from ‘X-Men’

No hurricane will try to eff with you, because you control the weather! Also doubles as requisite sexy costume, in case you end up somewhere dry. (Via Marvel)

Tags: Costumes, Frankenstorm, Halloween Costumes, Halloween hurricanes, Hurricane Sandy, slideshow

Real Estate

No-Fun Neighbors Chase Brooklyn Flea from Williamsburg Waterfront Five-Building Prospect-Lefferts Gardens Package Sells for $3.65 Million Big Love! Downtown It Girl Chloe Sevigny Buys $2 M. Co-op at 9 Prospect Park West

Media

Morning Media Mix AllThingsD Editors Reportedly Near Deal With NBCUniversal to Fund New Site Tom Junod and Mark Warren Take Down Paul Raeburn's Takedown

Culture

Not Just for Snowbirds: Forget the Beach—Miami’s Hometown Museum Is Heating Up The Bloodied Barron: A Firsthand Account of Hilton Brother’s Alleged Art Basel Attack 11 Things to Do in New York's Art World Before December 14

Opinion

Bill de Blasio and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Peter Kaplan Is Irreplaceable Editorial: Center of the Political World

Betabeat

NYC Launches Nation’s Largest Free Public WiFi Network Fab CEO Says Fab Is Doing Great, Doesn’t Know Who Told You Otherwise We Wish This Plastic Toilet With an iPad Dock Was For Adults

PolitickerNY

Christine Quinn Says Council Speakers Should Be ‘Pro-LGBT and Pro-Choice’NYC Launches Nation’s Largest Free Public WiFi Network Parents Protest Bloomberg’s Push for Mandatory Flu Vaccinations

GalleristNY

‘K8 Hardy: Kate’ at Reena Spaulings Fine Arts Not Just for Snowbirds: Forget the Beach—Miami’s Hometown Museum Is Heating Up ‘Sam Anderson: Flowers and Money’ at Chapter NY

Commercial Observer

Five-Building Prospect-Lefferts Gardens Package Sells for $3.65 Million BMCC Inks Long-Term Renewal at 255 Greenwich Street Tech Firm xAd Signs 10-Year Deal at 401 Park Avenue South

Across the Wire