New York Braces itself for Hurricane Sandy

The transcript describes a city under lockdown due to an impending hurricane. Shops are closed, and tourists like the Hopton family are advised to stay near their hotels. The subway and food chains are shut, and Broadway performances are canceled. New Yorkers are stocking up on provisions, with some showing stubbornness and curiosity about the storm. Authorities have advised evacuation, and the city is expected to become a ghost town as the storm approaches.

What advice have the authorities given to the residents?

What does one New Yorker predict about the future of the city during the storm?