NEW YORK, NY.- Weather experts advise that Hurricane Irene is currently packing wind speed of approximately 115 miles per hour and wind gusts at 138 miles per hour –with severe impact projected for coastal areas from the Outer Banks of North Carolina to New England including Richmond , Washington , D.C., Baltimore , Philadelphia and New York. The storm is projected to make land fall in New Jersey , New York and surrounding cities and coastal towns beginning Saturday evening. Emergency management officials have been briefing the public on evacuation plans for our area beginning early a.m. today. “At the onset of a storm, the most important concern is ensuring one’s personal safety and that of loved ones,” commented Christiane Fischer, President and CEO of AXA Art’s North American operations. Collectors surround themselves with prized possessions that sometimes take a