maritime history. Since her debut in Mutiny on the Bounty , HMS Bounty has appeared in many documentaries and featured films such as the Edinburgh Trader in Pirates of the Caribbean Dead Mans Chest with Johnny Depp." President Obama has cancelled a campaign event in Orlando, Fla., so that he can fly back to Washington, D.C. Republican challenger Mitt Romney has cancelled an event in Virginia and another scheduled for Tuesday in New Hampshire. He's campaigning in the Midwest. The Romney campaign has also emailed supporters in the affected states to say that "for safety's sake, as you and your family prepare for the storm, please be sure to bring any yard signs inside. In high winds they can be dangerous, and cause damage to homes and property." Both campaigns have put links on their websites to the American Red Cross , which is collecting donations and has a hurricane app. PREVIOUSLY: As Hurricane Sandy drenches much of the Mid-Atlantic and moves north, we're updating with the latest news about a storm that forecasters say will be historic in size and intensity: 9 a.m. ET. Video Of Pounding Surf Along New Jersey Coast. From The Associated Press . 8:55 a.m. ET. Have Children? Check Sesame Street 's Tips On How To Talk To Them About Hurricanes: The team at WMHT tweet that there's a "helpful toolkit for talking to your children about hurricanes and storms" on Sesame Street 's website . 8 a.m. ET. Hurricane Center's Latest Update: The National