Irene is predicted to be the biggest storm to roll through the area in many years and you can be a part of the Wilmington Patch coverage of the event.

We want to see your photos and video clips from the storm.

Now, to be clear, we are not asking anyone to go out into the storm and risk their health. But you can get an excellent view of what is going on in your neighborhood from your own front porch.

Sharing your video clips and photos is easy. You can either upload them directly to this story or you can email them to Local Editor Matt Schooley at matthew.schooley@patch.com.

Be safe and enjoy welcome Irene to the neighborhood!