Spammers never take a holiday, and they will play on your emotions to get what they want. Their goal is to get you to click on links you shouldn't.
Here's a story from the Dallas Morning News (Sept 2, 2011)
"Homeland Security officials are warning the public to beware of email spammers, scams and possible cyberattacks related to Hurricane Irene and the upcoming 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.
New bulletins issued in recent days by the Homeland Security Department’s cybersecurity center said computer users should be wary of emails with subject lines referring to the recent hurricane...