Named Storm Irene Information Sunday, August 28, 12:35 Hrs EDT.
The storm has delivered a record setting blow to the states along the East Coast of the US. Death tolls and damage estimates will be announced by each Governor as inspection teams and medical personnel report in over the next week or so. Many persons well be in shelters for many days yet and power will not be restored to some areas for up to two weeks. Persons using GENERATORS – DO NOT place the generator inside your home or garage. The CARBON MONOXIDE from the exhaust can kill you. Place the generator no closer than 10 feet from your residence and follow ALL the safety statements in the owner’s manual regarding usage and refueling. If you are worried about it being stolen, take turns guarding it, but follow ALL applicable laws in your area regarding self protection and the protection of property.
For persons from North Carolina northward to eastern Canada… RIVERS will not flood crest in some ares for a couple days, yet. Flooding in low lying areas will continue for over a week, even though the storm itself is leaving the New England area at nearly 30 MPH to the north-northeast.
If you encounter a flooded roadway – take the advice of the American Red Cross and other agencies…
“Turn Around – Don’t Drown.”
This will be our final Named Storm Irene posting. We will not be posting information about Named Storm Jose because it poses no threat to US coastal areas at this time.
Take Care and Be Safe!!!
For up to the minute official advisories and information, please visit the NHC website in Miami:
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