Obama Calls Irene Path a Tough Slog for Federal Response
President Obama praised FEMA workers at the agency command center as 14 000 active duty and National Guard troops were placed on standby for post storm relief. He noted the effort would be a tough slog while coordinating with DHS and Defense officials and governors.
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Irene Rips Atlantic Coast From Carolinas to New York
Irene struck the East Coast causing widespread outages and sizable damage from the Carolinas to New York City. The storm produced 115 mph gusts, knocked out power to millions, destroyed piers, prompted evacuations, and left at least six dead as it moved north along Virginia and Maryland shores.
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Irene Weakened Storm Hits Virginia as Florida Surfer Dies
Irene weakened as it reached Virginia while a Florida surfer died in heavy surf. It was the first U.S. landfall since 2008, with 2.3 million urged to evacuate. Panetta mobilized 6500 troops, Obama warned of long hours ahead, and New York prepared a citywide shutdown with subway curbs and flooding fears.
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Irene evacuees seek refuge in shelters and luxury hotels
As Irene swept the coast of New Jersey evacuees sheltered wherever possible in churches schools stadiums and five star hotels Gov Chris Christie visited the Rutgers gym where about 500 cots housed transfers from Trenton Red Cross ran over 150 shelters from North Carolina to Connecticut More than 5500 people were in New Jersey shelters while Ritz Carlton New York offered rooms at 695 a night for stranded travelers in the city Joseph Cunningham 74 in Galloway Township cited medical needs and shelter benefits over motel costs noting available care and services.
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