24 August 2011

Hurricane Irene

Although a lot may change between now and Sunday, it appears that (based on the current National Weather Service projection) Hurricane Irene is focusing on the New England region.

Here is the current NWS Coastal Watches/Warnings and 5-Day Forecast Cone for Hurricane Irene:

Hriicane Irene Forecast Map

Throughout the region, emergency management personnel, as well as other municipal, county, state, and federal personnel, have been making preparations.

Background and resource information:

National Hurricane Center

National Hurricane Center: Hurricane Irene

National Hurricane Center: Hurricane Preparedness

Ready.gov: Hurricanes

FEMA: Hurricane Hazards

FEMA: Avoiding Hurricane Damage

FEMA: During a Hurricane

Emergency Management Division, Connecticut Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security

Maine Emergency Management Agency: Maine Prepares

Maine Emergency Management Agency

Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency

Homeland Security and Emergency Management, New Hampshire Department of Safety

Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency

Vermont Emergency Management

Wellesley, MA, Emergency Preparedness Checklist

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