27 August 2011

Preparations for Irene

Preparations continue throughout the region as Hurricane Irene approaches. At this writing, Irene is a Category 1 hurricane (although at the upper limit of this category) – still a large and powerful storm.

For the latest advisories from the National Hurricane Center, please visit:

National Hurricane Center: Hurricane Irene

Media reports:

CT: Flooding threatens region (The Day)

CT: Irene on the way (Bristol Press)

High-tech gadgets may be put to the test (The Day)

ME: Maine mobilizes, and waits, for Irene (Portland Press Herald)

MA: Storm preparations reach fevered pitch (Cape Cod Times)

MA: Storm-seasoned coastal residents not taking any chances (Standard-Times)

MA: False alarms build false sense of security (Cape Cod Times)

NH: New Hampshire braces for Irene (Concord Monitor)

NH/ME: Seacoast prepares for Irene's worst (Portsmouth Herald)

RI: Hurricane Irene: R.I. officials urge vigilance (Providence Journal)

RI: In R.I. preparations for Irene under way (Providence Journal)

VT: Burlington braces for Irene's torrent (Burlington Free Press)

VT: Officials prep sandbags, shelter for storm (Bennington Banner)

VT: Vermont utilities to get storm help from Midwest, Canada (Burlington Free Press)

Other:

Connecticut Governor Launches Website to Keep Residents Up-to-date on Hurricane Irene, State Preparedness

Maine Preparations Intensify, Governor Declares State of Emergency

Massachusetts Governor Declares State of Emergency

New Hampshire Governor Declares State of Emergency

Rhode Island Governor Issues Declaration of Disaster Emergency

Vermont Governor: Vermonters Urged to Prepare for Effects of Hurricane Irene

FEMA: President Declares Emergency For Massachusetts

Resource:

NWS: Tropical Cyclones: A Preparedness Guide (March 2011)

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