Hurricane Irene
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Thought Hurricane Irene was mild.
Many community residents did not realize the benefits of trees, until some, which were a century-old, succumbed in seconds during the September 2010 macroburst, which was followed by Hurricane Irene in August 2011 and Hurricane Sandy in October 2012. Trees enhance a community’s aesthetics and property values, and most significantly contribute to its environmental sustainability.
We initially purchased Northern Power's NPS 100 because of the high reliability and low sound profile, both a result of the permanent magnet direct drive generator design. After the NPS 100's survived Hurricane Irene we purchased a third turbine because it was clear that the NPS 100 lived up to the high standards that were advertisedMore quotes »
Newsday's coverage
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$30M ad plan to promote Sandy-hit region
$30 million on advertisements encouraging tourists to visit Long Island and other regions damaged by superstorm Sandy, Hurricane Irene or tropical storm Lee, officials said Thursday.The state also will focus money and attention on lifting Wyandanch residents Read more »
Around the web
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Five Tips for Ministry after a Natural Disaster
In August of 2010, Hurricane Irene brought very heavy rains to southern Vermont. In the aftermath, the community where I serve as a pastor was heavily flooded. For the next few weeks we worked together to rebuild the towns. Even today, nearly two years l from The Huffington Post Read more »
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AT&T Prepared To Keep Customers Connected During Hurricane Season
ATLANTA, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T is committed to providing its customers reliable communications during the upcoming hurricane season - before, during and after storms - and has one of the industry's largest and most advanced disaster response from PR Newswire Read more »
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NY gets $49M for hurricane damage to canal system
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved $49 million for the New York State Canal Corporation to repair damage related to Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. Damages along the Erie Canal have been estimated to total $8 from WNYT NewsChannel 13 Albany NY Read more »
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Governor Announces $20 Million in Grants to Sandy-Impacted Fishing Industry
“The regions most devastated by Superstorm Sandy are also vital parts of our state’s fishing industry, supporting thousands of local jobs and generating billions in economic activity,” Governor Cuomo said. “With peak fishing season arriving, I am directi from LongIsland.com Read more »
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Scenes You Might Have Missed
Rebuilt after Hurricane Irene, in August of 2011, this is the same ramp and boardwalk on October 29th, 2012. From one hurricane to another. Here is the boardwalk and ramp on the morning of October 29th, 2012. This is the first high tide. By evening the n from Wave of Long Island Read more »
