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A collection of news and information related to Hurricane Irene (2011) published by this site and its partners.
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Crews rush to restore power amid fears storm death toll could rise
Associated PressUtility crews struggled to catch up with a backlog of millions of people without electricity for a fourth hot day Tuesday as frustration grew and authorities feared the toll of 23 storm deaths could rise because of stifling conditions and generator fumes....Tags: Companies and Corporations, Falls Church (Falls Church, Virginia), Burtonsville, Silver Spring (Montgomery, Maryland), Rockville (Bethlehem, Pennsylvania)
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Business Briefs - April 15
On the Wings of Dreams SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. — On the Wings of Dreams, at 139 W. German St. in Shepherdstown, recently donated $220 to the Potomac Valley Audubon Society. This is the fifth year owner Laura Rau has set aside 3 cents from each...Tags: University of Maryland, College Park, Companies and Corporations, Renovation, FirstEnergy Corp., Hurricanes
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Storms lead to more estimated electric bills
heather.keels@herald-mail.comWith many Potomac Edison meter readers assigned to other duties after Hurricane Irene in late August and again two months later after the late October snowstorm, some customers might have noticed more estimated bills in recent months than usual, Potomac...Tags: Disasters and Accidents, Companies and Corporations, FirstEnergy Corp., Companies and Corporations, Hurricanes
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No quake-related problems reported in Eastern Panhandle
matthew.umstead@herald-mail.comNew Martinsburg resident Christopher Bonar on Tuesday received a rattling reminder of what life was like in northern California when he was stationed there with the U.S. Air Force for 11 years. "I'm here no more than a week and have my first earthquake,"...Tags: U.S. Air Force, West Virginia, Natural Disasters, Colleges and Universities, Elections
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Cell-ebrate being part of the big quake of 2011
So that was an earthquake, huh? I’d never experienced one before, so as the Washington Nationals relief pitcher Tyler Clippard said, scratch that one off the bucket list. I was in my home office penning a marvelous piece of prose for Sunday and had...Tags: Disasters and Accidents, Ohio, Television, FEMA, Natural Disasters
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As hurricane approaches, tips offered for motorists, pet owners and farmers
As Hurricane Irene approaches Maryland, state agencies offer safety suggestions for motorists, pet owners and farmers to prepare for the storm's potential impact. Motorists The State Highway Administration recommends the following advice for motorists:...Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, Transportation, Clubs and Associations, Hurricane Preparedness, Hurricanes
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Augustoberfest still on as scheduled
While Augustoberfest event organizers are continually monitoring the path of Hurricane Irene, this weekend’s 16th Annual Augustoberfest is currently scheduled to run as planned, the City of Hagerstown announced in a news release Friday morning. ...Tags: Weather, Weather Reports, Facebook, Tropical Weather
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Irene tracking eastward; Tri-State expected to get 1-2 inches of rain
dan.dearth@herald-mail.comHurricane Irene is expected to bring 1 to 2 inches of rain and winds gusting up to 35 mph when it hits the Tri-State region this weekend, the National Weather Service said Friday. NWS meteorologist Carrie Suffern said Friday morning that Tri-State area...Tags: Breads, Computing and Information Technology Industry, Arts and Culture, Dancing, Weather Warnings
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Weather-related closings, cancellations
Here is a partial list of closings, postponements or cancellations related to the approach of Hurricane Irene.
To add an event to this list, send an email to webupdate@herald-mail.com
Cape Air to temporarily halt flights
HAGERSTOWN — Starting...Tags: Fine Arts, Weather, Arts, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Arts and Culture
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Practical measures for safety during Hurricane Irene
Washington County officials provided the following list of practical measures people can take to help ensure their safety during Hurricane Irene: - Listen to radio or television for weather reports and emergency information. - Maintain adequate food and...Tags: Weather, Weather Reports, FEMA, Tropical Weather
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