New Yorkers are known for being fashion-savvy, rain or shine. So “The “Early Show” decided to go downtown in Manhattan to see how citygoers were preparing for the big storm, which is forcing evacuations in low-lying parts of the city. Apparently, New Yorkers are buying rain boots. Really cute, expensive rain boots. And thus they have [...]
Hurricane Irene had led to the deaths of at least 21 people in eight states as of Sunday evening: CONNECTICUT: _ In Prospect, one person was killed in a fire that Gov. Dannel P. Malloy said was apparently caused by wires knocked down by the storm. FLORIDA: _ In Volusia County, 55-year-old Frederick Fernandez died [...]
It could take weeks to restore power to millions of people left in the dark by Tropical Storm Irene. The lights went out for more than seven million people and businesses from Folly Beach, S.C., to Portland, Maine. And thousands of utility workers have begun the race to restore power. Getting the lights back on [...]
SINGAPORE (AP) — Oil prices hovered above $85 a barrel Monday in Asia after a hurricane left minimal damage among refineries along the U.S East Coast. Benchmark oil for October delivery was up 11 cents to $85.48 at midday Singapore time in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Crude rose 7 cents to [...]
The National Hurricane Center in Miami says that Irene has lost hurricane strength and made landfall on New York’s Coney Island. Forecasters say Irene’s winds have fallen to 65 mph. They say Irene should move over New England by the afternoon. Officials also warn that isolated tornadoes are possible in the northeast throughout the morning. [...]
Many east coasters aren’t as prepared as others across the United States to endure a hurricane, let alone deal with the aftermath. As residents of the northeastern United States brace for Hurricane Irene, here’s how drivers should be prepared and how to handle her aftermath. Hopefully you’ve packed your go bag (pdf) and filled up your gas [...]
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