Irene cleanup begins as Vermont reels from 'epic' flooding

[nadinbrzezinski]

President Obama signed a declaration of emergency Monday for Vermont, hard hit during the night by severe and "epic" flooding caused by the last gasps of Tropical Storm Irene. Cleanup and damage assessment is underway up and down the East Coast with some estimates putting a $7-billion price tag on this storm.

The worst-case scenarios never came to pass as Hurricane Irene barrelled toward the U.S., making landfall in North Carolina and losing strength as it made its way up the East Coast. But that has been little solace to the Northeastern states. More than 22 deaths were attributed to the storm, a number that could rise as the soggy cleanup continues. Millions remain without power and stranded or displaced by floodwaters.

It will take days, perhaps more than a week to restore power to all customers.

Here's a look at where the damage stands, but it will surely change as authorities begin assembling reports:

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/nationnow/2011/08/vermont-facing-widespread-irene-flooding-while-storm-clean-up-damage-assessment-begins.html

Yup, I am really glad it was all hype (tm)... :sarcasm:

[rocktivity]

1. "The worst-case scenarios NEVER CAME TO PASS?"

These "scenarios" -- TAKEN FROM YOUR OWN SITE -- weren't "worst enough" for you, LA Times?







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[GreenPartyVoter]

2. Looks pretty damn bad to me. :^(