Wind and surge effects from Irene along our Atlantic coast, while significant, were generally less than expected. The high-population centers were spared. Inland rain, however, has been responsible for the greatest destruction and loss of life – with the most devastating effects being felt in New Jersey, Vermont and New York. The principal impacts of Hurricane Irene were felt miles from the coast, where torrential rains fell on already saturated soils and in the hills.

Disaster Declarations were in place for the following counties: Albany, Clinton, Delaware, Dutchess, Essex, Greene, Montgomery, Nassau, Orange, Otsego, Rensselaer, Rockland, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Suffolk, Sullivan, Ulster, Warren, and Westchester. ... read more

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