Trees were on the ground in any places in the Five Towns on Sunday as repair crews were out to clear roads blocked by the fallen trees.
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8/28/11
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Large sections of south Merrick and south Bellmore were under three-feet of water after hurricane Irene passed through Sunday morning. Some streets were impassable, fire department officials …
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Deirdre Krasula
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8/28/11
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This image of East Meadow during the night of Irene is a typical scene of the torrential rain and violent winds that were sweeping through our area.
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8/28/11
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At midday on Saturday, many Bellmore-Merrick residents living south of Merrick Road were seen packing up their belongings and piling into their vehicles, headed to higher ground ahead of Hurricane Irene, as per the mandatory evacuation order issued by Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano on Friday. Others said they were still making up their minds whether to stay or go. And still others insisted they would ride out the storm at home.
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By Scott Brinton and Deirdre Krasula
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8/27/11
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Many Merrick and Bellmore residents have been forced to evacuate their homes this weekend in anticipation of Hurricane Irene, as Nassau County has ordered mandatory evacuations of tens of thousands of South Shore homes.
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David Weingrad
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8/27/11
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The Long Island Power Authority said it is keeping a close eye on the track of the hurricane, as there is "still a high potential for extensive damage and power outages."
Although no significant …
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8/27/11
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Nassau County ordered mandatory evacuations of tens of thousands of homes on the South Shore because of Hurricane Irene, County Executive Ed Mangano announced Friday afternoon.All residents living …
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By Andrew Hackmack
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8/27/11
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Nassau County is ordering mandatory evacuations of tens of thousands of homes on the South Shore because of Hurricane Irene, County Executive Ed Mangano announced Friday afternoon.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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8/26/11
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It is NOW time to have plans in place for your family and pets, says the Nassau County SPCA in a statement on Friday.
Do not be caught in harms way. Call family and friends, utilize all resources. …
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8/26/11
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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority, in preparation of Hurricane Irene, halted service at noon on Aug. 27.
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8/26/11
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