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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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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Thousands of people fled to the shelter that Nassau County and the Nassau County Red Cross set up for residents evacuated from the South Shore. These photos were taken late Saturday afternoon in …
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8/27/11
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Gas lines at stations, empty supermarket shelves, no batteries anywhere! But surfers on Long Beach were not to be denied. Hurricane Irene has everyone on edge. Evacuations are disrupting lives. These …
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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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UPDATED STORY: PRESIDENTIAL DECLARATION ADDED; SAFE DRINKING WATER STATEMENT ADDED.
"At 3:00 p.m. [Friday], Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano signed an Executive Order declaring a state of emergency in Nassau County," a press release from the county declared. "This …
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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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This story is being frequently updated. Check back often.
Local government officials and residents are preparing for Hurricane Irene, which is expected to impact the area on Sunday. As of Thursday afternoon, the storm was north of the Bahamas and remained on track to hit Long Island.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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8/25/11
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