Flood Worries And Some Relief In Irene's Wake

Monday, August 29, 2011 Flood Worries And Some Relief In Irene's Wake By DAVE GRAM, Associated Press MONTPELIER, Vt. -- The storm that had been Hurricane Irene crossed into Canada overnight but wasn't yet through with the U.S., where flood waters threatened Vermont towns and big city commuters had to make do with slowly reawakening transit systems. Stories From The Storm: 'She Could've Been Killed' Weather Satellites And Storm Warnings Threatened By Federal Budget Cuts Bachmann Says She'd Consider Oil, Natural Gas Drilling In Everglades New York City's Catastrophe That Wasn't Hurricane Irene: Climate Change To Blame? BLOG POSTS Marcia G. Yerman: Semper Fi: Always Faithful-- Documenting a Fight for Environmental Justice At a time when the Environmental Protection Agency is coming under attack for "over-regulation," the film stands as a testimony to what happens when the public's health is neither protected nor considered. Courtney Cachet: After the Hurricane: 5 Tips From a Miami Girl There are a variety of safety issues one needs to be aware of post-storm. Here are some tips for those of you who might be going through this for the first time. Charles R. Wolfe: Confronting the Urban Mirror Richard Walden: Irene's Fury and Your Response You're not a First Responder like a fire department or paramedic unit; you're not FEMA; and, do not command the vast logistical resources of an entire government... What would SMART Aid consist of in this situation? Diane Van: Hurricane Irene: Is Your Refrigerator Ready? As you stock up on non-perishable food items in case you lose power, USDA encourages you to take the following steps to keep your food supply -- including items that are already in your refrigerator and freezer -- safe.

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