Hurricane Irene - Adrian Ruano

Hurricane Irene was an impactful storm which left a strong mark along the East coast. The threat level in the northeast was extreme. The hurricane consisted of strong winds, flooding rains, downed trees, and widespread power outages. The hurricane first reached North Carolina. It then led to Virginia and New York which experienced flooding and downed trees. Although Hurricane Irene did slow down, it remained large and destructive which was much longer than most huricanes. Thousands of people evacuated their homes and seeked shelter. States of emergency were sent through the National guard in order to inform the people. Many of the highways are still flooded and many are still left with power outages.