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Hurricane Irene on Long Island

South Shore Of Long Island Preparing For Irene’s Best Punch

Westhampton Beach mayor Conrad Teller was in the third grade during the Great New England Hurricane in 1938. Recalling the storm, which left 50 people dead, Teller says, unlike Hurricane Irene, no one knew what was about to hit.

2011/08/25

Hurricane Irene approaches the United States - Aug 25, 2011 (credit: NASA via Getty Images)

Official: 12-14 Inches Of Rain Possible In Isolated Parts Of Connecticut

Marinas pulled boats in from the water, tourists canceled shoreline getaways and Connecticut’s governor urged residents to make storm preparations.

2011/08/25

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