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Streets all over Long Island, like this one in East Meadow, were punished with hurricane-blown winds and heavy rain overnight Sunday.
South Shore gets lashed by the hurricane
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. more
The American Red Cross opened West Hempstead High School as an emergency evacuation shelter Saturday night.
Red Cross declares WHHS emergency shelter
  As Hurricane Irene made her way to Long Island's shores Saturday night, the Red Cross opened West Hempstead High School as an emergency shelter for thousands of people who were evacuated … more
Malverne resident Allison Lyons said it was common around West Hempstead to see tree companies cutting down trees like this one on Hempstead Avenue that could pose danger or fall in high winds.
Trees cut down in West Hempstead before Irene hits
Concerned about the stability of big, old trees outside their homes, some tree-removing companies have made the rounds in West Hempstead and surrounding areas, cutting down trees before Hurricane … more
LIPA warned that power outages could accompany Irene as she hits Long Island in the early morning hours on Sunday.
'High potential' for power outages: LIPA
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 … more
Malverne resident Margaret Delligatti secured her pool in preparation of Irene.
Holding down the fort
Residents are taking precautions in preparation for hurricane Irene, taping up and boarding windows, plopping sandbags down on everything in sight and buying last-minute supplies and groceries. So … more
County Executive Ed Mangano announced Friday that homes on the South Shore of Nassau County would have to be evacuated by 5 p.m. on Saturday.
Mangano orders mandatory evacuations for South Shore
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 … more
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Nassau County's coastal evacuation routes are outlined on this map.
Mandatory evacuations for South Shore
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. more
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The county SPCA urges pet owners to take care of their animals and protect them from the hurricane.
SPCA: Protect your pets from Irene
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. … more
The LIRR and all other public transportation operated by the MTA will halt operations on Saturday at noon.
LIRR service halted in preparation of Irene
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority, in preparation of Hurricane Irene, halted service at noon on Aug. 27. more
Nassau County has predetermined routes for evacuation in case of hurricanes. Follow the routes listed here if you need to evacuate.
Nassau County evacuation routes
In case of evacuation, Nassau County has set up Nassau Community College, SUNY Farmingdale and Locust Valley High School as evacuation centers for Hurricane Irene. Residents on the South Shore should … more
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