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After Hurricane Irene in Hewlett

Posted Sunday, August 28, 2011 2:08 pm

This feeled tree blocked an tire street in Hewlett.

This feeled tree blocked an tire street in Hewlett.

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Downed utility lines are a hazard for motorists and pedestrians as this street in Hewlett is cordoned off after Hurricane Irene did its damage in the Five Towns.

Downed utility lines are a hazard for motorists and pedestrians as this street in Hewlett is cordoned off after Hurricane Irene did its damage in the Five Towns.

Isabel Slepoy/Herald

The amount of rain dumped in the Five towns had motorists driving in Hewlett driving through flooded streets.

The amount of rain dumped in the Five towns had motorists driving in Hewlett driving through flooded streets.

Isabel Slepoy/Herald

Though there is power in the Hewletts, Hurricane Irene did its damage in the community.

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