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Hurricane Irene

Pennsylvania Offering Food Assistance For Flood Victims

Pennsylvania is offering Disaster SNAP cards for those affected by the flooding. It would be enough for a one month food supply.

2011/09/22

FEMA Opens Temporary Office In Philadelphia For Hurricane Irene Claims

A disaster recovery center has opened in center city Philadelphia and will stay open, officials say, as long as necessary.

2011/09/19

Montco, Delco Officials See Irene’s Damage As Widespread, Lee’s As Severe

“We saw more flash flooding with Tropical Storm Lee,” said a Montgomery County official. “With Hurricane Irene we saw more widespread flooding and flash flooding throughout most of the eastern section of the county.”

2011/09/19

Local Farmers Warn Of Possible Pumpkin Shortage This Halloween

States in the northeast are facing a pumpkin shortage after Hurricane Irene destroyed hundreds of pumpkin patches in the region.

2011/09/18

Kendrick Leads Phillies In 1st Game Of Doubleheader

Kyle Kendrick threw five strong innings in the opener of a day-night doubleheader and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Florida Marlins 3-1 Thursday, reducing the magic number for clinching their fifth straight NL East title to three.

2011/09/15

(A woman cleans up damage in Dureya, Pa., after major flooding along the Susquehanna River. Credit: William Thomas Cain/ Getty Images)

Pa. Attorney General Sending Scam-Fighters Into Flood Ravaged Areas

The Pennsylvania attorney general’s office says its agents and investigators are now deployed in the Philadelphia region and other areas hit by recent storms, keeping an eye out for scammers and price gouging.

2011/09/15

Pennsylvania Opens 7 Disaster Recovery Centers To Help Victims Of Lee

Twenty-seven Pennsylvania counties are now covered by federal disaster declarations from recent floods. But most declarations involve damage either from Hurricane Irene or Tropical Storm Lee – not both.

2011/09/15

Pennsylvania Officials Ramping Up War On Post-Flooding Mosquitos

Government workers have been out in force spraying for mosquitos across eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and with all the rainwater dumped by recent storms their job won’t be ending anytime soon

2011/09/13

(Contractor taking care of a mold problem. Credit: Max Whittaker/Getty Images)

Post-Hurricane Mold In Your Household

Flooding from the recent big storms, Lee and Irene, may have left behind a hidden problem: mold. Homeowners are being reminded to act quickly to prevent mold from growing inside their walls.

2011/09/13

Residents Of Several Pennsylvania Towns Ordered To Evacuate

In Harrisburg, crews put sandbags around the governor’s mansion as the Susquehanna, wide even on a normal day, spilled over its banks.

2011/09/08

(File photo: the Ocean City, NJ boardwalk. Credit: John Ostapkovich)

Even With Irene, Business At Jersey Shore Was Up For 2011

The Cape May County Department of Tourism routinely surveys some 600 businesses — everything from souvenir shops to real estate agencies.

2011/09/07

Alleged Hurricane “Hype” Saved Lives

More than a week after the storm I’m still hearing people talk about how “the media” overreacted.

2011/09/06

Governor Chris Christie Announces Federal Disaster Aid Approved For All New Jersey Counties

Governor Christie announced Sunday that the federal government has approved disaster assistance for New Jersey residents impacted by Hurricane Irene in all 21 counties.

2011/09/04

(The Pennsylvania Capitol, in Harrisburg. File photo)

Obama Signs Pennsylvania Disaster Declaration After Irene

Obama on Saturday ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts after the heavy winds, rain and flooding from Aug. 26 to Aug. 30.

2011/09/03