Hurricane Irene
Md. program could help you replace trees lost by Irene
Lost a tree because of Hurricane Irene? There's a program in Maryland that could help you replace it.
Be safe when cutting fallen trees from Hurricane Irene
Many are are going to be laboring in their yards this long holiday weekend -- dealing with the mess left behind by Hurricane Irene.
Va. localities eligible for federal disaster aid
Obama has granted Virginia's request for disaster assistance for 22 cities and counties to cover the costs of damage caused by Hurricane Irene.
Hurricane Irene's 4 fatalities in Virginia
One was taking a nap. Another was riding with a friend. One was clearing the road, while another had just been released from the hospital.
The dangerous work of restoring power after Irene
It's been a rough week for many of us in the wake of Hurricane Irene, and it also hasn't been easy for the people who make repairs for power companies.
Hurricane Irene is working-class disaster for NC
A tourist speeding to the beaches at Nags Head for Labor Day weekend could be forgiven for not knowing a hurricane flooded the North Carolina coast about a week ago. Blue skies are back. Seafood and ice cream shacks were open Friday.
Governor: NC 12 on Hatteras will open in a month
North Carolina's governor says the state will build a temporary bridge and make road repairs on Hatteras Island, allowing the popular tourist destination to reopen within a month.
Boaters warned to look for Irene debris
Maryland Natural Resources Police are urging boaters hitting the water for the Labor Day weekend to look for debris from Hurricane Irene.
Virginia urges cash donations for disaster relief
The Virginia Department of Emergency Management is encouraging residents who want to help disaster victims to think about making charitable cash donations.
A state-by-state look at Irene's impact
Residents in the East are coping with the lingering effects of Irene, the storm that swept up the coast, first as a hurricane and later as a tropical storm. It knocked out power to millions of homes and businesses and has killed more than 40 people. A state-by-state look at its impact, according to state officials, residents, relief agencies and others:
Del. governor lifts state of emergency
Gov. Jack Markell has lifted the stage of emergency that was declared on Aug. 25.
Amtrak gets more trains moving following Irene
Travelers are having an easier time making it up and down the East coast as Amtrak gets more trains back on line following Hurricane Irene.
Hurricane Irene blamed for at least 46 US deaths
Hurricane Irene has led to the deaths of at least 46 people in 13 states, according to an Associated Press tally. Additionally, Irene is responsible for at least eight deaths in Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic and Haiti. The information is derived from law enforcement agencies, emergency officials and family members.
Hurricane Irene blamed for at least 46 US deaths
Hurricane Irene has led to the deaths of at least 46 people in 13 states, according to an Associated Press tally. Additionally, Irene is responsible for at least eight deaths in Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic and Haiti. The information is derived from law enforcement agencies, emergency officials and family members.
Virginia could feel another bite from Irene -- mosquitoes
Virginia could feel another bite from Hurricane Irene.
Constellation: Reactor restarting after Irene
Constellation Energy Nuclear Group says one of two nuclear reactors at its Calvert Cliffs power plant is being brought back online after being shutdown automatically during Hurricane Irene.
Man accused of throwing live power line at driver
A Washington lawyer is accused of throwing a live power line at another motorist during a road-rage incident in the wake of Hurricane Irene.
Quake moved large nuclear storage containers
Dominion Virginia Power says the Aug. 23 earthquake caused massive nuclear storage containers at its North Anna Power Station to shift, but they remained intact.
34,000 BGE customers still without power
Rob Gould, BGE spokesperson
Waffle House has own hurricane alert system
The restaurant chain is so reliable for staying open during community disasters that the restaurant has its own "Waffle House Index" for those events.



