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Staying Ahead Of Hurricane Irene: Tips If Severe Weather Hits
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — As Hurricane Irene makes its way towards the U.S. and eventually up the East Coast, Tri-State area residents are being urged to get ready. So what do you need to do to protect...
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Gov. Christie Tells New Jerseyans To ‘Get The Hell Off The Beach’
TRENTON, N.J. (CBSNewYork) — Chris Christie delivered a stern warning Friday to New Jersey residents and tourists, urging them to heed warnings and evacuation orders ahead of Hurricane Irene. “The most...
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Bloomberg: ‘The Time For Evacuation Is Over’
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) – As Hurricane Irene batters New York City with heavy rains and gusting winds, Mayor Michael Bloomberg addressed New Yorkers with words of warning. “Combined, I think it’s fair...
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Officials Concerned About Severe Flooding As Irene Continues To Weaken
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) — From North Carolina to New Jersey, Hurricane Irene’s winds and storm surge fell short of the doomsday predictions. But the danger is far from over: With rivers still rising,...
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NYC OEM: Get Ready For Hurricane Season
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) – It’s Hurricane Preparedness Week and as former Tropical Storm Beryl makes its way out to sea, officials in New York City are urging residents to ready for hurricane season....
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Officials Meet On L.I. To Discuss Hurricane Preparedness
UNIONDALE, N.Y. (CBSNewYork/AP) – As the remnants of Tropical Storm Beryl head out to sea, Long Island and New York City emergency management officials are meeting to discuss how to better prepare and...
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North Shore Animal League Headed To Miss. To Help Evacuate Pets Ahead Of...
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. (CBSNewYork/AP) – North Shore Animal League says it’s heading down to Mississippi to help shelters evacuating animals as Tropical Storm Isaac approaches. The potential for a...
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Forecasters Warn Of ‘Huge Weather Event’ On Track To Hit Area This Weekend
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — A potentially huge weather event could hit the Tri-State Area as early as Sunday night. The storm system is forecast to linger in the area through Tuesday and could bring with...
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Obama: Sandy ‘A Big And Powerful Storm’
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) — President Barack Obama said Hurricane Sandy was a storm that will affect millions of people and urged Americans to heed warnings from state and local officials. “This is...
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Death Toll From Superstorm Sandy Climbs; Clean Up Begins
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) — President Barack Obama will be visiting storm-stricken New Jersey on Wednesday to view damage and thank first responders after superstorm Sandy wreaked havoc across the...
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Report: Sandy Was Second-Costliest Hurricane In History, Winds Felt As Far As...
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) – Superstorm Sandy not only caused destruction up and down the East Coast, it also created wind gusts as far west as Wisconsin and as far north as Canada. The extent of Sandy’s...
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CBS New York’s Severe Weather Guide
Battery Park. (Photo by Chris Hondros/Getty Images) As our area braces for another bout of winter weather, Tri-State Area residents are being urged to prepare themselves for the possibility of a...
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‘Sandy’ Being Retired From Tropical Storm Names
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) – It’s a name we’ll never forget but one we will thankfully not have to hear about again — as far as storms go. Sandy is being retired from the list of tropical storm names...
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Federal Report: Sandy Warnings Were Confusing Despite Accurate Forecasts
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) - Federal weather forecasts for Superstorm Sandy were exceptionally accurate last fall, but the warnings themselves were confusing, an internal review found. The gigantic...
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Plans For Federal Sandy Aid Earmarked For Conn. Relief Effort Open For Comment
HARTFORD, Conn. (CBSNewYork/AP) – Two plans detailing how Connecticut will spend $82.5 million in federal relief for damage caused by Superstorm Sandy are now available for public comment. On...
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Severe Storms Blast Tri-State For Second Night In A Row
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) — Severe thunderstorms pounded the tri-state area for the second night in a row Thursday, bringing torrential rain and leaving roads and subways flooded. As the multiple storm...
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De Blasio Talks Hurricane Preparedness As Tropical Storm Bertha Churns In...
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) – Mayor Bill de Blasio is urging all New Yorkers to be prepared for peak hurricane season as forecasters keep a close eye on Tropical Storm Bertha churning in the Atlantic. De...
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NY, NJ Officials Urge Caution As Storms, Hurricane Joaquin Approach
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) — The governors of New York and New Jersey are warning residents to prepare for drenching storms that could cause power outages and close roads as Hurricane Joaquin gains...
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Tri-State Area Hit With More Rain As Hurricane’s Path Takes Shape
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) — The Tri-State area dealt with another day of wet and dreary weather Friday but got some comfort as forecasters said the powerful Hurricane Joaquin would likely stay out at...
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High Winds, Heavy Rains Pound Jersey Shore
SEA ISLE CITY, N.J. (CBSNewYork/AP) — As heavy rain pounded New Jersey throughout the day and night Friday, worries about the weather persisted – especially in low-lying areas still recovering from...
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