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| Hurricane Irene Invades Philadelphia Region; Share your Pics and Stories |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/27/11 7:47 pm | updated: 08/28/11 5:14 pm |
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As Hurricane Irene begins to make it's way into the Philadelphia and South Jersey region, it is slightly weakened but still packs a powerful punch. Mayor Michael Nutter has declared a State of Emergency in the City of Philadelphia and cautions all those in flood prone areas to seek alternate shelter as soon as possible. Businesses and events in the city tonight are closed/canceled, as the rain and wind will intensify overnight.
Emergencies have also been declared in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. DE has also banned non-emergency travel.
Flooding will be the main problem as 6-8 inches of rain is expected to fall on our already soaked region. Combined with the high winds, trees can easy topple from loosened rain soaked soil. Power outages are expected. Please stay off the roads and at home unless it is an absolute emergency, first for your own safety and second so that official personnel can perform their jobs. Flood Warnings are in effect for the entire area. Smaller creeks and streams will flood first, with larger rivers such as the Schuykill cresting late Sunday after the storm has past.
As with all hurricanes, rain and wind comes in bands. These bands can carry embedded thunderstorms with lightning and possibly tornados. It is not safe to be outside during this storm just to experience the high winds or heavy rain, it is possible to get struck like any other summer storm.
As the storm progresses we want to hear your stories and see your pictures. Share them right here. Comment and add below or send them to pics AT iradiophilly.com
Here is a list of shelters in the Philadelphia area for those needing to leave their homes. They opened at 8 p.m.
Roxborough High School (Pet-friendly)
6498 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19128-2599
Abraham Lincoln High School (Pet-friendly)
3201 Ryan Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19136-4399
Bartram High School (Pet-friendly)
2401 South 67th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19142-2298
Showalter Science and Discovery
200 Commerce Dr.
Chester Township, PA 19014
Downingtown East High School (Pet-friendly)
50 Devon Drive
Exton, PA 19341-1783
* Open at 7 p.m. *
Avon Grove High School
257. State Road
West Grove, PA
* Open at 7 p.m. *
East Norriton Middle School
330 Roland Drive
Norristown, PA 19401
Pottstown Senior High School (Pet-friendly)
750 North Washington Street
Pottstown, PA 19464
Cheltenham High School (Pet-friendly)
500 Rices Mill Road
Wyncote, PA 19095-1998 |
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 by: iradiophilly - Philadelphia, PA | responded: 08/28 5:02 pm |
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Main Street Manayunk at Shurs Lane.
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| by: iradiophilly - Philadelphia, PA | responded: 08/28 5:07 pm |
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| by: iradiophilly - Philadelphia, PA | responded: 08/28 5:08 pm |
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| by: iradiophilly - Philadelphia, PA | responded: 08/28 5:10 pm |
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| by: iradiophilly - Philadelphia, PA | responded: 08/28 5:11 pm |
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| by: iradiophilly - Philadelphia, PA | responded: 08/28 5:13 pm |
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| by: iradiophilly - Philadelphia, PA | responded: 08/28 5:14 pm |
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| Waterfall at Boathouse Row and Philadelphia Waterworks. |
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