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Thread #139868   Message #3213197
Posted By: maeve
26-Aug-11 - 06:11 PM
Thread Name: BS: NA coast hurricane season 2011
Subject: RE: BS: NA coast hurricane season 2011
Getting ready in Maine.

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"Hurricane Irene Preparations Intensify: Heavy Rain, Strong Winds, Coastal Flooding Expected
08/26/2011 12:00 AM EDT

AUGUSTA, MAINE -- As Hurricane Irene approaches the East Coast, state, county and local officials are preparing to respond.

Governor Paul LePage today declared a State of Emergency. The Emergency Proclamation authorizes state agencies to use all available resources and personnel as necessary to cope with this emergency situation."

From the Maine Emergency Management Agency