Latest NOAA Advisory for Hurricane Earl
September 1, 2010Photos: Hurricane Earl
August 31, 2010Tropical Activity: Earl, Fiona
August 31, 2010Tropical Activity
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Disaster Alert: Hurricane Earl
August 31, 2010Disaster Alert
US Virgin Islands / Puerto Rico – Earl dumped heavy rain and high winds that downed trees, blocked roads, closed airports and left some island residents without power in St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix, on Monday.
In a related story, Earl left thousands of residents without power, closed airports and stranded hundreds of travelers in Puerto Rico on Monday. The Governor declared a State of Emergency for the entire island.
The ARC of the Virgin Islands Chapter opened 4 shelters and provided Mass Care.
The Puerto Rico Chapter provided canteen services to support stranded travelers at the airport and assisted government partners as needed for affected-area residents.
Georgia / South Carolina / North Carolina/ Maryland/ New York/ Rhode Island – Earl became a major Category- 4 hurricane on Monday and the forecast track showed that the storm could affect many states along the East Coast within the next 72 hours.
In preparation for Earl, chapters continue to monitor the event, identify human and material resources, and communicate with government agencies and community partners.

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