Hurricane Irene

Hurricane Irene had devastating effects on the east coast. In some areas, such as Florida and Georgia, it didn't have much effects. But to the states in the north, it did severe damages, such as flooding streets and homes and knocking down trees and cars. These floods can be felt far inland and can be deadly killers; it had affected the valleys in Vermont, upstate New York and areas near the Atlantic Ocean. It also threatened to cause power outages for millions of people on the east coast, because of the high winds and the heavy rains that affect the utility wires. Hurricane Irene not only did damages on the economy, but also to individuals as well; over 65 million people have been affected by it, in cities such as Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New York. Public transit systems have gone down, and oil prices may go up if it affects refineries in Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Virginia, since they make 8% of gasoline and diesel fuel.