In a bid to prioritize federal resources to support ongoing response efforts, U.S. President, Barack Obama, has declared a state of emergency in most of the states hit by Hurricane Irene, including North Carolina, Virginia and New York. He however cautioned Americans in an address that "it is not over".
Major airports serving New York and nearby cities are expected to re-open today (Monday). Much of her subway system is also expected to be available for commuters returning to work. The storm, which is no longer a hurricane, still has winds of 85 kilometers per hour and had now moved into Canada.
Recall that severe flooding swept across much of the eastern coast, causing massive damage to infrastructure and public utilities. The storm killed at least 18 people and paralyzed air traffic for days.
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