Tropical Storm Irene
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Governor Cuomo Advises New Yorkers to Prepare for Property Damage and Losses as Hurricane Irene Approaches governor.ny.govby Andrew Cuomo via twitter 8/26/2011 8:54:38 PM -
The Mayor has issued a mandatory evacuation for NYC's low-lying areas (Zone A) and all of the Rockaways. on.nyc.gov #Ireneby NYC Mayor's Office via twitter 8/26/2011 8:56:45 PM -
Evacuating NYers: Don’t wait until gale force winds to leave. It will be too late. You must start your preparations to leave now.by NYC Mayor's Office via twitter 8/26/2011 8:58:16 PM -
Mayor Bloomberg will visit an evacuation facility tonight at Long Island City's Newcomers H.S., one of 91 we've opened across NYC. #Ireneby NYC Mayor's Office via twitter 8/26/2011 9:00:37 PM -
President Obama Grants Cuomo Request for a Federal Emergency Declaration @whitehouse #IRENE www.governor.ny.govby Andrew Cuomo via twitter 8/26/2011 9:09:35 PM -

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East Coast emerg mngmnt on @Twitter @GeorgiaEMA SC: @EMDSC @NCEmergency VA: @VDEM MD: @mema_feeds @DelawareEMA @MassEMA #Ireneby femainfocus via twitter 8/26/2011 9:18:04 PM -
More East Coast emerg management agencies: @NYSEMO @RhodeIslandEMA @MaineEMA @vemvt @NHgov #Ireneby femainfocus via twitter 8/26/2011 9:19:04 PM -
We have 2500 line workers and tree trim personnel available throughout the weekend for emergency repair work. #IRENEby Andrew Cuomo via twitter 8/26/2011 9:36:35 PM -

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Governor Cuomo Announces Suspension of Certain MTA Fares and Tolls to Facilitate Evacuation www.governor.ny.gov @MTAInsider @NotifyNYCby Andrew Cuomo via twitter 8/26/2011 9:57:18 PM -
Photos from today’s emergency Cabinet meeting www.flickr.com #IRENEby Andrew Cuomo via twitter 8/26/2011 10:21:21 PM -
Governor Cuomo Adds the Throgs Neck and Bronx-Whitestone Bridges to List of Bridges With Toll Suspensions governor.ny.gov #IRENEby Andrew Cuomo via twitter 8/26/2011 10:53:59 PM -
Executive Order #18: Temporary Suspension of Provisions Relating to Transportation for the State Disaster Emergency www.governor.ny.govby Andrew Cuomo via twitter 8/26/2011 10:59:25 PM -
Aug 26: @NCEmergency blogs on proactive steps being taken to prepare for #Irene & resources for #NC residents go.usa.govby femainfocus via twitter 8/26/2011 11:04:14 PM -

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“@NBCNews: The @weatherchannel's @JimCantore reporting from Battery Park, NY for @nbcnightlynews. #Irene instagr.am”
by The Weather Channel via twitter 8/26/2011 11:28:39 PM -
Hurricane #Irene Intermediate advisory 26A issued. Irene turns toward the north-northeast go.usa.govby Natl Hurricane Ctr via twitter 8/26/2011 11:42:31 PM -
8 pm EDT Tropical Weather Outlook issued. #twoat hurricanes.govby Natl Hurricane Ctr via twitter 8/26/2011 11:45:25 PM -
People authorized to provide security for commercial/residential property are allowed to work within the evacuation zones at their own riskby NYC Mayor's Office via twitter 8/27/2011 12:06:05 AM -
Receive text msg updates f/ @Twitter accounts posting #Irene updates. Text follow + their acct name to 40404 (@Twitter’s number)by femainfocus via twitter 8/27/2011 12:09:51 AM -
RT @EricFisherTWC: #vabeach sunset looking northwest. Much darker southeast. Enjoying last few moments of serenity. #Irene #hrva http:// ...by The Weather Channel via twitter 8/27/2011 12:15:31 AM -
Aug 26: #Irene - Evacuation orders come from local officials & not @FEMA. As always, follow direction of local officialsby femainfocus via twitter 8/27/2011 12:45:04 AM -
(Aug 26) #Irene - Contact local officials to find out if you live in an evacuation zone, & where to evacuate to if order is given.by femainfocus via twitter 8/27/2011 12:50:03 AM -
Aug 26: For severe weather watches/warnings in your area - www.weather.gov or on your phone at mobile.weather.gov #Ireneby femainfocus via twitter 8/27/2011 1:22:42 AM -
Remnants Of #Ten advisory 8 issued. Depression dissipates, this is the last advisory. go.usa.govby Natl Hurricane Ctr via twitter 8/27/2011 2:31:00 AM -
Hurricane #Irene advisory 27 issued. #Irene moving north-northeastward toward southeastern north carolina go.usa.govby Natl Hurricane Ctr via twitter 8/27/2011 2:57:52 AM -
Hurricane #Irene position estimate issued. go.usa.govby Natl Hurricane Ctr via twitter 8/27/2011 3:53:59 AM -
Hurricane #Irene Intermediate advisory 27A issued. go.usa.govby Natl Hurricane Ctr via twitter 8/27/2011 4:54:54 AM -
2 am EDT Tropical Weather Outlook issued. #twoat hurricanes.govby Natl Hurricane Ctr via twitter 8/27/2011 5:57:23 AM -
Hurricane #Irene Intermediate advisory 27B issued. Center of irene moving toward the north carolina outer banks. go.usa.govby Natl Hurricane Ctr via twitter 8/27/2011 6:58:32 AM -
Hurricane #Irene advisory 28 issued. go.usa.govby Natl Hurricane Ctr via twitter 8/27/2011 8:56:56 AM -

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Be prepared. Download NYC's Hurricane Guide (available in 11 languages): on.nyc.gov #Ireneby NYC Mayor's Office via twitter 8/27/2011 11:05:04 AM -
Reminder: The MTA shuts at noon, so if you're in Zone A or the Rockaways you should be in the process of evacuating. on.nyc.govby NYC Mayor's Office via twitter 8/27/2011 11:14:48 AM -
Find changes to some evacuation center locations and other updated #Irene info at our severe weather site: on.nyc.govby NYC Mayor's Office via twitter 8/27/2011 11:17:36 AM -
Remember - follow @twc_hurricane for continuous updates on #Irene.by The Weather Channel via twitter 8/27/2011 11:22:31 AM -
Rainfall & Wind Warnings in effect across much of Quebec in advance of #Irene warning of wind >100 km/h and rainfall up to 100mm.by CBC Weather Centre via twitter 8/27/2011 11:36:10 AM -

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Hurricane #Irene Intermediate advisory 28A issued. Center of irene makes landfall near cape lookout north carolina. go.usa.govby Natl Hurricane Ctr via twitter 8/27/2011 11:46:39 AM -
8 am EDT Tropical Weather Outlook issued. #twoat hurricanes.govby Natl Hurricane Ctr via twitter 8/27/2011 11:47:21 AM -
At 8:30 Governor Cuomo will meet with the departing @NationalGuardNY Troops at the Division of Military & Naval Affairs Headquarters #IRENEby Andrew Cuomo via twitter 8/27/2011 11:49:09 AM -
Mayor Bloomberg's next update on NYC's #Irene preparations will happen around 9am. Watch live on NYC-TV Ch 74 or www.nyc.govby NYC Mayor's Office via twitter 8/27/2011 11:59:15 AM
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