Christie:
Damage not as bad as feared.
Extraordinary business losses (tourism). Not known whether shore will be open for business over Labor Day.
Billions of dollars of property and business losses.
Opening roads down south at 1 PM.
Northern part of state - damage mostly due to downed trees and power lines. Inland flooding may cause evacuations.
Priority - get power back up so businesses can open.
Christie plans to be at the shore a lot next week to send the message that the shore is open for business and it’s safe to go there.
twc_hurricane:
Winds gusting to 63 mph right now at #Boston Logan Airport. Latest observation: http://t.co/mPFJ1bN #irene [via Twitter]
Sunday August 28, 2011 12:29
Not indicated whether this is ground level measurement or aloft.