http://abcnews.go.com/US/hurricanes/hurricane-irene-vermont-underwater-worst-flooding-84-years/story?id=14402696
This was the 10th billion dollar storm of 2011. New York City is finally getting back to normal life after Irene. This storm has caused great tragedy.

http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2011/08/29/Hurricane-Irene-leaves-flooding-in-US-Canada/UPI-75831314596222/
Obama said that federal agencies will work to clean up the aftermath of Irene. Obama signed an emergency declaration for Vermont.

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2011/aug/29/hurricane-irene-leads-to-at-least-32-deaths/
At least 32 people died in the storm. People died by drowning and trees falling.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44316094
Irene was comparabele in damage to Katrina. Irene was 1.5 times larger than Katrina.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/hurricane-irene-will-test-militarys-revamped-disaster-response-system/2011/08/29/gIQASzfSnJ_story.html
This storm will test difficult for the military to help out with. Many commanders were given jobs to lead the help.