Some Beach Areas Stunned By Irene's Mild Touch

by Larry Abramson, NPR

Hurricane Irene did not turn to be the storm of the century. It did, however, cause millions to lose power, forced hundreds of thousands to be evacuated and resulted in a number of fatalities. Still, many in beach towns remarked at how lucky they were.

Broadcast Dates

• Morning Edition, August 29, 2011