Pennsylvania will likely be affected by Hurricane Irene, but probably won't take a direct hit.
Hurricane Irene made landfall on the U.S. east coast 7 days after it formed.
Six months after the storm some areas are still rebuilding.
Hurricane Irene first formed in the Atlantic Ocean striking the Lesser Antilles, Puerto Rico, The Bahamas, and finally the east coast of the USA from North Carolina to New Hampshire.
Repairing the damage caused by a hurricane can vary greatly depending on the extent of the damage, the resources available for repair, and the area affected. It can range from days to months or even years for a community to fully recover from a severe hurricane.
The destructive impact of a hurricane on a city can vary based on factors like the intensity of the storm, the preparedness of the city, and its infrastructure. A hurricane can cause significant damage in a matter of hours, but the long-term recovery and rebuilding process can extend for months or even years.
No. The damage of that storm has been long since cleared away. Although it can take years to recover from a hurricane it doesn't take anywhere near 100 years.
A Category 3 hurricane can cause quite a lot of structural damage. Winds are most intense within 20 miles of the coast. Also, along the coastline, there is the risk of flooding due to storm surge. In 2003, Hurricane Isabel caused an 8-foot storm surge in Annapolis and Baltimore. Farther inland, a hurricane tends to blow down fences, break tree branches and, in some cases, blow down whole trees. This causes lots of damage to the electric power distribution grid, which can take a long time to repair. For most people, who don't live near the coast, the biggest problem is likely to be a prolonged power outage. In 2008, Hurricane Ike knocked out power to 3 to 4 million households for one to two weeks. Ten days without electricity was typical, even for people who didn't live anywhere near the coastline.
The time it takes to clean up after a hurricane can vary significantly depending on the severity of the storm and the extent of the damage. It can take weeks to months for communities to recover and rebuild after a major hurricane. Initial cleanup efforts prioritize safety and clearing debris to restore access to essential services.
It took then a long time
It took weeks to months to clean up the damage caused by Hurricane Donna, which struck in 1960. The extent of the cleanup efforts depended on the severity of the impact and the resources available in the affected areas.
Some days.