Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New York, N. Y. , August 28, 2011 -- Empty freeways and cloudy sky as Hurricane Irene passes Long Island. President declares Emergency for New York and New Jersey to save lives, protect property, public health and safety and to lessen or avert the threat of a catastrophe. Photo by Elissa Jun/FEMA

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Title: Empty Freeway as Hurricane Irene Passes

Production Date: 08/28/2011

Caption: New York, N. Y. , August 28, 2011 -- Empty freeways and cloudy sky as Hurricane Irene passes Long Island. President declares Emergency for New York and New Jersey to save lives, protect property, public health and safety and to lessen or avert the threat of a catastrophe. Photo by Elissa Jun/FEMA

Photographer Name: Elissa Jun

City/State: New York, NY

Keywords: FEMA ^ Hurricane Irene ^ New York ^ freeway ^ highway

Disasters: New York Hurricane Irene (EM-3328) ^ New York Hurricane Irene (DR-4020)

Disaster Types: Hurricane/Tropical Storm
Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials