Democracy Now: Hurricane Irene Death Toll Climbs to 40 as Widespread Flooding, Power Outages Persist

The death toll from Hurricane Irene has jumped to at least 40 people as towns in Vermont, New York and New Jersey continue to battle epic floods. Millions remain without power. Irene dumped up to 11 inches of rain on Vermont and more than 13 in parts of New York.

~ by wheresthemic on August 30, 2011.