Isolated locations like the Barrier Islands of NC and distant places in Vermont may need helicopters from the Coast Guard AFTER the hurricane passes.

That is especially true for medical transportation if there are no passable bridges or roads or flooding is expected to continue.


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Irene Sweeps Flooding, Havoc Across Vermont (click title to entry - thank you)

Sunday, 08/28/11 4:04pm

Ross Sneyd

(Host) Tropical Storm Irene has swept flooding and destruction across Vermont.  One woman is missing and was last seen floating in the Deerfield River.

As VPR's Ross Sneyd reports, state officials say no one should be on the roads at this hour.

(Sneyd) From the Deerfield Valley in the south to the Champlain Valley in the west, Irene is dropping tremendous amounts of water.

And the water is jumping its banks, undermining roads and creating havoc.

Transportation Secretary Brian Searles says Vermonters should not head out, even if the rain stops....