Coastal Communities Along Eastern Seaboard Evacuate Ahead Of Hurricane Irene

OCEAN CITY, MD - AUGUST 26: A tourist walks on the usually crowded boardwalk on August 26, 2011 in Ocean City, Maryland. Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan has ordered a mandatory evacuation for thousands of residents and visitors to leave the oceanfront community, and Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley has declared a state of emergency as Hurricane Irene approaches. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Coastal Communities Along Eastern Seaboard Evacuate Ahead Of Hurricane Irene

OCEAN CITY, MD - AUGUST 26: Tourists cast shadows on the closed Haunted House while walking along the usually crowded boardwalk on August 26, 2011 in Ocean City, Maryland. Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan has ordered a mandatory evacuation for thousands of residents and visitors to leave the oceanfront community, and Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley has declared a state of emergency as Hurricane Irene approaches. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Coastal Communities Along Eastern Seaboard Evacuate Ahead Of Hurricane Irene

OCEAN CITY, MD - AUGUST 26: Workers hurry to board up a store before heavy winds arrive on August 26, 2011 in Ocean City, Maryland. Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan has ordered a mandatory evacuation for thousands of residents and visitors to leave the oceanfront community, and Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley has declared a state of emergency as Hurricane Irene approaches. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Coastal Communities Along Eastern Seaboard Evacuate Ahead Of Hurricane Irene

OCEAN CITY, MD - AUGUST 26: A police car patrols the streets on August 26, 2011 in Ocean City, Maryland. Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan has ordered a mandatory evacuation for thousands of residents and visitors to leave the oceanfront community, and Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley has declared a state of emergency as Hurricane Irene approaches. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Coastal Communities Along Eastern Seaboard Evacuate Ahead Of Hurricane Irene

OCEAN CITY, MD - AUGUST 26: Two people walk through the Ocean City Pier on August 26, 2011 in Ocean City, Maryland. Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan has ordered a mandatory evacuation for thousands of residents and visitors to leave the oceanfront community, and Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley has declared a state of emergency as Hurricane Irene approaches. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Coastal Communities Along Eastern Seaboard Evacuate Ahead Of Hurricane Irene

OCEAN CITY, MD - AUGUST 26: A tourist walks in front of the closed Haunted House on the usually crowded boardwalk on August 26, 2011 in Ocean City, Maryland. Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan has ordered a mandatory evacuation for thousands of residents and visitors to leave the oceanfront community, and Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley has declared a state of emergency as Hurricane Irene approaches. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Coastal Communities Along Eastern Seaboard Evacuate Ahead Of Hurricane Irene

OCEAN CITY, MD - AUGUST 26: The moon can be seen through a ferris wheel on August 26, 2011 in Ocean City, Maryland. Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan has ordered a mandatory evacuation for thousands of residents and visitors to leave the oceanfront community, and Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley has declared a state of emergency as Hurricane Irene approaches. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Coastal Communities Along Eastern Seaboard Evacuate Ahead Of Hurricane Irene

OCEAN CITY, MD - AUGUST 26: A worker tapes up the windows of a McDonald's restaurant in preperation of high winds on August 26, 2011 in Ocean City, Maryland. Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan has ordered a mandatory evacuation for thousands of residents and visitors to leave the oceanfront community, and Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley has declared a state of emergency as Hurricane Irene approaches. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Coastal Communities Along Eastern Seaboard Evacuate Ahead Of Hurricane Irene

OCEAN CITY, MD - AUGUST 26: A worker tapes up the windows of a McDonald's restaurant in preperation of high winds on August 26, 2011 in Ocean City, Maryland. Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan has ordered a mandatory evacuation for thousands of residents and visitors to leave the oceanfront community, and Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley has declared a state of emergency as Hurricane Irene approaches. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Coastal Communities Along Eastern Seaboard Evacuate Ahead Of Hurricane Irene

NORTH CAPE MAY, NJ - AUGUST 26: People wait in line for gas during a mandatory evacuation in preparation for Hurricane Irene August 26, 2011 in North Cape May, New Jersey. The Cape May Department of Emergency Management ordered the evacuation of all residents and visitors of Cape May County in anticipation of a direct hit by Hurricane Irene. (Photo by William Thomas Cain)

Coastal Communities Along Eastern Seaboard Evacuate Ahead Of Hurricane Irene

CAPE MAY, NJ - AUGUST 26: Two women walks on Beach Avenue as the town is preparing for Hurricane Irene August 26, 2011 in Cape May, New Jersey. The Cape May Department of Emergency Management ordered the evacuation of all residents and visitors of Cape May County in anticipation of a direct hit by Hurricane Irene. (Photo by William Thomas Cain)

Coastal Communities Along Eastern Seaboard Evacuate Ahead Of Hurricane Irene

CAPE MAY, NJ - AUGUST 26: Terry Morris, and Connie Bucci of West Cape May, New Jersey makes pictures on the beach before Hurricane Irene hits land August 26, 2011 in Cape May, New Jersey. The Cape May Department of Emergency Management ordered the evacuation of all residents and visitors of Cape May County in anticipation of a direct hit by Hurricane Irene. (Photo by William Thomas Cain)

Coastal Communities Along Eastern Seaboard Evacuate Ahead Of Hurricane Irene

CAPE MAY, NJ - AUGUST 26: Cape May workers remove benches from the promenade near the beach in preparation for Hurricane Irene August 26, 2011 in Cape May, New Jersey. The Cape May Department of Emergency Management ordered the evacuation of all residents and visitors of Cape May County in anticipation of a direct hit by Hurricane Irene. (Photo by William Thomas Cain)

Coastal Communities Along Eastern Seaboard Evacuate Ahead Of Hurricane Irene

VILLAS, NJ - AUGUST 26: A "closed" signs hang on the door of a convenience store in preparation for Hurricane Irene August 26, 2011 in Villas, New Jersey. The Cape May Department of Emergency Management ordered the evacuation of all residents and visitors of Cape May County in anticipation of a direct hit by Hurricane Irene. (Photo by William Thomas Cain)

Coastal Communities Along Eastern Seaboard Evacuate Ahead Of Hurricane Irene

CAPE MAY, NJ - AUGUST 26: Anita Fenerty (R) walks her dog Gus as her friend Barb Aherton rides her during preparations for Hurricane Irene August 26, 2011 in Cape May, New Jersey. The Cape May Department of Emergency Management ordered the evacuation of all residents and visitors of Cape May County in anticipation of a direct hit by Hurricane Irene. (Photo by William Thomas Cain)

Coastal Communities Along Eastern Seaboard Evacuate Ahead Of Hurricane Irene

CAPE MAY, NJ - AUGUST 26: Miguel Serra (L), of Villas, New Jersey and Paul Burgin of Cape May Point board up a home in preparation for Hurricane Irene August 26, 2011 in Cape May, New Jersey. The Cape May Department of Emergency Management ordered the evacuation of all residents and visitors of Cape May County in anticipation of a direct hit by Hurricane Irene. (Photo by William Thomas Cain)

Coastal Communities Along Eastern Seaboard Evacuate Ahead Of Hurricane Irene

VILLAS, NJ - AUGUST 26: A "closed" signs hang on the door of a convenience store in preparation for Hurricane Irene August 26, 2011 in Villas, New Jersey. The Cape May Department of Emergency Management ordered the evacuation of all residents and visitors of Cape May County in anticipation of a direct hit by Hurricane Irene. (Photo by William Thomas Cain)

Coastal Communities Along Eastern Seaboard Evacuate Ahead Of Hurricane Irene

CAPE MAY, NJ - AUGUST 26: A woman rides a bicycle early in the morning as the town prepares for Hurricane Irene August 26, 2011 in Cape May, New Jersey. The Cape May Department of Emergency Management ordered the evacuation of all residents and visitors of Cape May County in anticipation of a direct hit by Hurricane Irene. (Photo by William Thomas Cain)

Coastal Communities Along Eastern Seaboard Evacuate Ahead Of Hurricane Irene

CAPE MAY, NJ - AUGUST 26: A sailboat floats on the Atlantic Ocean off the coast in the potential path of Hurricane Irene August 26, 2011 in Cape May, New Jersey. The Cape May Department of Emergency Management ordered the evacuation of all residents and visitors of Cape May County in anticipation of a direct hit by Hurricane Irene. (Photo by William Thomas Cain)

Coastal Communities Along Eastern Seaboard Evacuate Ahead Of Hurricane Irene

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CAPE MAY, NJ - AUGUST 26: A lighthouse sits in the path of Hurricane Irene August 26, 2011 in Cape May, New Jersey. The Cape May Department of Emergency Management ordered the evacuation of all residents and visitors of Cape May County in anticipation of a direct hit by Hurricane Irene. (Photo by William Thomas Cain)

Coastal Communities Along Eastern Seaboard Evacuate Ahead Of Hurricane Irene

CAPE MAY, NJ - AUGUST 26: A sign saying "Go Away Irene!" is spray painted on a baorded up storefront in preparation for Hurricane Irene August 26, 2011 in Cape May, New Jersey. The Cape May Department of Emergency Management ordered the evacuation of all residents and visitors of Cape May County in anticipation of a direct hit by Hurricane Irene. (Photo by William Thomas Cain)

Coastal Communities Along Eastern Seaboard Evacuate Ahead Of Hurricane Irene

CAPE MAY, NJ - AUGUST 26: Paul Burgin of Cape May Point and Miguel Serra (R), of Villas, New Jersey board up a home in preparation for Hurricane Irene August 26, 2011 in Cape May, New Jersey. The Cape May Department of Emergency Management ordered the evacuation of all residents and visitors of Cape May County in anticipation of a direct hit by Hurricane Irene. (Photo by William Thomas Cain)

Coastal Communities Along Eastern Seaboard Evacuate Ahead Of Hurricane Irene

CAPE MAY, NJ - AUGUST 26: Dave Thompson of Doylestown, Pennsylvania boards up a store front on the historic Washington Mall in preparation for Hurricane Irene August 26, 2011 in Cape May, New Jersey. The Cape May Department of Emergency Management ordered the evacuation of all residents and visitors of Cape May County in anticipation of a direct hit by Hurricane Irene. (Photo by William Thomas Cain)

Coastal Communities Along Eastern Seaboard Evacuate Ahead Of Hurricane Irene

CAPE MAY, NJ - AUGUST 26: Miguel Serra (L) of Villas, New Jersey and Paul Burgin of Cape May Point board up a home in preparation for Hurricane Irene August 26, 2011 in Cape May, New Jersey. The Cape May Department of Emergency Management ordered the evacuation of all residents and visitors of Cape May County in anticipation of a direct hit by Hurricane Irene. (Photo by William Thomas Cain)

Coastal Communities Along Eastern Seaboard Evacuate Ahead Of Hurricane Irene

CAPE MAY, NJ - AUGUST 26: Chris Pittman (L) and Frank Eckel of Villas, New Jersey board up a store front on the historic Washington Mall in preparation for Hurricane Irene August 26, 2011 in Cape May, New Jersey. The Cape May Department of Emergency Management ordered the evacuation of all residents and visitors of Cape May County in anticipation of a direct hit by Hurricane Irene. (Photo by William Thomas Cain)

Coastal Communities Along Eastern Seaboard Evacuate Ahead Of Hurricane Irene

CAPE MAY, NJ - AUGUST 26: Paul Burgin of Cape May Point and Miguel Serra (R), of Villas, New Jersey board up a home in preparation for Hurricane Irene August 26, 2011 in Cape May, New Jersey. The Cape May Department of Emergency Management ordered the evacuation of all residents and visitors of Cape May County in anticipation of a direct hit by Hurricane Irene. (Photo by William Thomas Cain)

Coastal Communities Along Eastern Seaboard Evacuate Ahead Of Hurricane Irene

CAPE MAY, NJ - AUGUST 26: Paul Burgin of Cape May Point and Miguel Serra (R), of Villas, New Jersey board up a home in preparation for Hurricane Irene August 26, 2011 in Cape May, New Jersey. The Cape May Department of Emergency Management ordered the evacuation of all residents and visitors of Cape May County in anticipation of a direct hit by Hurricane Irene. (Photo by William Thomas Cain)

Coastal Communities Along Eastern Seaboard Evacuate Ahead Of Hurricane Irene

CAPE MAY, NJ - AUGUST 26: Store windows are taped in preparation for Hurricane Irene August 26, 2011 in Cape May, New Jersey. The Cape May Department of Emergency Management ordered the evacuation of all residents and visitors of Cape May County in anticipation of a direct hit by Hurricane Irene. (Photo by William Thomas Cain)

Coastal Communities Along Eastern Seaboard Evacuate Ahead Of Hurricane Irene

CAPE MAY, NJ - AUGUST 26: Chris Pittman (L) and Bill Vota of Villas, New Jersey board up a store front on the historic Washington Mall in preparation for Hurricane Irene August 26, 2011 in Cape May, New Jersey. The Cape May Department of Emergency Management ordered the evacuation of all residents and visitors of Cape May County in anticipation of a direct hit by Hurricane Irene. (Photo by William Thomas Cain)

Coastal Communities Along Eastern Seaboard Evacuate Ahead Of Hurricane Irene

OCEAN CITY, MD - AUGUST 26: Vehicles drive under a sign that reads "Sacramento Ca. 3073" as they depart Ocean City, on August 26, 2011 in Ocean City, Maryland. Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan has ordered a mandatory evacuation for thousands of residents and visitors to leave the oceanfront community, and Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley has declared a state of emergency as Hurricane Irene approaches. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Coastal Communities Along Eastern Seaboard Evacuate Ahead Of Hurricane Irene

OCEAN CITY, MD - AUGUST 26: A worker boards up a "Ripleys Believe it or not!" located on the boardwalk August 26, 2011 in Ocean City, Maryland. Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan has ordered a mandatory evacuation for thousands of residents and visitors to leave the ocean front community and Maryland's Governor O'Malley has declared a state of emergency as Hurricane Irene moves up the eastern seaboard. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Coastal Communities Along Eastern Seaboard Evacuate Ahead Of Hurricane Irene

OCEAN CITY, MD - AUGUST 26: A man rides a bicycle past a boarded up store, on August 26, 2011 in Ocean City, Maryland. Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan has ordered a mandatory evacuation for thousands of residents and visitors to leave the oceanfront community, and Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley has declared a state of emergency as Hurricane Irene approaches. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Coastal Communities Along Eastern Seaboard Evacuate Ahead Of Hurricane Irene

OCEAN CITY, MD - AUGUST 26: Sand bags are stacked in front of a store on the boardwalk in preparation for Hurricane Irene on August 26, 2011 in Ocean City, Maryland. Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan has ordered a mandatory evacuation for thousands of residents and visitors to leave the ocean front community and Maryland's Governor O'Malley has declared a state of emergency as Hurricane Irene moves up the eastern seaboard. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Coastal Communities Along Eastern Seaboard Evacuate Ahead Of Hurricane Irene

OCEAN CITY, MD - AUGUST 26: An Ocean City lifeguard walks down the boardwalk in preparation for Hurricane Irene on August 26, 2011 in Ocean City, Maryland. Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan has ordered a mandatory evacuation for thousands of residents and visitors to leave the ocean front community and Maryland's Governor O'Malley has declared a state of emergency as Hurricane Irene moves up the eastern seaboard. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Coastal Communities Along Eastern Seaboard Evacuate Ahead Of Hurricane Irene

OCEAN CITY, MD - AUGUST 26: People fill up bags with sand,in preparation for Hurricane Irene August 26, 2011 in Ocean City, Maryland. Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan has ordered a mandatory evacuation for thousands of residents and visitors to leave the ocean front community and Maryland's Governor O'Malley has declared a state of emergency as Hurricane Irene moves up the eastern seaboard. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Coastal Communities Along Eastern Seaboard Evacuate Ahead Of Hurricane Irene

OCEAN CITY, MD - AUGUST 26: Dave Leverton (L) and Phillip Entwistle fill up bags with sand in preparation for Hurricane Irene on August 26, 2011 in Ocean City, Maryland. Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan has ordered a mandatory evacuation for thousands of residents and visitors to leave the ocean front community and Maryland's Governor O'Malley has declared a state of emergency as Hurricane Irene moves up the eastern seaboard. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Coastal Communities Along Eastern Seaboard Evacuate Ahead Of Hurricane Irene

OCEAN CITY, MD - AUGUST 26: Hotel workers put outdoor furniture in a pool to keep it from blowing away in preparation for Hurricane Irene on August 26, 2011 in Ocean City, Maryland. Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan has ordered a mandatory evacuation for thousands of residents and visitors to leave the ocean front community and Maryland's Governor O'Malley has declared a state of emergency as Hurricane Irene moves up the eastern seaboard. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Coastal Communities Along Eastern Seaboard Evacuate Ahead Of Hurricane Irene

OCEAN CITY, MD - AUGUST 26: Outdoor furniture sits in a pool at the Hilton hotel keep it from blowing away in preparation for Hurricane Irene on August 26, 2011 in Ocean City, Maryland. Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan has ordered a mandatory evacuation for thousands of residents and visitors to leave the ocean front community and Maryland's Governor O'Malley has declared a state of emergency as Hurricane Irene moves up the eastern seaboard. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Coastal Communities Along Eastern Seaboard Evacuate Ahead Of Hurricane Irene

WILDWOOD, NJ - AUGUST 26: Tape marked "Danger" guards the beaches in preparation for Hurricane Irene August 26, 2011 in Wildwood, New Jersey. The Cape May Department of Emergency Management ordered the evacuation of all residents and visitors of Cape May County in anticipation of a direct hit by Hurricane Irene. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Getty Images)

Coastal Communities Along Eastern Seaboard Evacuate Ahead Of Hurricane Irene

WILDWOOD, NJ - AUGUST 26: About 500 Morey's Pier employees, all from other countries working summer jobs, await buses to evacuate them in preparation for Hurricane Irene August 26, 2011 in Wildwood, New Jersey. The Cape May Department of Emergency Management ordered the evacuation of all residents and visitors of Cape May County in anticipation of a direct hit by Hurricane Irene. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Getty Images)

Coastal Communities Along Eastern Seaboard Evacuate Ahead Of Hurricane Irene

WILDWOOD, NJ - AUGUST 26: About 500 Morey's Pier employees, all from other countries working summer jobs, await buses to evacuate them in preparation for Hurricane Irene August 26, 2011 in Wildwood, New Jersey. The Cape May Department of Emergency Management ordered the evacuation of all residents and visitors of Cape May County in anticipation of a direct hit by Hurricane Irene. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Getty Images)

Coastal Communities Along Eastern Seaboard Evacuate Ahead Of Hurricane Irene

WILDWOOD, NJ - AUGUST 26: About 500 Morey's Pier employees, all from other countries working summer jobs, await buses to evacuate them in preparation for Hurricane Irene August 26, 2011 in Wildwood, New Jersey. The Cape May Department of Emergency Management ordered the evacuation of all residents and visitors of Cape May County in anticipation of a direct hit by Hurricane Irene. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Getty Images)

Coastal Communities Along Eastern Seaboard Evacuate Ahead Of Hurricane Irene

CAPE MAY, NJ - AUGUST 26: Kristi Cassaro, and her father George Cassaro (R) of Watchung, New Jersey celebrate her 31st birthday on the beach before Hurricane Irene hits August 26, 2011 in Cape May, New Jersey. The Cape May Department of Emergency Management ordered the evacuation of all residents and visitors of Cape May County in anticipation of a direct hit by Hurricane Irene. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Getty Images)

Coastal Communities Along Eastern Seaboard Evacuate Ahead Of Hurricane Irene

WILDWOOD, NJ - AUGUST 26: Tape marked "Danger" guards the beaches in preparation for Hurricane Irene August 26, 2011 in Wildwood, New Jersey. The Cape May Department of Emergency Management ordered the evacuation of all residents and visitors of Cape May County in anticipation of a direct hit by Hurricane Irene. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Getty Images)

Coastal Communities Along Eastern Seaboard Evacuate Ahead Of Hurricane Irene

RIO GRANDE, NJ - AUGUST 26: George Turnick (L), of Del Haven, New Jersey and Michael Wollaver, of Villas, New Jersey board up a Dunkin Donuts in preparation for Hurricane Irene August 26, 2011 in Rio Grande, New Jersey. The Cape May Department of Emergency Management ordered the evacuation of all residents and visitors of Cape May County in anticipation of a direct hit by Hurricane Irene. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Getty Images)

Coastal Communities Along Eastern Seaboard Evacuate Ahead Of Hurricane Irene

WILDWOOD, NJ - AUGUST 26: People ride their bicycles on the boardwalk during a mandatory evacuation in preparation for Hurricane Irene August 26, 2011 in Wildwood, New Jersey. The Cape May Department of Emergency Management ordered the evacuation of all residents and visitors of Cape May County in anticipation of a direct hit by Hurricane Irene. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Getty Images)

Coastal Communities Along Eastern Seaboard Evacuate Ahead Of Hurricane Irene

NORTH WILDWOOD, NJ - AUGUST 26: A McDonalds is boarded up in preparation for Hurricane Irene August 26, 2011 in North Wildwood, New Jersey. The Cape May Department of Emergency Management ordered the evacuation of all residents and visitors of Cape May County in anticipation of a direct hit by Hurricane Irene. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Getty Images)

Coastal Communities Along Eastern Seaboard Evacuate Ahead Of Hurricane Irene

WILDWOOD, NJ - AUGUST 26: Hurricane Irene tee shirts already grace the Wildwood Boardwalk August 26, 2011 in Wildwood, New Jersey. The Cape May Department of Emergency Management ordered the evacuation of all residents and visitors of Cape May County in anticipation of a direct hit by Hurricane Irene. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Getty Images)

Coastal Communities Along Eastern Seaboard Evacuate Ahead Of Hurricane Irene

WILDWOOD, NJ - AUGUST 26: Hurricane Irene tee shirts already grace the Wildwood Boardwalk August 26, 2011 in Wildwood, New Jersey. The Cape May Department of Emergency Management ordered the evacuation of all residents and visitors of Cape May County in anticipation of a direct hit by Hurricane Irene. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Getty Images)

Coastal Communities Along Eastern Seaboard Evacuate Ahead Of Hurricane Irene

STONE HARBOR, NJ - AUGUST 26: A sign on a boarded up building makes a statement about Hurricane Irene August 26, 2011 in Stone Harbor, New Jersey. The Cape May Department of Emergency Management ordered the evacuation of all residents and visitors of Cape May County in anticipation of a direct hit by Hurricane Irene. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Getty Images)

Coastal Communities Along Eastern Seaboard Evacuate Ahead Of Hurricane Irene

NORTH WILDWOOD, NJ - AUGUST 26: A sign on a boarded up building makes a statement about Hurricane Irene August 26, 2011 in North Wildwood, New Jersey. The Cape May Department of Emergency Management ordered the evacuation of all residents and visitors of Cape May County in anticipation of a direct hit by Hurricane Irene. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Getty Images)

Coastal Communities Along Eastern Seaboard Evacuate Ahead Of Hurricane Irene

CAPE MAY, NJ - AUGUST 26: Shamus Magee, of Cape May, New Jersey looks for waves to surf before Hurricane Irene hits August 26, 2011 in Cape May, New Jersey. The Cape May Department of Emergency Management ordered the evacuation of all residents and visitors of Cape May County in anticipation of a direct hit by Hurricane Irene. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Getty Images)

Coastal Communities Along Eastern Seaboard Evacuate Ahead Of Hurricane Irene

STONE HARBOR, NJ - AUGUST 26: Fallon Clark, 11, of Wayne, New Jersey is photographed by her mother Heather Clark in front of a sign on a boarded up building before Hurricane Irene hits August 26, 2011 in Stone Harbor, New Jersey. The Cape May Department of Emergency Management ordered the evacuation of all residents and visitors of Cape May County in anticipation of a direct hit by Hurricane Irene. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Getty Images)

Coastal Communities Along Eastern Seaboard Evacuate Ahead Of Hurricane Irene

CAPE MAY, NJ - AUGUST 26: A Victorian home is boarded up in preparation for Hurricane Irene August 26, 2011 in Cape May, New Jersey. The Cape May Department of Emergency Management ordered the evacuation of all residents and visitors of Cape May County in anticipation of a direct hit by Hurricane Irene. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Getty Images)

Coastal Communities Along Eastern Seaboard Evacuate Ahead Of Hurricane Irene

RIO GRANDE, NJ - AUGUST 26: A Walmart remained open but boarded up in preparation for Hurricane Irene August 26, 2011 in Rio Grande, New Jersey. The Cape May Department of Emergency Management ordered the evacuation of all residents and visitors of Cape May County in anticipation of a direct hit by Hurricane Irene. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Getty Images)

Coastal Communities Along Eastern Seaboard Evacuate Ahead Of Hurricane Irene

CAPE MAY, NJ - AUGUST 26: Workers at Congress Hall Hotel board of the windows on the beach from facade of the historic building in preparation for Hurricane Irene August 26, 2011 in Cape May, New Jersey. The Cape May Department of Emergency Management ordered the evacuation of all residents and visitors of Cape May County in anticipation of a direct hit by Hurricane Irene. (Photo by William Thomas Cain)

Coastal Communities Along Eastern Seaboard Evacuate Ahead Of Hurricane Irene

CAPE MAY, NJ - AUGUST 26: Workers at Congress Hall Hotel board of the windows on the beach from facade of the historic building in preparation for Hurricane Irene August 26, 2011 in Cape May, New Jersey. The Cape May Department of Emergency Management ordered the evacuation of all residents and visitors of Cape May County in anticipation of a direct hit by Hurricane Irene. (Photo by William Thomas Cain)

Land Crewman Christopher Bird pulls a sa

Land Crewman Christopher Bird pulls a sail boat out of the water at Martha's Vineyard Shipyard in Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts, August 26, 2011, as Hurricane Irene moves up the US east coast. Millions of people on the US east coast braced for the hurricane, a massive storm officials fear will cause widespread flooding and dangerous conditions up the seaboard. Officials from North Carolina to New York declared states of emergency as tens of thousands of the most vulnerable residents were ordered to higher ground as Irene raced toward the US mainland. AFP PHOTO/Jim WATSON (Photo credit should read JIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images)

Land Crewmen pull a sail boat out of the

Land Crewmen pull a sail boat out of the water at Martha's Vineyard Shipyard in Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts, August 26, 2011, as Hurricane Irene moves up the US east coast. Millions of people on the US east coast braced for the hurricane, a massive storm officials fear will cause widespread flooding and dangerous conditions up the seaboard. Officials from North Carolina to New York declared states of emergency as tens of thousands of the most vulnerable residents were ordered to higher ground as Irene raced toward the US mainland. AFP PHOTO/Jim WATSON (Photo credit should read JIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images)

Land Crewman Christopher Bird directs as

Land Crewman Christopher Bird directs as they pull a sail boat out of the water at Martha's Vineyard Shipyard in Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts, August 26, 2011, as Hurricane Irene moves up the US east coast. Millions of people on the US east coast braced for the hurricane, a massive storm officials fear will cause widespread flooding and dangerous conditions up the seaboard. Officials from North Carolina to New York declared states of emergency as tens of thousands of the most vulnerable residents were ordered to higher ground as Irene raced toward the US mainland. AFP PHOTO/Jim WATSON (Photo credit should read JIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images)

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A land crewman places blocks under sail boat after pulling it out of the water at Martha's Vineyard Shipyard in Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts, August 26, 2011, as Hurricane Irene moves up the US east coast. Millions of people on the US east coast braced for the hurricane, a massive storm officials fear will cause widespread flooding and dangerous conditions up the seaboard. Officials from North Carolina to New York declared states of emergency as tens of thousands of the most vulnerable residents were ordered to higher ground as Irene raced toward the US mainland. AFP PHOTO/Jim WATSON (Photo credit should read JIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images)

Coastal Communities Along Eastern Seaboard Evacuate Ahead Of Hurricane Irene

GROTON, CT - AUGUST 26: Sailors aboard the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Providence (SSN 719) cast off lines August 26, 2011 in Groton, Connecticut. The submarine was preparing to depart Naval Submarine Base New London ahead of Hurricane Irene's arrival. (Photo by Peter D. Blair/U.S. Navy via Getty Images)

Coastal Communities Along Eastern Seaboard Evacuate Ahead Of Hurricane Irene

GROTON, CT - AUGUST 26: Sailors assigned to Naval Submarine Base New London place sandbags around key points of the power plant August 26, 2011 in Groton, Connecticut. The base was preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Irene. (Photo by Peter D. Blair/U.S. Navy via Getty Images)

Coastal Communities Along Eastern Seaboard Evacuate Ahead Of Hurricane Irene

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GROTON, CT - AUGUST 26: Navy tugboats move the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Providence (SSN 719) away from the piers August 26, 2011 in Groton, Connecticut. The submarine was preparing to depart Naval Submarine Base New London ahead of Hurricane Irene's arrival. (Photo by Peter D. Blair/U.S. Navy via Getty Images)

Coastal Communities Along Eastern Seaboard Evacuate Ahead Of Hurricane Irene

GROTON, CT - AUGUST 25: Sailors assigned to Naval Submarine Base New London place sandbags along the waterfront August 25, 2011 in Groton, Connecticut. The base was preparing for Hurricane Irene's arrival. (Photo by Peter D. Blair/U.S. Navy via Getty Images)

Coastal Communities Along Eastern Seaboard Evacuate Ahead Of Hurricane Irene

OCEAN CITY, MD - AUGUST 26: Surfers run to the water to get some surfing in at a closed beach before being spotted by police on August 26, 2011 in Ocean City, Maryland. Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan has ordered a mandatory evacuation for thousands of residents and visitors while Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley has declared a state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Irene. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Coastal Communities Along Eastern Seaboard Evacuate Ahead Of Hurricane Irene

OCEAN CITY, MD - AUGUST 26: Surfers Joey Boulanger (L) and his brother Vince Boulanger are reprimanded by a Ocean City police officer for surfing while the beach is closed on August 26, 2011 in Ocean City, Maryland. Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan has ordered a mandatory evacuation for thousands of residents and visitors while Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley has declared a state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Irene. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Coastal Communities Along Eastern Seaboard Evacuate Ahead Of Hurricane Irene

OCEAN CITY, MD - AUGUST 26: A surfer rides a wave while on a closed beach on August 26, 2011 in Ocean City, Maryland. Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan has ordered a mandatory evacuation for thousands of residents and visitors while Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley has declared a state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Irene. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Coastal Communities Along Eastern Seaboard Evacuate Ahead Of Hurricane Irene

OCEAN CITY, MD - AUGUST 26: Surfers Joey Boulanger (L) and his brother Vince Boulanger walk away after being reprimanded by a Ocean City police officer for surfing while the beach is closed on August 26, 2011 in Ocean City, Maryland. Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan has ordered a mandatory evacuation for thousands of residents and visitors while Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley has declared a state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Irene. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Coastal Communities Along Eastern Seaboard Evacuate Ahead Of Hurricane Irene

OCEAN CITY, MD - AUGUST 26: Surfers Joey Boulanger (L) and his brother Vince Boulanger are reprimanded by a Ocean City police officer for surfing while the beach is closed on August 26, 2011 in Ocean City, Maryland. Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan has ordered a mandatory evacuation for thousands of residents and visitors while Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley has declared a state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Irene. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Coastal Communities Along Eastern Seaboard Evacuate Ahead Of Hurricane Irene

OCEAN CITY, MD - AUGUST 26: A surfer rides a wave at a closed beach on August 26, 2011 in Ocean City, Maryland. Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan has ordered a mandatory evacuation for thousands of residents and visitors while Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley has declared a state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Irene. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)