Hurricane Isabel, which caused significant damage in Washington and surrounding areas as well as in North Carolina, has moved on to Ontario, Canada. The hurricane knocked down power lines in many parts of the Eastern United States, plunging millions of homes and businesses into darkness and resulting in 17 fatalities. Utility companies in the affected areas report that restoring power will take days. Additionally, heavy and relentless rainfall has caused many rivers to flood. In Washington, the federal government was closed for two consecutive days, Thursday and Friday. Late Friday, President Bush declared certain areas of Maryland as 'disaster zones,' thus qualifying them for special federal assistance. Two other states, North Carolina and Virginia, have also been designated for federal aid due to the damage.
Hurricane Isabel Leaves 17 Dead
Hurricane Isabel has caused extensive damage in Washington and North Carolina, resulting in 17 deaths and widespread power outages. President Bush has declared disaster zones in Maryland and provided federal assistance to affected states. This event highlights the severe impact of natural disasters in the U.S.
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📰 What Happened
Hurricane Isabel caused 17 deaths and extensive damage across the Eastern United States.
- President Bush announce Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia
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📚 Background
Hurricane Isabel resulted in significant fatalities and federal disaster responses.
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