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Hurricane Isabel
- Hurricane Isabel will likely have long-term effects on area rivers, streams, and the New Jersey beaches. WHYY's Brenda Jorette spoke to Drexel University's Kenneth Lacovara the head of engineering geology. He says two of the most vulnerable areas at the Jersey Shore are the southern tip of Longport and Whale Beach. [Listen] (original airdate 9/18/03)
- The effects of Hurricane Isabel are being felt throughout the Delaware Valley. The only computer model designed exclusively for hurricanes is located in Princeton. Listen to WHYY's Brenda Jorette's Thursday morning newscast [Listen] (original airdate 9/18/03)
- As the Tri-State region prepares for Hurricane Isabel, much of the focus is at the shore and beaches. But inland, people are getting caught off guard by flooding inland of streams that they may not even know are there. WHYY's Eugene Sonn reports. [Listen] (original airdate 9/17/03)
- The State of Delaware has declared a state of emergency and canceled public school classes for the next two days. Delaware Emergency Management Agency Director Jamie Turner says tropical-storm force winds could hit the southern part of the state before sunrise tomorrow. He says he's also concerned about northern Delaware, where residents are still recovering from heavy flooding Monday that washed away roads and creek beds. WHYY's Nancy Karibjanian reports. [Listen] (original airdate 9/17/03)
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