Irene could seriously impact NYC buildings
Hurricane Irene may cause serious damage to New York City buildings, Bloomberg News reported, as it threatens to bring strong winds and surging floodwaters.
Irene could be "a once-in-a-lifetime event if it goes according to the forecast," said Jim Rosenbluth, managing director for crisis management at Cushman & Wakefield. Basements and lower levels of buildings close to the shore "would absolutely be at risk," he said.
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