Was Sandy as Bad as Irene?

For much of the past week, Hurricane Sandy dominated the region's media coverage. Did it feel worse or not quite as bad as last year's storm?

Much of the Northeastern United States slowed down on Monday to watch Hurricane Sandy make its way up the coast toward its eventual landfall on New England. Throughout the day, residents in Danvers endured high winds and power outages plus downed trees and wires - including some on houses. The storm came a year after Hurricane Irene, which left many residents in Danvers without power. So which storm do you think was worse – Sandy or Irene? Share your thoughts in the comment box below!

Northeast Animal Shelter Saving Dogs in Path of Isaac

As Isaac turns into a hurricane threatening the Gulf Coast, Salem's Northeast Animal Shelter is doing its best to help.

  As Isaac churns in the Gulf, nearly a hurricane, the Northeast Animal Shelter is doing its part to help rescue dogs in the path of the storm. "C Dog Run has called us pleading for us to take in 28 of their dogs ahead of the evacuation that has been mandated for their town (Crestview/DeFuniak Springs) in Florida due to Hurricane Isaac," Northeast Animal Shelter Development Director Laurie McCannon wrote to Patch in a press release Tuesday. Electricity is expected to go out on Wednesday in that area, according to McCannon.  McCannon said many of the dogs are in foster homes and those caring for the dogs refuse to leave their dogs behind. Northeast Animal Shelter employees have surveyed their space and contacted a transport company — Puppy …

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Remembering Hurricane Irene One Year Later

As Isaac bears down on New Orleans and reminders of Hurricane Katrina flood the news, The North Shore remembers Hurricane Irene's one-year anniversary.

With Isaac bearing down on New Orleans and the 7-year anniversary of Hurricane Kartrina in the news, we couldn't help but think of the North Shore one year ago today during our own tropical weather experience — Hurricane Irene. In the days leading up to Aug. 28, 2011, the North Shore prepared for the storm by removing boats from the water, strapping down lose items outside and readying shelters. Residents reminisced about the Great New England Hurricane of 1938, Hurricane Carol (1954), Hurricane Gloria (1985) and Hurricane Bob (1991) as Hurricane Irene moved up the coast.  On Sunday morning, rains and winds picked up, and as the day progressed downed trees, power outages and some flooding were reported throughout the region. Swampscott had…

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Patch Facts

5 Things To Know Today in Danvers: Aug. 24

A great way to start the day with a quick look at the events and happenings in town.

Welcome to “5 Things,” your daily resource for community events, happenings in town and other little tidbits of information. Here are five things you need to know on Friday, Aug. 24. 1. Beauty: The weather forecast is calling for another beautiful day on Friday, with sunny skies and temperatures into the 80s. This is certainly a great routine we’ve gotten into with the weather. 2. Free Fun: The weekly Free Fun Friday feature, which includes free admission to museums and other landmarks all summer long, is almost over. Earlier this summer, it included nearby venues such as Peabody-Essex Museum and Wenham Museum. This Friday is the next to last week and includes five locations - the closest in the U.S.S. Constitution Museum. 3. Rt. 95 Bridge…

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Brush Pickup and Disposal After Storm

Wondering what to do with the debris in your yard? Find out here.

The following information is courtesy of the Danvers Department of Public Works:  As a result of Sunday’s storm, the Town of Danvers canvassed the streets on Monday morning to pick up any debris that had fallen in the streets or was moved curbside from the streets.  The town will continue to collect this roadside debris until Wednesday in town trucks which have limited capacity.  Please place debris that has fallen in the streets curbside – no yard waste or limbs that have fallen on your personal property will be accepted during this pickup because it is not a full yard waste pickup conducted by JRM.  Our next yard waste pickup is scheduled for the week of September 11 – your personal yard debris from the storm, as well as any additional …

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Fire Department Reports Minimal Irene Damage

Fire Chief Kevin Farrell said Sunday "wasn't overly busy," despite Tropical Storm Irene.

Fire Chief Kevin Farrell said Sunday Aug. 28 "wasn't overly busy," despite the tropical storm that caused power outages and property damage across New England and the entire east coast.  On 24 Delaware Ave. Farrell said there was an issue in the afternoon of a fallen tree limb resulting in an electrical short, which caused damage to the home. "The ground for the electrical service ended up becoming energized," he said, noting that it caused charring and burnt some of the insulation.  For safety precautions, much of the ceiling in the garage and lower corridor of the split-level home was torn down, to ensure no smoldering heat sources could ignite later.  In the morning Farrell said a tree fell onto 272 Maple St., causing damage to the …

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Week in Review

Week in Review

The most popular articles this week on Danvers Patch

While you're inside the house today braving Hurricane Irene, catch up on the most popular stories this week on Danvers Patch: Neighborhood Files Police Blotter: Video Stories

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