Gov. Thomas Carper said state of emergency would take effect Thursday morning. Winds from 30 to 70 mph are possible along with 5 to 10 inches of rain. Flooding, wind damage and power outages are possible. Gov. Christie Whitman declared a state of emergency Wednesday, allowing the state to deploy the National Guard, state police and transportation personnel and equipment. Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency alerted city and county emergency management officials to activate their operation centers.
Officials prepare to open shelters.
Beaches on Long Island were closed and heavy surf advisory issued for beaches facing the Atlantic. Winds at 50 to 80 mph were expected. Floyd expected to bring heavy rain and a 7-foot storm surge Thursday night and Friday morning. The Rhode Island National Guard is positioning mobile communications units and water tankers strategically around the state in case power and water are lost. All rights reserved.