In Norfolk, Virginia, between 10,000 and 15,000 people were evacuated to emergency shelters on September 19, but were able to return home the next day as Esther passed far to the east.
9月19日，弗吉尼亚州的诺福克有10000到15000人被疏散到应急避难场所，直到次日风暴从东面经过后才返回家园。