Hurricane Irene's powerful one-two punch of high winds and heavy rainfall will undoubtedly result in dangerous airborne debris, fallen trees and flash floods.

But after her winds die down and her storm surges recede, a "whole suite of issues that may not have been considered" will remain, said Ronald Kendall, director of The Institute of Environment and Human Health at Texas Tech University.

Submit 'Hurricane Irene's Health Risks Likely To Linger' to Twitter   Submit 'Hurricane Irene's Health Risks Likely To Linger' to Facebook      

Leave a Comment



Discuss   Tell a friend   Bury Print Preview

Comments Who Voted Related Links