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New York recovers as Irene passes New York recovers as Irene passes
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Life in New York is returning to normal as flood waters brought by Tropical Storm Irene recede. The feared devastation failed to materialise.Life in New York is returning to normal as flood waters brought by Tropical Storm Irene recede. The feared devastation failed to materialise.
Despite being downgraded from a hurricane, the storm still battered the city with fierce winds and rain.Despite being downgraded from a hurricane, the storm still battered the city with fierce winds and rain.
But the city's mayor said evacuation orders affecting 370,000 people would end at 15:00 local time (19:00 GMT) and stock exchanges would open on Monday.But the city's mayor said evacuation orders affecting 370,000 people would end at 15:00 local time (19:00 GMT) and stock exchanges would open on Monday.
However, flights will remain suspended until Monday afternoon at the earliest. However, air travel and the city's subway system remain suspended.
Power cutsPower cuts
At least 11 deaths have been linked the powerful storm, which destroyed buildings in North Carolina and Virginia, and left millions without power. At least 11 deaths have been linked to the powerful storm, which destroyed buildings in North Carolina and Virginia, and left millions without power.
The storm was classified as a hurricane, carrying winds of over 75mph (120km/h), when it swept through the Caribbean last week but later weakened. It is expected to hit Canada on Sunday night. The storm was classified as a category three hurricane, carrying winds of more than 120mph (192km/h), when it swept through the Caribbean last week but later weakened.
Despite the downgrade, the US Hurricane Center said maximum wind speeds were still registering 60mph (105km/h) as it reached New York. Irene is expected to weaken further before hitting Canada on Sunday night.
US Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said that while there was still a way to go with Irene, the "worst of the storm has passed", adding that the precautions taken had "dramatically decreased" the threat to lives along the eastern US.US Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said that while there was still a way to go with Irene, the "worst of the storm has passed", adding that the precautions taken had "dramatically decreased" the threat to lives along the eastern US.
'Good shape'
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg declared: "All in all, we are in pretty good shape because of the measures we took."
He said the subway system would remain closed until safety inspections were complete and admitted Monday's would be a "tough commute". Officials said air travel would remain suspended until late afternoon on Monday at the earliest.
Mr Bloomberg appealed for patience from those desperate to get back to homes and defended the measures taken to protect citizens.
"We're just not going to take any risks with people's lives. The best scenario is that you take the precautions and they're not needed."