The storm largely spared New York City . As the storm clouds neared , New York City took the unprecedented step of ordering 370,000 people to evacuate . A woman in Delaware said it was n't as bad as she feared . Irene has caused at least 18 deaths , though , and did major damage in many states . Comment:
The storm largely spared New York City . A woman in Delaware said it was n't as bad as she feared . Irene has caused at least 18 deaths , though , and did major damage in many states . Comment: