NEW : Authorities say at least 15 have died in six states due to the storm . The maximum storm surge coincided with low tide , preventing the flooding that had been feared . Tropical Storm Irene is heading northeast toward New England with 60 mph winds . Comment: It is still not safe , '' New Jersey 's governor says . Chertoff : Flooding in New York City threatens electrical infrastructure .
NEW : Authorities say at least 15 have died in six states due to the storm . Tropical Storm Irene is heading northeast toward New England with 60 mph winds . Comment: It is still not safe , '' New Jersey 's governor says . Chertoff : Flooding in New York City threatens electrical infrastructure .