Here is some of the latest information on how Irene is affecting your life — including warnings, storm preparation and cleanup, travel information, public events, power outages, sources of assistance, shelters and other tips — from N&O reporters and public agencies. You can search this blog for a specific topic by scrolling down the right side of this page to the "Search this blog" prompt.
The Homestead Aquatic Center in Chapel Hill will open at 1 p.m. today (Saturday) after a morning closure due to a power failure.
The power failure was caused when winds downed a power line. Electricity has been restored.
For town pool schedules, click here.
Eric Frederick is the managing editor of newsobserver.com. Contact him at eric.frederick@newsobserver.com or 919-829-8956.
