Aug. 29: Irene Aftermath, Storm Blog, Insurance Advice

1. After enduring heavy winds from Hurricane-turned Tropical Stom Irene Sunday, today is shaping up to be a beautiful late summer day with mostly sunny skies forcasted and a high temperature near 78 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.

2. Hurricane-turned Tropical Storm Irene caused widespread damage in Levittown, Wantagh and Seaford with many downed trees, power outages and flooding. For photos of Irene's aftermath in Wantagh and Seaford, click here. For photos of how Irene impacted Levittown, click here.

3. Throughout the weekend, Patch hosted a live blog that provided up to date information on Irene and answered readers questions. For a transcript of the storm blog, click here.

4. Insurance is going to play an important role for homeowners and businesses who incurred damage from Irene. Check back later on Patch for some advice on steps to take with your insurance company in the days following the storm.

5.Have some exciting news to share like a wedding or birth? Post it in our announcements section either on Wantagh-Seaford Patch or Levittown Patch.