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Passengers stranded by flood waters get out of their vehicles to check for possible ways to make it to high ground in Alexandria, Va., on September 8, 2011. Rain associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee caused flash floods. (Andrew S. Geraci/The Washington Times)

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Cars lay abandoned under the I-495 ramp due to a flash flood that occured in Alexandria, Va., on Thursday, September 8, 2011. Rain associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee caused flash floods. (Andrew S. Geraci/The Washington Times)

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** FILE ** Firefighters begin to evacuate students at Strayer University who have become trapped by floodwaters in Alexandria on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011. (Andrew S. Geraci/The Washington Times)

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A large section of Route 103 on the Glenville, N.Y. side of Lock 9 collapsed into the Mohawk River due to rising flood water Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011. (AP Photo/The Daily Gazette, Peter R. Barber) TROY, SCHENECTADY; SARATOGA SPRINGS; ALBANY AND AMSTERDAM OUT

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Mario Ortiz, walks through floodwaters in his kitchen Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011, in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Widespread flooding brought on by the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee was being blamed for two deaths in Pennsylvania, where inundated communities were evacuated and state offices closed down on Thursday because of the rising waters. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

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Playground equipment is seen partially submerged in Port Deposit, Md., Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011, as rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee causes flooding along the East Coast.The National Weather Service predicted rain would continue to fall heavily across the mid-Atlantic and Northeastern states through Thursday with anywhere from 4 to 7 more inches falling and up to 10 inches in isolated pockets. Flood watches and warnings were in effect from Maryland to New England. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

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The off ramp to route 322 East in Hershey Pa. was severely damaged by the excessive rain fall Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011. The road is a major access point to the Penn State Milton Hershey Medical Center. This and other flood damage is inhibiting emergency response to the Hospital. (AP Photo/Daniel Shanken)

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A neighborhood in Lower Swatara Twp. is flooded by The Swatara Creek on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011. Nearly 100,000 people from New York to Maryland were ordered to flee the rising Susquehanna River on Thursday as the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee dumped more rain across the Northeast, closing major highways and socking areas still recovering from Hurricane Irene. (AP Photo/The Patriot-News, Christine Baker)

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Lower Swatara Twp. Fire Fighter Justin Chenault holds onto Ginger after rescuing her from a flooded mobile home in Lower Swatara Twp. on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011. Nearly 100,000 people from New York to Maryland were ordered to flee the rising Susquehanna River on Thursday as the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee dumped more rain across the Northeast, closing major highways and socking areas still recovering from Hurricane Irene. (AP Photo/The Patriot-News, Christine Baker)

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Trout Run, Pa. is partially flooded by the Lycoming Creek on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011. Nearly 100,000 people from New York to Maryland were ordered to flee the rising Susquehanna River on Thursday as the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee dumped more rain across the Northeast, closing major highways and socking areas still recovering from Hurricane Irene. (AP Photo/Williamsport Sun-Gazette, Mark Nance)

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West Harrisburg Pike route 230, and surrounding neighborhoods in Lower Swatara Twp. are flooded by the remains of Tropical Storm Lee on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011. Nearly 100,000 people from New York to Maryland were ordered to flee the rising Susquehanna River on Thursday as the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee dumped more rain across the Northeast, closing major highways and socking areas still recovering from Hurricane Irene. (AP Photo/The Patriot-News, Christine Baker)

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John Souder views rising floodwaters, Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011, in Plymouth, Pa. Widespread flooding brought on by the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee was being blamed for two deaths in Pennsylvania, where inundated communities were evacuated and state offices closed down on Thursday because of the rising waters. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

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Spectators defy yellow tape at the entrance of the bridge to take a closer look at the destroyed section of the "Slabtown Bridge" in Eldred Township, Lycoming County Pa. on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011. Nearly 100,000 people from New York to Maryland were ordered to flee the rising Susquehanna River on Thursday as the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee dumped more rain across the Northeast, closing major highways and socking areas still recovering from Hurricane Irene. (AP Photo/Williamsport Sun-Gazette, Mark Nance)

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A U.S. flag hangs near a picket fence as floodwaters cover the front yard of a home, Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011, in Lincoln Park, N.J. Residents along the Passaic River are still cleaning up after Irene with the remnants of Lee expected to drop anywhere from two to five inches of rain. Forecasters say New Jersey's streams and rivers remain at or in flood stage. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

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A person turns back from crossing floodwaters, Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011, in the Manayunk neighborhood of Philadelphia. Widespread flooding brought on by the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee was being blamed for two deaths in Pennsylvania, where inundated communities were evacuated and state offices closed down on Thursday because of the rising waters. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)