Hurricane Erin brings violent waves and flooding to east coast

Hurricane Impacts & Damage Assessment - Hurricane Aaron's storm surges caused significant flooding on North Carolina's Outer Banks, particularly impacting Hatteras Island [1] - Waves crashed against homes built on stilts along the shoreline, and neighborhood streets were washed out [1] - Crews were deployed to repair flattened sand dunes [1] - One hotel on Hatteras Island was built to withstand a Category 4 hurricane and can last approximately 6 weeks without outside assistance [2] - Double red flags were posted along the Outer Banks, warning people to stay out of the water [4] Evacuation & Safety Measures - Residents evacuated Hatteras Island, with some relocating their vacations [3] - A state of emergency was declared in New Jersey due to the hurricane [5] - Lifeguards patrolled beaches in New Jersey to prevent swimming [5] Storm Characteristics & Progression - Hurricane Aaron was a Category 2 hurricane with a windfield larger than Hurricane Katrina [4] - The hurricane's winds impacted the Northeast, from the Jersey Shore to southern New England [5] - High tide could potentially worsen the storm surge on the Outer Banks [6]