DirecTV Launches Hurricane Irene Information Funnel

DirecTV audiences will have the ability to get 24/7 coverage of Hurricane Irene whether they are in the middle of the experience, or taking in the sun's rays about the opposite coast.our editor recommendsHurricane Irene Bumps Up Rankings, Website Traffic for that Weather ChannelHurricane Irene: Hollywood ReactsHurricane Irene: FEMA Urges Individuals to Tweet, FacebookBox Office Report: Hurricane Irene Advances, Shutting First New England Theaters STORY: Box Office Report: Hurricane Irene a $30 Mil Threat The satellite company introduced on Friday that it'll launch a devoted "Hurricane Irene Information" funnel to supply live broadcasts from local marketplaces impacted by the storm to its audiences countrywide. The funnel is placed to start broadcasting at night time EST/ 9 p.m. PST Friday evening and can air on three separate viewer channels: 259, 325 and 349. STORY: Hurricane Irene: All Broadway Performances Canceled A Few Days Ago DirecTV will track the storm and by hand change to local stations within the affected market. They'll offer graphic updates on potential evacuation, closures and event cancellations, in addition to storm preparation information in the American Red-colored Mix. Coverage is going to be broadcast in the following metropolitan areas: Greenville/New Bern, N.C. New You are able to Norfolk, Veterans administration. Richmond, Veterans administration. Roanoke, Veterans administration. Washington, D.C. Related Subjects DirecTV Hurricane Irene