Irene downgraded, leaves 20 dead in States and moves to Canada

Hurricane Irene's rampage through the United States has left 20 people dead in eight states. It was downgraded to a tropical storm as it moved into the Canadian Maritime provinces and Quebec Sunday evening.

The Emergency Measures Organization warned Sunday that people should have three days of supplies ready and have a family emergency plan in place.

Officials expect the storm to last at least 12 hours — high winds are expected even through Monday.

They have warned people to stay away from coastal regions.