Friday, November 9, 2012
There were 563 households reported to be without power on Friday.
[Updated: 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9] In a week of regularly shifting estimates for when power will be restored in Montclair, PSE&G said on Friday it now expects electricity to be back on for ninety-nine percent of households by Saturday. However, “isolated outages” may persist in town for hard hit areas with power lines running through backyards, said PSE&G spokesperson Everett Scott. “We will be done now we think, we are sure, sometime by tomorrow [Saturday] evening,” said Scott. “It still means there’s going to be isolated outages out there. ... We will get someone out there as soon as possible to get those isolated incidents turned on." On Friday, eleven days after Hurricane Sandy, there remain 563 households without power, according to …
Friday, November 2, 2012
If you can help your Essex County neighbors, respond using the hashtag #EssexNeeds.
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Friday, November 2, 2012
Want to help folks affected by Hurricane Sandy? Provide a trade or skill or make a connection for someone affected by the storm? People in the Tri-state area are still reeling from the storm. Many remain without power, lights, heat and are struggling to find gasoline for their cars and generators. Patch wants to help. We are providing a forum where residents can donate to others to help them through the aftermath of the storm. Do you have a skill or work in a trade where you would be willing to help out someone who needs a friend or neighbor right about now? If you’ve lost possessions in the storm, this forum may be able to help you. Do you have an item to donate? Is there an item you need? You can use this forum to connect with others who…
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Essex County executive and Gov. Chris Christie have conference call with President Barack Obama post-Sandy.
According to one elected official, one positive development in the aftermath of post-Sandy is the partnership between Republican Gov. Chris Christie and President Barack Obama, a Democrat. On Thursday, two days since Hurricane Sandy tore through the Northeast devastating parts of New Jersey, the two leaders had a conference call. Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr., said he was part of the call and said the federal government has been receptive to the state's needs. "I was thanking the president and the governor for their leadership," said DiVincenzo, whose county largely remains without power. "The governor's staff has been extraordinary. It's been a great partnership." DiVincenzo said besides pledging help from the Federal …
Monday, October 29, 2012
Gov. Chris Christie requested declaration, which allows state to receive federal aid.
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Monday, October 29, 2012
President Barack Obama issued an emergency declaration for New Jersey, authorizing the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to make federal aid available to the state before Hurricane Sandy's arrival. On Sunday, Gov. Chris Christie formally requested the president declare a pre-landfall emergency for New Jersey. FEMA is authorized to identify, mobilize, and provide equipment and resources necessary to alleviate the impacts of the emergency, according to a press release issued by the agency. Emergency protective measures, limited to direct federal assistance, will be provided at 75 percent federal funding. "This assistance will enhance the State's capability to respond quickly and put assets into place where they are needed to help …
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Governor said Hurricane Sandy is poised to strike New Jersey between Atlantic City and Toms River.
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Sunday, October 28, 2012
Governor Chris Christie formally requested President Barack Obama declare a pre-landfall emergency for New Jersey, according to a press release issued by the governor's office. The declaration would allow the state to request funding and other assistance for actions taken in advance of Hurricane Sandy. "We have taken this action to assist communities which have taken extraordinary measures to insure the safety of the public during this very serious and dangerous storm," Christie said in the release. Hurricane Sandy is expected to bring flooding, high winds and heavy rain across the state over a period of 36 hours starting early Monday morning. During a press conference in Pompton Lakes on Sunday afternoon, Christie said the hurricane is …
Friday, October 26, 2012
The American Red Cross issued the following checklist for residents on the Montclair Township website.
Are you ready for Hurricane Sandy? The American Red Cross issued a checklist on the township website for residents as they prepare for Sandy’s potential landfall next week. Just as the Red Cross is preparing for Hurricane Sandy, people in New Jersey should take the threat of Sandy seriously and take steps now to be prepared – build a kit, make a plan and be informed. Preparation is the best protection against the dangers of hurricanes, which may bring flooding, storm surge, high winds and tornadoes. The Red Cross recommends that residents have the following things ready in case Hurricane Sandy makes its way to New Jersey. • A portable kit, stored in a sturdy, easy to carry, water resistant container should have enough supplies for …
Christine Adams Beckett
5:12 pm on Monday, November 12, 2012
Diane, I am having the same problem. I waited on hold for an hour on Saturday night (thank God for a good book) for them to tell me that the signal to my modem was very weak and its likely their problem, which they have not yet solved. more ›