Tuesday, November 20, 2012
One in five residents said they felt forced out of their homes by the storm.
Superstorm Sandy made an impact on approximately two-thirds of the state, according to results from a Rutgers-Eagleton Poll released Tuesday. An even higher percentage (94 percent) of the 1,228 polled New Jersey residents reported that they lost power at some point during or after the storm. About 65 percent of those polled said they remained without power for at least five days. "Two-thirds of New Jersey residents were affected when Superstorm Sandy wreaked havoc on the Garden State three weeks ago," a press release about the poll said. Approximately one in five residents said they were forced out of their homes by the storm, with about 6 percent of residents telling pollsters they were still not able to permanently return. "We already …
Saturday, November 17, 2012
The 'Unite 2 Revive' fundraiser will feature seven NJ bands at Jersey's Sports Bar in Neptune on Sunday, Nov. 18
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Saturday, November 17, 2012
A day-long event featuring food, drink and popular New Jersey rock bands on Sunday will raise funds for Red Cross efforts to meet the needs of those victimized by Hurricane Sandy. The "Unite 2 Revive" will be held at Jersey’s Sports Bar, located at 116 Third Ave. in Neptune, from noon to 7 p.m. The fundraising event is being presented by Stars that Shine Entertainment, LLC, TOURPAX, and Synergy Event Planners. The restaurant will be serving food and drink specials during the event and sponsors include Patch sites throughout New Jersey. Guests are welcome to attend throughout the day to enjoy music from local bands including: The Eddie Testa Band, Guy Smiley, Rome, Undercover, Kindred, Marc Ribler & friends and Nobs Overdrive. Special …
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Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Legal advice, where to find shelter and food among resources covered.
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Wednesday, November 14, 2012
A new resource has been released by NJ 2-1-1 Partnership documenting recovery resources for victims of Superstorm Sandy. The Hurricane Sandy Response and Recovery Guide details information such as contacts for home contractors, legal services for filing storm damage claims, how to apply for funding for damaged hot water heaters and how to remove mold. It also provides information county-by-county on food assistance, shelter and mental health facilities. According to a press release sent by NJ 2-1-1 Partnership, the organization has responded to approximately 43,000 callers asking for advice for many things included in the guide. NJ 2-1-1 Partnership has seen a 400 percent increase in call volume from Sandy alone. Public health officials …
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Politicians said this election season was 'very difficult' because of storm.
After millions of New Jersey residents spent most of last week without power, gas, and even lost their homes, Tuesday’s general election was likely the farthest from their minds. But for politicians who have continued to campaign through the storm, the election has remained a focus. “It’s been a very, very difficult procedure because of the storm,” Essex County Freeholder Vice President Patricia Sebold said. Sebold is the Democratic chairwoman in Livingston and has helped local candidates with their own races. She said her candidates have struggled to reach voters as power outages have stopped their printer, in Irvington, from producing mailers. “I’ve never experienced anything like this ever, in all my years of being involved in politics…
Saturday, November 3, 2012
The birth of Jordana Payton helped lift the spirits of Paula Baum and her family during a tumultuous time.
Many in New Jersey have experienced the worst week of their lives. Sandy's impact displaced scores of residents, destroying homes and cutting power off to millions. For Mahwah's Paula Baum, it might be one of the best weeks ever. Baum didn't think the storm would pack the punch it did. There was calm before the storm. But whipping winds quickly changed that, knocking power out around 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Trees fell all over. Wires were down. Going to work was out of the question. By Tuesday, the boredom was setting in. And so was fear. "It was very scary because my daughter was pregnant and due to have her baby on Friday, Nov. 2 at Valley Hospital," she said from Mac Murphy's bar in Ridgewood on Thursday. "We were very concerned – how are you…
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Extensive damage could delay service restorations across rail and bus linking NJ, NY and Philadelphia
The nation's largest statewide public transportation system says it faces a massive repair and restoration effort in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. NJTransit, consisting of 12 commuter train lines, 3 light rail lines and 261 bus routes, suffered "unprecedented devastation" from the storm, according to James Simpson, New Jersey's transportation commissioner and chairman of the NJTransit board. The system normally provides 895,000 weekday trips, servicing 164 rail stations, 61 light rail stations and more than 19,000 bus stops. Little of that activity was evident on Tuesday, however. Instead, transit crews had begun an extensive damage review. “With the break of daylight, NJ TRANSIT began to inspect and assess the full extent of the damage," …
Long lines were seen at local eateries that have power
Residents were seen flocking to local eateries that are open and have power Tuesday afternoon, as an estimated 80 percent of the township was without power Tuesday as a result of Hurricane Sandy. Long lines were seen at McDonalds on Route 17, Dunkin Donuts in the A&P Plaza and the Burger King on Route 17 South. Spots in the township open for business include: Officials are recommending residents stay home unless it is necessary to travel. Know of another place in town that is either opened or closed? Let your neighbors know by leaving a comment about it. -- Follow Patch on Facebook and Twitter. For news straight to your email inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter.
Nearly 9,000 homes are without power
Tuesday morning, Mahwah residents began assessing the damage left by Hurricane Sandy. With the majority of the township out of power, most of the damage in the township was the result of wind and downed trees, not flooding. The Mahwah Police Department began offering its headquarters as a charging station for residents to charge cell phone, laptops, etc. at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday. The PD is sending out alerts using its new Nixle alert system alerting sections of the township to go to the station to charge electronic equipment. Mayor Laforet issued the following alert at 11:40 a.m. Tuesday: There are countless trees that have fallen onto trees. We are fortunate the expected rains did not occur and there was no flooding in the Township. We have …
Fire department responded to over 20 'nonstop' calls between 6 p.m. and midnight, officials say
A 50-foot stretch of electrical wiring and the electrical server on one house in Mahwah burst into flames after 10 p.m. Monday, fire officials said. According to Assistant Fire Chief Ed Garza, a wire stretching from Mark Twain Way to Linden Street in Mahwah burst into flames apparently after an electrical server to a house on Ridge Road “blew apart. The gas light was hot, and there was fire on the ground and smoke in the house,” Garza said. Residents in the area of Ridge Road reported seeing a large blaze. “It lit up the sky,” Garza said. “It looked like daylight.” The FD was able to cut power to the affected home and evacuate the family inside, fire officials said. The home’s entire electrical system was “fried,” by the fire, Garza said. …
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