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Friday, November 2, 2012

Help Your Neighbors Recover From Sandy

If you can help your Essex County neighbors, respond using the hashtag #EssexNeeds.

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 to President Obama: We Need Fuel

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 …

STEVE DUNCAN

5:16 pm on Friday, November 2, 2012

I don't fault those who have but do not share. It's just bad upbringing. However I went on to Hotels.com to book a room from my brother who lives in Maplewood and is still without power. The Capri Inn was $910/tax included for one night! REALLY! It seems people have no conscience! I hope for the sake of all whom are suffering in Maplewood that power is restored sooner than later! God speed   more ›

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Update: Livingston Focus on Restoring Power

Township working on returning roads, life to normalcy.

[UPDATED 6:30 P.M.] Livingston Township Manager Michele Meade said late Wednesday no roads in the township are impassable but some streets have barriers in place and people may have to go a bit out of their way to get where they want to go. Meade praised townships departments including the public works and police for their nonstop efforts to return township life to normal. “These guys are amazing,” she said, “ They’re doing what they have to do under trying conditions to get the job done.” Much like last October’s nor’easter, the township is using wooden barriers to prevent traffic from going down certain streets and residents are reaching destinations by going slightly out of their way to get there. “No section is any worse off than any …

DAVID LUGASHI

2:17 pm on Saturday, November 3, 2012

Is any one know if power restore to Washington ct   more ›

Monday, October 29, 2012

President Obama Issues Emergency Declaration for New Jersey

Gov. Chris Christie requested declaration, which allows state to receive federal aid.

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 …

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