Wednesday, October 31, 2012
From Long Valley to Bloomfield, fuel is scarce and tempers are high in northern New Jersey.
Two days after Sandy severed power to most of North Jersey, dwindling fuel supplies set off a stampede to service stations Wednesday, as empty tank-toting thousands waited hours to pay at the pump. Tensions often ran high as gasoline for cars and generators became more scarce by the second. Lines of people holding red canisters stretched into the dozens, while scores of cars backed up onto highways. "Avoid Morristown. Gas stations are out of fuel, please make other arrangements,” an alert from Morristown Police read Wednesday afternoon. "Everyone's panicking because all their gas tanks are on 'E,'" said one officer as he restricted access to Morristown’s Abbett Avenue in one direction because the mad rush to Dean's Tire Service there had …
Monday, October 29, 2012
Scenes from the impending hurricane, taken in town late Monday morning.
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Monday, October 29, 2012
Even before the winds really started picking up on Monday, the sounds of Sandy making its way through Maplewood Village were intense. The corner of Baker Street and Maplewood Avenue at roughly 11 a.m. was nearly empty of people and cars, and some stores have their windows boarded up and taped. If you have any photos or videos (taken SAFELY, from your home), please forward them to Patch. Check Patch throughout the day and night for updates on the storm.
Mayor, township officials report on street closures and downed wires in second Monday press conference. Third briefing set for 10am.
Maplewood officials are scheduled to hold a briefing at 10am Tuesday morning to discuss the impact and aftermath of Sandy. At a 4 p.m. press conference on Monday: Police Chief Robert Cimino reported a current list of street closures. He noted that the township is starting to see significant effects from the high winds. Fire Chief Joseph Richardella said the department had responded to 37 calls, the majority of which were wires down and trees down. He stressed that people should call from inside their homes, and stay away from trees and downed wires. Mayor Vic DeLuca said that utility crews will not be in the field until the wind dies down, because it is too dangerous for workers to be in bucket trucks. DeLuca cautioned residents that the …
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Latest report from the National Weather Service shows projected rainfall totals double in some spots.
According to the Sunday afternoon report from National Weather Service Meteorologist Gary Szatkowski, the inland flooding threat posed by Hurricane Sandy has increased in the past 24 hours. "The takeaway message is that our region is currently in the path of a very dangerous storm," Szatkowski said. "Even if the eventual path changes, we will still feel severe effects from this storm." Yesterday's rainfall total map of the region (attached to this story) showed the northern end of New Jersey expecting around two inches of rain, four inches in the south and an isolated band of six inches around the Cape May end of the state. Current projections (also attached to this story) show the northern part of the state expecting four or five inches …
The stores were filled with shoppers as shelves emptied
For updates throughout the storm, "like" us on Facebook: facebook.com/soPatch It was anything but business as usual at local grocery stores on Sunday morning. The Millburn ShopRite, popular with many residents of Maplewood and South Orange, had a line of people waiting when doors opened at 7 a.m. Trader Joe's saw the same, when it opened at 8 a.m. Shoppers were waiting for PetCo to open, as well, for last-minute pet needs. PathMark restocked many of its sold-out items overnight. ShopRite, which issued a statement Saturday pledging to restock often, saw cases of water snatched by worried shoppers, almost as soon as pallets hit the sales floor. Bread and canned goods were going fast, too. Minutes after opening, the line for deli and …
Mayor DeLuca provides information on emergency shelters, leaf and garbage pickup.
For updates on this story, like Maplewood Patch on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Update from Mayor DeLuca on Sunday morning: Maplewood's emergency shelter will be at the DeHart Community Center in DeHart Park. The Department of Public Works is continuing to pick up leaves today. Garbage is scheduled to be picked up on Monday; there is no recycling pickup scheduled for Monday. Maplewood Township declared a state of emergency on Saturday morning in preparation for the arrival of Hurricane Sandy, following Governor Chris Christie's declaration of a state of emergency for the entire state. "Once the Governor declares a state of emergency for the state, we follow with the township," said Mayor DeLuca on Saturday evening. In addition, …
Saturday, October 27, 2012
Hurricane Sandy may cause a system-wide stoppage on Monday.
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Saturday, October 27, 2012
In response to the increasing dire forecast surrounding Hurricane Sandy, the Christie Administration announced that preparations have begun for the potential shutdown of NJ Transit bus, rail, light rail and Access Link service, effective Monday. “The safety of our customers, employees and the public-at-large is paramount,” said NJ Transit Board Chairman and New Jersey Department of Transportation Commissioner James Simpson. “By beginning this important process, NJ Transit will be better able to support the state’s response to Hurricane Sandy by freeing up buses or other resources that may be needed for hurricane relief.” The systematic shutdown of NJ Transit service would require a minimum of 12 hours to complete. The process requires the…
Parks to be shut down by noon on Sunday, officials say.
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Saturday, October 27, 2012
All state parks and historic sites are scheduled to be shut down at noon on Sunday in preparation for the arrival of Hurricane Sandy, Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Bob Martin announced today. According to Martin, safety concerns are forcing the closure and those who are camping now at state facilities across the state are being advised to prepare to leave those sites by mid-day Sunday. Martin also said those with reservations for next week are advised that parks may be closed through the entire week. Persons with reservations will be called by DEP personnel to reschedule their visits to state parks. After the storm passes through the state, the parks and historic sites will be assessed and re-opened on a case-by-case …
The local ShopRite stores are restocking with hurricane necessities
items that customers tend to stock up on before a storm, including water, ice, batteries, milk and bread. ShopRite’s warehouse and transportation departments continuously monitor the weather and will stay in close contact with all stores during the predicted storm to ensure the needs of all ShopRite customers are met during this time. “We understand that weather conditions are expected to be severe, so we are doing everything we can to ensure that our customers have what they need to be prepared in advance of the storm,” said ShopRite spokesperson Karen Meleta. Customers are encouraged to check the official ShopRite Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/shoprite.supermarket) for news on store closings and tips on how to be prepared for …
South Orange - Maplewood School District issues statement about next week.
The following information is from Suzanne Turner, Director of Strategic Communications for the South Orange - Maplewood School District. Safety for our students and staff is always a top priority in our district. The superintendent makes the decision to close (or not close) schools after consulting with the district supervisor of buildings and grounds, the South Orange and Maplewood Police Departments, and other superintendents in the region. The district also follows any directives or guidance provided by the county office of emergency management. If the decision is a delayed opening or an all-day closing, then families and staff are contacted via SchoolMessenger, and announcements are made on the district website, district phone …
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