Monday, October 29, 2012
We want to see what Hurricane Sandy's done in your neighborhood—share your photos on Gloucester Township Patch.
Hurricane Sandy is being described as a historic storm that will cause billions of dollars of damage along the East Coast. The hurricane is expected to make landfall along the New Jersey coast sometime early Tuesday. While the brunt of the storm's impact will occur along the shore, flooding and other damage is expected inland, including in Gloucester Township. Gloucester Township Patch invites readers to share pictures of flooding and downed trees in your neighborhoods. Not sure how to upload photos? Click here for a quick tutorial. Please do not put yourself in danger under any circumstances to take storm photos. Get up to the minute information on Sandy. Follow Gloucester Township Patch on Facebook and Twitter, sign up for our breaking …
Sunday, October 28, 2012
The massive, slow-moving storm will likely hit New Jersey Monday evening in earnest, although it may not be hurricane by then.
Hurricane Sandy is still packing 75 mph winds as a Category 1 storm on Sunday morning. The massive storm was located 395 miles east of Charleston, SC, at 5 a.m. Oct. 28 and was traveling northeast at 13 mph over the open water of the Atlantic Ocean parallel to the East Coast. Forecasters still expect the system to take a sharp left turn early on Monday morning and approach the New Jersey coastline by Monday night as a large and powerful storm with winds of near-hurricane force (74 mph). At that point, Sandy is not expected to be categorized as a hurricane, despite her widespread and powerful effects. Follow Sandy's path as it heads toward South Jersey with this interactive map. The National Weather Service predicts a storm surge of 4 to 8 …
Do you know what to do when the power goes out? How to reach PSE&G or Atlantic City Electric? Check out our tips.
Oh great, the power just went out—now what? As Hurricane Sandy (or its remnants) hits New Jersey, the power could go out at any time. Make sure your loved ones and property are protected with these tips. We suggest printing out this list so you can access it during an outage. It's also probably a good idea to program the PSE&G or Atlantic City Electric outage line into your phones.
The county continues a three-day effort to try to limit the damage ahead of Hurricane Sandy's landfall.
If you walked or drove by Cooper River Saturday and thought the water line looked lower, you were right—and while dropping the river’s level and shutting the dam between it and the Delaware may have been one of the most visible signs of Camden County’s preparations for Hurricane Sandy, it wasn’t the only one. County Public Works and Office of Emergency Management personnel have spent the better part of three days doing what they can ahead of the storm to try to lessen the hit, prepping equipment and clearing storm drains, among many other efforts. “We are taking all precautions to limit the affects of the hurricane,” county spokesman Dan Keashen said. Lowering the river and closing the dam are part of a move designed to mitigate some of …
Saturday, October 27, 2012
Continue to check back for more announcements as we get them.
Here is a list of events canceled and/or postponed because of Hurricane Sandy: Businesses - The ShopRite stores at Laurel Hill and Chews Landing are closed Monday, but management hopes to re-open Tuesday at regular times. - The Sicklerville Acme management hopes to remain open till 11 p.m. Monday, but will be monitoring conditions. Schools - Gloucester Township Public Schools—all eight elementary schools and three middle schools—will be closed Monday and Tuesday. - Highland, Timber Creek and Triton high schools will be closed Monday and Tuesday. - Camden County Technical Schools, including Gloucester Township campus, will be closed Monday and Tuesday. - John Paul II Regional School, in Stratford, is closed Monday and Tuesday. Government …
Governor issues state of emergency in advance of storm, says state well-prepared after past severe weather events.
Gov. Chris Christie has a message for New Jersey residents doubting the severity of the Hurricane Sandy forecast: prepare for the worst. The governor declared a weather-related state of emergency before holding a press conference in front of the East Keansburg Fire Company in North Middletown on Saturday morning. “We should not assume the predictions should be wrong,” Christie said “When the storm comes, if it’s as bad as they're predicting it will be, you’re going to wish you weren’t as cynical as you might have otherwise been. I’m not trying to be an alarmist here. I want everybody to be ready. I want your families to be safe and I want us to be able to do our jobs the right way.” Christie ordered the mandatory evacuation of Barrier …
It remains uncertain whether the storm—a spin-off of Hurricane Sandy—will hit, but Gloucester Township's emergency management machine isn't taking any chances.
While New Jersey residents stock up on bottled water, milk, batteries and non-perishables and as media types try to contain the hyperbole, Gloucester Township officials are doing their best to prepare for if/when Hurricane Sandy strikes. Gloucester Township Police Capt. Jeff Weiserth said Friday afternoon that township officials are "closely monitoring" weather forecasts and have begun taking precautionary steps to assure the township is ready should Sandy live up to the hype. “We're closely monitoring the progress of the storm ... and Gloucester Township Office of Emergency Management has been in contact with the state and county offices of emergency management," Weiserth said. Meteorologists caution this is not just a typical hurricane …
Friday, October 26, 2012
Already deadly, Hurricane Sandy could be the worst storm to hit the Northeast U.S. in 100 years, experts say.
Weather, government and media folks have dubbed Hurricane Sandy a “Frankenstorm” due to the convergence of extreme weather factors. Forecasters began buzzing days ago, when one of the world's three top computer-model weather simulations showed Sandy getting mixed up with a storm from the Midwest, a high-pressure system out of Greenland and a dip in the jet stream—turning it into a combination cyclone/nor'easter and pushing it toward land. As Andrew Freedman, of Climate Central wrote Monday, "Think if a hurricane and nor'easter mated, possibly spawning a very rare and powerful hybrid storm, slamming into the Boston-to-Washington corridor early next week, with rain, inland snow, damaging winds and potential storm surge flooding." But …
Governor authorizes cabinet to begin preparations for coordinated storm response
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Friday, October 26, 2012
Gov. Chris Christie is urging New Jersey residents to prepare in advance of Hurricane Sandy’s expected arrival on the East Coast next week. "While Sandy’s exact track is still uncertain, New Jersey has the potential to experience a major impact from high winds, heavy rain, flooding and power outages," Christie said in a press release. "Now, ahead of any potential impact of Sandy, is the time for families to ensure they are prepared and are tuned in for the latest path of the storm for our coast. I encourage all of our families to stay informed, get ready, and reach out to those you know who may be isolated, or in need of extra assistance during adverse conditions." As of Friday afternoon at 1:30 p.m., the National Weather Service forecast…
Camden County and local government officials outline their plans for the path of the storm, which is expected to hit Sunday.
Camden County offered the following announcement regarding its emergency readiness for the upcoming storm warning. (Lindenwold, NJ)- The Camden County Department of Public Works and Office of Emergency Management (OEM) are closely monitoring forecasts from the National Weather Service in Mount Holly. The latest forecast lists the potential for heavy rainfall, high winds and flooding from Sunday to Tuesday, depending on the track of the storm. The Camden County Department of Public Works stands ready to address any road hazards associated with the storm, such as downed trees or blocked drainage inlets. “If flooding occurs in our area, never drive your vehicle into areas where water covers the roadway,” said Freeholder Ian Leonard, liaison …
Sean McCullen
4:34 pm on Thursday, November 1, 2012
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