Union County Rep: "Easily the Most Devastation We've Seen"

Large swath of Route 22 shut down and many Union County residents are without power.

Many residents of Union County, N.J., emerged largely unscathed from Hurricane Sandy, but coastal areas of the county saw major damage from the tidal surge. County government spokesman Sebastian D'Elia told The Huffington Post that Sandy had brought the county's worst storm. "This is easily the most devastation we've seen," D'Elia said. D'Elia pointed to the destruction of the marina at the Port of Elizabeth, saying the tidal surge left the marina "pretty much gone. Boats have been scattered, and homes near the marina have been damaged. In the Trembly Point neighborhood of Linden, N.J., D'Elia said that 20 to 30 homes experienced "massive flooding" in the middle of the night. He said county officials are still attempting to figure out the …

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Union County Sandy Update

County under state of emergency until 6 p.m. Worst of storm is over; conditions remain hazardous.

The following is press release from Union County.  ---------------------- The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders has issued the following updates and alerts for Union County residents: “So far it appears that Union County has come through the worst of the storm without loss of life and we are grateful for that,” said Freeholder Vice Chairman Linda Carter. “However, conditions remain hazardous with numerous downed power lines and trees blocking streets, and flooding in some areas. Please do your part to help out during this period by staying indoors and off the roads, so emergency responders and repair crews can get through.” Union County remains under a State of Emergency today, Tuesday Oct. 30 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. All Union County …

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Hurricane Sandy

Springfield Proclaims Local State of Emergency

Proclamation states that only emergency vehicles allowed on streets.

It's official: get off of Springfield's roads.  Following a meeting of township emergency responders, elected officials and department heads, Springfield announced that the Township is officially under a state of emergency.  The emergency proclamation prohibits non-emergency vehicles from driving on Springfield roads begining at 6 p.m., Oct. 29. According to the proclamation, the traffic ban is meant to allow police and other emergency vehicles access to township areas under emergency conditions.  In addition, the proclamation grants Springfield police the authority to remove cars that are obstructing emergency traffic. Officials urge residents to stay in a safe and secure place at this time. The full emergency declaration is attached to …

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Springfield Sandy Closings for Monday

The weather has shut doors throughout the township.

Here's a quick list of institutions closed today from the storm. If we're missing your business or office, add it in the comments.  Tonight's Springfield BID meeting scheduled for tonight has been canceled. 

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11:13 am on Monday, October 29, 2012

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Message from Town Hall: Emergency Preparedness Resources

Citizens are urged to check their equipment and get ready for when Sandy arrives.

The following is a message from Springfield's government.  ----------------------- Planning for a Major Storm – What You Can Do Now The New Jersey Office of Emergency Management is warning of an impending storm coming early next week. It is labeled Hurricane Sandy and may make landfall with heavy rain and wind. You may want to encourage your citizens to check all pumps, chain saws, generators, and other emergency equipment. Attached is information that will be helpful in preparing and planning for a potential major storm.  Click here. 

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