PSE&G Prepares for Snowstorm With Extra Crews, Equipment

The utility company has also provided a number of tips for customers in the event of a power outage during the predicted nor'easter.

  The following information was provided by PSE&G in preparation for the Nor'Easter tomorrow. A blizzard warning is in effect for Union County, beginning at 6 a.m. on Friday: Additional crews and equipment on hand to restore service. As part of our ongoing efforts to keep customers informed during severe weather events, we are providing the following information: PSE&G is closely monitoring the track of the approaching nor'easter and is making emergency preparations should the storm bring heavy snow and strong winds to our service territory. At this time, the storm is expected to begin impacting New Jersey on Friday and continue through Saturday, with the full brunt of the storm hitting the area on Friday night. In anticipation of the …

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Recovery Update: Officials To Decide By 7 p.m. If Schools Will Open Tomorrow

The superintendent of schools said the district is monitoring the recent storm to determine if schools will be open on Thursday, Nov. 8.

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Gayle Carrick issued a statement this afternoon update the public on the district's efforts to restore power in the schools. "Power was restored this morning to another Cranford School however a transformer has recently blown resulting in the loss of power and heat to a school that was previously operational," Carrick said. Maintenance crews are still working to install generators to power some of the buildings that lost electricity during super storm Sandy last week. "We are in the process of installing two large emergency generators at two Cranford schools which we anticipate will be completed by midnight," Carrick said. The superintendent has not made a decision as to whether or not schools will reopen on …

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Nor'easter Could Strike This Week

Storm-ravaged NJ could see snow/wind as gas shortage, widespread outages continue

A Nor'easter could sock Sandy-battered New Jersey in the middle of next week, the National Weather Service is predicting. "This storm has the potential to bring strong, gusty winds ... rain/wintry precipitation .. and coastal flooding to the tri-state area," the NWS said. The possible storm, coupled with temperatures in the 30s the next few nights, underscores the urgency to restore power to weary residents. The NWS, however, says the storm is not a sure bet, despite the service issuing a hazardous weather outlook. "There is still uncertainty to the exact track this storm will take," it reported.

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Hurricane Sandy

The Surf Before the Storm

Surfers and fishermen head toward shore

Surfers and fishermen outnumbered beach walkers on many beaches Saturday evening as Hurricane Sandy approached offshore. These surfers and fishermen were at the beach in Bay Head, which is under mandatory state orders to evacuate by 4 p.m. Sunday.

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