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Government
How Was Your Electric Service During Hurricane Sandy? BPU Wants to Know
In some parts of the state, the power outages after Hurricane Sandy lasted for more than two weeks. Now the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) wants to know what consumers think a...
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News
National Guard Maintains A Large Presence in Sandy-Impacted Areas
It’s Sunday afternoon. A few hours ago guardsmen were stationed along the barrier island, huddled in the rain around makeshift fire pits or loaded up in Humvees touring the still-devastat...
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News
If FEMA Doesn't Expand Fort Housing, Oceanport Will Take Matters Into Its Own Hands
The promise of temporary housing for storm victims at Fort Monmouth is showing signs it will become a reality. Oceanport borough is reporting that one of its residents received a cal...
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News
Boating, Fishing Can Resume In Barnegat and Sandy Hook Bays
Boating, fishing and crabbing are now allowed in the upper Barnegat Bay and Sandy Hook Bay. The Department of Environmental Protection is lifting the public health advisory for recr...
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Blog Post
Clean Ocean Action's Waves of Action Day in Union Beach, Middletown
Connecting Volunteers with Community Needs “For The Shore” Long-Term Region-Wide Hurricane Relief Program Begins Saturday, December 8, 2012 Atlantic Highlands, NJ – In response ...
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Social Services
Scissors for Sandy to Provide Storm Relief
Scissors for Sandy, a nationwide cut-a-thon to provide relief to Sandy victims, will take place from noon to 8 p.m. Monday at the ballroom of the Berkeley Hotel, 1401 Ocean Ave., Asbury P...
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Government
FEMA: Housing Prospects for Sandy Victims Daunting, Not Dire
The numbers are dramatic. In theory. According to a report from the state's Disaster Housing Task Force, a looming housing shortfall exists for thousands of residents impacted by Hur...
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Business
JCP&L Offers Customers Payment Plan Options to Ease Impact of Hurricane Sandy
JCP&L has revised its payment plan options for customers who may need help paying their electric bills in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. “Hurricane Sandy was a devastating sto...