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Hurricane Sandy Update for Residents of Fanwood

The Alternative Press Staff

Tuesday, October 30, 2012 • 6:56pm

FANWOOD, NJ - Here is the latest update for residents of Fanwood, New Jersey:

FROM THE OFFICES OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE RICHARD TRIGO AND MAYOR OF FANWOOD COLLEEN MAHR:

THERE IS MASSIVE DAMAGE IN THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD. THERE IS NO POWER WITHIN THE BOROUGH.

UPDATE FROM THE AMERICAN WATER COMPANY:

  • WATER IN FANWOOD IS SAFE TO DRINK
  • WATER PRESSURE IS VERY LOW
  • CONSERVE WATER

UPDATE FROM PUBLIC SERVICE:

  • NO ESTIMATES OF TIME FOR RESTORATIONS AT THIS TIME
  • STATEWIDE 2.4 MILLION ARE WITHOUT POWER
  • NO GAS STATIONS IN FANWOOD ARE OPEN

CELL PHONE CHARGING:

  • USE YOUR CAR CHARGERS FIRST
  • CHARGING STATIONS AVAILABLE AT THE LIBRARY AND RESCUE SQUAD 9 AM - 5PM

PLEASE CHECK ON YOUR NEIGHBORS.
911 IS FOR EMERGENCIES ONLY.
STAY HOME AND OFF THE ROADS.
ASSUME THAT ANY LINE DOWN IS LIVE!

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