Governor Chris Christie today announced that the federal government has extended public assistance to all 21 counties in New Jersey as a result of the impact of Hurricane Sandy, extending public assistance now to all 11 New Jersey counties not previously approved.
Today I stopped by the Ventnor Community Center to drop of clothes and other products to just try to do a little part in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.
What I saw was a community coming together to help "Restore the Shore
Odd-even rationing for gasoline purchases began Saturday in 12 New Jersey counties: Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Middlesex, Morris, Monmouth, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren.
The Christie Administration today announced the establishment of a hotline for residents affected by Hurricane Sandy who left their pets behind when evacuating their homes in advance of the storm.
Access to the Barrier Island communities of Atlantic City, Brigantine, Longport, Margate and Ventnor remains restricted at this time as per a directive from Governor Chris Christie.
Ocean County continues to struggle after Hurricane Sandy left a path of destruction.
The damage and flooding in Atlantic City have made national news - now the casinos are waiting for the green light to start business going again, but they may have to be patient for some time.
SoJO has been on top of every angle of the "Super Storm", and providing you updated information as it becomes available. This update is as of 4pm on October 30th.
More than 1.2 million utility customers in New Jersey are without electricity due to the superstorm that's pummeling the state with rain and strong winds.
Looks like when Hurricane Sandy arrives, the core of the storm will come over Sea Isle City, wrapping up another phase of a wicked storm that is not done yet.
The images of Hurricane Sandy that you are seeing on SoJO1049.com are ones you may not soon forget, but sadly we still have the worst of this storm coming our way.