The Mayor On Sandy's Aftermath
With most of the town, including Borough Hall, without power, phone or internet, the mayor wants to keep residents updated on post-Sandy clean-up and repairs.
Mayor Ann Subrizi reported that PSE&G has "hundreds of linemen on the ground" from out of state with 200 more expected to arrive and support their regular crew in repairing lines to restore power to more than 120,000 homes throughout Bergen County. According to PSE&G, New Milford has between 2000 and 5000 reported outages.
According to Subrizi, PSE&G has also supplemented their regular tree trimmers with crews from out of state to clear the lines of overhanging branches.She also said that the DPW has begun to pick up debris and clear the roads.
Subrizi asks the residents for their patience in having their power restored. According to PSE&G, power is restored to emergency services first--hospitals, police, fire and ambulance. Shelters, schools and those with special life support needs follow.
"Because road conditions are still dangerous, I ask that all residents stay home unless it's an emergency," Subrizi said. "Please let's have no extra cars on the road today."
Barbara
1:47 pm on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
How is the river flooding? What is the impact of the storm to homes near the river?
Steve Gompertz
10:21 am on Wednesday, October 31, 2012
I've been unable to contact my parents in New Milford. I see some pictures here pretty close to their house. Does anyone have any pictures from Graphic Blvd and Cherry St? More specifically, does anyone live near there who could tell me the conditions near 777 Cherry St?
Ann Piccirillo
8:32 pm on Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Other than the fact that there is no power, conditions by your mom's house are very good. No downed trees or wires.
Steve Gompertz
11:01 pm on Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Gotta love the power of the net to eliminate geographical hurdles. Thanks for going above and beyond on this!