Hurricane Irene has left New Jersey..... with some damage.Two days after the Hurricane has passed over us, towns all over New Jersey are still affected by it. One town that is dealing with a big cleanup is Cranford, NJ. Residents had to face the flooding of both the Rahway River and the Lake in Nomahegan Park. Doubled with lost power, sump pumps could not work to keep water from seeping into homes.Cranford residents are unhappy with the mess they are left with. The loss of power makes it especia...
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Protect your Home from the Hurricane!
Hurricane Irene will be passing over New Jersey and the rest of the East Coast this Sunday. You may have your emergency bags packed, but there are steps you can take to protect your home as well. Hurricane to hit East CoastIn 80 mph wind, objects in the yard can be whipped up and slammed against your home. This may cause minor damage to your siding or it could cause major damage - breaking a window or patio door. A few steps that you can take:Lock down or put away patio furniture such ...
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Hurricane Irene is Approaching After a stint in the Bahamas, Hurricane Irene is expected to make her way to the East Coast by the end of the weekend, and Patch wants you to be ready. Here is everything you need to know about how to handle the storm's impending arrival.Before the hurricane:The American Red Cross has a list of suggestions on how to prepare yourself and your home in the event of a hurricane.Get a three-day supply of water ready for each person on hand, along with food that doe...
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