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Hurricane Sandy: Holland & Brooklyn-Battery Tunnels Closing At 2PM, Bridges Could Be Next

Governor Cuomo just announced that the Holland Tunnel and the Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel will be closed at 2 p.m. today because they would be the most prone to flooding. There was no mention of the Lincoln Tunnel, which presumably will remain open and could be the one life-line for Manhattan as the bridges will also close should wind speeds surpass 60 miles per hour. Earlier today, a wind speed of 51 miles per hour. “Citizens should not be on the roads, you really do not need to be on the ...

Hurricane Sandy: NY Airports Open, But Carriers Not Operating

Airports in the metropolitan New York City area are open, but air carriers are not operating. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said Monday that travelers shouldn’t even try to go to Kennedy, Newark Liberty, LaGuardia and Stewart airports. Rail service on AirTrain JFK and AirTrain Newark has been suspended until further notice. (AP)

East Coast Grinds To Halt As Superstorm Nears

Forecasters say Hurricane Sandy is about 310 miles (505 kilometers) southeast of New York City, and the center of the storm is expected to be near the mid-Atlantic coast on Monday night. The National Hurricane Center said early Monday that the storm has top sustained winds of 85 mph (140 kph), with higher gusts. It is moving toward the north-northwest at 20 mph (22 kph). Hurricane-force winds extend up to 175 miles (280 kilometers) from the storm's center. Sandy is on track to collide ...

Hurricane Sandy: Urgent Updates For Far Rockaway / Bayswater / 5 Towns Communities [8:00AM Monday]

The following was sent to YWN by the Achiezer Organization: SINCE THE TIME OF OUR LAST UPDATE SENT SHORTLY BEFORE 4 PM YESTERDAY, THOUSANDS OF FAMILIES HAVE EVACUATED THE NEIGHBORHOOD. IN ADDITION, MORE THAN A DOZEN HANDICAPPED RESIDENTS HAVE SAFELY BEEN RELOCATED. HOWEVER THOUSANDS OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES HAVE REMAINED AND NOT LEFT THEIR HOMES. IN RESPONSE TO NUMEROUS CALLS RECEIVED, WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED BY THE OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT WITHIN THE LAST HOUR, THAT THE EVACUATION ...

Hurricane Sandy: Storm Surge Pose 'Worst Case Scenario'

The projected storm surge from Hurricane Sandy is a "worst case scenario" with devastating waves and tides predicted for the highly populated New York City metro area, government forecasters said Sunday. The more they observe it, the more the experts worry about the water — which usually kills and does more damage than winds in hurricanes. In this case, seas will be amped up by giant waves and full-moon-powered high tides. That will combine with drenching rains, triggering inland ...

Hurricane Sandy: Misaskim Preparedness Update

As local law-enforcement are preparing for Hurricane Sandy, Misaskim is urging everyone to pay close attention to all announcements and heed all warnings in order to ensure the safety of all. Misaskim will be activating its Emergency Operations Center tonight. The Emergency Operations Center is equipped to serve as a communications hub for emergency and law-enforcement organizations in case the storm wrecks community-wide damages. The Emergency Operation Center will run on generated power in ...

Hurricane Sandy: Message From Chaveirim Of Lakewood

On October 27, 2012, NJ Governor Chris Christie Declared a Statewide Weather State of Emergency Ahead of Hurricane Sandy. "As we move towards what is an increasingly likelihood of seeing Sandy make landfall in New Jersey, I am urging all New Jerseyans to take every possible and reasonable precaution to ready themselves for the storm’s potential impact. That means having an emergency action plan for their families and other loved ones who may require assistance, and avoiding unnecessary risks ...

Hurricane Sandy: British Airways Cancels Flights To Northeast

British Airways cancelled all flights to New York on Sunday and will suspend most services to and from the U.S. East Coast on Monday as the United States braces for the arrival of Hurricane Sandy. The freak storm, due to come ashore in the United States late on Monday, is forecast to bring thrashing winds, flash flooding and even heavy snowfall. "Hurricane Sandy is causing disruption, flight delays and cancellations throughout the Eastern Seaboard of the U.S.A.," the airline said in a ...

Hurricane Sandy: Storm Sets Off Frantic Rush For Supplies Across East Coast

Good luck buying lanterns, generators, propane, or - if you're really unprepared - rain boots and batteries in areas in the path of Hurricane Sandy as it bears down on the U.S. East Coast. The approach of the gigantic storm - expected to come ashore Monday night - set off a scramble this weekend for supplies from Virginia to New England, causing long lines at gas stations, bare shelves at hardware and home-supply shops, and a run on bread, bottled water and canned foods at grocery ...

Eastern US Braces For Dangerous Superstorm

Big cities from Washington to Boston buttoned up on Sunday against the onslaught of a superstorm that could menace 50 million people in the most heavily populated corridor in the nation, with forecasters warning New York could be in particular peril. "The time for preparing and talking is about over," Federal Emergency Management Administrator Craig Fugate warned as Hurricane Sandy made its way up the Atlantic on a collision course with two other weather systems that could turn it into one ...

Hurricane Sandy: NYSE To Trade Electronically Monday, Shut Floor

The New York Stock Exchange and the NYMEX are shutting their trading floors in New York Monday as Hurricane Sandy bears down on the Big Apple. But trading will continue electronically on both exchanges. NYSE Euronext said Sunday it is putting in place its contingency plans beginning Monday and will announce later when the trading floor will reopen. The New York Mercantile Exchange, a commodity futures exchange, also will be shutting on Monday its trading floor which is located in a ...

Hurricane Sandy: Chesed of Lakewood Seeks Frum Homes with Generators to Host Cholim in Case of Emergency Evacuation

In advance of the rapidly approaching Hurricane Sandy, Chesed of Lakewood is compiling a list of frum homes with built-in generators. If the need to evacuate or transport people with medical needs arises, or in case of power outages at the homes of those in need of constant medical assistance, we are urgently seeking frum homes that can be made available for those cholim to find safe shelter. If you or someone you know has a built-in generator and is able to host cholim in case of emergency, ...

Hurricane Sandy: Mayor Bloomberg Updates New Yorkers On Storm [5:30PM EST]

The following are Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg’s remarks as delivered today at Seward Park High School: “We are here at the evacuation shelter at Seward Park High School, one of the 76 evacuation shelters located in public schools around the city. There are already more than 90 people here who have evacuated from homes in Zone A, and there are hundreds more in shelters across the city. “First I want to thank those for taking quick action to ensure their own safety and to make it ...

Hurricane Sandy: NYPD Storm Information

Mayor Bloomberg today announced the mandatory evacuation of New York City residents that live within Zone A. If you are unsure of what zone you live in please click HERE. Additionally, the NYPD Community Affairs Bureau would like to offer you the below resources. Remember be prepared for the pending storm and remain safe. STORM INFORMATION * visit HERE for all the latest information on the storm * Mandatory evacuation for ZONE A. If you need help evacuating, call 311. See PDF file ...

Hurricane Sandy: 5,000 Flights Grounded

Airlines canceled more than 5,000 flights mostly as a result of Hurricane Sandy, with hubs along the East Coast bearing the brunt of the disruptions. According to the flight-tracking service FlightAware, 1,100 Sunday flights have been canceled as of Sunday afternoon, with more than 265 cancellations at Newark Airport, a hub of United Airlines. For Monday, nearly 4,000 flights were canceled, with 857 cancellations at Newark, followed by 632 at New York’s Kennedy Airport and more than 500 ...

Hurricane Sandy: Message From NYPD's 70 Pct Commanding Officer

As you are already aware of the upcoming hurricane that is heading in our direction, we are sending you this email to inform you that the 70th Precinct will be running in full capacity during this time and will be here to assist you as needed. The Weather Forecast has predicted that" Hurricane Sandy" will move up the East Coast from 6 AM Monday through 6PM Tuesday, and has the potential to be a very devastating storm. Though the storm is expected to have heavy down pours of rain, it will be ...

Hurricane Sandy: NYS Courts Announce Closures For Monday

With the impending impact of Hurricane Sandy, New York State court officials announced the closures of several courts across the area. New York State courts will be closed Monday in the five boroughs, Nassau and Suffolk Counties and for the Ninth Districts courts covering Rockland, Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess and Orange Counties. The only exceptions to the closures are for arraignments and emergency applications, according to the courts system. Anyone scheduled to appear for jury ...