New Jersey- Hurricane Sandy Summary

[nfd2004]

We just got word north crews are being sent south possibly as early.as tomorrow.AM. I have no idea where. Maybe I'll be on a down wire in a neighborhood near you! I hope everyone is doing well and hanging in there.

Things are stabilizing here and normalcy is returning.

  I am certainly glad to hear that things are starting to stabilize in parts of NJ. I have never seen a disaster such as this do so much damage and cause so much suffering. As we know, there are thousands who will be homeless for a long time.

  As one who was very fortunate, that never even lost power, we can not forget that others are NOT so lucky. They will need our help for a long time. And with the cold winter on its way, that makes it much harder.

  We must also Thank all the first responders and emergency workers that were out there risking their neck to save others. And of course the utility workers who have been out there trying the best they can to restore our much needed power. I'm sure its not easy for them. Many of them have probadly lost their homes too. It will take a very long time to recover from this one.

  And finally, as always, there are lessons to be learned. If it ever happens again, how do we deal with it. For Example, one of the things I have been hearing from the people of NY is why didn't they start the odd/even gas rationing earlier. From what I hear it has cut down on those very long and frustrating gas lines.

  I wish all the best to those still struggling. There's one or two members of this site from NJ that I still have not been able to get a hold of. I hope they're okay and staying with friends or relatives.

 

 

[ladder197]

We just got word north crews are being sent south possibly as early.as tomorrow.AM. I have no idea where. Maybe I'll be on a down wire in a neighborhood near you! I hope everyone is doing well and hanging in there.

Things are stabilizing here and normalcy is returning. The shore towns will be another story for the foreseeable future. Let me know where you get sent to. If you're going "south" then odds are Monmouth/Ocean County area.

Thank you, they canceled our response to the shore area. We received a letter from the company president. This storm was the most.destructive in JCP&L's history, followed by the largest restoration effort in our history, and the largest mutual aid response in our history. My heart goes out to everyone that's has been affected by this epic storm.I am again very proud how we as NJ/NY'ers have stepped up to the challenge and have and will continue to each other through this recovery. To.all my fellow veterans. Do your best to enjoy the day and thank you for your service.

 

[ladder197]

Totals from jcp&l...... 3,000 poles  7000 cross arms 3000 Transformers 600 miles of wire. 19,000 professionals on site ,13 Helicopters. We were assisted by FEMA, National Guard, Army Corp of Engineers. Also the military transported via C17 crews from the west coast, trucks, and transmission line equipment. And that's just what was repairable on.the mainland only. Most departments are back to normal 8hr operations. Today will be the first time in 16 days I'll see my kids awake 

 

[ladder197]

To get on the same page as everyone else. My name is Jamie, and I'm a firemen in Hackettstown Nj for.the past 17yrs. I am currently serving as.Deputy Chief. Be safe everyone.

 

[Len90]

Totals from jcp&l...... 3,000 poles  7000 cross arms 3000 Transformers 600 miles of wire. 19,000 professionals on site ,13 Helicopters. We were assisted by FEMA, National Guard, Army Corp of Engineers. Also the military transported via C17 crews from the west coast, trucks, and transmission line equipment. And that's just what was repairable on.the mainland only. Most departments are back to normal 8hr operations. Today will be the first time in 16 days I'll see my kids awake 

It was CRAZY. I know there are plenty more poles that will need to be replaced over the next few months and MANY left on the barrier islands. From what I have gathered JCP&L has pretty much released all the out of state utility companies but seems to still have utility contractors on hand along with some of the First Energy help. I'm guessing they will be at work redoing the barrier islands or are they too heading out? My area was worked on by crews from Texas and Florida with tree crews from Ohio.

Every time I see a utility truck on the road I make sure to give a quick honk and a friendly wave as my way of saying thank you. Jamie, thanks for the hard work. The people out in the field had a hard challenge in front of them. I definitely consider myself to be very lucky. I live close to some of the devastated areas of NJ and I do my research in a zone A area of Staten Island. It's just heartbreaking to see how some people who have worked so hard lost it all in one night due to mother nature. I know too many people who lost it all and it sickens me to see how sad and depressed they are.

As for lessons to be learned: I am a 22 y/o and this was really my first disaster situation that I had to prepare for. I am proud of how I thought about all the random aspects and was able to make necessary repairs/improvisations throughout the storm and it's aftermath. I know I could do better and will be getting the necessary stuff to be better prepared for future events.

Stay safe everyone!

 

[nfd2004]

As for lessons to be learned: I am a 22 y/o and this was really my first disaster situation that I had to prepare for. I am proud of how I thought about all the random aspects and was able to make necessary repairs/improvisations throughout the storm and it's aftermath. I know I could do better and will be getting the necessary stuff to be better prepared for future events. [/quote]

  I am a 63 y/o and I've never seen a storm like this. And those that predicted trouble were exactly right. But as much as anyone would normally prepare for a storm with flashlights, batteries, bottled water, radio, non perishable foods, for many it wasn't enough.

  We saw gasoline shortages. The Utility Companies and Emergency Services were completely overwelmed. People lost their homes, and the so called lucky ones lost their pwer for weeks. Some lost their lives.

  It will be years before NJ and NY fully recover. Places like the shoreline will never be the same. 

  Those that had to be out there and continue to be out there have my highest respect. I don't know how you do it. And the people who have suffered so much, I have to hope now that things will only get better. I'm sorry for all you have lost. I can't begin to relate.

 

 

[truck4]

Camp Osbourne Fire in Brick (Ocean County) during Sandy:

http://www.app.com/viewart/20121127/NJNEWS/311250019/Camp-Osborn?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|Frontpage

 

[manhattan]

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/31/nyregion/sign-hurricane-sandy-new-jersey-france.html?emc=edit_ur_20180601&nl=new-york-today&nlid=3568452020180601&te=1

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