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Athena

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

County OEM Ready For 'Another Weather Maker'

Officials keeping Morris County Emergency Operations Center open for residents as second storm strikes.

They are calling the snow storm Athena, and for the battered and beleagured residents of Morris County, it couldn't be arriving at a worse time. But the good news, is that even though the forecast for Wednesday into Thursday is windy, rainy and snowy, the Emergency Operation Center is prepared to burn the midnight oil as they did since they ramped up for Hurricane Sandy. "The county is ready from a preparedness perspective," said Director of Emergency Management Jeff Paul before the Sandy struck last week. "Everyone has done phenomenal job getting ready and we're ready to offer support." The OEM will continue to serve as the central point for municipalities to interact with and their local coordinator will work to get them resources …

Nor'easter Brings 'Challenge' to Tri-Boro, Officials Say

As some remain without power, DPW crews braced for winter storm.

Not even two weeks have passed since Tropical Storm Sandy literally left the tri-boro in the dark, but just as most had their power restored, a nor'easter made its way to the area Wednesday. "It's definitely going to be a challenge," Kinnelon police Lt. John Schwartz said. Schwartz said low-hanging wires remained on some borough roads and could affect the Department of Public Works' ability to use the larger plow trucks. "We may have to re-distribute our plow trucks," he said. Additionally, DPW crews are beginning to get fatigued from working extra hours to clean up roadways and assist with damage from Tropical Storm Sandy. Bloomingdale DPW Superintendent Al Gallagher said his crews have also been working extra hours the past two weeks. "…

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