5 Things (How To Report A Power Outage) to Start the Day: Oct. 29

Here are five things to start your day in Beverly:

1. Sandy is expected to impact Beverly today, and we're going to be providing the latest updates as they come. Be sure to check out our ten ways to use Beverly Patch during the storm. 

2. Who's closed? For a look at local businesses who have announced they're closed today due to the storm, click here. 

3. Now is a good time to download Patch's iPhone app. If you lose power in Beverly, you can still get the latest news on Sandy. Click here for the free app. 

4. To report a power outage, call National Grid at 1-800-465-1212. Do not call 911 for power outages. 

5. We'll be keeping you posted about Halloween and trick-or-treat postponements or cancellations. As of this morning, trick-or-treating in Beverly is . 

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For more of today's happenings, head over to our Events Calendar.

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