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The 150-year-old waterfront home stood strong through numerous storms, but Sandy's raging winds and rising tides took a chunk out of this historic home.
During the worst of the storm, the CERT volunteers assisted the Emergency Office of Communications
After Hess on Route 34 in Matawan set up a generator and received 6,000 gallons of gas, cars lined the highway and people lined the parking lot in hopes of filling up.
A letter from Owen Henry offers information on power restoration, shelters, and water.
The curfew was lifted for inland communities.
Want to power up, shower or workout? RWJ Fitness & Wellness Center is opening their doors as space permits for the next two weeks.
Sandy left the pizza place without power, but owner John Sanfratello got a generator and started serving up pies for hungry locals.
Inhaling Carbon monoxide fumes can result in death.
Looking for a laugh at your holiday party?
Rumors of a 'water shutdown' are false, Aberdeen Office of Emergency Management says.
Parents will be notified on Sunday, Nov. 4 whether or not school will reopen on Monday.
Raging waters overcame the seawall, flooding homes and damaging property.
Docks and boats in Pederesen Marina in Keyport were destroyed during Sandy.
The Central School is operating as a shelter in the aftermath of the storm.
Hurricane Sandy barreled through the bayshore, leaving a path of destruction in her wake.
Matawan-Aberdeen schools closed Wednesday.
Residents are reminded that the warnings are in place for their safety.
Driving ban throughout the township is effective immediately.
All non-emergency drivers will be banned from township roads.
Many residents are experiencing power outages and multiple street lights are out.
