Last Updated, 8:40 p.m.We are regularly updating this state-by-state report on Hurricane Sandy, which made landfall about 8 p.m. Monday in Atlantic City, N.J., causing record flooding up and down the coast and in Lower Manhattan. More than a million people were without power across a large swath of the country from North Carolina to New England.
Shortly after landfall, Gary Paul captured this image in nearby Brigantine, N.J.
@6abc Full moon rises as Sandy's Eye passes over Brigantine, NJ #sandy http://t.co/RBNxebDk
— Brigantine Homes (@BrigantineHomes) 30 Oct 12
CONNECTICUT
Prepare now: All state highways will be closed to vehicles at 1 pm. Now is the time to get home or find shelter if you're being evacuated
— Governor Dan Malloy (@GovMalloyOffice) 29 Oct 12
Concerned about the wind gusts exceeding 50 miles per hour, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy announced a statewide truck ban on Monday and the closing of highways to all vehicles. Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, outside Hartford, was also shut down.
Nearly 50,000 customers are now without power. A town-by-town list from Connecticut Light & Power.
Governor Malloy said the potential for loss of life was "extremely high" during this storm. "This is the most catastrophic event that we have faced and been able to plan for in any of our lifetimes," he said.
Warning sign in Old Saybrook. #ctsandy http://t.co/7Zpj3Z4J
— Mara Lavitt (@NHRmlavitt) 28 Oct 12
More than 360,000 people were evacuated over the weekend from low-lying areas along the coast from Old Saybrook to Fairfield amid growing concern about flooding from the hurricane's surge in Long Island Sound. A storm surge of 7 feet to 11 feet was expected, with New London and Bridgeport expected to be especially hard hit.
WTNH-TV in Hartford delivered this report from Fairfield on the evacuations:
Mr. Malloy activated the state's emergency command center on Sunday. Bus service was suspended at midnight and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's commuter rail service at 7 p.m. Sunday. "This storm needs to be taken seriously," Mr. Malloy said in a statement. "And just as the state is taking preparatory actions, I encourage the public and all of the state's utility companies to do the same."
After Hurricane Irene last year, power companies in Connecticut were harshly criticized for taking more than a week to restore power to tens of thousands of customers. Luther Turmelle, a reporter for The New Haven Register, reports that Connecticut can once again expect widespread power failures:
Jim Torgerson of United Illuminating's parent company: We expect 50 to 70 percent of our customers to be without power. #ctsandy
— Luther Turmelle (@LutherTurmelle) 27 Oct 12
TRANSPORTATION: Connecticut Transit bus service ends at midnight. M.T.A./Metro-North shut down at 7 p.m. Amtrak initiated some changes. Highways closed at 1 p.m. Monday. Bradley International Airport, north of Hartford, closed on Monday afternoon.
EVACUATIONS: Branford, Fairfield, Old Saybrook and East Haven. WTNH-TV published a town-by-town evacuation list.
FORECAST: The entire state is under a flood watch, and concerns about sustained high winds prompted the governor to shut down highways and ban truck traffic.
POWER/UTILITIES: Long-term, widespread power failures are expected. The Hartford Courant reports that more than a half-million people could lose power.
SOCIAL MEDIA AND OTHER RESOURCES:
Hash tags: #ctsandy, #sandyct
The Twitter account for the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection:
There could be significant power failures with this storm. Call 2-1-1 for shelter information and stay away from downed power lines.
— CTDESPP/DEMHS (@CTDEMHS) 27 Oct 12
The American Red Cross Safety and Preparation Tips for Connecticut Residents
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy on Facebook
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy on Twitter
Facebook updates from the Naval Submarine Base, Groton, Conn.
News Media Twitter Accounts to Follow:
All the latest on #Sandy: http://t.co/kW6M1xBP and CL&P/UI's preparation for expected outages: http://t.co/CKrimO68
— Hartford Courant (@hartfordcourant) 28 Oct 12
Malloy: At this time people should be making sure their gas tanks are full, and they have what they need to ride out the storm for 48 hours.
— WTNH News 8 (@WTNH) 28 Oct 12
News updates from NBC Connecticut
The New Haven Register on Facebook
The Yale Daily News on Twitter
The Stamford Advocate updates for Fairfield County on Twitter
DELAWARE
Delaware banned cars and trucks from the state's roadways other than "essential personnel" as part of its emergency restrictions. Gov. Jack Markell said the next 24 hours would get "a whole lot worse".
"The most important thing right now is for people to use common sense," Governor Markell said. "We didn't want people out on the road going to work and not being able to get home again."
Some roads were completely closed. Delaware Route 1 was shut down from Fenwick to Dewey because of flooding. "We've seen some substantial flooding on Route 1," said Rob Walker, a public information officer for Sussex County.
Raising the flag in the rain. Lewes, Delaware. 12pm. http://t.co/Zkb7RNcA
— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) 29 Oct 12
Coastal flooding was the chief concern in Delaware as Hurricane Sandy churned offshore on Monday. In Lewes, a low-lying town at the tip of
the Delaware Bay, ocean water crept into homes as an intracoastal waterway was overwhelmed by storm surge. Police cut off all access to
the flooded part of town on Monday afternoon, enforcing a statewide ban on all driving that was put in place before dawn.
In this short video, you can see the rising water in Lewes, flooding homes.
South of Lewes in Rehoboth Beach, the surge tugged sand fences out to sea and swept over the dunes in some spots, leaving seashells and
other debris on the boardwalk. The ocean receded somewhat during low tide, but emergency officials feared that the evening's high tide would swamp the boardwalk area.
The wind also began to kick up and contributed to scattered power failures around the state.
Evacuations were mandatory in flood-prone parts of the state, from Fenwick Island on the southern border with Maryland to New Castle, a hundred miles north. All businesses within the evacuation zones were ordered closed by 6 p.m. Sunday.
"This storm is severe and its potential damages significant," Governor Markell said in a statement on Sunday. "It is critical that residents in areas of greatest risk leave those areas now before the storm's full force is felt and lives are put at greater risk."
The state set up a hot line, (800) 464-4357, for members of the public who have questions about the storm. The Delaware Emergency Management Agency also posted updates on its Web site.
People with questions/concerns should contact #Delaware Helpline at 1-800-464-4357 (HELP). #SandyDE #StormDE
— Gov. Jack Markell (@GovernorMarkell) 28 Oct 12
TRANSPORTATION: All highways closed except for essential personnel. Amtrak canceled service along the Northeast Corridor on Monday. Route 1, the coastal highway in Delaware, was closed on Sunday after the ocean flooded a portion of it.
EVACUATIONS: Low-lying areas in Sussex, New Castle, Kent Counties. The Delaware Emergency Management Agency published a complete list of towns, areas and evacuation routes. Red Cross centers opened at noon, including ones at Cape Henlopen High School, Milford Middle School, Dover High School and William Penn High School in New Castle, which also welcome pets.
FORECAST: Coastal flooding. Hurricane-force winds were expected on Monday. Rainfall of four to eight inches was expected over portions of the mid-Atlantic states, including the Delmarva Peninsula, with isolated maximum amounts of 12 inches possible. Updates here.
POWER/UTILITIES: Long-term, widespread power failures are expected.
SOCIAL MEDIA AND ONLINE RESOURCES:
Hash tags: #desandy, #sandyde
Emergency Management on Facebook.
The Delaware Citizen Corps
PrepareDelaware on Twitter
Delaware State Police Newsroom on Facebook
Delaware weather updates on Twitter
The News Journal on Twitter
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Federal government offices in the District of Columbia were closed to the public, and nonessential personnel did not have to report to work on Monday, the Office of Personnel Management announced.
On Oct. 29 Federal Agencies in DC Area are closed to the public http://t.co/YZWSOkKN #OPMDCStatus
— OPM News (@USOPM) 28 Oct 12
The Metro was closed. Many federal employees commute from Maryland and Virginia, and conditions on the bridges, subway lines and roads can often turn into a nightmare during severe weather.
Public schools were closed on Monday. So was the University of Maryland. The Smithsonian was closing its museums. The Washington Post published a detailed list of closings.
University of Maryland, College Park will be closed tomorrow (Monday) due to Hurricane Sandy. Stay safe.
— Wallace D. Loh (@presidentloh) 28 Oct 12
Our museums in DC & NYC will be closed & all events canceled tmrw due to #Sandy. Please stay safe & we'll see you after the storm
— Smithsonian (@smithsonian) 28 Oct 12
The nation's capital is far enough inland to avoid the worst of the winds, but what is expected is severe enough to lead to widespread power failures and tree damage, especially in residential neighborhoods. Also, the city's low-lying areas, including Georgetown and the tidal basin of the Potomac River, are subject to flooding. The surge there is not expected to rival what the mid-Atlantic coast or regions north of the storm's expected landfall were facing.
Pepco, the utility company that was criticized for leaving people in the district without power for more than a week after a storm in June, called customers reminding them to prepare and issued a warning on Twitter.
We're preparing for the possibility that tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of customers could lose power during this storm.
— Pepco (@PepcoConnect) 26 Oct 12
TRANSPORTATION: Metro subway trains and buses were out of service on Monday. All Maryland Area Regional Commuter train service was canceled on Monday. Amtrak canceled Northeast Regional, Acela, Keystone and shuttle service for Monday, and service north to New York City was suspended at 7 p.m. on Sunday. Virginia Railway Express train service was canceled Monday.
POWER/UTILITIES: Pepco is expecting widespread power failures.
FORECAST: Winds of as much as 45 m.p.h., and gusts over 60 m.p.h., beginning on Monday morning and lasting for at least a day. The worst conditions were expected on Monday night. Coastal flood warnings called for a surge of one to three feet above normal, leading to moderate flooding, especially on Tuesday. Updates can be found here.
SOCIAL MEDIA AND ONLINE RESOURCES:
American Red Cross in the National Capital Region on Twitter
Mayor Vincent C. Gray on Twitter
D.C. Homeland Security on Twitter
D.C. Fire and E.M.S. on Twitter
D.C Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs on Twitter
D.C. Department of Transportation on Twitter
The Washington Post's Capital Weather blog on Twitter
The Washington Post's local news updates on Twitter
MARYLAND
Ocean City, expected to be hit hard, was feeling the impact on Monday as the ocean crashed over dunes and brought down half of the city's famed pier, reports WBOC-TV in Ocean City.
Boardwalk pier in Ocean City, MD, was "significantly damaged" overnight, police spokesman tells me. South end of town is getting battered.
— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) 29 Oct 12
The Ocean City Pier collapsed into the water. http://t.co/OLYyUvbh
— iℓℓest. (@WheresShane) 29 Oct 12
The mayor issued evacuation orders for Ocean City's most flood-prone neighborhoods, which are likely to be inundated. Town officials urged those who did not evacuate to stay put on Monday.
Town of Ocean City Advising Residents to Shelter in Place: The Town of Ocean City is advising citizens who have not… http://t.co/xWwKA6iM
— Ocean City MD News (@oceancitymdnews) 29 Oct 12
***HURRICANE SANDY UPDATE*** Route 50 closed at Inlet Isle Lane for entry into Ocean City http://t.co/lcJiEXGp
— Ocean City Today (@OC_Today_News) 28 Oct 12
As the storm approached, the state's eastern coast was under warning for hurricane-force winds, as was the whole coast from Virginia to Rhode Island, including Chesapeake Bay. Serious flooding was not expected in Chesapeake Bay, but shifts in the storm's trajectory raised concerns about flooding in the bay as the storm now appears to push water inland into rivers and streams already likely to flood.
Even in the mountainous western reaches of the state, winds will gust to 45 m.p.h. or more beginning late Monday and lasting for a day or two. Along with heavy rain, and in the mountains even snow, this can be expected to bring down trees and power lines.
While Ocean City was being evacuated for the coastal storm surge of a hurricane, a blizzard warning was issued for Garrett County and other regions in the west of the state, lasting from 3 p.m. Monday to 3 p.m. Tuesday.
The state has experienced many instances of widespread, prolonged power failures during extreme weather in recent years, and no one expects this time to be different.
Baltimore County issued a plea for people in flood-prone areas to consider evacuating and said conditions would be at their worst on Monday, lasting until Tuesday. Rain started to fall in Baltimore at midafternoon on Sunday.
Schools in Baltimore, Montgomery County and elsewhere around the state announced they would be closed on Monday. And the port was closed:
C Guard has shut down access channels leading into the @portofbalt . No ships into the POB until after the storm. #Sandy #MDSandy
— Port of Baltimore (@portofbalt) 28 Oct 12
President Obama signed an emergency declaration order for the state, meaning that federal assistance may be delivered in advance.
Maryland canceled early voting on Monday. The state government shut down except for nonessential personnel. That means no motor-vehicle licensing or inspection offices were open, for example.
We are urging all citizens to hunker down at home and stay off the roads tomorrow. #MDSandy
— Martin O'Malley (@GovernorOMalley) 28 Oct 12
Gov. Martin O'Malley said at a Monday briefing that "there will be people who die and are killed in this storm."
"We need to watch out for each other, but the intensity of this storm is such that there will undoubtedly be some deaths that are caused by the intensity of this storm, by the floods, by the tidal surge and by the waves," he said.
RT @MDSHA: UPDATE-Coastal Hwy (MD 528) closed bet. MD 90 and US 50 @MD511Eastern
— Maryland.gov (@StateMaryland) 29 Oct 12
SOCIAL MEDIA AND ONLINE RESOURCES:
American Red Cross from central Maryland on Facebook
American Red Cross Lower Shore for Maryland and Virginia on Twitter
Maryland Emergency Management Center on Twitter
Maryland Department of Transportation on Twitter
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport on Twitter
Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake of Baltimore on Twitter
Baltimore Police Department on Twitter
The Baltimore Sun on Twitter
NEW JERSEY
Ocean waters along the New Jersey coast washed away piers and boardwalks. Waist-deep floodwaters have already swamped some locations, as The Star Ledger reports.
Computer tracking models were indicating an increasing likelihood that when the storm came ashore late Monday, New Jersey would be in the behemoth's crosshairs. Gov. Chris Christie said the latest projection showed that landfall could be somewhere between Toms River and Atlantic City on Monday evening.
Earlier on Monday, in this video, water could be seen spilling into the streets of Ocean City, which is just south of Atlantic City, on the coast.
Because of the storm's size and strength, its impact will stretch for hundreds of miles beyond its center. But not only will the state be pounded by winds in excess of 90 m.p.h., but between the storm surge and prolonged rainfall there is also a risk of record flooding in coastal towns as well as inland flooding.
In a Monday afternoon briefing, Mr. Christie, who has declared a state of emergency, warned residents again that widespread power failures could last for more than a week. All the casinos in Atlantic City have been shuttered, and schools across the state were closed. Tens of thousands of people were ordered to evacuate in low-lying areas, and the state and Red Cross were providing shelters.
PATH and New Jersey Transit service was suspended. The Garden State Parkway was closed in both directions south of Interchange 129 in Woodbridge Township starting at 4 p.m. Monday.
"How about we go by this rule: Anything that looks stupid is stupid," Mr. Christie said at a news conference. "We should not underestimate the impact of this storm, and we should not assume the predictions will be wrong."
As the storm punched its way westward, residents in coastal locations gave increasingly dire reports of flooding.
Margate bridge under water #sandy my home town is getting messed up! http://t.co/UKHwfixt
— Boxing Insider.com (@BoxingInsider) 29 Oct 12
Atlantic City's Stanley Holmes Village in pic sent by Facebook friend Darrell Dixon #acpress #Sandy @AtlanticCity911 http://t.co/pSxEK9Me
— Lynda Cohen (@LyndaCohen) 29 Oct 12
35 foot section of Atlantic City Boardwalk floating down what used to be St. Katherine's place #sandy #acpress http://t.co/MW8Hp3yp
— Jitney Guy (@JitneyGuy) 29 Oct 12
In a dispatch from Egg Harbor Township, N.J., Thomas Kaplan of The New York Times reported:
Knee-high water filled streets in some parts of Atlantic City, where on Sunday the casinos had been ordered shut down and residents had been told to evacuate. Widespread flooding was also reported in oceanfront areas like Cape May, Wildwood and Long Beach Island. Here in Egg Harbor Township, about 10 miles west of Atlantic City, the rain and wind had grown stronger over the course of Monday morning.
More than 2,200 people were in shelters in New Jersey, according to the State Office of Emergency Management. But some people in the most vulnerable areas had hunkered down in their homes; in Cape May County, the southernmost portion of the state, officials estimated that perhaps 40 percent of the residents of the county's barrier islands had decided to stay put.
TRANSPORTATION: New Jersey Transit and PATH service was suspended. There is a risk of major flooding on roads. The Garden State Parkway in both directions south of Interchange 129 in Woodbridge Township was closed. Hundreds of flights into and out of Newark Liberty International Airport were canceled.
EVACUATIONS: A mandatory evacuation order was issued for thousands of residents in low-lying areas along the coast. Residents of the state's barrier islands were told to evacuate by 4 p.m. Sunday, and Atlantic City casinos were closed.
FORECAST: Strong winds and heavy rains were expected to intensify all day Monday. Storm surges of 6 to 12 feet are expected along with about a foot of rain. Inland flooding, as well as record coastal flooding, is expected.
POWER/UTILITIES:Widespread power failures are expected throughout the state. As of Monday afternoon, Jersey Central Power and Light reported ove more than 300,000 customers without power. PSE&G, another New Jersey utility, reported more than 6,000 customers without power.
SOCIAL MEDIA AND ONLINE RESOURCES:
Gov. Chris Christie on Facebook
Gov. Chris Christie on Twitter
Gov. Chris Christie on YouTube
Mayor Cory A. Booker of Newark on Twitter
New Jersey Department of Emergency Management on Facebook
A breaking news Twitter account from The Record
The Star-Ledger on Twitter
The Asbury Park Press on Twitter
N.J. 101.5 News on Twitter
The Atlantic City Press on Twitter
NEW YORK
Taxi hit by a huge tree branch while driving on the Upper West Side – wife took pic walking the dog #HurricaneSandy http://t.co/TTwSQjD7
— Elias Lopez (@elopez_nyc) 29 Oct 12
Not long after the landfall of Hurricane Sandy near Atlantic City at 8 p.m. Monday, Lower Manhattan felt the effects of the surge from the storm. The Hugh L. Carey Brooklyn Battery Tunnel was flooded, along with entire neighborhoods in Lower Manhattan. Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg said that the city expected the waters from the surge would recede after midnight. An explosion at a Con Edison plant contributed to a power failure that plunged people and businesses into darkness from 34th Street in Manhattan to the Battery. Mr. Bloomberg pleaded with the public to stay home and off the roads and not to call 911 unless it was for a life-threatening emergency.
On Long Island, nearly 125,000 customers were without power on Monday, and that number was expected to grow as the wind picked up and streets were flooded. The Long Island Power Authority has this interactive map with the latest on the power failures and what actions are being taken.
In Midtown Manhattan, a high-rise crane has been apparently damaged and is dangling some 80 stories over the sidewalk at 157 West 57th Street, between Sixth and Seventh Avenues, as our colleagues report. The police have blocked off the area and were evacuating surrounding buildings.
The Brooklyn Battery Tunnel and the Holland Tunnel were closed for traffic at 2 p.m. on Monday, and will remain closed for the duration of the storm. Amtrak announced Monday afternoon that it had cancelled all service along the Northeast Corridor. And Mr. Bloomberg said in a morning news conference that New York City public schools would remain closed on Tuesday.
With storm gusts expected to be up to 80-85 mph, the bridges in the #NYC area are quickly becoming unsafe #Sandy
— Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) 29 Oct 12
The =Tappan Zee Bridge north of New York City was closed, and by 7 p.m., Governor Andrew M. Cuomo said that the George Washington, Henry Hudson, Throgs Neck and Verrazano-Narrows Bridges would also close.
Drivers should expect additional road and bridge closings as flooding and winds worsen, officials said.
All eyes in Lower Manhattan were on the Battery, which was expected to experience a serious tidal storm surge at about 8 p.m. Our Metro Desk has the latest updates about the storm and closings here.
More than 375,000 people were ordered on Sunday to evacuate their homes in Brooklyn, Queens and Lower Manhattan. Our colleagues have amassed a detailed list of closings and another map and list about evacuations and closings resulting from the storm.
What does the storm look like from the 51st floor of the New York Times building in Times Square? Find out here.
We put a camera up on 51st floor of NYT building to watch storm http://t.co/cXm8icOX (Crossing fingers keeps updating, tech gods willing)
— NYT Graphics (@nytgraphics) 29 Oct 12
TRANSPORTATION: City subway and bus service, commuter rail and Amtrak are all shut down. All ferry service is suspended. Bridges and tunnels were on track to close. Mayor Bloomberg said he was going to ask taxis to stay off the roads.
EVACUATIONS: More than 375,000 people were ordered on Sunday to evacuate low-lying areas in Lower Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens. More than 3,000 were in emergency shelters as of Monday morning, Mayor Bloomberg said.
POWER/UTILITIES: Con Edison shut down some utilities in advance of the storm, including in public housing in Lower Manhattan. As wind and flooding continue to pummel the state, some residents should expect long-term power failures, officials said. On Long Island, nearly 125,000 people were without power on Monday.
SOCIAL MEDIA AND ONLINE RESOURCES:
Local news updates from The New York Times Metro Desk on Twitter
New York mayor's office on Twitter
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg on Twitter
Rachel Sterne, chief digital officer for New York City, on Twitter
Notify NYC on Twitter
New York State Office of Emergency Management on Twitter
New York State agencies, via NY-Alert, on Twitter
American Red Cross in Greater New York on Facebook
New York City Evacuation Centers on FourSquare
Nassau County Office of Emergency Management on Twitter
Suffolk County Fire Department and Emergency Services on Facebook
Westchester County government on Facebook
Westchester County government on Twitter
Newsday on Long Island on Twitter
Suffolk County News on Twitter
New York 1 Weather Twitter
NORTH CAROLINA
Missie W. Smith's photo taken from top of hill at Wright Brothers monument in Kill Devil Hills #obx #ncwx #sandy http://t.co/sG0B8Q7k
— Sam Walker (@SamWalkerOBX) 29 Oct 12
Hurricane Sandy battered hundreds of miles of the North Carolina coast on Monday, causing flooding and damage, but it wreaked the most havoc and cost two people their lives when a 180-foot three-masted ship sank in rough seas near the Outer Banks. The ship is a well-known a replica of the one made famous in the 1960 MGM film "Mutiny on the Bounty." It was used in the film "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest."
The Coast Guard staged a daring early-morning helicopter rescue, captured on video, early Monday morning, pulling 14 crew members from the sea. Two people remained missing, according to the Coast Guard.
The ship had set sail from Connecticut, bound for Florida. Although its crew was aware of the impending storm, they believed they could sail around it. But with Hurricane Sandy spanning more than 500 nautical miles, they were unable to avoid running into it.
The Hurricane was moving north in the Atlantic far off the North Carolina coast, so the state was not confronted with the full force of the storm. Still, there were reports of major flooding in the Outer Banks, with roads and highways being shut down. One casualty was the Avalon Pier in Kill Devil Hills.
From ON Avalon Pier…its cut in TWO PLACES (Justin Grizzard photo) #obx #ncwx #Sandy http://t.co/bY7rfXmI
— Sam Walker (@SamWalkerOBX) 29 Oct 12
A Web cam in Kill Devil Hills on the Outer Banks delivers a live view of the storm.
TRANSPORTATION: Flooding was reported on some highways and roads. State Highway 12 was closed in some places.
FORECAST: Storm surges of four to six feet were predicted, and rainfall of up to eight inches is possible. Inland, there may be significant snowfall along the North Carolina-Tennessee border.
EVACUATIONS: No evacuations were ordered in the state.
POWER/UTILITIES: Scattered power failures were reported.
SOCIAL MEDIA AND ONLINE RESOURCES:
Latest Update from Dare County Emergency Management just released. Next update 9:30 a.m. tomorrow morning. Be safe! http://t.co/eqCOiUt7
— Dare County EM (@DareCoEM) 28 Oct 12
North Carolina Emergency Management on Facebook
North Carolina National Guard on Twitter
Cape Fear Red Cross on Twitter
Carolina Region Red Cross
PENNSYLVANIA
PENNSYLVANIA
#Sandy Power Outages: 436,000 total
Bucks 175,000
Chester 34,000
Del 67,000
Mont 128,000
Phila 32,000— Christine Maddela (@christnemaddela) 30 Oct 12
Long before Hurricane Sandy made landfall near Atlantic City. at 8 p.m. Monday, the gigantic storm had already been producing steady rain and gusts of wind as high as 55 miles per hour, bringing down trees and power lines and leaving tens of thousands of people without power.
Mayor Michael Nutter of Philadelphia said that about 150 people checked into the city's three emergency shelters by Monday morning, but as the day went on the shelter population swelled. As Jon Hurdle reports, West Philadelphia High School was taking in people seeking refuge.
Among them was Garrett Tate, 56, who was stranded in Philadelphia when trying to return to his home in Atlantic City on Sunday evening, when New Jersey Transit stopped running the trains that connect the cities.
Mr. Tate, who works for a gaming company, said he was not worried about his apartment in Atlantic City, which was forecast to bear the brunt of the hurricane, because the property is on an upper floor.
He welcomed the facilities provided at the West Philadelphia shelter. "I'm very happy to be here," he said.
As heavy rain lashed Philadelphia on Monday,, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation banned the use of some categories of vehicles, including overweight trucks, tandem trailers, and motorcycles, and adjusted the speed limit.
Pennsylvania Turnpike issues restrictions due to Hurricane Sandy: Speed limit is lowered to 45 mph. http://t.co/uBWzYpMa
— The Patriot-News (@PatriotNews) 29 Oct 12
Pa. Nat'l Guard activates 750 soldiers for Hurricane Sandy: The Pennsylvania National Guard has activated 750 so… http://t.co/3fm6Z3VT
— abc27 WHTM (@abc27News) 29 Oct 12
Gov. Tom Corbett added Pennsylvania to the list of states that declared a state of emergency. All bus, rail and trolley services in the city were suspended and public schools closed.
Mayor Nutter had estimated that as many as 10,000 people in the city live in flood-prone areas and encouraged people to make use of the shelters.
"With a storm of this magnitude, we are looking at a multiday restoration," said Martha Phan, a spokeswoman for Peco, the power utility.
Ms. Phan said 500 field crews, including some from Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Louisiana and Mississippi, were ready to repair the damage to power lines brought down by falling trees. Ms. Phan warned customers to stay away from any downed power lines, and said people should call (800) 841 4141 to report power failures.
A refinery operated by Philadelphia Energy Solutions was cutting its output in response to the storm, said Cherise Corley, a spokeswoman for the company, which normally processes 330,000 barrels of crude oil a day into petroleum products. "We continue to monitor the storm and take the appropriate precautions. We are currently running at reduced capacity," she said.
The City of Harrisburg prepared for flash-flooding, tree damage and power failures into Tuesday.
TRANSPORTATION: All public transportation in Philadelphia was suspended.
EVACUATIONS: Shelters were set up in Philadelphia and made available to more than 10,000 people who live in flood-prone areas.
FORECAST: Major flooding and high winds are expected.
POWER/UTILITIES: Long-term and widespread power failures are expected.
SOCIAL MEDIA AND ONLINE RESOURCES:
Mayor Michael A. Nutter on Twitter
American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter on Facebook
Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management on YouTube
Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management on Twitter
The Philadelphia Inquirer and The Philadelphia Daily News on Twitter
The Philadelphia Inquirer and The Philadelphia Daily News on Facebook
Glenn Schwartz, a meteorologist for NBC10, on Twitter
NBC10 News on Twitter
6ABC's "Action News" on Twitter
RHODE ISLAND
More than 80,000 people were without power Monday night, but the major worry in Rhode Island was flooding along the coast from the coastal surge and the steady rain that came from a slow-moving storm.
The National Weather Service warned of major coastal flooding along parts of Rhode Island's southern coast when high tide and the storm surge coincided. Floodwaters could be as deep as five feet above ground level in some areas, covering shore roads and inundating basements.
"The forecast is ominous," Gov. Lincoln Chafee said at a briefing at Rhode Island's Emergency Management Agency.
Like much of the East Coast, the state was under a state of emergency Monday, and mandatory evacuation orders were issued in coastal and low-lying parts of Bristol, Charlestown, Middletown, Narrangsett, South Kingstown, Tiverton and Westerly, according to WPRI.com
Although his neighborhood in South Kingstown was evacuated at 6 a.m. Monday, Kevin Finnegan was still inside his bar there, the Ocean Mist, on Monday afternoon, watching the surf. The beach there has been stripped down over the years by coastal erosion, imperiling the shoreline access road, but Mr. Finnegan said that, so far, the storm had actually been good for the beach.
"The first tide was lighter than we thought, it brought in a bunch of sand," said Mr. Finnegan, hopeful the sand will the beach withstand Monday night's high tide. "But it's not over, it could get worse in the next three to five hours."
Officials in Newport and East Providence called for voluntary evacuations in those cities.Ten shelters opened around the state for people in areas considered dangerous.
By early Monday evening, more than 80,000 National Grid customers in Rhode Island were without power.
All the ports in southeastern New England, including Narragansett Bay and Mount Hope Bay, were closed to vessel traffic on Sunday evening, and remained closed Monday.
TRANSPORTATION: With heavy rain and wind in the forecast, bridges could be shut down and roads flooded.
EVACUATIONS: Mandatory evacuation orders were issued for some low-lying communities.
POWER/UTILITIES: More than 80,000 people were without power Monday. Widespread power failures are expected.
SOCIAL MEDIA AND ONLINE RESOURCES:
Call 2-1-1 for information and assistance with issues such as food, shelter, and transportation. #SandyRI #211RI http://t.co/kLstAXuY
— Governor Chafee (@LincolnChafee) 29 Oct 12
If you experience an outage, call 1-800-465-1212 #MA & #RI or 1-800-867-5222 #NYC & #UNY to expedite restoration.
— National Grid US (@nationalgridus) 29 Oct 12
Rhode Island Emergency Management on Facebook
Providence Emergency Management Department on Twitter
Providence Department of Public Safety on Twitter
VIRGINIA
Norfolk continues to get hit hard by #Sandy #HRSandy http://t.co/MS9QAGE0
— Martin Cornick (@MartinMMC) 29 Oct 12
There was significant flooding in Norfolk and Virginia Beach on Monday and other parts along the coast of eastern Virginia, while heavy snow fell in the elevated parts of the state's southwest and western counties.
"You've got flooding in south and southeast Virginia," Gov. Robert F. McDonnell said. "You've got blizzard in western and southwest Virginia. And you've got high winds and heavy rain in northern Virginia. That's what it's going to look like now for the next 24 to 36 hours." .
Mr. McDonnell said he would seek an expedited emergency declaration from the federal government to speed aid to battered parts of the state.
"This is going to be a long haul," he said when he declared a state of emergency before the storm. "We will no doubt have rain and high winds through Tuesday, and in Northern Virginia significant wind and rains into Wednesday. People are going to have to be patient," he told reporters.
The coastal area known as Hampton Roads saw flooding early in the day in what Governor McDonnell called an "astronomically high tide" and powerful surf. With more than 100 secondary roads closed because of flooding, the state suspended high-occupancy restrictions to increase use of highways.
Authorities closed the Midtown Tunnel in Norfolk, and some low-lying areas were evacuated.
Ahead of the storm, the commander of United States Fleet Forces ordered all Navy ships in the Hampton Roads area to prepare for a sortie as Hurricane Sandy traveled up the East Coast. The Navy posted a video on YouTube showing the preparations.
TRANSPORTATION: At least 100 secondary roads, as well as parts of Interstate 77, were closed because of flooding, and some areas reported ice on the roads. The state lifted high-occupancy vehicle restrictions on highways. The Midtown Tunnel between Portsmouth and Norfolk was closed.
EVACUATIONS: The state did not mandate any evacuations or order lane reversal to aid traffic away from the coast, but some residents evacuated coastal areas. Governor McDonnell said 28 emergency shelters had been opened.
FORECAST: Coastal hurricane-force winds, prolonged high winds inland, coastal and inland flooding, and heavy snow in the western mountains. Updates for Virginia are at weather.gov.
POWER/UTILITIES: Dominion Virginia Power reported already restoring power to some 40,000 outrages by Monday afternoon, but the number of homes likely to lose power was expected to rise sharply as the full brunt of the storm came ashore. The utility brought in more than 2,500 extra workers to respond to the storm. Long term, widespread power failures were expected.
SOCIAL MEDIA AND ONLINE RESOURCES:
Virginia State Police on Facebook
Virginia Department of Emergency Management on Facebook
Virginia Department of Emergency Management on Twitter
Gov. Robert F. McDonnell on Twitter
Virginia Department of Transportation on Twitter
Red Cross of Southeastern Virginia on Twitter
Red Cross of Southeastern Virginia on Facebook
The Virginian-Pilot of Norfolk on Twitter
WEST VIRGINIA
This map from the Hydrometeorological Prediction Center shows the forecast probabilities:
WV could see many types of severe weather over the next several days. Prepare yourself for power outages, snow and potential flooding.
— WV DHSEM (@WVDHSEM) 28 Oct 12
As Hurricane Sandy collided with a warm front over the Mid-Atlantic on Monday afternoon, rain and heavy, wet snow fell more and more steadily across West Virginia.
Talk of "how much are we going to get" turned into "what's closed," reports Cynthia McCloud, a writer who is contributing to this report.
Some school districts called off classes for Tuesday. Some counties' government offices will be closed, including courts. Some people took out their skis.
Snow plows out in Appalachia, ski resorts opening: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Snow plows were out in parts… http://t.co/mpStBtba
— Daily Charleston (@DailyCharleston) 30 Oct 12
Early voting in Morgan County on Tuesday was suspended because of the storm, according to Secretary of State Natalie Tennant. Her office sent out a warning to all early voters to use caution if going to the polls during the storm.
A utility company map of power failures in northern West Virginia showed the number steadily climbing, reaching 6,300 by late afternoon, with most of them in Morgan County, where 3,330 were without power.
Power problems in some cities caused traffic lights to go out. Production in at least one Tucker County coal mine was idled for a time because of a power failure. The mine was operating again by late Monday afternoon.
At least one fatal automobile accident was blamed on the storm.
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin outlined preparations at a briefing on Sunday, telling people that they needed to be ready "for all scenarios."
"Gather batteries, flashlights, bottled water, nonperishable food items, blankets, medications, a battery-operated radio and other necessities. Be sure to check on each other — family, friends and neighbors," he said in a statement. "Our West Virginia National Guard and other resources are on standby, so that we may act quickly if needed. Our Department of Highway staff is on call and ready — they have tested their plows and other snow equipment and are scheduled to begin work at midnight tonight. Additionally our utility companies are making preparations."
The June 29 "derecho" windstorm cut off power to hundreds of thousands of the state's residents, and many did not get power back for two weeks. There is a high likelihood that power will take a long time to restore this time, as well.
This time, though, the storm will be followed by cold weather, making shelter a bigger issue. The Charleston Daily Mail reports that T.D. Lively of the state Division of Homeland Security said the American Red Cross had several shelters on standby, adding that "typically West Virginia doesn't have a large need for sheltering because people tend to stay with family."
TRANSPORTATION: Amtrak service is canceled. All forms of transportation are likely to be paralyzed by the two to three feet of snow expected.
EVACUATIONS: None are expected, but shelters may be needed.
FORECAST: A blizzard with wet snow and high winds, especially at elevations, that could produce more than two feet of snow. Rain and flooding. Updates are available here.
POWER/UTILITIES: Long-term, widespread power failures are expected. Information on how to report a power failure is at appalachianpower.com and dom.com.
SOCIAL MEDIA AND ONLINE RESOURCES:
If you lose pwr, report online at http://t.co/1WZo2iCV (mobile outage site too) or call Va1-800-956-4237; WV1-800-982-4237; TN1-800-967-4237
— Appalachian Power (@appalachianpowe) 28 Oct 12
West Virginia Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
West Virginia Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management on Twitter
West Virginia Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management on Facebook.
John H. Cushman from Washington, Jon Hurdle from Philadelphia; Brian Stelter from Lewes, Del; Thomas Kaplan from Little Egg Harbor, N.J. Jennifer Preston, Christine Hauser, Cynthia McCloud, Sharon Otterman, Marc Santora and Michael Schwirtz from New York contributed to this report.
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