Sandy’s Arrival, Aftermath Top Local News
The Week in Review: a weekly roundup of top local news stories on Fort Lee Patch. This week, it was all about Sandy.
Fort Lee Mayor Mark Sokolich said borough officials were “as ready as we can possibly be,” but that damage, possible blackouts and dangerous conditions were inevitable. Fire Chief Keith Sabatino cautioned residents to stay inside, as Sanday arrived, saying, "downed wires and fallen trees make for extremely dangerous conditions." The Fort Lee Mayor and Council issued an emergency declaration Tuesday, which included a curfew and suspension of Halloween activities like trick-or-treating. Fort Lee police also urged residents to stay off the roads. In the aftermath of Sandy, Fort Lee found its streets littered with downed trees, wires and telephone poles. From the Junction at the base of Abbot Boulevard north to Coytesville, large large …
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