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New Jersey Governor Chris Christie Orders Gas Rationing

Associated Press — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 14:20:26 +0000

Motorists in 12 northern New Jersey counties will be allowed to buy gasoline just every other day under an order by Gov. Chris Christie that takes effect at noon Saturday.

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Local Red Cross Volunteers Headed for New Jersey

John Lee — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 23:45:14 +0000

Local Red Cross volunteers Lisamarie Griffin of Bossier City and Charles Adams of Benton rolled out this afternoon from the chapter's office. They're taking the chapter's Emergency Response Vehicle to North Brunswick, New Jersey.

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New York Stock Exchange Reopens Following Two-Day Closure

Associated Press — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 17:24:21 +0000

NEW YORK (AP) — For the first time since Hurricane Sandy struck, there's bright sunshine today over New York City, after days of gray skies, rain and wind. The stock exchange is up and running -- on generator power -- after being shut down for two days. And limited subway service is supposed to start tomorrow.

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President Obama Calls Hurricane Sandy 'Heartbreaking,' Warns It Isn't Over

Associated Press — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 18:49:50 +0000

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is warning the public that the massive storm that struck the East Coast "is not yet over."

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Northwest Louisiana Red Cross Volunteers on Alert to Help With Hurricane Sandy Recovery

Angela Thomas — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 17:06:47 +0000

Locals are ready to help with Superstorm Sandy recovery efforts, if needed. The American Red Cross has moved volunteers and Emergency Response Vehicles in Shreveport, Monroe and Alexandria up to "alert status."

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Hurricane Sandy Leaves Path of Destruction on the East Coast [VIDEO]

Danny Fox — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:54:14 +0000

Hurricane Sandy carved a path of destruction through the East Coast on Monday evening, battering Atlantic City.

Sandy is one of the most damaging hurricanes ever to hit the Northeast, spreading from from North Carolina to New England.

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Photos of Hurricane Sandy Flood Social Media Sites

Stephanie McMaster — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:00:02 +0000

Photos of Hurricane Sandy flooded social media sites throughout the day Monday, with Facebook, Instagram and Twitter users in the storm's path posting dramatic photos of waves, flooding and downed trees. (Some are fake, by the way.)

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How Much Are You Concerned About Hurricane Sandy?

Danny Fox — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:18:34 +0000

Hurricane Sandy is pounding the east coast, are you concerned? Do you have family or friends in that area? take the poll.

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Hurricane Sandy Spinning Toward East Coast

Joe Student — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:15:05 +0000

New York, New Jersey and other coastal states announced evacuations of citizens living in low-lying coastal areas on Sunday, as Hurricane Sandy and an accompanying storm surge threatened the East Coast of the United States.

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Frankenstorm Is Coming: Latest Updates and Some Helpful Tips

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 19:07:19 +0000

Frankenstorm—a nickname for the potential combination of current Category 1 Hurricane Sandy and other storm systems in the North Atlantic and over the continental United States—is almost here, and for much of the East Coast, that means it’s time to get ready for lots and lots of rain, wind, snow and general meteorological mayhem.

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