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Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Hurricane Sandy "A Long Night" For Hanover Township

On the day following Hurricane Sandy, most of the Township was without power. But according to Township Manager Jay Finnigan, Public Works was able to clear 125 trees from the roads and fixed over 50 signs.

Hurricane Sandy also prompted over forty calls about downed wires and trees to Hanover Township's volunteer firefighters. "It was nothing too serious," stated volunteer EMT Chris Smith. "But it was a long night for sure."

The fire company, located near Wegman's, also served as a back-up shelter for the American Red Cross. Twenty empty cots decorated the meeting hall, just in case.

Updated: 10/31/12, 10:40 PM.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Wow! This is the same township with no tax increase for a few years. And they have services for their constituents? Amazing!!!! Want to move there?

Carol said...

Morning Bernie, I am back at work, what a great way to start the day, just wanted to say BLESS OUR VOLUNTEER FIREMEN, they are out in any weather for any type of emergency. Carol

Anonymous said...

The residents in Hanover have and are receiving great service. It will be interesting if they clean up all the residents storm debris as they did last year.

It was amazing to watch the public works staff clear my street and the crew I had was lead by Mr. Finnegan and Mr. Milite.

These two lead by example and not delegation.