Rumson Mayor Ekdahl: Power Likely Back Thursday or Friday

Low-lying areas with heavy damage may take longer to be restored

The following message from Rumson Mayor John Ekdahl, as posted on the borough's website, http://www.rumsonnj.gov/:  "It has been 7 days since Hurricane Sandy blasted through Rumson, causing catastrophic damage to many area homes and properties. The entire town remains without power and the Rumson Police, DPW, Fire Departments, OEM and EMS have been working overtime to maintain order, provide direction and assistance to residents and make roads safe for passage. "JCP&L has advised that power will likely be restored to most of Rumson by Thursday or Friday. Low lying areas that suffered severe damage will take significantly longer to have power restored for inspection. "The Rumson community is to be applauded for its concerted volunteer …

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Hurricane Irene

Irene: One Year Later

How has the 2011 storm impacted you?

Sunday marks the first anniversary of the storm that pulled trees from their roots, flooded cars, decimated homes and businesses and left thousands without power. After Irene blew through Rumson, Fair Haven and neighboring towns in August 2011, Rumson-Fair Haven Patch was there to cover the hurricane that had been downgraded to a tropical storm. One year later, we're asking you: Does the storm continue to impact you? What changes did you make in and around your home? Did your business, or neighboring businesses survive the wind and flood damage? Add photos of your neighborhood from the storm, and photos today so we can see how far we have come since the worst storm since 1985 hit the Jersey Shore. Leave your comment below, and share your …

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