Storms

Report: Superstorm Sandy Released 11 Billion Gallons Of Sewage

That’s according to a study by the nonprofit science journalism group Climate Central. It says that’s equivalent to having Central Park covered 41 feet high with sewage.

2013/04/30

NJ Transit Preparing For Winter Weather

Starting at 1 p.m. on Dec. 26th, the transportation system is offering full-system cross-honoring, which means that customers who take a bus, for example, can use their bus pass to take the train.

2012/12/26

(A badly damaged home in Sea Isle City, NJ after Hurricane Sandy. Credit: David Madden)

Part 1: Disasters of Our Own Making

Approximately 10,000 Philadelphia residents are living in flood zones. And that number is only within the city limits.

2012/12/06

(A crew from Mississippi Power Co. prepares to replace a broken power pole and install a new transformer following Hurricane Sandy. Credit: Mark Abrams)

Part 2: Playing Catch-Up After Each Big Storm

When a storm hits, governments and utility companies often find their preparations insufficient.

2012/12/06

(The waters of the Schuylkill River rose during Hurricane Irene to flood Main Street in Manayunk wall to wall. Photo provided by Michael Dornblum)

Part 3: Direct Damage and Other Costs

A major storm could cause a business to close its doors for good. But even those able to recover may suffer.

2012/12/06

New York And New Jersey Continue To Recover From Superstorm Sandy

Gov. Christie On Nor’Easter: ‘We’re Prepared’

A nor’easter smacked the storm-ravaged Jersey shore on Wednesday, a week and half after Superstorm Sandy wrecked many of its beaches, dunes and boardwalks, and left low-lying communities newly vulnerable to flooding, wind damage and power outages.

2012/11/07

Mayor Nutter Urges Residents In Flood Prone Areas To Relocate

“Make plans now to stay with family and friends. We are calling on you to be out of those homes by 2 p.m. on Sunday,” Nutter said.

2012/10/26

Area Residents Urged To Make Preparations For Sandy

As Sandy continues to pose a very real threat to the area, there are a number of preparations residents are being urged to undertake.

2012/10/26

Northeast Faces Threat From Powerful Sandy Early Next Week

As the days go on, the likelihood of powerful impacts from Sandy across our region continues to increase.

2012/10/24

October Hurricane Update

The 2012 hurricane season has been active with now 18 named storms. With the peak of hurricane season long gone, climatology shows another little spike in activity in October.

2012/10/23

Spring-Ford Area Schools Closed Wednesday Due To Outage

Schools in one Montgomery County district will be closed on Wednesday due to a power outage.

2012/09/18

Gov. Christie To Utilities: Step Up Post-Storm Response

Gov. Chris Christie says New Jersey’s power providers must do a better job responding to weather emergencies — or pay the price.

2012/09/05

Flooding on Pacific Ave. in Wildwood, N.J. on August 1, 2012 (credit: Chrissy Callahan)

Storms Flood Wildwood Streets, Send 4 To Hospital After Lightning Strike

Wild storms in Wildwood, New Jersey Wednesday afternoon left a group of beach goers with quite a scare following a close encounter with lightning.

2012/08/01

Steamy & Stormy

This marks the 25th day of 90 degree heat in Philadelphia during 2012, and the second time this year that the mercury has soared to triple digits in the city.

2012/07/18

Delaware, South Jersey Residents Warned Of Possible Electric Outages This Weekend

Amidst record-breaking heat, the forecast is calling for more severe storms on Saturday and Sunday in South Jersey and Delaware, and Atlantic City Electric and Delmarva warn residents to be prepared.

2012/07/07

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