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WEATHER

AS OF 2300 HRS EST

6 NOV 2012

CONNECTICUT

DEATH TOLL IN THE US REMAINS AT 113 • New York – 48 • New Jersey - 24 • Pennsylvania – 14 • Maryland – 11 • West Virginia – 7 • Connecticut – 4 • North Carolina – 2 • Virginia – 2 • New Hampshire - 1

NEW YORK CITY

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The focus of this report will be primarily on the Tri-State area (NJ, NY, CT)

A strong coastal nor’easter will threaten the region in the 7-8 November timeframe.

Evacuation have already begun in anticipation of the storm.

WIND WIND GUST PRECIPITATION

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FORECAST – WEDNESDAY – 7 NOV 2012 COASTAL STORM WILL LIKELY IMPACT AREAS DAMAGED BY SANDY

WAVE HEIGHT

• A strong coastal nor’easter will threaten the region in the 7-8 November timeframe. • Storm force wind gusts (55-65 mph) are likely during this storm. • Moderate coastal flooding is likely during this storm, major coastal flooding is still a slight

possibility; the high tides of most concern are the ones around midday Wednesday, 7 November and the following high tide Wednesday night.

• There will be moderate to severe beach erosion during this event. • This nor’easter will have greater impact than usual because of the serious impacts from Coastal

Storm Sandy. • There is a threat of wintry precipitation over the region.

NEW JERSEY

Mandatory Evacuation for Parts of Brick Township SITUATION STATUS # 23.6

NEW JERSEY STATE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER

November 6, 2012

The Brick Township Office of Emergency Management is monitoring a Nor’ Easter that

has the potential to strongly impact our town with high winds, storm surge and flooding.

The Brick Township Office of Emergency Management has issued a Mandatory

Evacuation for all residents that reside in the low lying waterfront areas of town that are

prone to flooding and/or storm surge by Tuesday November 6, 2012 at 6:00 P.M.

These areas include but are not limited to;

• Midstreams neighborhood East of Jordan Rd.

• Area of Island Dr. in Cedarcroft

• North & South Dr. (Metedeconk)

• Princeton Ave. East of Beaver Dam Rd.

• Cedarbridge Manor East of Lions Lane

• Vanada Woods

• Eagle Pass

• Sandy Point

• Tilton Rd

• Cranberry Cove

• Swan Point Park including Beaton and Gale Rd.

• Baywood East of Pilot Dr. and Mandolay Dr.

• Cherry Quay South of Tiller Lane

• Sailors Quay off of Pleasant Dr., North Pier and South Sailors Quay

• Waterfront Property in Mallard Point

• Seaview Dr. & Seaview Ave in Seaview Village

• Shore Acres

• Seawood Harbor

• Waterfront Property in Bay Harbor

Residents whose homes that do not fall into the Mandatory area that have been

damaged and/or affected from Hurricane Sandy are strongly encouraged to evacuate.

Residents are encouraged to seek shelter with friends and/or family who are in a safe

location. For those residents that require transportation to a shelter, you can contact the

call center at

NEW YORK • Hundreds of nursing home residents in New York City's storm-battered

Rockaways section are being evacuated ahead of a storm expected to bring more bad weather to the region. State and city health officials said Tuesday that three nursing homes and an adult care center in the coastal community were being emptied of residents and staff.

• More than 620 people live in the four facilities. None of those nursing homes had been evacuated for Hurricane Sandy. Wednesday's nor'easter isn't expected to be nearly as bad, but health officials say the homes are already running on emergency generators. They are worried about first responders in the neighborhood being stretched too thin.

NEW JERSEY • Authorities in Brick Township, N.J. have issued a mandatory evacuation

order for everyone who lives in the low-lying, waterfront areas of the town due to the predicted nor'easter

CURRENT SITUATION

Over a week ago, Hurricane Sandy hit the mid Atlantic area with brutal winds and a record storm surge. This same region is mobilizing once again, this time for a northeaster that threatened to deliver more of the same, though in smaller amounts, along with wet snow. The nor'easter passes offshore of the Mid-Atlantic and New England through Thursday.

• Strong winds, beach erosion, storm surge, shoreline flooding and rough surf occur along the coast.

• Sustained winds of 25 to 45 mph with gusts over 60 mph are forecast along the coast.

• Storm surge of 1 to 4 feet is possible with the highest likely occurring around New York City, Long Island, Connecticut and northern New Jersey.

• The damage caused by Sandy has severely weakened or wiped out the natural coastal barriers, so even this modest storm surge is likely to cause flooding along the shore.

• Another potential impact along the coast is snow with up to 3 inches of accumulation possible from Delaware to southeast New York.

Looking ahead to the winter storm forecasted to hit the East Coast Wednesday

evening, FEMA is urging residents to be safe as cold weather temperatures threaten areas impacted by the Hurricane Sandy. The risk of fires increases with the use of supplemental heating, such as space heaters and any fuel-burning appliances in the home, including furnaces and fireplaces, are a potential carbon monoxide source. Ensure both smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are working and if using a generator keep it as far away from your home as possible – away from doors, windows or vents that could allow deadly carbon monoxide into the home.

EVACUATION NOR'EASTER TARGETS EAST COAST

POWER

POWER: As of 2:00 pm EST November 6, there are 930,783 customers without power in the affected States. 7,580,468 customers have been restored out of the 8,511,251 combined total peak outages 21 States affected. Restoration estimates and efforts by electric utilities are reported below.

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FEMA REGION STATUS

FEMA REGION I

FEMA REGION II

FEMA DAILY BRIEFING 5 NOV 2012 FEMA DAILY BRIEFING 6 NOV 2012

5 NOV 2012 6 NOV 2012

FEMA REGION STATUS

FEMA REGION III

5 NOV 2012

FEMA DAILY BRIEFING 5 OV 2012 FEMA DAILY BRIEFING 6 NOV 2012

FEMA REGION V

5 NOV 2012 6 NOV 2012

FEMA REGION STATUS & RESPONSE

• NWC at Watch/Steady State

• NRCC activated to Level I (24/7) with all ESFs and all LNOs

▲ 5,142 (+308) (includes personnel en route) FEMA Personnel deployed in support of Sandy NATIONAL IMATs

– IMAT-Blue deployed to NYC, Brooklyn (Region II) – IMAT-Red deployed to Trenton, New Jersey

(Region II) – IMAT-White deployed to Trenton, New Jersey

(Region II)

• FEMA HQ IMAT deployed to NYC OEM

• Urban Search & Rescue:

– Red & White Incident Support Teams (Herndon, VA)

– Federal Search & Rescue Coordination Group (Herndon, VA)

FEMA HEADQUARTERS RESPONSE

FEMA DAILY BRIEF 6 NOV 2012

PERSONNEL ON GROUND

EN ROUTE (PENDING CHECK-IN)

FEDERAL ACTIVITIES

• U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has begun opening Business Recovery Centers in impacted areas of New Jersey and New York ( one office is in Manahawkin, NJ, an the other is in Brooklyn, NY ). These Centers provide one-on-one help to business owners seeking disaster assistance. Businesses and non-profit organizations may be eligible to borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory, and other business assets.

• U.S. Coast Guard’s continuing efforts are focused on removing all restrictions on vessel movement in the Port of New York and New Jersey, as well as its associated waterways, approaches, and anchorages, and to facilitate the delivery of fuel and other critical commodities.

• Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is meeting FEMA’s requirement for 200,000 gallons of fuel per day and is increasing current fuel stores through the purchase of 12 million gallons of gasoline, and 12 million gallons of diesel. DLA is also filling a 300,000 gallon FEMA order for points of distribution in Egg Harbor, West Orange, and Freehold, NJ; and 200,000 gallons to support three New York/New Jersey airfields. Meanwhile, a DLA vendor has 440,000 gallons of fuel available with 160,000 gallons en route and 100,000 gallons of gasoline on order for Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ.

• U.S. Department of Labor announced that National Emergency Grant funds will be awarded to both New Jersey and New York to assist with cleanup and recovery efforts. More than $15.5 million will be available to the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development to assist with the restoration of public lands and infrastructure while also providing temporary work to those in need of employment. More than $27.7 million will be available to the New York Department of Labor to assist with the restoration of public lands and infrastructure.

• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has exercised its authority under the Clean Air Act to temporarily waive federal clean diesel fuel requirements in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and in and around New York City to allow the use of home heating oil in highway vehicles, nonroad vehicles, and nonroad equipment designated by the States of New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York for emergency response. These waivers were granted by EPA in coordination with the Department of Energy (DOE). The federal waivers will help ensure an adequate supply of fuel for emergency response in the impacted areas of New Jersey, New York City, and Pennsylvania.

SOURCES: FEMA Release Number: HQ-12-137- 4 NOV 2012

• Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will waive low-income housing tax credit rules that prohibit owners of low-income housing from providing housing to survivors of Hurricane Sandy who do not qualify as low-income. The action will expand the availability of housing for disaster victims and their families. Also, in response to shortages of clear diesel fuel caused by Hurricane Sandy, the IRS will not impose a tax penalty when dyed diesel fuel is sold for use or used on the highway. This relief applies beginning Oct. 30, 2012 in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania and will remain in effect through Nov. 20, 2012. Recently IRS announced it is granting taxpayers and tax preparers affected by Hurricane Sandy until Nov. 7 to file returns and accompanying payments normally due on October 31.

• Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is working with FEMA and the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) to secure as many as 350 buses which will be used across New Jersey to help commuters connect to or reach Manhattan and the surrounding area. The buses will be used to supplement NJ Transit commuter rail and PATH rail lines where service is not yet restored. Some of the buses are expected to be in place for Monday's commute and more will be added throughout the week.

• Department of Energy (DOE) has loaned the Department of Defense ultra-low sulfur diesel from the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve. The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) will begin drawing down stocks from the heating oil reserve terminal in Groton, Connecticut. The fuel, which will be distributed to state, local and federal responders in the New Jersey York and New York area, will be used to provide additional supplies to ensure continued response and recovery efforts. This includes fuel for emergency equipment and buildings, including electrical generators, water pumps, GSA buildings, trucks and other vehicles. Also, DOE continues to work closely with FEMA, and in support of state, tribal, and local officials as the electric industry engages in power restoration efforts. Daily Situation Reports that detail the storm's impacts and the restoration activities being taken by the energy sector are available at www.doe.gov.

Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius has declared a public health emergency for the entirety of New Jersey (on Nov. 1st ) and New York state (on Oct. 31st).

More than 1,000 HHS personnel are deployed to provide public health and medical assistance to New York and New Jersey in Hurricane Sandy response and recovery efforts.

An HHS Incident Response Coordination Team in New York and New Jersey continues to provide command-and-control to HHS teams requested in that state.

ASPR Regional Emergency Coordinators and liaisons from the Administration for Children and Families remain deployed to the Regional Response Coordination Centers. Regional Emergency Coordinators also are serving as liaisons for FEMA incident management assistance teams.

DMAT

• Fifteen Disaster Medical Assistance Teams from the National Disaster Medical System with caches of medical supplies and two teams of U.S. Public Health Service commissioned corps officers are deployed to New York and New Jersey.

• Eleven DMATs and a team of Public Health Service Commissioned Corps team are providing care in medical shelters and augmenting hospital staff in the New York at the state’s and city’s request.

• Four Disaster Medical Assistance Teams a team of Public Health Service Commissioned Corps team are providing medical care in shelters in New Jersey at the state’s request.

• The HHS medical teams are drawn from across the country, including Rhode Island, Washington State, Minnesota, Massachusetts, North Carolina, California, Texas, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Ohio, Virginia, Tennessee, and Florida. Additional teams are available if needed in New York or New Jersey.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

HHS - PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY

FEDERAL MEDICAL STATION

At the request of the State of New Jersey, HHS yesterday established a Federal Medical Station to serve as a medical shelter in Middlesex, New Jersey. This Federal Medical Station was one of seven deployed to the area to be available if needed in New Jersey or New York. Medical teams from the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps and the National Disaster Medical System are providing medical caring for residents at the FMS.

MENTAL HEALTH: Two HHS teams of mental health experts are integrated with the HHS medical teams and available to support community mental health needs. .

AMBULANCES: Four liaisons and two pharmacists remain deployed to New York to support 350 ambulances made available through the FEMA national ambulance contract.

MEDICARE/MEDICAID: Following the Secretary’s declarations of public health emergencies in New York and New Jersey, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has begun approving waivers under 1135 of the Social Security Act for healthcare providers in NY and NJ, as well as 5 individual waivers. Additional waiver requests have been received and are pending. The CMS New York office remains closed with non-essential employees on Administrative Leave due to building damage and power outages. www.cms.gov.

ACF:

• A team of specialists from the Administration for Children and Families is supporting child care and Head Start recovery efforts in New York and New Jersey.

HHS TEAM DEPLOYMENT – NEW YORK

HHS TEAM DEPLOYMENT – NEW JERSEY

DOD OPERATIONS

DOD – No 870-12, 3 NOV 12 US NORTHCOM – 3 NOV 2012

Lance Cpl. Thomas Gibson, a ground radio repairmen with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit and a native of Norton, Ohio, dumps trash into a pile in Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 4. The 26th MEU is able to provide generators, fuel, clean water, and helicopter lift capabilities to aid in disaster relief efforts. The 26th MEU is currently conducting pre-deployment training, preparing for their departure in 2013. As an expeditionary crisis response force operating from the sea, the MEU is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force capable of conducting amphibious operations, crisis response, and limited contingency operations.

• The Department of Defense (DoD) remains committed to its support of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s response to Hurricane Sandy. As the Northeastern storm moves through the New York and New Jersey areas, DoD will continue to provide support to federal, state and local recovery operations while ensuring it is postured to conduct new response operations as a result of the oncoming storm.

• The United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) has delivered 208 power restoration vehicles and 354 technical personnel on 56 missions from California, Arizona, and Washington to Stewart ANGB, N.Y., McGuire AFB, N.J., and JFK International Airport, N.Y. An additional three flights are scheduled for Nov. 6 from locations in California and Nevada to JFK International Airport, N.Y.

• The 401st, 410th, and 431st Quartermaster Teams, from Lock Haven, Pa., Jacksonville, Fla., and Kinston, N.C., respectively, have reported to Joint Base Dix/McGuire/Lakehurst, N.J. for allocation to the affected areas. The 401stQuartermaster Team is on assignment in Long Beach, N.Y.

• The 172nd Preventive Health Team (Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.), the 227th Preventive Health Team (Ft. Bragg, N.C.), and the 43rd Veterinary Team (from Ft. Hood, Texas) are now at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst and prepared to deploy.

NATIONAL GUARD

DOD - No. 877-12, 6 NOV 12

THE NATIONAL GUARD is working at the local, state, and Federal level to assist FEMA in their response to hurricane Sandy. Approximately 7,400 National Guard forces are supporting the governors of Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and West Virginia. These forces continue to provide critical assistance to local first-responders and FEMA with damage assessments, route clearance, power generation, fuel distribution, debris reduction and removal, search and rescue, delivery of essential equipment and supplies, support at evacuation shelters/first responder bed-down locations, and the employment of unique engineering capabilities. More than 700 additional Army National Guard Soldiers from throughout the East Coast and Midwest are arriving in New York City to assist with relief efforts for those affected by Hurricane Sandy. The Soldiers, sent as part of an Emergency Management Assistance Compact request, will largely be taking on commodity distribution missions throughout the New York City and Long Island areas. EMAC, a mutual aid agreement between states, provides the ability to call and utilize assets from any National Guard unit in the country. Among the Soldiers: 120 from the Delaware National Guard, who arrived Nov. 4. CT NATIONAL GUARD Connecticut National Guard personnel are conducting route clearance, high wheel transport, aviation, power generation, staging area support and security missions as part of recovery efforts. NEW JERSEY NATIONAL GUARD (NJNG): • 2,092 NJNG personnel are on state active duty, supporting relief efforts.

• NJNG personnel are conducting debris clearance/removal, high water vehicle

operations, shelter support, food and water and fuel distribution, power generation, and presence patrols.

• The NJNG is still conducting aerial support missions including FEMA damage assessments.

• The New Jersey National Guard (NJNG) is assisting New Jersey State Police and Fire Department with rescues, security, and evacuations.

Sgt. Stephen Vergilio, left, shares contact numbers with Spc. Tiffany DiSanzo, both with the New Jersey Army National Guard, prior to going house-to-house to check if any Long Beach Islanders have remained in their homes in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy Oct. 31, 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Mark C. Olsen)

NEW YORK NATIONAL GUARD (NYNG): • 3,364 NYNG personnel are on state active duty, supporting relief

efforts. The NYNG continues supporting power restoration, traffic control, debris removal, , traffic control, wellness checks, and food/water distribution.

• The NYNG is conducting 20 point of distribution missions: 258,000 meals, 431, 984 bottles of water and 21,000 blankets distributed as of 5 NOV 2012.

• The NYNG is the designated water and petroleum distribution agent for all supported state agencies.

• There are five military police companies conducting presence patrols, traffic control points, and augmentation of local law enforcement agencies.

• More than 800 NYNG personnel 200 vehicles arrived at Floyd Bennett Field, N.Y., 5 NOV.

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY (DLA)

– In total, more than two million meals have been delivered to FEMA

facilities in West Virginia, New York and New Jersey. Another five million are in production. 500,000 meals are in transit to Lakehurst, N.J., and 500,000 meals in transit to Floyd Bennett Field, NY.

– DLA delivered 1,000 cots/1,000 blankets to Fort Hamilton, N.Y., for the National Guard. 3,000 cots were delivered to McGuire, N.J., for National Guard personnel in the area. 140,000 blankets were delivered to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JBMDL), N.J.

– 107 pumps (1,500 gallons per minute and up) delivered to JBMDL, 3 NOV 2012

– Five submersible pumps moved to Craven Point in support of Navy Salvage.

– 51 Generators (500-2000KW) are at or in transit to Lakehurst, N.J.

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY (DLA):

• DLA is using its normal business funds and processes to purchase goods and services in support of disaster relief.

• Once the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) activates or places an order for fuel delivery, FEMA assumes control of contract assets after assets are deployed to FEMA designated locations.

• FEMA works with state emergency coordinators, who direct assets to the best locations. Once assets are with the states, the states determine how it’s used and where it goes.

• DLA personnel are also on site to assist with logistics and fuel issues. The contractor has the capability to delivery bulk product into existing tanks as well as refueling first responder vehicles (ambulances, fire trucks, etc.) and fleet vehicles.

• DLA received commitments from various suppliers to provide up to 24 million gallons of fuel.

– As of 5 NOV , DLA has supplied 253,000 gallons of gasoline and 157,000 gallons of diesel fuel to FEMA distribution centers within New York and New Jersey.

– DLA is executing the purchase of 12 million gallons of gasoline, 12 million gallons of diesel. 260 fuel trucks are on contract to support of fuel distribution.

– New York locations to distribute first responder fuel changed from armories to five commercial gas stations. New Jersey locations are still operating at five National Guard armories.

– DLA working with the National Guard Bureau (NGB) to use more than 50 heavy expanded mobility tactical truck refuelers at first responder fueling. More than 430,000 gallons have been delivered in four days.

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DOD - No. 874 -12, November 05, 2012

USS WASP • Wasp is supplying aircraft to aid in the mission with a total of 18

helicopters aboard: – two SH-60s – four MH-53Es – six CH-53Es – six UH-1Ns and – one MH-53

• Several of these helos have departed for Joint Base McGuire-Dix-

Lakehurst (JB MDL) for tasking.

• Wasp also sent a team of damage controlmen and hull technicians to help repair the damaged Hoboken Ferry Terminal.

USS San Antonio • San Antonio has four MH-60S and a landing utility craft (LCU)

capable of transporting cargo, vehicles and personnel from ship to shore.

USS CARTER Carter Hall also has an LCU capable of transporting cargo, vehicles and personnel from ship to shore. This LCU ferried supplies and personnel ashore to Sandy Hook, N.J., Nov. 4. USS KANAWHA • Kanawha, a Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler, got

underway Nov. 2 and will operate in the open waters east of recovery operations. This logistics ship will ensure that Navy and Marine Corps forces are self-sustained with food and fuel.

NOTE: Both San Antonio and Carter Hall are capable of providing command and control; underwater infrastructure repair capabilities; riverine search and damage assessment; and underwater port survey.

NAVY/MARINE FORCES

US Navy Provides Disaster Relief In The Aftermath Of Hurricane Sandy

CONSTRUCTION BATTALIONS • Construction Battalion Maintenance Unit 202, embarked aboard San Antonio and

Carter Hall, is providing two 15 kilowatt generators and three 250 gallons per minute (gpm) pumps. Additionally, they are providing small boat and command and control support to the U.S. Coast Guard.

• Navy Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11 is providing a convoy of 23 vehicles and 90 Seabees prepared to assist. Their equipment includes five 60 kilowatt, five 30 kilowatt and three 15 kilowatt generators and six 725 gpm pumps along with one 1,000 gpm pump.

• NMCB 5 is providing 110 Seabees to JB MDL for tasking.

DEWATERING • FEMA issued a mission assignment to the Department of Defense requesting "high-

volume water pumps (350 gpm and greater) with qualified teams to support the operation and maintenance of the equipment."

• In support of FEMA, the Secretary of Defense has authorized the Navy to provide 30 high-volume pumps, 125 Sailors and 30 civilian technicians to support dewatering efforts. So far, 18 Sailors from Mobile Diving and Salvage Units have arrived, with an additional 110 Sailors and 30 pumps from NMCB 5 to arrive Nov. 5

U.S. Navy Seabee works to repair pier facilities in Hoboken, N.J. The U.S. Navy has positioned forces in the area to assist U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM) in support of FEMA and local civil authorities following the destruction caused by Hurricane Sandy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Bryan Nygaard)

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is prepared and ready to respond to natural and man-made disasters. When disasters occur, it is not just a local USACE district or office that responds. Personnel and other resources are mobilized across the country to carry out our response missions. The command is part of the federal government’s unified national response to disasters and emergencies and is the designated lead for ESF #3, public works and engineering-related support. USACE conducts its emergency response activities under two basic authorities – the Flood Control and Coastal Emergency Act, and when mission assigned by FEMA under the Stafford Disaster and Emergency Assistance Act.

TOP PRIORITIES :

Support immediate emergency response priorities

Sustain lives with critical commodities, temporary emergency power and other needs

Initiate recovery efforts by assessing and restoring critical infrastructure.

TEMPORARY EMERGENCY POWER • USACE is aggressively supporting the Emergency Temporary Power mission in

New York and New Jersey. We are ready to provide emergency power with more than 335 generators staged at forward locations in order to provide capacity beyond states’ capabilities.

• The USACE has teams deployed to strategic locations in NY, NJ, PA and WV, and has resources in place to haul, install, operate and maintain generators at critical facilities.

• Nearly 300 critical power assessments have been completed. Sixty-seven generators have been installed in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. Thirty more are expected to be installed by tomorrow. USACE received a prioritized list of requirements from local officials and is immediately acting on these requests.

• Emergency generators have been installed at three gas stations: we are moving generators to 10 other gas stations in NY and NJ.

• We have power experts at the Hoboken High Rise Complex and the Kinder Morgan Petroleum Terminal and are moving generators to the sites.

• USACE has deployed Temporary Emergency Power assets - Planning and Response Teams, the 249th Engineer Battalion, Emergency Command and Control Vehicles/Deployable Tactical Operating Systems (ECCV/DTOS), Mobile Command Vehicle (MCV) to provide support to areas impacted by post-tropical storm Sandy.

DE-WATERING • USACE has concentrated effort at 11 critical locations in NY as determined by

local officials. These 11 sites are: Battery Underpass/West St Underpass, Brooklyn Battery Tunnel, Queens Midtown Tunnel, Rockaway Wastewater Treatment Plant, Passaic Valley Sewage, South Ferry Station, Jersey City PATH train station, World Trade Center site, 14 St Tunnel, 53 St Tunnel, Montague Street Tunnel. Pumping is underway at all locations at a rate of 116,000 gallons of water per minute (At this rate it would take about 6 minutes to empty an Olympic-sized swimming pool.)

• Pumping is complete at 4 locations: the 53 St Tunnel, South Ferry Station, Queens Midtown Tunnel, and the Battery Underpass.

• We are moving pumps to these additional locations: the Manhattan Steam Plant Tunnel, Amtrak Substation (NJ), and the Metro Avenue Bridge (NY).

• USACE has shipped 12 eight-inch pumps and 13 six-inch pumps from New Orleans in order to support our De-watering Mission Assignment from FEMA. A team is coordinating with the Navy to determine availability and capacity of other large pumps. Placement of the pumps is underway.

USACE – 5 NOV 2012

CURRENT OPERATIONS (AS OF 5 NOVEMBER) • USACE has more than 600 people engaged to support the response mission,

and has more than 50 FEMA Mission Assignments exceeding a total of $134 million.

• USACE debris teams are in ports, waterways and coastal areas in NJ and NY clearing debris along the Atlantic seaboard.

• Other Planning Response teams are also assisting with debris management, commodities distribution, infrastructure assessment, temporary roofing, critical public facilities, water planning, and temporary housing.

• USACE is supporting States’ and FEMA Regions I, II and III operations centers to organize response efforts. More than 25 Team Leaders or Assistant Team Leaders have been alerted and/or deployed to provide public works and engineering expertise to include damage modeling, storm surge modeling, and coastal preparations.

• USACE is establishing a Recovery Field Office in New Jersey. • USACE assigned a liaison to the Department of Energy and to the National

Guard Bureau to coordinate any combined response actions.

AMERICAN RED CROSS

The entire Red Cross fleet of 320 response vehicles has been activated to distribute hot meals, water, snacks and relief supplies. In order to help people find out where they can get these items, the Red Cross has a team of people tracking the location of its emergency vehicles around the clock and communicating those locations athttp://newsroom.redcross.org More than 5,350 Red Cross workers from all over the country are supporting shelters, providing food and water at fixed sites, and driving through neighborhoods to distribute meals and supplies. Sixty trailers of relief supplies such as personal hygiene items, cleaning supplies, rakes, shovels, tarps, dust masks and work gloves arrived in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut. The American Red Cross mobilized hundreds of disaster workers, readying shelters and coordinating efforts with community partners in potentially affected states. To find an open Red Cross shelter, download the Red Cross Hurricane app or visit www.redcross.org/find-help/shelter. In New York and New Jersey, where residents felt Sandy’s biggest impact the Red Cross is providing aid and comfort to thousands and has large relief operations underway in Shelters and feeding sites are open and emergency vehicles are distributing food, water and relief supplies in these states. SHELTERS

• The large Red Cross operation in New Jersey and New York continues to build

as more kitchens, fixed feeding sites and emergency aid locations are set up and response vehicles start making rounds in neighborhoods. So far, more than 275,000 meals and snacks have been provided in those two states alone.

MEALS AND KITCHENS • Deployed 12 mobile kitchens capable of making 198,000 meals a day and

shipped more than 852,000 ready-to-eat meals to the area.

• Almost 215,000 meals have been served so far. Activated more than two-thirds of the entire Red Cross fleet of response vehicles, which are beginning to distribute meals, water, snacks and relief supplies in neighborhoods.

SUPPLIES • Mobilized 60 trailers loaded with relief supplies such as personal hygiene

items, clean-up kits, rakes, shovels, tarps, dust masks and work gloves.

HEALTH SERVICES AND REFERALS

• Deployed specialized workers who have already provided more than 5,000 health services and emotional support contacts to people affected by Sandy.

• The Mexican Red Cross is also helping. Ten delegates are supporting American Red Cross health services activities in New York, focusing on providing health care and first aid services and referrals for clients in Red Cross shelters and emergency aid stations.

ARC – 4 NOV 2012 FEMA Daily Brief – 5 NOV 12

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TRANSIT SITUATION

WEATHER

• The United Illuminating Company (UI) reported this morning (November 6) that there are more than 2,000 homes along the shoreline that cannot get power due to damage.

• Connecticut Light and Power (CL&P), a Northeast Utilities (NU)

company, reported yesterday (November 5) that they have substantially completed the restoration of their customers and are working to restore the remaining three percent of customers in their service territory.

• Employees from every NU operating company, NSTAR, Yankee Gas, Public Service of New Hampshire and Western Massachusetts Electric Company, have come to assist in the restoration effort.

• OUTAGE MAP

SHELTERS

CONNECTICUT

POWER OUTAGES

• FEMA has 5 Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) in Bridgeport, Greenwich, Groton, New Haven and Old Saybrook. Here are the specific locations .

• For shelters and DRCs location

• Metro-North rail service has returned to normal on the New Haven Line, with the exception of the New Canaan branch, where, because of extensive damage, buses will be running until further notice. See full details/updates here

• Amtrack Northeast Corridor Service Restoration Plan for Tuesday

Novermer 6th and Wednesday November 7th

• Storm watch remains in effect from Wednesday morning through late Wednesday night for for Long Island Sound East Of New Haven Ct/port Jefferson Ny & Storm Watch for Long Island Sound West Of New Haven Ct/port Jefferson Ny

• In Long Island Sound,New York Harbor, Peconic and Gardiners Bays, South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay, winds are expected to be 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph.

CONNECTICUT

LIST OF PUBLIC DRINKING WATER SYSTEMS UNDER BOIL WATER ADVISORY

There are currently 65 public drinking water systems under boil water advisory serving a total of 5,364 residents (0.15% of the total state population):

• Foxridge Apartments-well 1, Barkhamsted • Wallens Hill Apartments, Barkhamsted • Foxridge Apartments-well 2, Barkhamsted • Cedarbrook Owners, Inc., Brookfield • Whisconier Village Association, Inc., Brookfield • Woodcreek Village Condominium Assn, Inc, Brookfield • 39 Hop Brook Rd - Apt Complex, Brookfield • Denlar Apartments, Chester • Evergreen Trailer Park - System #1, Clinton • Evergreen Trailer Park - System #2, Clinton • Evergreen Trailer Park - System #3, Clinton • Aqua Vista Assoc, Inc - Upper System, Danbury • Aqua Vista Assoc, Inc - Lower System, Danbury • Ridgewood Hills Association, System #1, Deep River • Ridgewood Hills Association, System #2, Deep River • Ridgewood Hills Association, System #3, Deep River • Ridgewood Hills Association, System #4, Deep River • Heritage Cove Condominiums, Essex • Rogers Mobile Home Park, Groton • Quonnipaug Hills - Main System, Guilford • Quonnipaug Hills - Section I, Guilford • Ash Water Company, Llc, Ledyard • Round Hill Llc - Well# 1, Lisbon • Round Hill Llc - Well# 2, Lisbon • White Oak Condominiums, Mansfield • Knollwood Acres Apartments, Mansfield • Woods Edge Apartments, Llc, Mansfield • Renwood Condominiums, Mansfield • Laurel Hill Water Association, Marlborough • Oakridge Gardens, Llc, Montville

• Mountview Apartments, Montville • St. Thomas More School-the Cove, Montville • Interlaken Water Company, New Fairfield • Candle Hill Mhp (South), New Milford • Lillinonah Park Estates Homeowners Assn, New Milford • Candle Hill Mhp (North), New Milford • Meadowbrook Terrace Mobile Home Park, Newtown • Cedarhurst Association, Newtown • Mile Creek Apartments, Old Lyme • Lyme Regis, Inc., Old Lyme • Miami Beach Water Company, Old Lyme • Arnio Drive Llc, Plainfield • Brookview Water Company, Ridgefield • Salem Manor Condominiums, System #1, Salem • Salem Manor Condominiums, System #2, Salem • Woodhaven Apartments, Willington • Walden Apartments, Willington • North Willington Village Condo Assoc., Willington

Public Drinking Water Systems Under Boil Water Advisory

To disinfect water, use ONE of the following methods: 1. Boil at a rolling boil for one minute. Make sure water is clear of floating pieces before

boiling; OR, 2. Add 8 drops of liquid chlorine bleach per gallon of clear water or 16 drops per gallon for

cloudy water. Do NOT use bleach that has perfumes or ingredients other than sodium hypochlorite as it may be toxic; OR,

3. Add water purification tablets according to directions on the package.

Mix completely and let water stand 30 minutes before using. How Do I Boil My Water? (in English, Chinese, Haitian Creole, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Vietnamese) Hurricane Sandy: Health Information

New Jersey Office of Emergency Management Twitter Facebook FEMA Region 2

• The overall State of Emergency for NJ is still in effect, with NJ ROIC and NJOEM currently at operational Level 4. All 21 counties are still included for Public and Individual Assistance in areas determined to have been adversely affected by the event declared a major disaster by POTUS on October 30, 2012 (NJEOC)

• In support of an aggressive power restoration effort, the President has approved a 100 percent cost share for ten days, starting October 31, for emergency work performed by state, tribal and local governments to restore emergency power and transportation assistance required to perform this emergency work, including direct federal assistance for New Jersey. (FEMA)

• The Secretary of Health and Human Service has declared New Jersey a Public Health Emergency exists and has existed since October 26, 2012 in the State of New Jersey. (HHS)

DEATH TOLL: 28 POWER OUTAGES: 566,043

– County by county summary here – Google Crisis Map detailing NJ Power Outages – For Updated Utility Restoration Plans, click here: PSEG, JCP&L (Counties,

Towns), ACE and RECO PUBLIC HEALTH IMPACT AND RESPONSE: • The Department of Health today is making public health experts available

through the state's 2-1-1 system to answer questions about food and water safety and mold removal due to the affects of Hurricane Sandy

• To reach health experts, call 2-1-1 or 1-866-234-0964. Public Health officials will be available to take calls 8 am to 8 pm on weekdays and 10 am to 5 pm on weekends. The 2-1-1 human services hotline is open 24/7. (nj.com)

SHELTERS

NEW JERSEY

IMPACT

61 Shelters open throughout all 21 NJ counties Click here for most current information on transit, power, fuel, and public health notices.

WEATHER UPDATE

For Tuesday Nov. 7th: high near 47, low near 34 A strong coastal nor’easter will threaten the region in the Nov. 7-8th timeframe. Strong force wind gusts (55-65 mph) and moderate coastal flooding are likely during this storm. Major coastal flooding is possible, with the high tides around midday Wed. being of the most concern. There is a threat of wintry precipitation in northwest NJ and the Poconos. For the most current updates visit weather.gov/phi

NJ TRANSIT and infrastructure has been severely impacted by the Hurricane, and residents are encouraged to travel outside of morning and afternoon peak periods to avoid delays and crowding

• RAIL AND LIGHT RAIL SERVICE, CLICK HERE

• BUS AND ACCESS LINK SERVICE, CLICK HERE

• EMERGENCY SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE TO FERRIES/MANHATTAN, CLICK HERE

• NJ TRANSIT BUS ROUTES THAT PARALLEL NJ TRANSIT RAIL STATIONS, CLICK HERE

• NJ TRANSIT BUS ROUTES BY TOWN, CLICK HERE

TRANSIT UPDATE

GETTING HELP AND ADVICE ABOUT RECOVERY

Click here for links on assistance for the following organizations: • NJOEM Public Assistance Program’s Page • FEMA Hurricane Sandy Recovery Page • Department of Health and Senior Services • Center for Disease Control on Safety Cleanup, Mold Issues and Protecting from

Mold • DHS’ Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services’ Office of Disaster and

Terrorism • Tips for Flood Victims: How to Avoid Disaster Related Scams • NJ Department of Transportation • NJ 211

HEALTH

WIC: Clients having trouble due to vendors being closed and WIC agencies closed as a result of the hurricane, can visit www.nj211.org or www.endhungernj.com for an updated lists of food pantries and soup kitchens.

WATER SYSTEM NOTICES

WATER SYSTEMS SUBJECT TO A BOIL WATER ADVISORY (NOVEMBER 5, 2012)

Middlesex County (1) • Middlesex Water Company - Carteret, Edison, Highland Park, Metuchen, South

Amboy, South Plainfield, and all sections of Woodbridge. Over the next few hours, customers can expect to see significant drops in water pressure and loss of water service. Customers are encouraged to store a minimum of 3 gallons of tap water for each person, each day in addition to supplies of bottled water they may have secured as part of their storm preparations.

Ocean County (4) • Fountainhead Parks – Jackson Township, Ocean County • Long Beach Township Water Department - Brant Beach, Long Beach Township • Ship Bottom Water Department - Ship Bottom Borough • Stafford Township MUA - Cedar Bonnett Island, Stafford Township, Ocean County Passaic County (1) • Reflection Lakes Garden Apartment Complex, West Milford

NEW JERSEY – ENERGY

OVERVIEW AND RECENT TIMELINE: ELECTRICITY

• In New Jersey, 537,089, 14% of current customers remain without power. Most of the outages are concentrated in Bergen and Passaic Counties

• PSE&G has restored power to all refineries, 84 percent of the gas stations, and 88 percent of the schools in their service territory.

ELECTRICAL

• The State of New Jersey released power restoration plans from Public Service Electric and Gas, Jersey Central Power and Light, Atlantic City Electric, and Orange & Rockland. The updated restoration plans can be found in the “Information Sources” section at: http://www.state.nj.us/nj/home/features/spotlight/hurricane_sandy.shtml

• Public Service Electric and Gas (PSE&G) reported this morning (November 6) that they hope to have 90 percent of customers restored by tomorrow morning (November 7). They expect to restore service to most customers by Friday (November 9), but stated that the majority of customers would be restored before then. PSE&G stated that they have one substation left out of service (in Bayonne) and hope to have it back in service today (November 6).

• Orange and Rockland (O&R), serving New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania estimates to have all of the customers affected by Sandy back in service by Saturday (November 10), a day earlier than previously estimated.

• Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) reported today (November 6) that the majority of customers are expected to be restored by tomorrow (November 7). Customers in the hardest-hit areas can expect to be restored throughout the following week. Most of the customers who remain without power live in Morris, Monmouth and Ocean counties. A significant number of customers will not be able to receive service until damaged roads, infrastructure and homes are rebuilt.

• Atlantic City Electric (ACE) stated yesterday (November 5) that they are working to restore the remaining less than 1 percent of their customers and expected all who are able to accept power to be restored by early this morning (November 6).

OIL SPILL The NY and NJ Port are open to all vessels except for Arthur Kill south of the Goethals Bridge. The USCG said on Nov 5th that vessels must go at slow speeds in this area in order to prevent disrupting the oil spill clean up of the Motiva terminal in New Jersey. As of 1:00 pm today (November 6) restrictions on the Arthur Kill remain in place.

SOURCES:

http://www.oe.netl.doe.gov/docs/2012_SitRep17_Sandy_11052012_300PM.pdf

http://www.oe.netl.doe.gov/docs/2012_SitRep18_Sandy_11062012_1000AM_v_1.pdf

http://www.oe.netl.doe.gov/docs/2012_SitRep19_Sandy_11062012_300PM.pdf

PETROLEUM

• A total of 57 terminals in the path of Hurricane Sandy have reported on their status in the aftermath of the storm. As of 1:00 pm today (November 6), reports indicate that 48 terminals are open and 9 terminals are shut.

• Power was restored to the Linden, NJ petroleum power pipeline operated by Colonial. It is currently operational.

• 12 counties in NJ will have gas rationing in effect from noon on November 3rd until the Governor declares the end of the State of Emergency

• The Hess Refinery, which processes gas oils that are used in petroleum gas still remains non-operational

• On November 3rd , the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in consultation

with the US Department of Energy, issued an emergency wavier of the

reformulated gasoline (RFG) that is in effect until November 20th

• On November 2nd, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Non

Action Assurance) permitting the loading and unloading of fuel at defined locations

in New Jersey and New York without the use of a vapor recovery device or vapor

combustion device that is effective through November 17th

• Additionally, for those in New Jersey, the Department of Energy and EPA also

issued an emergency waiver in effect through November 13th for the Ultra Low

Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) fuel specifications for mobile non-road diesel engine

NY Division Homeland Security & Emergency Services Twitter / Facebook

Gov. Cuomo Friday afternoon, 10/26 declared a state of emergency for all 62 counties in advance of Hurricane Sandy in anticipation of severe weather impacting New York.

NEW YORK

IMPACT

• DEATH TOLL: 48

• MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATION:THE following counties under PA-B include direct federal assistance: Bronx County, Kings County, Nassau County, New York County, Queens County, Richmond County , Rockland County, Westchester County and Suffolk County.

• HEALTHCARE CENTERS: As of 1300 November 5, 2012 there are 88 health care facilities remaining on generator power: 4 hospitals, 59 nursing homes and 25 Adult Care Facilities (ACFs.)

ROCKLAND COUNTY: Rockland County Information - (Information found under Latest News - Hurricane Sandy Information)

– Two-hundred (200) food service establishments (FSEs)were

visited. Ten (10) FSEs with private water supplies are under BWOs. Three (3) FSEs are still not open due to power loss.

– Piermont water supply booster is on backup generator power. New Hempstead well field is on backup generator power. Piermont/Upper Grandview is on a Boil Water Order.

– Two (2) shelters are providing warmth, power, food and cots. – Four (4) sewage treatment plants are still operating on emergency

power. Sixty-four (64) systems are operational. Forty-one (41) systems are on generator power. Seven (7) systems are on boil water orders. 9 systems are still in question.

DRINKING WATER ADVISORIES FOLLOWING HURRICANE SANDY

DO NOT DRINK

BOIL WATER NOTICES: See Link

PHARMACIES THAT ARE OPEN AND DELIVERING See Link

NOTE: We will look at Bronx County, Kings County, Nassau County, New York County, Queens County, and Richmond County in future reports.

NEW YORK

SUFFOLK COUNTY • WARMING CENTERS: Warming Centers will provide residents without

electricity a chance to get warm, charge electronic devices, get some food.

• SHELTERS: New County Shelter at St. Joseph’s College, Patchogue Huntington Town Providing Shelter at YMCA. Click here to learn more.

• SUFFOLK COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT UPDATES

SCDHS advises residents NOT to include household hazardous waste (pesticides, oil, paint, solvents etc.) with regular trash items. Further instructions regarding proper disposal and collection of household hazardous waste will be forthcoming. – Water Quality - The Suffolk County Department of Health Services (SCDHS)

has received reports of fuel spills and potential sewage releases in areas that continue to be affected by standing floodwater, including Lindenhurst, Mastic and several other low-lying areas of the County that have been flooded by Sandy. Residents are advised to avoid contact with residual floodwaters. Standing flood water can be a source of diseases such as tetanus. Ensure tetanus immunization is up to date. Exposure to fuel can lead to respiratory problems (inhalation) and to skin conditions (direct contact.)

– Reports of fuel discharge, such as visible floating products, sightings of detached tanks, or significant persistent odor, should be provided to NYSDEC at 1(800) 457- 7362. NYSDEC will manage fuel problems through their Spills Program.

– Food In general, foods that have come into contact with floodwaters are

NOT safe to eat, and areas that have been subjected to flooding should be decontaminated prior to reoccupation.

WESTCHESTER COUNTY: The county's Emergency Operations Center remains fully mobilized to deal with the storm expected Wednesday and Thursday. Westchester County Information

• FATALITIES: There were three storm-related fatalities in the county, two

in North Salem and one on the Sprain Brook Parkway. There are numerous smaller water suppliers on generators

• POWER: As of 4 p.m. Tuesday, Con Ed reports 47,353 customers without power in Westchester. Con Ed estimates full restoration by Sunday, November 11. NYSEG reports 6,416 in Westchester. NYSEG expects full restoration by midnight Wednesday, Nov. 7.

• PUBLIC HEALTH:

o 229 food establishments are without power and 19 food establishments are on generator power

o The Westchester County Department of Health is advising people who use the Hudson River waters for recreational purposes, namely swimmers, boaters, kayakers and windsurfers to avoid direct contact with the water until further notice

• SEWAGE: Yonkers Sewage Treatment Plant is on by-pass and remains the only station on by-pass in Westchester County. The pumps have been dewatered and are in the process of being rebuilt.

NEW YORK - ENERGY

OVERVIEW AND RECENT TIMELINE: ELECTRICITY • New York currently has the second greatest number of individuals without

power. As of 3:00 pm EST on November 6th, there were a total of 348,985, 4% of the customers .

NEXT STEPS: ELECTRICAL • On November 5th, Consolidated Edison (ConEd) announced that all

customers in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and Westchester will have power restored by midnight November 11

• Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) expects 90 percent of their customers to be restored by Wednesday (November 7). The company stated that restoration for customers in Brookville, St. James, and Port Jefferson may be a week or more beyond the 7th. In addition to setting up portable generation to start to bring power to the main roads, traffic lights, and some housing complexes, LIPA has deployed restoration crews to begin construction to build a bypass system to get transmission to the Rockaway Beach substation. Once power is distributed to the substation in the Rockaway area, crews will begin to energize the distribution system. Additionally, work continues to repair all other substations on the peninsula which suffered extreme flood damage from the storm. In the interim, mobile substations are temporarily being brought in and sited. LIPA On November 4th, LIPA estimated that there are up to 100,000 customers from the most severely flooded areas on Long Island whose homes and businesses currently may be unable to receive power.

• Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) has teamed with National Grid in a task force that is working to restore power in New York City. The team has been engaged in plans with the New York City Housing Authority, New York Police Department, Fire Department of New York, and Office of Emergency Management (OEM) to develop a plan of action to determine the most effective approach to energize homes and businesses that are able to receive power. The team today (November 6) is prioritizing the restoration of the Rockaway Peninsula in Queens.

PETROLEUM GAS • On 5 November the Energy Information Administration (EIA)

updated its report on the Retail Motor Gasoline Supply in the New York City Metropolitan Area. EIA estimated, based on an emergency survey of gasoline availability, that 24 percent of gas stations in the New York Metropolitan area do not have gasoline available for sale. This is a decrease from the 27 percent which EIA estimated did not have gasoline available for sale on November 4. The full results and the methodology can be found at: http://www.eia.gov/special/disruptions/hurricane/sandy/gasoline_updates.cfm

• As of 2pm EDT on Nov 5th, 20 of 22 impacted petroleum

terminals were open in New York

• On November 2nd, the US Department of Energy was planning to loan Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) from the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve to the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). Two million gallons from a heating oil reserve in CT will be distributed to responders in New York and New Jersey

OTHER CONCERNS: • Forecasts show that the Northeast is supposed to be hit by a

Nor’Easter at some point during the middle of this week, which may undo some of the recovery work and further impact those affected by Hurricane Sandy

• Shortage of petroleum gas • According to the NY Times on November 1st, 60 percent of gas

Long lines, some fights, and even reports of price gouging have been reported as a result of this fuel shortage

• Orange and Rockland (O&R), serving New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania estimates to have 90% of the customers affected by Sandy back in service by Saturday (November 10), a day earlier than previously estimated.

SOURCES:

http://www.oe.netl.doe.gov/docs/2012_SitRep17_Sandy_11052012_300PM.pdf

http://www.oe.netl.doe.gov/docs/2012_SitRep18_Sandy_11062012_1000AM_v_1.pdf

http://www.oe.netl.doe.gov/docs/2012_SitRep19_Sandy_11062012_300PM.pdf

TRANSIT SITUATION

HOSPITALS

NEW YORK CITY

IMPACT

• DEATH TOLL: 41 in New York City • POWER OUTAGES: Approximately 440,000 (at end of day Nov. 1)

RESPONSE

POWER OUTAGES

BUSES: Bus service will run on a near normal schedule. Expect delays and crowding. Current status..

TRAINS • PATH service resumed between Journal Square and

33rd Street on Tuesday.

• AMTRAK - Modified service to and from New York City and points south has resumed..

• Long Island Rail Road - On Tuesday, there will be a modified schedule on all branches except the Long Beach branch. (Map: PDF) Metro-North Limited service. Regular service on the Hudson, Harlem and New Haven lines returns Saturday

• NJ Transit Rail Some or all service restored on Northeast Corridor, Raritan Valley, Main/Port Jervis, Atlantic City lines. All others suspended. Free buses from Metropark. Latest update.

SUBWAY Most service restored. Latest list [pdf]. Latest map [pdf].

BRIDGES AND TUNNELS • Bridges Into Manhattan All

bridges into Manhattan are now open.

• Brooklyn Battery Tunnel – Closed

• Holland Tunnel - Open for buses.

• Lincoln Tunnel - Open.

• Queens Midtown Tunnel - Closed.

• Rockaways Bridges - The Cross Bay Bridge and the Marine Parkway Bridge are mostly open.

View the latest transit service information

PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY DECLARED WEDNESDAY (10/31) • Army Corps of Engineers have been pumping water out of the subways. • State-requested waiver approved for temporary health care facilities. • Ambulance contract with FEMA utilized (FEMA).

FOOD AND WATER DISTRIBUTION SITES • 1 million meals and 1 million bottles of water to New Yorkers • Increase in National Guard personnel in NYC to 2,800 for distribution ( • Click here to view updated distribution site locations.

SHELTERS • The city’ is consolidating down to 15 shelters • Click here for the Google Map of shelters in NYC.

GAS SHORTAGE • NY1 Reports many drivers are having trouble finding gas or open stations. • Senator Schumer announced the port has reopened for fuel ships.

*Outage numbers as 6 NOV 2012, 8:59 PM EST Click here for an updated map of outages in the NYC service area.

BETH ISRAEL MEDICAL CENTER On backup power, with two new generators standing by as of Thursday (11/1) • Only functioning hospital in lower Manhattan

EVACUATED • NYU Langone Medical Center: Waiting for full power restoration • Manhattan VA • New York Downtown

Bellevue • Coney Island

HOSPITALS ACCEPTING PATIENTS Mount Sinai Hospital, the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, St. Luke’s Hospital, New York Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center and Long Island Jewish Hospital. The Boston Herald; NY1.com; PressConnects | Daily News

AIRPORTS • J.F.K. Open • La Guardia Open • Newark-Liberty Open

SUBWAY SERVICE IN NEW YORK CITY

NY TIMES SUBWAY MAP

NYC - POWER FAILURES

AS OF 1400 HRS, 6 NOV 12 - NYT

NYC - WASTE TREATMENT

NYC has activated its Flash Flood Emergency Plan in anticipation of the storm that will hit the are a7-8 NOV 2012.

OVERVIEW OF THE PLAN The Flash Flood Emergency Plan describes a coordinated response to flash floods in New York City. The plan contains detailed procedures to minimize a flood’s effects on New Yorkers and their property. PLAN OBJECTIVES:

– Reinforcing weather monitoring protocols among City agencies to increase situational awareness

– Targeting stormwater infrastructure for maintenance in recurring flood locations

– Monitoring flood-prone locations during intense rain to target maintenance, emergency response, and recovery

– Providing recovery assistance to affected populations following a flash flood

CURRENT SITUATION:

• The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) crews are cleaning

catch basins and flushing sewer lines of debris that was washed into the system during Hurricane Sandy. Crews are also working to prepare wastewater treatment plants an additional flow of stormwater from the storm, and are focusing on low-lying and coastal areas throughout the five boroughs.

• Ten of the City’s 14 in-city wastewater treatment plants and more than 40 of the City’s 96 sanitary pumping stations were damaged during Hurricane Sandy. DEP crews and contractors have worked around the clock so that all pumping stations and treatment plants are now operational and are handling all of the city’s wastewater. More than 99% of the wastewater is receiving full secondary treatment and all plants have been restored to their pre-Hurricane Sandy wet weather capacity. Work will continue to prepare the plants for the expected additional flow of stormwater and sandbags are being placed around the plants to protect critical electrical equipment from a storm surge

Five of New York’s 14 wastewater treatment plants are in the lowest-lying areas of the city, within the mandatory evacuation zone. When the plants get filled to capacity or flooded, sewage and stormwater mix and bypass the plant, flowing directly into New York’s waterways — and now, into flooded streets and buildings. Source: NYTimes

Sources: NYC.GOV | DEP

STATEN ISLAND: Using two excavators and a front-end loader, crews have removed over 500 cubic yards of debris that had accumulated in Jefferson Creek and was impeding natural drainage. Repairs have also been completed to a tide gate which keeps seawater from entering the Creek. Crews are moving block by block and have cleaned over 100 catch basins and flushed sewer lines. A vactor truck is cleaning the large sewer line that feeds the Oakwood Beach Treatment Plant on the south shore to optimize capacity and mitigate back-ups. An additional vactor truck is cleaning the sewer line on Midland Avenue from Moreland Avenue to Father Capodano Boulevard. Crews continue to clean sewer lines on Hylan Boulevard, focusing on the Jefferson Avenue area that suffered heavy flooding during Hurricane Sandy. Crews are also cleaning catch basins on Father Capodano Boulevard from Seaview Avenue to Midland Avenue

ROCKAWAYS: Sewer infrastructure was inundated with sand and debris and crews are working to clear the lines to allow for proper drainage. A vactor truck has been cleaning sewer lines block by block and is at Beach 122nd Street and Newport Avenue today. Crews are working with the Department of Sanitation to clear debris from streets and inspect water and sewer infrastructure. A survey of the coastline found that five sewer outfall locations were blocked with debris from Hurricane Sandy. The debris is being removed today to mitigate sewer back-ups. Crews have repaired 11 fire hydrants that were knocked off their moorings and dug out five that were buried in sand. All remaining hydrants in the Rockaways have been inspected.

BROOKLYN: Two vactor trucks are cleaning sewer lines in Seagate today. Crews are inspecting and cleaning catch basins in Coney Island, Sheepshead Bay, Gerritsen Beach and Manhattan Beach.

JAMAICA ESTATES: 12 DEP crews are assisting Con Ed by removing downed trees and limbs that have pulled down power lines. Yesterday, 30 trees were removed from a four block stretch of this neighborhood.

MOLD AND ALLERGENS

• Homes flooded for at least 48 hours are likely to experience mold growth

• These wet materials can also serve as a breeding ground for other microorganisms like viruses and bacteria

• Mold growth can cause respiratory symptoms in everyone including:

– Stuffy nose, congestion – Irritated eyes or skin – Wheezing, coughing, breathing problems – Sinus infections – Sore throat – Flu-like aches and pains – Fatigue

• Persons with asthma, allergies, or other breathing conditions like lung disease and those immunocompromised are more sensitive to mold growth.

– They may experience trouble breath or shortness of breath

– Those with lung disease are in danger of developing lung infections

• Mold can be detected by sight (discoloration) or a musty smell • The faster you act to prevent it, the more of your home you

may be able to salvage

The CT DPH recommends these steps to prevent mold growth: • Quickly remove standing water and porous materials that

have been wet for at least 48 hours • Ventilate the home to get rid of excess moisture and reduce

humidity – Use fans, dehumidifiers, air conditioners – Open doors and windows

• Clean mold from hard surfaces by scrubbing with diluted detergent—wear a mask when doing so

• Porous items that cannot be cleaned and dried should be thrown out (boxes, insulation, carpets, mattresses, upholstered furniture, sheet rock)

• Continue to check for mold growth or moisture in the home. • For large areas of mold growth– consider calling a

professional

Sources: CBS News, Huffington Post, WebMD

Call 211 For Help and Information

FOOD SAFETY

Men dispose of shopping carts full of food damaged by Hurricane Sandy at the Fairway supermarket in the Red Hook section of Brooklyn in New York, on October 31, 2012. The food was contaminated by flood waters that rose to approximately four feet in the store during the storm. Source: The Atlantic

Following a power loss, the CDC notes that cities generally see a sharp increase in foodborne illnesses among residents • Those without power may end up eating spoiled food that they

had no way of preserving by refrigeration. • Additionally, food that came into contact with flood waters may

harbor bacteria and other pathogens that can make people sick. • Food that has been tainted by bacteria cannot be detected by

sight, smell, or taste. • Cooking food will not make it safe to eat!

“When in doubt, throw it out!”

FOOD SAFETY TIPS • The refrigerator keeps foods at a proper temperature for 4 hours

when the door remains closed. • A full freezer keeps food safe for up to 48 hours, 24 hours if only

half full • If power is out for more than 4 hours, throw away meats, eggs,

dairy products, and cut fruits and vegetables from the fridge, they are no longer safe because the food may have become too warm and foodborne bacteria can grow!

• Freezer food may safely be refrozen if the temperature does not go above 40˚F or the food still contains ice crystals.

• Any food that was in contact with flood waters should be thrown out!

• Metal cans and retort pouches can salvaged if: – You remove labels which may harbor dirt and bacteria – Wash the can or pouches with soap and hot water that is

safe for drinking – Sanitize them by placing them in boiling water or a

solution of 1tbs of liquid chlorine bleach for 15 minutes

• Countertops, pots, pans, dishes, and utensils that came into contact with flood waters are also dangerous, even after trying as bacteria, parasites, and other pathogens may remain on their surface

– Be sure to clean these with soap and hot water and sanitize by boiling in hot water or with a chlorine bleach solution

Sources: USDA, Think Progress, CT DPH