Nuclear Plants Shut Down Units As Storm Hits Coast
Parts of two nuclear power plants were shut down late Monday and early Tuesday, while another plant was put on alert after waters from Superstorm Sandy rose 6 feet above sea level.
Parts of two nuclear power plants were shut down late Monday and early Tuesday, while another plant was put on alert after waters from Superstorm Sandy rose 6 feet above sea level.
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The massive storm that started out as Hurricane Sandy slammed into the East Coast and morphed into a huge and problematic system, putting more than 7.3 million homes and businesses in the dark and causing at least 16 deaths. Here's a snapshot of what is happening, state by state.
More than 1.2 million utility customers in New Jersey are without electricity due to the superstorm that's pummeling the state with rain and strong winds.
New York City's major bridges are closed because of Sandy's high winds.
Per order of Atlantic County Emergency Coordinator Vince Jones, all first responders are to cease operations as of 4PM.
Amtrak will suspend service in the northeast again on Tuesday.
The phones at Ocean County's Office of Emergency Management are out.
More than 200,000 homes and businesses in New Jersey are without electricity as Hurricane Sandy pummels the state with rain and strong winds.
Governor Christie is closing all state offices for a second day on Tuesday.
The Garden State Parkway will close south of of exit 129 in Woodbridge at 4PM.