HURRICANE SANDY – NOV. 9 – 3:00 PM UPDATE
PSE&G Update: As of this morning, PSE&G is reporting that only 230 Ridgewood, or 2.2%, are still without power. If PSE&G’s estimates are accurate, nearly all will be restored today. We continue to learn about individual residences that do not have power, and which were not previously reported to the village or to PSE&G. Do not assume that PSE&G is aware of your individual situation, especially if it has not been reported previously. While village officials remain in daily contact with PSE&G representatives, residents are still urged to contact PSE&G directly at 1-800-436-7734 to report individual problems. Calling repeatedly may help.
Hurricane Relief Effort to Benefit Monmouth/Ocean County: Local Ridgewood businesses are teaming up with Ridgewood High School students in a collection effort to benefit the Monmouth/Ocean County Food Bank. The collection point will be at Ken Smith Motors on Franklin Ave, Ridgewood, this Saturday from 9 MA – 4 PM. Please bring the basics: ready to eat food (chili, soup, etc.), diapers, toiletries, and cleaning supplies such as heavy duty garbage bags, gloves, mops and brooms, bleach, Pinesol/Lysol, sponges, scrub brushes, dust pans, rags, shovels.
24-Hour Shelter at Mt. Carmel Closed at 12 Noon Today: Mt. Carmel Church shut down its shelter at 12 noon today. The good news is that the number of guests using the shelter diminished tremendously over the last few days, which is a sign that nearly all residents have power. Ridgewood OEM is grateful to Mt. Carmel, its parishioners, and especially Glen McCall, Director of Youth Ministry, who worked tirelessly to provide a warm, safe and welcoming place for our residents during a time of need.
Day Time Warming Center: The following locations will be open Monday-Friday as daytime warming centers: St. Elizabeth’s Church (169 Fairmount Rd.) 8:30AM-6PM, Emmanuel Baptist Church (14 Hope St.) 9AM–3PM (please enter by the Hope Street entrance and use the bell on the left hand side of the door), Temple Israel (475 Grove St.) 9AM-early evening and Community Church at Upper Ridgewood (intersection of Fairmount Road and Hillcrest Road) 7AM-7PM. In addition, the Ridgewood Library has power, heat, books, periodicals, and computers, so there is something for people to do as they stay warm. Their hours are 9AM–9PM Monday-Thursday; 9AM-6PM on Friday; 9AM-5PM on Saturday; and 1PM-5PM on Sunday.
Blankets: A limited number of blankets, provided by FEMA, are still available on a first come, first served basis at Village Hall. Any resident needing an extra blanket may obtain one, while supplies last, at the Ridgewood Police Department located on the second floor of Village Hall.
Recycling Center Open: The Recycling Center will be open Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 7AM-3PM. In addition to accepting recycling, they will be accepting household garbage and branches.
FEMA Disaster Assistance Information: If you sustained losses or damage from Hurricane Sandy you may be eligible for disaster aid. Call 1•800•621•FEMA (3362) or go to www.DisasterAssistance.gov for additional information.
Tree Branches: Tree branches ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE STREET. If you have placed branches in the street, they MUST be removed. Please bring branches to the recycling center.
For more information, continue to visit oem.ridgewoodnj.net and the Village of Ridgewood and Ridgewood Police Department Facebook pages for updates.
