Hurricane Sandy: Links to Stay Connected

by Claudia Morell, Associated Press, Jeff Coltin | 10/26/2012 | 4:42pm

Hurricane Sandy Vital Resources

New York

Important contacts:

For more information visit: http://www.nyc.gov/html/oem/html/home/home.shtml

Twitter Updates: @NYCGOV, @311NYC

NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services: 518-242-5000

NYC Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services: 212-867-7060

Hurricane Guide for New York City Residents:

Utilities:

Con Edison: 1 (212) 243-1900

NY Power Authority: (866) 314-4110

New Jersey

Governor Chris Christie is urging New Jersey residents to prepare for the storm. The State's Office of Emergency Management has put up a Hurricane Survival Guide" online (www.ready.nj.gov).

To find out a shelter near you click here. It also contains evacuation information.

For Alerts:

NJOEM on Facebook: www.facebook.com/READYNEWJERSEY

NJOEM on Twitter: @NJOEM2010

NIXLE – New Jersey residents can register to receive messages by sending a text message with their zip ode to 888777.Online registration is also available at www.nixle.com

NJ Alert – Sign up for free email and text alters from the NJOEM by loggining onto www.njalert.gov

Utilities

Jersey Central Power and Light updates: @JCP_L

PSE&G updates: @PSEGdelivers, @PSEGnews

Connecticut

Residents who wish to get updates from the governor's office can visit: www.ct.gov/sandy

Important Contacts:

Connecticut Office of Emergency Services: http://www.ct.gov/demhs/site/default.asp

Facebook Updates: http://www.facebook.com/CTEMHS

Twitter: @CTDEMHS

Conneticut Light & Power:

Twitter: @CTLightandPower