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How to disinfect water in the case of an emergency
A disruption or contamination of the water supply can threaten a person’s health. When a weather emergency occurs, the effects can prove devastating. Natural disasters like hurricanes have turned cities upside down, floods have caused the deaths of thousands and snowstorms have shut communities down for days. A weather emergency, be it a natural disaster…
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Superstorm Sandy highlights importance of storm preparedness
Superstorm Sandy, which blew through the northeastern United States in late October of 2012, left a path of destruction in its wake thanks to a record-breaking low pressure system and a tidal surge that caused many coastal areas to be submerged in water. The storm crippled transportation systems, caused epic flooding, even in areas that…
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How to floodproof your home
STORMPROOF Cleaning gutters and downspouts is one way to prevent homes from flooding. Homeowners know no home is perfect.While the notion of a dream house is nice, every home eventually experiences a problem or two. Many problems are bound to occur sooner or later, but there are a few that diligent homeowners can prevent. One…
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Keep wise flooring choices underfoot
STORMPROOF By Amy Rosen Whether planning post-Sandy restorations or just choosing to redecorate, people may be rethinking their approach to flooring options in the aftermath of destructive storms in the Northeast. Scott Tolnai, vice president of ceramic tile and natural stone at Avalon Carpet Tile and Flooring, said his company is seeing two main consumer…
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Generators empower homeowners in a storm
STORMPROOF By Amy Rosen Storms and power failures go handin hand in many neighborhoods at any time of year. Antiquated power grids and substations — many designed more than 50 years ago — can’t keep up with increased consumer electricity consumption, especially during the hot summer months. Mature trees tower precariously over power lines, often…
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Plumsted property owners face reality of tax increase
Board of Education adopts $23.2M budget BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer PLUMSTED — Following weeks of discussion regarding the uncertainty of the future of federal aid and an increased focus on school security, the Plumsted Township School District Board of Education has adopted a budget for the 2013- 14 school year. The district’s $23.2 million…
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Driver safety effort earns recognition
The Freehold Regional High School District has announced the receipt of a $1,000 prize from the Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey’s “U Got Brains” Champion Schools Program. The program promotes the development and execution of teen driver safety campaigns among New Jersey high schools. “Our program has been recognized because of our efforts to…
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Council extends administrator’s pact
BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON — The Township Council has extended the contract of Business Administrator Jose Torres through Dec. 31, 2014. The council took the action March 26. Prior to the council’s action, Torres’ contract was scheduled to expire on June 30, 2014. The extension runs through the end of Jackson Mayor Mike…
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Council meeting provides forum to thank veterans
BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON — On March 29, 1973, thousands of young servicemen left the combat zone in Vietnam after years of brutal fighting. Nearly 40 years later, Jackson Mayor Michael Reina, the Township Council and members of the public took time out of the March 26 council meeting to hold an impromptu…
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