As glad as I am that they are focusing on water distribution, hospitals and those places for the greatest public good, I hope that they also will be focusing returning power to the senior citizen communities. The weather is getting colder, and they get chilled to the bone too easily and have a hard time warming up. Thank you for listening :)

There could have been upgrades made to the infrastructure over the years to prevent the amount of damage that occurred. For example, the electrical substation in Morristown has never been moved to higher ground. They have to sandbag it to prevent flooding from the river. Complete mismanagement for years from the governor's office on down.

@TDonohue..did you ever read the Terms of Use for Patch?
Here is just part of it:

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Saw his helicopter go over ... sure it was leaning over to the left
with Chris Christie and Barack Hussein Obama in the same seat ...

HMMM friends close, enemies closer???

Every resident in New Jersey is taxed $10,000 per for FEMA
it's OUR hard earned money used for political pandering by both
parties ... when will if ever end ? .. country needs a sound third
party along with the out dated two party system ...
not much of a choice especially with a failed prez running again
on what record ??? LIER PANTS ON FIRE???

Thank you for taking these comments. I hope the mayors if each town are interacting with elected officials to demand that the utilities provide updates to its customers re: time
frame for restored service. There simply is no excuse
for the incredible absence Of this critical information.
We all need to have one voice that gets the word to
the utilities that we are desperate for specifics. Updating their website daily would be a good start! It's getting frigid
at nite , especially for our seniors!
Thank You! If anyone has specifics please provide the
info!

I realize that Hurricane Sandy delivered a massive destructive path, however, as I am sure each devastated community is concerned regarding a time frame for power to be restored. My initial thought that PSE&G advising Livingston residents that the earliest to expect power is November 5th is a bit too long . Please update with any information that you hear otherwise ! Thank You !
e-mail: alicecarms@Verizon.net

We need information now! There is no excuse for not being able to get information. After this nightmare, we need to begin strengthening the infrastructure- bury electrical lines.. Where is the coordinated effort to help all residents of New Jersey?

I agree with Ann Franklin ! We are now going into Day 3.
Have you checked the utility customer service page.
Be patient .....we continue to assess the situation.
It is not acceptable , where are the Mayors , elected officials etc.????? Please call the utility customer service and demand answers , perhaps this will help! It's getting cold at night and no rooms available at any hotels so far......

What I don't understand how Pine Brook has power and we in Montville don't... Any one for running an extension cord down from 7/11 ???

Couldnt agree w/EVERYONE MORE!! I for one thought brick would lose power but NOT AS QUICKLY AS WE DID NOR FOR AS LONG AS ITS BEEN. It's 4:15am and no im not deranged being on the internet this time!! ITS THE ONLY TIME I CAN USE MY PHONE THANKZ 4 THAT AS WELL VERIZON!! I cant even call to ck. on my elderly folks (wait....maybe theyre up now)

This governor has lied too many times I don't believe anything he says

I agree with Want2Say. The seniors in Cedar Ridge are trapped. Some use walkers or wheelchairs and can't use stairs. Please make them a priority.

Wow, would you all like some cheese with your whine? This was an unprecedented disaster, with a magnitude never seen before. Stop crying and fend for yourselves. Be prepared and stop relying on others to make you comfortable. Stop being helpless. I think it is amusing that people talk of the 'failed' President and socialism but the first time a disaster happens and the gov't is slow in resonding they are the first to cry. Shut up already and be patient and help yourselves and stop being helpless.

It was just announced that in the aftermath of the storm Governor Christie is going to extend the election by one day so people will be able to vote on Wednesday, November 7th as well. And to eliminate the expected lines, he will ask those registered as Republicans to vote on Tuesday, November 6th and those registered as Democrats to vote on Wednesday, November 7th. Independent voters can vote on any of the two days.

Have you heard if any arrangements will be made for people in LBI and like places who might not be able to get home until Wednesday to vote elsewhere? I have a client from there that I just spoke to and she cannot seem to get any information about where she can vote if she cannot get back on LBI in time.

Sounds fishy for sure

Thanks to all. We got our electric at 12:29 pm. Today. They went out Monday at 10:30.
Thank you everyone for the help.

Caroline
By the way we are in Hightstown.

Thanks to Mayor Gillian for opening up the Island! Christie is "OUT OF TOUCH" with what we need right now! Come on down here and see...before you scream....stay away until he says so! I love our gov. but this time he is a little out of touch or pandering to Obama.......

Obama came to New Jersey for a campaign photo op, promised hurricane help and left. There's no help...no gasoline...no extra power crews...no food...nothing. This is Obama's Hurricane Katrina. He completely screwed up - again.

People have died lost their homes everything they own their furry friends .....you Lost power get a grip and suck it up u entitled jerks

Barry Blacks comment about Gov. Christy moving the election day for to November 7th is 100% false. ELECTION DAY FOR EVERYONE IN THIS COUNTRY IS TUESDAY NOV. 6th

I so appreciate the camaraderie of some that seek solutions for the betterment of most. I am dismayed by the comments that appear self-serving and agenda-driven. In this time of crisis for the eastern US, it breaks my heart to see folks invest so much negative energy when we, the commenters, are alive and able to comment. As citizens of the US, could not more effort be directed towards working together as "us," enabling some to engage in common courtesy and to invest the same energy in helping and supporting each other. I am sorry I was a witness to such poor behavior. For those that believe in the power of us, please don't give up.

I wish the people posting about their power being turned back on would please give their location. At least the would give the rest of us a glimmer of hope. Telling us you got your power back is great for you but let us know where.

Any updates on power restoration in Fort Lee - Anderson Avenue near Bluff road area?

agree with Debbie..please post your locations and share any updates.

Is there anyone else in Bloomfield that is still without power??

I for one, wish everyone would stop being so self-centered. After Irene, my family and I had to live in a hotel for 2 months! Having no power for a week or 2? I'll take it! You people need to realize, there are only so many workers and equipment available to fix this horrendous situation. They are doing all they can as fast as they can...if you see PSE&G trucks...be happy knowing that they are out there working!!

Stopped by Paneras for lunch today with my kid to eat and charge cells and a laptop for awhile. The place was jam packed with people camping out and hogging power. We finally found a table after stalking some area and plugged in. Wifi login read "Please be considerate and limit your time to 30 mins". My 9 year old set a reminder on my cell.

Then the lady next to me laughed and said she'd been in her spot charging her stuff and using her laptop for the past 4 1/2 hours. Nice, huh?

New york is almost all up. Why is it taking so long in New.Jersey?

It would be great if they gave priority on getting the power back to Ridge Oak Senior Housing on Manchester Drive in Basking Ridge where many of their residents are very elderly and have been without power now since Monday.

We live in 55+ community in Berkely Twsp. We've been w/out power since Monday & have been told we prolly won't have power until 11/14 or later. There's so many elderly here w/ walkers, wheelchairs, oxygen, inhalers, etc. been getting very cold at night and shelters are already over packed. I understand people have lost their homes but if power isn't restored soon, many elderly are going to lose their lives. Most people who lost their homes have been put up in heated shelters & hotels with room service. Now all u people that think we're selfish b/ c we do t have power can go f#c% yourselves. We don't want power to watch tv we need power to stay warm and stay alive.