Now that she’s gone, it will take some time to return to “normal.” But one of the nice things about situations like these is seeing the generosity of fellow Jerseyans. Offers of hot meals by individuals and churches. Get a hot shower and some laundry done at different sites. Or something as simple but important as getting a phone charged. The other awesome thing is how everyone is using social media to share information. One of the challenges of the moment is getting gasoline for cars and especially for generators.
Here are the links to information shared with me via Facebook:
http://hessexpress.com/FuelInformation – ***IMPORTANT**** It’s best to visit locations that are reporting over 5,000 gallons of inventory in stock at this latest time.
LIST OF PHARMACIES, HOTELS, RESTAURANTS AND GAS STATIONS THAT ARE UP AND RUNNING: http://readynj.posterous.com/list-of-pharmacies-hotels-restaurants-and-gas
Food & General Assistance:
“The New Hope Baptist Church will be the central location for FEMA to distribute water and other supplies to those within the community who have been impacted (106 Sussex Avenue Newark, NJ 07103 (973) 622-4547).” -via Facebook Posts
November 3rd, 2012 at 11:30 am
Newark Museum is open for free this weekend if anybody needs an art break. Also letting people use power + wifi for free.
Also NY Sports Club at Gateway Center is open and letting people come in to work out, charge devices, and use the showers for free (even non-members, w/ photo ID).