Hurricane Sandy

A somber and visibly angry Governor Chris Christie (R-NJ) held a press conference during which he slammed Atlantic City Mayor Lorenzo Langford and praised President…

Just when we thought nothing could cause more destruction and mayhem than Rihanna’s Box….along comes Hurricane Sandy. Check out some of the songs Sandy would add to her playlist (you know if she actually COULD make a playlist): [songza playlist=hurricane-sandy-s-playlist-hot1079fm-philly] ______________________ Twitpic us your photos of the storm by using the Twitter handle @hot1079philly and […]

The following timeline is courtesy of Philly.com 8 a.m.: Continued rain and sustained winds of 35 mph could cause power outages and damages throughout South Jersey where over two inches of rain will have fallen so far. Trees will likely begin to fall,  low-lying areas will start to become impassible because of standing water and […]

List of shelters according to 6abc: West Philadelphia High School 4901 Chestnut Street   Roxborough High School 6498 Ridge Avenue Samuel Fels High School 5500 Langdon Street PENNSYLVANIA: MONTGOMERY COUNTY: Pottstown High School 750 North Washington Street Pottstown, PA 19464 Cheltenham High School 500 Rices Mill Road Wyncote, PA 19095 Norristown High School 1900 Eagle […]

This comes from The National Weather Service: SOME IMPORTANT NOTES… 1. IF YOU ARE BEING ASKED TO EVACUATE A COASTAL LOCATION BY STATE AND LOCAL OFFICIALS, PLEASE DO SO. 2. IF YOU ARE RELUCTANT TO EVACUATE, AND YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO RODE OUT THE ’62 STORM ON THE BARRIER ISLANDS, ASK THEM IF THEY COULD […]

Updated Monday, October 29th at 8:15am Emergency Phone Numbers Atlantic City Electric: 1-800-833-7476 Comcast: 1-800-266-2278 New Jersey Transit: 1-973-275-5555 PATCO: 856-772-6900 Peco customer service: 1-800-494-4000 Peco emergency: 1-800-841-4141 Philadelphia Gas Works: 215-235-1212 Philadelphia Water Department: 215-685-6300 PSEG: 1-800-436-7734 Philadelphia: 311 SEPTA: 215-580-7800 Verizon Communications: 1-800-837-4966 9:00pm Click here for a full list of Malls, Public […]

Below are a list of schools that are closed due to Hurricane Sandy. As we get more information we will update this list Just added:- Classes are cancelled at Penn and Temple. Philadelphia Public Schools and Administrative Offices are closed AGNES IRWIN SCHOOL: Closed All Step by Step Learning Centers: Closed ALLOWAY TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT: […]

Hurricane Sandy is due hit the East Coast late Sunday night through early Monday morning. In the past, lack of preparation and awareness are common mistakes that occur in all major hurricane disasters. While you can not stop the path of the hurricane, you can do you best to prepare. Here are some things to […]

from: kysdc.com The East Coast is bracing for Hurricane Sandy to hit this weekend. Dubbed “Frankenstorm” due to it’s closeness to Halloween, is likely to run parallel to the East Coast Sunday night through Monday, according to sources. CBS reports: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Friday that wherever the storm comes ashore, there will be […]