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50% of Schools Open, More Public Transportation Available in Wake of Sandy

By on November 5, 2012
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(AP)  THERE ARE SIGNS OF SOME REGULAR ACTIVITY IN STORM-HIT NEW JERSEY TODAY WITH ABOUT HALF OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS PREPARING TO REOPEN AND A GREATER PERCENTAGE OF TRAIN AND BUS SERVICE RESTORED FOR THE WORKWEEK.

THERE’S ALSO MORE TRANSIT AVAILABLE IN NEW YORK CITY TODAY, THOUGH NONE OF IT IS BACK TO FULL STRENGTH. COMPLICATING MATTERS IS A DEVELOPING NOR’EASTER EXPECTED TO HIT ON WEDNESDAY.

THE STORM COULD PRODUCE STRONG WINDS, HEAVY RAIN AND CAUSE MODERATE TIDAL FLOODING ALONG THE COAST, RARITAN BAY AND LOWER DELAWARE BAY.  BUILDINGS AND TREES WEAKENED BY SANDY WOULD BE VULNERABLE TO ADDITIONAL DAMAGE.  THE STORM WOULD ALSO HAMPER EFFORTS TO RESTORE ELECTRICITY THAT WAS LOST DURING SANDY. MEANWHILE, TEMPERATURES HAVE DROPPED IN THE REGION.