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Version du 15 mars 2010 à 03:21


Publié le March 15, 2010
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Wikinews reporter Mike Morales interviews fellow Wikinews contributor Peter Coti on the scene at a north eastern storm in the United States in New Jersey. Coti tells Wikinews what happened in the area of Ridgewood, New Jersey and provided pictures of the damage and area.

Interview

Mike MoralesCould you explain the circumstances of the incident?

Modèle:WNI responseWell on the morning of saturday it was a normal storm. Bit windier then a normal one though. Then at 4:30 EST (local time) power went out because of a downed tree. I went to church. When I got home it was like war of the worlds.

MMHow so?

Modèle:WNI responseWind gusts up to 90MPH [~145 km/h]. And trees falling all over. And White, Red and blue explosions of transformers. All around town.

MMDo you know which areas are affected?

Modèle:WNI responseAll of ridgewoo NJ [sic, Ridgewood, New Jersey].Actually according to many people Bergan County was affected; ALL of it and southern parts of New York.

MMBesides trees, what other damage occurred?

Modèle:WNI responseWell, signs are on 45 degree angles, but trees are blocking roads and their [sic] are powerlines in [half].

MMIs there any damages to buildings?

Modèle:WNI responseNot that I have scene [sic]. The major problem is the trees. They are blocking main roads.

MMDo you know of any injuries to people?

Modèle:WNI responseYes, I know of at least 3 deaths and 5 injurys [sic].

MMIs there any details of these deaths and injuries?

Modèle:WNI responseI know a tree fell on someones car

MMHow long until power is restored

Modèle:WNI responseThey say in 2 days. I want to add the fact transformers lit the sky up for miles Some for a few sec[onds], some for 30 [seconds]. Also power is back for businesses.

MMHow are emergency services responding?

Modèle:WNI responseWell I have been told that every volunteer an and cop is on duty. Also all police resources are being used from under cover cars to bikes. Anything with a siren really.

MMHow are the telephone services and other forms of communication working?

Modèle:WNI responseThere are no phone lines working. [Wireless phones] are the only way to communicate and... Mi-Fi. It's a portable router.

Gallery

Images: Peter Coti.

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