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Government
AG: Warning, Tips for Home Owners in Wake of Hurricane Sandy
HARRISBURG - Attorney General Linda Kelly urged Pennsylvania residents to be cautious about storm-related consumer problems and potential scams in the coming days, as residents assess dam...
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Local Connections
Post-Storm Tips from ServiceMaster Clean
As the experts in disaster restoration, the professionals from ServiceMaster Clean recommend doing the following immediately after a hurricane hits: Check to see if your home is safe...
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The Neighborhood Files
Superstorm Sandy Relief: How You Can Help
Patch has gathered some resources if you want to help with relief efforts in areas hit hardest by Hurricane Sandy. New Jersey Volunteers in New Jersey are being coordinated thro...
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Police & Fire
PPL Staging Area a Home Away from Home for Contractors
There are 500 beds set up in 15 tractor trailers warmed by giant generators. A dining hall that might not be as nice as Harry Potter's Hogwarts but is almost as big and able to acc...
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Business
Comcast Providing Free WiFi in Wake of Sandy
To help residents and emergency personnel cope with the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, Comcast is opening up its Xfinity WiFi hotspots in Greater Philadelphia and New Jersey to anyone who ...
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Government
Gov. Corbett: Pennsylvania Dodged a Bullet
“You could say we dodged a bullet,” said Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett at a 9 a.m. press conference. “We don’t have a shore line, so New Jersey and New York got it worse.” How...
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Local Connections
Hurricane Shelter Opening for Lehigh Valley Pets
Due to the projected magnitude of Hurricane Sandy, the Lehigh Valley County Animal Response Team (LVCART) will be opening an emergency animal shelter at noon Monday. The shelter wil...