We have 25 Salt trucks working streets in the city now. 55 snow removal trucks in position and more on reserve.
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Cory Booker (@CoryBooker) February 08, 2013
During Hurricane Sandy last fall, Newark Mayor Cory Booker fielded calls for help, gave tips on food storage, and even invited stranded, power-deprived residents into his home.
With Winter Storm Nemo bearing down on the East Coast, the proactive super-mayor is all over Twitter with breaking news updates and advice. His constituents greatly appreciate the responsiveness and transparency.
Starting a news conference now regarding the storm. Updates to follow.—
Cory Booker (@CoryBooker) February 08, 2013
@CoryBooker wish we had officials as responsive to the people, as you are, where I live.—
Yunuen M. Valenzuela (@yval8957) February 08, 2013
Expect power outtages in Newark. Prepare now. Gett supplies, batteries, charge your cell phones, turn your fridges up to high & keep closed—
Cory Booker (@CoryBooker) February 08, 2013
@CoryBooker Maybe you should take a nap now. Tonight and tomorrow you're going to be running yourself into the ground.—
(@Spinsterellla) February 08, 2013
City of Newark and County of Essex are shutting down non-essential services at 2pm. Newark Public Schools operating at normal closing hours.—
Cory Booker (@CoryBooker) February 08, 2013
PSEG # for downed power lines 1 800 436 7734 and other emergency issues.—
Cory Booker (@CoryBooker) February 08, 2013
Hundreds of Newark Airport flights are canceled. Please check with our airline for specific information.—
Cory Booker (@CoryBooker) February 08, 2013
And here’s a nice appeal to citizens to look out for each other instead of relying completely on government for help:
Please check in on/help others. We're a lot like snow flakes. Individually we are beautiful yet fragile. Together we are a powerful force.—
Cory Booker (@CoryBooker) February 08, 2013
Heh:
I hope I don't get caught in a snow drift this weekend because I don't live in Newark & can't tweet @CoryBooker for help. #CoryBookerApp—
Jen Gee (@runnerbird) February 08, 2013
.@CoryBooker I'm having a hard time making snowballs at there, the snow is just not sticking 2gether. Can u help me plz? #911—
Dani Zoldan (@dzoldan) February 08, 2013
During the blizzard, I bet anything people will ask @corybooker for help and he will show up with a shovel. Have hot cocoa ready…—
TheTalentlessCook (@TalentlessCook) February 07, 2013
