Here are some Hurricane Sandy photos we didn't run earlier. They are from King's Beach and Fisherman's Beach.
Here is some new video and prior run video from Hurricane Sandy.
As of 11 a.m., 96 customers (homes and/or businesses) were without power in Swampscott, according to a National Grid spokeswoman. There is no estimated time at which power will be restored since crews are working onmultiple outgaes throughout the state, the spokeswoman said. Statewide there are now under 200,000 customers without power. As of midnight Monday an estimated 1,100 homes and businesses were without power in Swampscott, Fire Chief Kevin Breen said. About 300 of the homes were in the Blodgett Avenue and Cutting Road area. And part of Vinnin Square, on the Stop & Shop side, …
Video from late Monday night at King's Beach and from Monday afternoon.
One of the first things the town administrator saw on his way to work along Lynn Shore Drive Monday morning was two surfers and two wind surfers out in the water. The sight got him thinking Hurricane Sandy might make for an interesting day. As it turned out, the day went about as well as it could have, Town Administrator Tom Younger said. He credited this to preparation, communication and the work of town department heads and public safety and public works employees. The town has strong and reliable leadership and employees, he said. A key ingredient in the response was that the preparation…
Latest forecast: The National Weather Service is calling for showers. Patchy fog before 11 am. High near 64. Breezy, with a southeast wind 17 to 20 mph. Trash pick-up on regular schedule Tuesday Town Hall offices, the library and senior center open Tuesday: The town buildings will be open for regular hours. Share your Hurricane Sandy photos Power outages: At midnight the town had about 1,100 homes and businesses without power. These included about 300 homes in the Blodgett Avenue and Cutting Road area; businesses in part of Vinnin Square; and businesses and residences along Paradise Road …
Have any shots you would like to add to our storm mosaic? Feel free to land them here. Included are some Swampscott Patch storm staples: a Dunkin' Donuts drive thru shot from Paradise Road; Fisherman's Beach and King's Beach. Show us your shots.
Here is some video from Fisherman's Beach about 10:30 a.m. and King's Beach about 11 a.m. Monday during Sandy. Sign up for Swampscott Patch’s daily newsletter, “like” us on Facebook and “follow” us on Twitter to get news, blogs, announcements and events. Want to share your opinions with your community? Start your own blog here.
Swampscott Fire Chief Kevin Breen reported at 6:30 p.m. that power has been restored to most of the 1,500 customers who lost electricity earlier today. He estimated that a couple hundred customers were without power, now. National Grid buckets were in the air throughout the afternoon, keeping up with the downed lines and restoring power to Vinnin Square and Essex Street among other areas. The next big event will be the midnight high tide, the fire chief said. Earlier, at 3 p.m., the chief reported power outages were rampant. About 1,500 homes and businesses were without power at that time. …
Due to potential power outages, flooding and flying debris, Dr. Lynne Celli has announced that Swampscott schools will be closed for students and personnel on Oct. 29.Ms. Morse, the director of Extended Day Programs, has announced that Extended Day Programs as well as the Teen Center will be closed as well.
George Allen shares his view and weather with the world. Two cameras on the back of his family's Bay View Avenue house capture images of Swampscott Harbor and the Boston skyline every 15 minutes. Below the cameras is a weather station that feeds data to NOAA's nationwide weather collection system. The images and data will be of particular interest what with Sandy soon to be breathing on us. In light of that we asked George some weather questions. 1) How long have you been operating a weather station and what got you into it? More than 10 years - not really sure when; my wife bought a wx …
We should be feeling the effects of Hurricane Sandy after it reaches the East Coast late Sunday night. The peak of the storm should hit our area throughout the day Monday and may affect our weather all the way into Wednesday. Before the storm reaches us, here are seven things you can do to prepare: Remove yard items: Take in Halloween decorations, political signs, tables and chairs, barrels, trash cans and anything else that can get swept up by the wind and become dangerous. Power up: Recharge everything, including laptops and cell phones. Have flashlights at the ready: Track down the …
"Watchful waiting" are the words that describe what local officials are doing as Hurricane Sandy takes shape and tracks north, says Swampscott fire Chief Kevin Breen. At Wednesday's department head meeting Swampscott officials talked about the latest storm forecasts and models, and reviewed emergency shelter operations, the fire chief said. This morning they plan to do the same, he said. A little more than a year ago, Oct. 6, 2011, a perfect storm descended on Swampscott leading to widespread flooding. Some weather forecasters are saying New England could experience major flooding from …
With the possible threat of Hurricane Sandy following a track that could have a major impact on New England early next week, the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) recommends actions that people can take to minimize the potential damage from this storm. “Early planning and preparation can be the key to your safety,” states MEMA Director Kurt Schwartz. “It is important to use your time wisely and not wait until the last minute to ensure your family’s safety.” Here are some examples of steps you should be taking: Make sure you have a well-stocked Family Disaster Kit in the …
