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Oakland flood victims can apply for federal funds. FEMA said that residents and business owners who sustained losses in the designated counties can begin applying for assistance

DONATE ONLINE: A new group consisting of many local Oakland organizations has been formed to help the residents of Oakland who have been affected by Hurricane Irene. Donate time, money, services or supplies.

UPDATE: “I’m very sure there’s no problems now,” said Mayor John DaPuzzo, referring to Mahwah’s drinking water supply. “The product is lighter than water, so it stays on the surface.” Oakland announced through a reverse 911 call that there are no signs that the water supply has been compromised, and tests to monitor the situation will be ongoing.

Oakland Photographer, Jim Delillo’s photos can be seen by clicking here. Ryan’s Weather Updates , available to Facebook users, is adding road closures and other storm related information. Here are some of the first photos from the after effects of Irene by Nicole Le Strange Howhannesian and Leo McGuire. Send […]

Ryan Schwertfeger gives us important information about Hurricane Irene preparation and forecast:

On August 7, 2011 Ptl. O’Keefe and Ptl. Catenacci were dispatched to a residence on Lakeshore Drive to investigate the report of a girl screaming and two men arguing in the area.  The officers located a highly intoxicated man who immediately confronted the officers and began to yell profanities at […]