New Jersey residents are bracing themselves for Hurricane Sandy, but Governor Chris Christie and Newark Mayor are doing their best to put their constituents’ minds at ease by keeping them informed. Christie and Booker are among the best when it comes to politicians who understand the power of using social media tools like Twitter to spread messages. Their tweets regarding Hurricane Sandy are no exception:
Ahead of #Sandy, please make sure to follow @njoem2010, @psegdelivers, @jcp_l, @usnwsgov & @nws_mountholly for all the latest info.
— Governor Christie (@GovChristie) October 26, 2012
Make sure to visit Ready.NJ.Gov as well as your County OEM office websites at bit.ly/S0uH1Z for latest on #Sandy
— Governor Christie (@GovChristie) October 26, 2012
Today I directed Cabinet to mobilize prep. for coordinated response to the potential Oct. storm that’s trending toward impact on East Coast.
— Governor Christie (@GovChristie) October 26, 2012
While Sandy’s track is still uncertain, NJ has potential to experience a major impact from high winds, heavy rain, flooding & power outages.
— Governor Christie (@GovChristie) October 26, 2012
Ahead of any potential impact of Sandy, is time for families to ensure they are prepared & tuned in for the latest path of the storm.
— Governor Christie (@GovChristie) October 26, 2012
I encourage all families to stay informed, get ready, & reach out to those you know who may be isolated, or in need of extra assistance.
— Governor Christie (@GovChristie) October 26, 2012
Opening these flood gates is a necessary action to help mitigate the effects of this potentially unprecedented storm that is heading our way
— Governor Christie (@GovChristie) October 27, 2012
Meeting with my Cabinet for all the latest updates on #Sandy. twitter.com/GovChristie/st…
— Governor Christie (@GovChristie) October 27, 2012
This morning I signed an EO declaring a state of emergency for all of NJ ahead of #Sandy.
— Governor Christie (@GovChristie) October 27, 2012
I am also calling for mandatory evac. starting at 4pm Sunday for barrier islands, from Sandy Hook South to Cape May, including AC casinos.
— Governor Christie (@GovChristie) October 27, 2012
Please be prepared for this storm. The more prepared you are, the safer you will be. #Sandy
— Governor Christie (@GovChristie) October 27, 2012
Tolls will be suspended on the northbound Garden State Parkway and westbound Atlantic City Expressway starting at 6 a.m. Sunday.
— Governor Christie (@GovChristie) October 27, 2012
This preliminary step is being implemented as the statewide transportation agency continues preparations for Hurricane #Sandy.
— Governor Christie (@GovChristie) October 27, 2012
We have ordered the suspension of gaming activityin Atlantic City as of 3:00 p.m. tmrw, with the properties closing at 4:00 p.m. #Sandy
— Governor Christie (@GovChristie) October 27, 2012
Cabinet meeting underway, getting the latest updates on #Sandy. twitter.com/GovChristie/st…
— Governor Christie (@GovChristie) October 28, 2012
Holding a telephone briefing with over 385 local elected officials to give them the most recent information and advice on Hurricane Sandy.
— Governor Christie (@GovChristie) October 28, 2012
Visit ready.nj.gov MT @femaregion2: Remember 2 follow local & state offices of emergency management for evac. notices & info. #Sandy
— Governor Christie (@GovChristie) October 28, 2012
All State Offices will be closed tomorrow due to the impending impact of Hurricane #Sandy and dangerous weather conditions.
— Governor Christie (@GovChristie) October 28, 2012
Watch my press briefing from earlier today on latest on #Sandy here: youtube.com/watch?v=B4_Ubi…
— Governor Christie (@GovChristie) October 28, 2012
This morning I formally requested that President Barack Obama declare a pre-landfall emergency for New Jersey.
— Governor Christie (@GovChristie) October 28, 2012
We have activated the Volunteer Emergency Response Hotline. If you would like to help, please call 1-800-JERSEY-7
— Governor Christie (@GovChristie) October 29, 2012
Those who need help from volunteers and other services may call 211 or go online at nj211.org.
— Governor Christie (@GovChristie) October 29, 2012
Booker not only kept Newark residents abreast of all hurricane developments, but he spoke with them through Twitter and also personally paid wellness checks.
Storm Warning: There’s a serious storm approaching NJ expected early next week. PLEASE use today 2 begin planning, getting supplies, etc.
— Cory Booker (@CoryBooker) October 26, 2012
RT @cityofnewarknj: Nwk has set up the JFK Center as a shelter & has additional shelters in each ward if needed #Sandy: tinyurl.com/8dks4y3
— Cory Booker (@CoryBooker) October 27, 2012
No official call yet. We will keep you posted. RT @nmjean05: do you know if Newark Public Schools are going to be open on Monday?
— Cory Booker (@CoryBooker) October 27, 2012
No I don’t but Stay off roads in storm RT @confusedpumpkin: Do u know if interstates like 287 will b closed? Need 2 check on my grandparents
— Cory Booker (@CoryBooker) October 27, 2012
Help ur grandparents now. If ur grandparents are Nwk residents give me contact info & I’ll check in on them during storm 2 @confusedpumpkin
— Cory Booker (@CoryBooker) October 27, 2012
Help ur grandparents now. If ur grandparents are Nwk residents give me contact info & I’ll check in on them during storm 2 @confusedpumpkin
— Cory Booker (@CoryBooker) October 27, 2012
Please DM me their contact info if u have serious concerns. MT @mstelewoda: I wonder if Cory Booker will check on my pregnant sister in law?
— Cory Booker (@CoryBooker) October 27, 2012
Please DM me their contact info if u have serious concerns. MT @mstelewoda: I wonder if Cory Booker will check on my pregnant sister in law?
— Cory Booker (@CoryBooker) October 27, 2012
Animal Lovers: our JFK Center shelter will have facilities to care for people displaced by storm who also have pets.
— Cory Booker (@CoryBooker) October 27, 2012
No, Our JFK Center Shelter WILL allow pets RT @karmacatzendog: is it true that NJ emergency shelters are not allowing pets?
— Cory Booker (@CoryBooker) October 27, 2012
RT @cityofnewarknj: #Tip: fill up your gas tank today. Media reports long gas lines in numerous places around the state. #NJSandy
— Cory Booker (@CoryBooker) October 27, 2012
As storm approaches, help another: check in on a senior or some1 home bound, deliver a flash light or food. Be of service. Show ur #Kindness
— Cory Booker (@CoryBooker) October 27, 2012
Ocean & Cumberland counties already reporting some power outages. Please prepare here in Nwk for that potential – lasting possibly 4 days
— Cory Booker (@CoryBooker) October 29, 2012
If you live on a street that traditionally floods, anticipate it will again. Think about leaving and staying with family or friends.
— Cory Booker (@CoryBooker) October 29, 2012
We are alerting PSE&G. Looks like wires came down. Please stay safe RT @tourealesttvvassar ave between maple & clinton pl
— Cory Booker (@CoryBooker) October 29, 2012
RT @dineanr: elderly & sick newarker just confirmed that sheriff is coming to force eviction. Person has noway to move in storm nowhere 2 go
— Cory Booker (@CoryBooker) October 29, 2012
Dinean, DM me your contact info and I will help.
— Cory Booker (@CoryBooker) October 29, 2012
New Jersey Transit has shut down and suspended all bus, train and light rail services. All stations are closed.
— Cory Booker (@CoryBooker) October 29, 2012
We have teams deployed to move homeless into our Sussex Ave shelter. Please if u know of homeless people, let us know: 973 733 4311
— Cory Booker (@CoryBooker) October 29, 2012
Major emphasis will be the extreme flooding we are expecting & need for residents to leave those areas.
— Cory Booker (@CoryBooker) October 29, 2012
Heck no. Move your car away from street flooding areas. RT @djklyx: Are parking rules in effect
— Cory Booker (@CoryBooker) October 29, 2012
If you are not in a flood zone stay inside for the duration of the storm. Please stay off the roads. Let emergency crews do their job.
— Cory Booker (@CoryBooker) October 29, 2012
Christie and Booker exemplify what we look for in politicians: officials who genuinely look out for the needs and concerns of their constituents. And New Jersey residents can rest assured that they will not be alone in riding out the coming storm.
