First Responders Converge on South Brunswick to Discuss Lessons from Sandy
Township hosts evaluation of emergency communication during Hurricane Sandy with 65 representatives from law enforcement agencies throughout seven different counties.
The mass destruction of Hurricane Sandy presented life altering challenges not only for residents throughout the state, but also for first responders who needed to keep the populace informed. The storm forced law enforcement agencies to re-evaluate the way they disseminate information to the public when faced with widespread power outages during emergency situations. On Tuesday morning, 65 representatives from law enforcement agencies throughout seven different counties in New Jersey gathered at the Monmouth Junction Firehouse in South Brunswick to discuss communication in times of crisis. "After Sandy, sharing information with the public has become more of an obligation," said South Brunswick Police spokesman Sgt. Jim Ryan. "Those …
