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| New Jersey calls in National Guard to evacuate Hoboken Sandy flood victims | New Jersey calls in National Guard to evacuate Hoboken Sandy flood victims |
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| US National Guard troops are conducting a major rescue operation in Hoboken, New Jersey, in order to help tens of thousands of people who have been trapped in their homes by flooding since Hurricane Sandy hit the US east coast on Monday evening. | US National Guard troops are conducting a major rescue operation in Hoboken, New Jersey, in order to help tens of thousands of people who have been trapped in their homes by flooding since Hurricane Sandy hit the US east coast on Monday evening. |
| As soldiers conducted sweeps of the city to free residents, Hoboken authorities warned those stranded in their homes not to go outside, even when help arrives. | As soldiers conducted sweeps of the city to free residents, Hoboken authorities warned those stranded in their homes not to go outside, even when help arrives. |
| The National Guard troops, who arrived shortly before midnight on Tuesday after a request from Dawn Zimmer, the city's mayor, were picking people up and taking them to emergency shelters, according to city authorities. They were also handing out ready-to-eat meals, according to the Associated Press. | The National Guard troops, who arrived shortly before midnight on Tuesday after a request from Dawn Zimmer, the city's mayor, were picking people up and taking them to emergency shelters, according to city authorities. They were also handing out ready-to-eat meals, according to the Associated Press. |
| An estimated 20,000 people are trapped in their homes in the city, according to NCB TV. Many streets in the south remain under several feet of water, according to a city website. | An estimated 20,000 people are trapped in their homes in the city, according to NCB TV. Many streets in the south remain under several feet of water, according to a city website. |
| When the storm hit, the Hudson river breached its banks, sending floodwater pouring into Hoboken, a commuter city which is a ferry ride away from New York. The water is not expected to recede for 24 to 48 hours. | When the storm hit, the Hudson river breached its banks, sending floodwater pouring into Hoboken, a commuter city which is a ferry ride away from New York. The water is not expected to recede for 24 to 48 hours. |
| The city issued a dire warning on its Facebook page on Wednesday, telling residents about the evacuation of those with medical emergencies. It read: "Keep an eye out, go down to the lowest possible floor, but do not go outside. Signal to get [rescuers'] attention." | The city issued a dire warning on its Facebook page on Wednesday, telling residents about the evacuation of those with medical emergencies. It read: "Keep an eye out, go down to the lowest possible floor, but do not go outside. Signal to get [rescuers'] attention." |
| New Jersey was among the worst-hit areas during the storm. The flood waters of Hoboken contain live wires and are contaminated with sewage, authorities say. Half of the city's 50,000 residents are without power for the third day running. | New Jersey was among the worst-hit areas during the storm. The flood waters of Hoboken contain live wires and are contaminated with sewage, authorities say. Half of the city's 50,000 residents are without power for the third day running. |
| Zimmer tweeted on Wednesday that she was going out with the National Guard to assess the area and that more National Guard vehicles were planned to arrive for Thursday. She issued an appeal for people to bring boats to City Hall, to help with the evacuation. | Zimmer tweeted on Wednesday that she was going out with the National Guard to assess the area and that more National Guard vehicles were planned to arrive for Thursday. She issued an appeal for people to bring boats to City Hall, to help with the evacuation. |
| The mayor also sent out an appeal on Twitter asking for local volunteers for rescue and supply operations with the National Guard and to support the shelters. Two shelters have been set up on Hudson Street and people are being asked for blankets, pillows and other items, to help make the evacuated more comfortable. | The mayor also sent out an appeal on Twitter asking for local volunteers for rescue and supply operations with the National Guard and to support the shelters. Two shelters have been set up on Hudson Street and people are being asked for blankets, pillows and other items, to help make the evacuated more comfortable. |
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