Congressman Frank Pallone Surveys Damage to His New Jersey District

The Takeaway

Hurricane Sandy has devastated New Jersey, particularly the state’s 6th District, along the coast. The storm left half of the state – about two million New Jersey residents – without power, and a number of homes on the Jersey Shore have been completely destroyed.
Congressman Frank Pallone is the representative from New Jersey’s 6th District. “This was a major catastrophe,” he says.

Invest in independent global news

The World is an independent newsroom. We’re not funded by billionaires; instead, we rely on readers and listeners like you. As a listener, you’re a crucial part of our team and our global community. Your support is vital to running our nonprofit newsroom, and we can’t do this work without you. Will you support The World with a gift today? Donations made between now and Dec. 31 will be matched 1:1. Thanks for investing in our work!