Hurricane Sandy Strikes Paramus, A Recap

Sunday

Paramus Schools Closed Due to Storm Threat

All public schools will be closed Monday and Tuesday. Bergen Catholic High School, Paramus Catholic, Yavneh Academy and more schools are announcing closings as the storm approaches.

Monday

Area Malls Closed Due to Storm Threat

All Paramus malls announced through their respective websites and social media that their doors will be closed Monday.

Downed Wire Causes Small Brush Fire

As the winds from Hurricane Sandy started to impact the area Monday morning,  residents around Kramer Drive suffered minor power outages after a downed high tension wire resulted in a small brush fire on Paramus Road.

Sandy Begins to Strike Paramus [Photos]

As the winds and rains started to come down in Paramus Monday afternoon the atmosphere around town was quiet for the county's retail hub.

Tuesday

Almost half of Paramus is without power this afternoon as PSE&G is reporting up to 10,000 residential power outages and full restoration could take several days as DPW staffing works to clear the many downed trees in town.

Sandy's Aftermath in Paramus in Photos

Hurricane Sandy ripped through the area taking out trees and power lines. Bergen Community College served as a Red Cross shelter and Garden State Plaza is a staging area for PSE&G crews.

Wednesday

Paramus Still Waits for Power to be Restored

Halloween postponed until Saturday, schools remained closed, candidates night canceled and most businesses and residential areas remain without power.

Residents from around Bergen County descended upon the Paramus mall to charge cell phones, eat and shop.

Thursday

Gas Demands Cause Gridlock on Rte. 17

Cars backed up for miles on Route 17 in Paramus to fill up their tanks as the gas shortage in the area continues.

Mayor reports borough hall will reopen by Friday, some more businesses reopen.

Friday

Paramus Residents Still Waiting for Power Restoration

Residents throughout the borough continue to be without power five days after Sandy struck Paramus. May take 7 to 10 days to get power restored to all customers, PSE&G reports.

Paramus Rescue Squad Halloween Party Now Postponed

The Paramus Rescue Squad annual Halloween party for borough children has been postponed completely at this time and will be rescheduled at a later date.

Paramus Schools Open Next Week

Paramus public schools will reopen Monday and plan to be open for the majority of the week.