Crime & Safety

Cleanup, Power Outages Continue After High Winds Knock Down Trees, Power Lines In South Jersey

Ethan Thies said he has insurance but it won't cover everything. He's unable to get to some things he needs, including his baby's car seat.

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February 18, 2025

Ethan Thies stepped out of his Washington Township, New Jersey, home Sunday afternoon to a mess. Strong winds snapped a large tree in his neighbor's yard, smashing his family's two cars.

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He said he has insurance but it won't cover everything. Meanwhile, he's unable to get to some things he needs, including his baby's car seat.

"My wife's car was just being paid off next month, and we have another baby on the way, so really poor timing with all that," Thies said.

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