R. Kelly released a tribute song to the victims of the shooting at Newtown’s Sandy Hook Elementary school. Listen to “I Know You Are Hurting (Tribute to the Newtown, Ct. Kids)”, which features a children’s choir, below.
Emile Wamsteker/Bloomberg via Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- Tempers are beginning to flare as superstorm Sandy's victims woke in cold, dark homes on Friday to face yet another grinding day of waiting for help, while temperatures are forecast to drop into the 30s and a possible Nor'easter is on the way.Nearly four million people spent a fourth day without electricity and some were told they will have to wait weeks to have their power restored.In the meantime, many waited for hours in line yet again for scarce gasoline supplies, water and food, or endured marathon commutes.Conditions will worsen for those without power as temperatures dip into the 30s this weekend, and the National Weather Service warns that a Nor'easter could rake the Northeast coastline starting Tuesday.Some parts of the area hammered by Sandy feel they have been left behind in the rush to restore power to Manhattan.Staten Island was one of the hardest-hit communities in New York City. More than 80,000 residents are still without power, many are homeless, and at least 19 people died there because of the storm.Four days after the storm, supplies are finally making their way to the borough and Staten Island Borough President James Molinaro is boiling over in anger at what he sees as a slow relief effort."This is America, not a third world nation. We need food, we need clothing," Molinaro said.Red Cross worker Josh Lockwood, on Staten Island, defended relief efforts."So many people are in need right now on such a scale that getting the materials to them as quickly as we can so that their needs are met, that's the chief challenge," said Lockwood.The Red Cross says it's trying to get more out-of-town volunteers to help with storm relief efforts in the Northeast.President Obama held a call with state and local officials from New York, including New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, to discuss the repair effort late Thursday night, according to a White House official.Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and Federal Emergency Management Agency Deputy Administrator Richard Serino will travel to Staten Island on Friday to meet with state and local officials and inspect recovery efforts. Copyright 2012 ABC News Radio
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President Obama warned that the impending arrival of Hurricane Sandy could have “fatal consequences” and that the warnings of state and local officials should be followed. Hurricane Sandy has already begun causing damage along the Eastern Seaboard. For the full scoop, click here.
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iStockphoto/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) -- For those in the path of Hurricane Sandy, the wind, rain, floods and potential blackouts are on the way.If you're sheltered in a place with adequate food, water, batteries and other supplies, you're likely to be well-prepared for the approaching weather threat. However, there are some simple mistakes that many people make that can potentially put their family’s health in danger.As former head of emergency response and preparedness for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, ABC News Chief Health and Medical Editor Dr. Richard Besser is familiar with many of these preparedness missteps. Below, he offers three simple tips to keep you, your family -- and even your pets -- safe.Tip #1: In an Outage, Approach Perishable Food with CautionWhen the power goes out, that food in the fridge will last only so long. You should throw away any perishable food in there if your power has been off for four hours or more.Your freezer, if full and left unopened, will keep frozen food safe for 48 hours. You must cut this safe window in half to 24 hours, however, if your freezer is only half full but again, this is only if you keep that freezer door shut. Every time you open it some of the cold air escapes -- effectively speeding up the clock for when your food might spoil.Beyond these guidelines, exercise common sense. Does your food have an unusual texture, odor or color? If so, throw it away. This is when the old rule, “When in doubt, throw it out,” should be in full effect.Tip #2: Use Generators CarefullyIn a blackout, many view generators as a lifesaver. Use them improperly, though, and they can actually put your life in danger.The reason is that generators, as they run, emit carbon monoxide gas. Carbon monoxide is both colorless and odorless, making it almost impossible to detect on one's own. Each year, carbon monoxide poisoning sends approximately 15,000 Americans to hospital emergency departments and kills nearly 500 people, according to CDC statistics.To keep you and those who live with you safe, never use a generator inside your home or garage, even if the windows and doors are open. Nor should your generator be located right outside your residence; make sure it's located 20 or more feet away from your home’s doors and windows, so gas cannot enter the home. Additionally, make sure that you have carbon monoxide monitors -- battery-powered or with a battery backup -- near every sleeping area in your home.Tip #3: Protect Those Less Able to Protect ThemselvesIn times of disaster, communities usually come together to make sure that everyone makes it through safely. This is a helpful ethic to promote in your own community, and it often saves the lives of those most vulnerable.If you know or live close to someone who's elderly, has special needs or is homebound, check in on them. Make sure that they, too, have what they need in terms of shelter, food, water and warmth. This is also a good time to check in with institutions where elderly family members or others may be staying. Make sure that you're aware of any emergency measures that are being put into place and understand what's needed of you.Last but not least, make sure your pets are safe and secure. Many shelters will not take pets in an emergency, so it's up to you to protect them by checking with your local authorities to find what pet shelters are available. Copyright 2012 ABC News Radio
iStockphoto/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) -- As a large section of the nation sits at a standstill as Hurricane Sandy makes its way up the East Coast, traffic in and out of airports and train stations from North Carolina to Boston has been virtually shut down, and may not be back in service until later this week.Nearly 7,000 flights have been cancelled in anticipation of the storm's arrival, most of which are either from, or to, one of the hubs in Sandy's path. These cancellations are creating a ripple effect that is being felt across the entire country, forcing delays as far west as Seattle and San Francisco.The eye of Sandy is forecast to make landfall late Monday night in Atlantic City, N.J., bringing with it life-threatening storm surges and intense winds and rain, all of which will cripple transportation.The passengers who have become stranded as the storm slowly makes its way north are for the most part taking the delays in stride."It's not the airlines' fault, you can't really control the weather," one passenger in San Francisco said. "Just go with the flow."On Sunday, Jet Blue and United Airlines moved their planes out of the strike zone, where they will remain until Tuesday. But at low-lying airports like New York's LaGuardia and JFK, there is also concern about the storm's surge."The thing were going to be watching very, very closely is the flooding and the flood potential here in New York," Jet Blue COO Rob Maruster said. "With these airports basically at sea level, that poses a major risk to us."Maruster said that the delays at the airport are likely to last through later this week."It'll take us a couple days, probably until at least Thursday, if not Friday, to get back to normal with something this large," he said.Meanwhile, plans to travel via train have been derailed, as Amtrak has shut down all East Coast service. On a typical day, over 300 trains would be running.For now, travelers are just going to have to wait. Unfortunately your browser does not support IFrames. Copyright 2012 ABC News Radio
States of emergency abound on the Atlantic Coast as Sandy, the frankensteind storm as it has been called, dropped to tropical storm strength early Saturday. Forecasters prdict it will become a destructive “superstorm” that will impact the Eastern Seaboard as early as Sunday. CNN.com has the complete story. Read more:
