For Thursday,  November 1, all county staff contacted by their supervisors should report for duty if possible. Members of the public needing assistance from the Department of Family Services regarding food stamps, general assistance or TANF can visit Hudson County Plaza in Jersey City to address those needs. The offices of the County Clerk and Superintendent of Elections will also be open at County Plaza to assist residents with matters related to voting.

 Hudson County Executive Tom DeGise announced yesterday that only County law enforcement and storm-related personnel should report to work on Monday because of Hurricane Sandy and an overland storm combining to create a weather event dubbed  "Frankenstorm" by meteorologists because of its expected intensity.