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New Jersey Gov. Urging Residents To Stay Off Roads

Description:The first blow from Hurricane Sandy as it turned toward the East Coast on Monday flooded Atlantic City and other New Jersey shore towns, forced road closures, stranded residents who did not heed evacuation orders and knocked out power to hundreds of thousands. Gov. Chris Christie blasted Atlantic City's mayor for encouraging people to stay in shelters on the barrier island rather than moving inland. "It shouldn't have been an option," Christie said. (3:33)

Source: PIX11

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