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Sun, Nov 04 2012 19:31:57

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Cable Lends Hand in Sandy Recovery Efforts

Historic Storm Sandy hit the Mid-Atlantic through New England the week of October 29, 2012, leaving a path of destruction. Cable operators and programmers gave their resources to help those in Sandy's path restore communications, begin rebuilding communities and get life back to normal.

  1. President Obama on Hurricane #Sandy: "Take this very seriously": on.wh.gov/kPMeMP Photo @FEMA today: http://pic.twitter.com/byviJKh6
    The White House@whitehouse
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    Sun, Oct 28 2012 13:47:59
  2. Hurricane Sandy Aftermath Video: New York at a Stand Still
    abcnews
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    Tue, Oct 30 2012 20:27:09
  3. comcastcares
    Bill Gerth@comcastcares
    Our thoughts are with all of those impacted by #Sandy. Comcast is opening up its XFINITY WiFi hotspots in the Northeastern markets for all.
    Tue, Oct 30 2012 11:25:15
  4. By the Numbers: Hurricane Sandy (NY/NJ) [INFOGRAPHIC] - Cool Daily Infographics | Visual Knowledge
    This is a recently made infographic on Hurriane Sandy. The numbers are sourced from the NYTimes
    Johann Natividad
  5. WangCable
    Joyce Yuting Wang@WangCable
    cable TV &bband outage yesterday 25%, now: well under 20%--#FCC call on #hurricanesandy
    Wed, Oct 31 2012 12:40:18
  6. NCTACable
    NCTA Cable@NCTACable
    Updates on cable operators & programmers RT @maccable: A look at how Sandy is impacting the cable industry: bit.ly/TUumxp
    Wed, Oct 31 2012 13:10:19
  7. THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY COMMITS $2 MILLION FOR HURRICANE SANDY RELIEF AND REBUILDING EFFORTS
    BURBANK, Calif., November 1, 2012 - The Walt Disney Company announced today a $2 million cash commitment to the relief and rebuilding eff...
    Thewaltdisneycompany
  8. News Corporation
    About News Corporation News Corporation (NASDAQ: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV) had total assets as of June 30, 2012 of approximately US$57 ...
    Newscorp
  9. Time Warner Inc. to Donate $1M to Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts
    NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Time Warner Inc. and its divisions including HBO, Time Inc., Turner Broadcasting System and Warner Bros. toda...
    Time Warner Inc.
  10. Viacommunity
    Viacom Corp Res @Viacommunity
    "@Viacom Donates $1 Million to Hurricane Sandy Relief"... working to help the areas our employees & audiences call home bit.ly/PJIWfT
    Thu, Nov 01 2012 11:12:47
  11. We Are Deploying Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot and Recharging Stations in Lower Manhattan " Time Warner Cable Untangled
    By: Jeff Simmermon at 03:45 pm This is great news for power/Wi-Fi deprived New Yorkers that want to get in touch with their families and ...
    Twcableuntangled
  12. Cablevision: Half Of Our Customers Have No Power | Cable Television News | Broadcast Syndication | Programming | Multichannel.com
    Of the 1.75 million Cablevision customers in the area with power, just 7,681 did not have cable service. The Bethpage, N.Y.-based MSO sai...
    Multichannel
  13. TWC to Match Sandy Donations - weather.com
    Get the latest weather news and headlines from weather.com. All donations will benefit the Red Cross in its efforts to provide assistance...
    Weather
  14. KarlBode
    Karl Bode@KarlBode
    ISPs communicated clearly with press, donated to Red Cross, were quick to issue refunds/charge delays. Great work from what I've seen.
    Fri, Nov 02 2012 10:46:23
  15. bcbeat
    Broadcasting & Cable@bcbeat
    Broadcast, Cable Team Up to Keep Public Informed bit.ly/WfqZZb
    Fri, Nov 02 2012 07:57:53
  16. FCC: Cable Outages Drop to 12%-14% | Cable Television News | Broadcast Syndication | Programming | Multichannel.com
    "Meanwhile, FCC staff at headquarters and at field offices are working around the clock to support FEMA's efforts, and respond to request...
    Multichannel
  17. jimmaiella
    Jim Maiella@jimmaiella
    Cablevision Announces Credit Policy For Optimum Customers Due To Storm Impacts. Customers Will Be Credited For (cont) tl.gd/js8q30
    Fri, Nov 02 2012 10:13:42
  18. sherman4949
    Alex Sherman@sherman4949
    DirecTV and Cox following Comcast, TWC, Cablevision & Dish in offering credits to anyone who lost service from Sandy power outages
    Fri, Nov 02 2012 14:17:02
  19. SenaFitz
    Sena Fitzmaurice@SenaFitz
    Need to charge your phone in NJ? Comcast is offering the use of power strips in 22 payment center locations. #Sandy bit.ly/VI0Lst
    Fri, Nov 02 2012 12:44:24
  20. HBO
    HBO@HBO
    Tonight at 8 ET/PT, HBO joins @NBCUniversal in broadcasting Hurricane Sandy: Coming Together to benefit @RedCross relief efforts.
    Fri, Nov 02 2012 09:01:01
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    NCTACable
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    Thu, Nov 01 2012 17:00:00
  22. Hurricane Sandy Coming Together | Miami 2017- Billy Joel
    sportcanal14
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    Sat, Nov 03 2012 17:35:44
  23. Our @TWCable_NYC mobile device charging & WiFi stations are making a difference in Far Rockaway. #Sandy http://pic.twitter.com/4ABcGdO8
    Time Warner Cable @TWCable_NYC
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    Sat, Nov 03 2012 11:44:07
  24. TWCable_NYC
    Time Warner Cable @TWCable_NYC
    We're opening up our #StatenIsland store on Sun so u can watch @TeamVic & @Giants. Free pizza & wings. 4PM @ 2845 Richmond Ave. #Sandy
    Sat, Nov 03 2012 10:51:43
  25. Our @TWC mobile charging & WiFi station at corner of Marine & Hett Ave in #StatenIsland. http://pic.twitter.com/iSlUognv
    Time Warner Cable @TWCable_NYC
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    Sat, Nov 03 2012 10:35:18

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