U.S. Customs and Border Protection Resumes Operations in New England, Mid-Atlantic RegionsOperations in the New York Region Remain Suspended
(Tuesday, October 30, 2012)
Washington - Hurricane Sandy was a crippling storm along the Mid-Atlantic and New England states. It left more than eight million residents and businesses without power. U.S. Customs and Border Protection employees are among those left without power, with flooded homes and with damaged roofs. Now begins the task of recovering and resuming critical security, enforcement, and passenger and cargo inspection operations.
(Tuesday, October 30, 2012)
Washington - Hurricane Sandy was a crippling storm along the Mid-Atlantic and New England states. It left more than eight million residents and businesses without power. U.S. Customs and Border Protection employees are among those left without power, with flooded homes and with damaged roofs. Now begins the task of recovering and resuming critical security, enforcement, and passenger and cargo inspection operations.
Members of the trade community should continue to monitor www.CBP.gov for updates on port operations and on CBP’s efforts to minimize disruptions. ( CBP.gov )
Airline and cruise ship passengers are encouraged to check their carrier’s website or travel agents for more information.
Please visit CBP’s Hurricane Sandy webpage continuing updates of CBP response and business resumption efforts following Hurricane Sandy. ( CBP.gov )
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation's borders at and between the official ports of entry. CBP is charged with keeping terrorists and terrorist weapons out of the country while enforcing hundreds of U.S. laws.
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