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'I need help, please': Woman with special needs struggles during power outage in Matawan

Most people without power deal with some sweaty sleepless nights, spoiled food and no TV, but for one woman in Matawan the outage was far more serious.

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'I need help, please': Woman with special needs struggles during power outage in Matawan

Most people without power deal with some sweaty sleepless nights, spoiled food and no TV, but for one woman in Matawan the outage was far more serious.

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