Hurricane Sandy

[gmonde]

here in the north east last year we went thru a week of simular issues ,,,no power trucks seen for days ,trees in the roads for days ,gas stations closed with signs saying out of gas ,neighbors came over to shower because they where not prepaired for a snow storm ,we dodged a bullet here in central ct ,,but ct shoreline took a hit as seen on the news,but have a complete neighbor hood burn down while being flooded in the middle of a hurricane in new york ,,you couldnt dream that this could happen !!!! just be thankful for what you have and help the people you can ,,,,,gmonde

[conmyshirt1373]

Just got my cable back tonight so it's the first time I've seen the massive devastation to N.j. and N.Y.my prayers go out to all of the families who lost loved ones as well as personal property!! After seeing a segment on NBC about he destruction in Staten Island I couldn't help to think about the Panza Family[ Bob and Jerry] I hope that they are safe and well and that they and all of the residents in SI get the help they need to restore their way of life!!!

[hookdaddy]

Rich - the Boy Scout motto IS Be prepared.

[Tom Goldman]

Just got Internet access back today at work...Phone service is still spotty.
we lost the roof on our main building there, and sustained major water damage.
Still have my part of the building intact, got lucky there.
No electricity or utilitys at home and the power co. says not till Sunday late!
Fortunately I prepped the motorhome ,and we've been living in there since Tuesday.

[cicero819]

50 Hydro Crews from Quebec are assisting Vermont and New-York Edison Power company these total close to 150 linemen and 10 heavy mechanics(generators) also Ontario Hydro One has sent 150 linemen to New York to help in this emergency nice to see help getting to the people out there. I thought and prayers are with all of our cousins next door. CR

[Charlie A]

Originally Posted by NewHemi

Non Union power workers were not allowed to work to restore power in NJ.

David
The New Hemi Guy

Katrina taught us (Mississippi Gulf Coast) to be thankful and appreciative for ALL that have come to help us recover and rebuild.
We are 7 years out and still working our recovery.

Be safe.
Help one another.
There are dangers long after the wind and rain (snow for some) are gone.

Lots of help from down south headed north. We remember what you did for us.

[John Duzac]

Charlie, when Katrina hit New Orleans on Monday, I had just bought my 67 Camaro on EBay, which was located in Roswell, New Mexico, the Friday before Katrina.
I was employed by the New Orleans Police Dept for 24 years at that time and was called in to work on Sunday morning before Katrina. We were told to pack enough clothing to last several days. Little did I know I would be away from home for about a month! I know what the people of New York and New Jersey are going through. It seems like help just is not going to come! We had no food and little water. If it were not for Walmart, we would not have had under were and socks. Eventually, Walmart brought it 7 tractor trailer truck loads of water for the people stranded in New Orleans. It was the worst time of my 30 career! I only hope and pray for the folks effected by the storm to get their lives back to normal as soon as possible! It took almost 3 months to have my 67 Camero delivered to me. The truck driver would only bring the car as far south as Jackson, Ms. I picked up the car and the project started. Sorry for the rant.

[FINESPLINE]

Originally Posted by Charlie A

Katrina taught us (Mississippi Gulf Coast) to be thankful and appreciative for ALL that have come to help us recover and rebuild.
We are 7 years out and still working our recovery.

Be safe.
Help one another.
There are dangers long after the wind and rain (snow for some) are gone.

Lots of help from down south headed north. We remember what you did for us.

Thanks Charlie A. . I know where your coming from and think of Katrina and that drives me foward. Lots of work to be done here and I am much more lucky than others.