Study reveals the hidden toll on Superstorm Sandy victims
Anyone touring the Shore quickly notices the lingering effects of Superstorm Sandy, with outward signs of damage still visible. The inward signs of damage, however, are harder to spot: Children who are nervous every time it rains, parents whose health problems mask underlying anxiety. A new study reveals that more than a quarter of the people…
Great article, Art. I know in my Sandy case, after living in the same home for 18 years we have lived in 5 different premises since the storm. The impact on all is definitely negative. Just kicking off house lift/repair now.
Art, I hope and pray more people would become more prepared for these type of natural disasters by understanding the old Boy Scout Motto of “Be Prepared”.
I would encourage local residents of the Bayshore to check out their local Office of Emergency Management in their hometowns and volunteer to help others.
Learn how to protect yourself and your families and when prepared you can then assist others who will need help.
If in a flood zone, please, be prepared to evacuate to a safer area when told to so so by authorities. Know where to go, and what to bring with you. Have you made plans for your children? Your pet(s)?
All Lives Matter – protect yourself and your family by learning what to do, how to do it and when to leave (or shelter in place).