Hurri-Nor'-Tropi-Super-Storm Sandy

On August 28, 2011, Hurricane Irene came to our little city, then was downgraded to a tropical storm. But not before taking most of our shoreline with it - houses, sidewalks, beaches, etc. On October 29, 2011 we had an unusual Nor'easter that resulted in heavy snowfall that took down tress and wires. Basically, we had n power in much of the state, and in my area, for weeks.

On October 29, 2012, in a bit of de ja vu, we just experienced Superstorm Sandy - a Hurricane and Nor'easter that met over the East Coast. Many of the areas that were, or are still being, rebuilt were damaged again. We were very lucky in my neighborhood - we had trees on wires but they didn't come down and we never lost power. The most we had to deal with was a lack of internet, cell service, DVR and On Demand for a day. I still had coffee and my family was safe in their own house.

But just a mile or two down the road the street was flooded and entire houses were destroyed by sea surges and downed trees. A week later, there are still some areas without power. And now they are predicting snow for Wednesday (though it may not reach us here, fingers crossed!). 

And we have it easy compared to Staten Island, Manhattan and the New Jersey Shore. My daughter attends college in New Jersey and came home for the weekend the Friday before the storm. She ended up home for 10 days and just went back tonight by car...the trains and subways are still not fully operational. I read that the subway in NYC had water to the ceilings and suffered the worst damage in it's 100 year history. 

Many people in the storm-damaged areas in Connecticut and all along the coast need supplies from water and food to blankets and clothing.

Please consider volunteering to hand out supplies, help rebuild or donate by text or online at Redcross.org, the United Way, or the reputable charity of your choice.

Image of damaged home on Melba ave, Milford, CT from Ctpost.com.