Showing posts with label Hurricane Sandy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Hurricane Sandy. Show all posts

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

A Blizzard Wallops Massachusetts And Brings Heavy Snow Fall To New York (Videos)

America's east coast is experiencing some extreme weather as a massive blizzard blankets the state of Massachusetts, churning out heavy snow fall in New York as well. Areas of Massachusetts, received 25 inches of snow, covering places like Boston. It's amazing that the weather in Boston is also DEFLATED, with snow coming out the sky like air from a football (just teasing New England Patriots).

Some are criticizing government officials in New York for shutting down much of the city, in a bid to protect citizens, stating the snowfall is not as heavy as what was anticipated. However, better safe than sorry. Hurricane Sandy was not expected to do a great amount of damage in 2012, but the weather phenomenon did, leaving billions in damage and people dead.

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Monday, November 5, 2012

Rudy Giuliani Compares Hurricane Katrina To Hurricane Sandy And Bush And Obama's Responses

 
Rudy Giuliani went on record questioning the Obama Administration's response to Hurricane Sandy, which devastated much of the U.S. East Coast, from New York to New Jersey, even spreading all the way to Michigan.

As most of you know, former President George W. Bush was slammed for his administration's slow and inefficient response to Hurricane Katrina in 2005. However, residents of the East Coast are now complaining about the Obama Administration's response to Hurricane Sandy, which Giuliani spoke about in the video posted above.   

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Sandy Victims Cry for Help as Obama Hits Campaign Trail in Midwest 

Monday, 05 Nov 2012 11:32 AM - While President Barack Obama stays on the campaign trail in the Midwest, residents in the Northeast are begging for his help. A Weekly Standard video shows Hurricane Sandy victims pleading for assistance. “I contacted FEMA, it takes so long.

We have no place to go,” one emotional woman pleaded. “You need to come here and help us. Please,” another woman begged. "We are hurting down here," one woman in Belle Harbor, Queens said. "And we need help. Immediately."... Meanwhile, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani called Obama’s response “disgraceful.”...


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Sunday, November 4, 2012

President Obama Catching Flak Over Hurricane Sandy Complaints In A Storm That Could Cost Him 300,000 Votes


Barack Obama

Reports today indicate, devastating Hurricane Sandy, which has killed over 106 people in America and 65 in the Caribbean, is reflecting poorly on the Obama Administration, due to news reports showing people in New York and New Jersey suffering with no food, water or electricity in the cold weather. My heart goes out to them, as storms can be very difficult to go through.

Another report revealed, President Obama could lose over 300,000 votes due to Hurricane Sandy in next week's November 6, 2012 presidential election. Today, when asked about the storm and suffering people, Obama turned away and refused to answer any questions.

I would suggest the government engage the military on a greater scale, as they are tough and properly trained, equipped to get into tough areas. Helicopters dropping supplies in hard to reach areas would be another beneficial maneuver. Things cannot remain the way they currently are.

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Saturday, November 3, 2012

Is The Government Responding Well Regarding Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts

Where Is FEMA 




Barack Obama 

Is the Obama Administration responding well in aiding those in America affected by Hurricane Sandy. There have been sad and heartbreaking reports of people in the tri-state area (New York, New Jersey and Connecticut) being stranded without food or water. There are reports on NBC of people in New York defecating in hallways. There was video online of New Yorkers dumpster diving for food behind a supermarket. People are being gouged on the price of food that is available, while others are being charged $15 per gallon for gas, which is tree times higher than the state average.

This begs the question, why hasn't the Obama Administration mobilized FEMA and the military yet, to bring food, water and basic medical supplies to people who are suffering as a result of this storm. Trucks and helicopters could be used to move the supplies into the affected regions in a timely manner. During Hurricane Andrew, the military was called up to aide residents, who lost just about everything, via distributing food, water and other necessary supplies.

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Friday, November 2, 2012

The Next Four Years In The White House Will Determine America's Future For Many Years To Come

     
 
Mitt Romney (left) and Barack Obama

The excitement is building for the presidential election in America next Tuesday. President Barack Obama and rival Mitt Romney have resumed campaigning after Hurricane Sandy damaged parts of the East Coast, bringing events to a halt.
 
Polls continue to place Romney in the lead. The ads from both sides of the aisles pull no punches, as both candidates seem to want the win more than any others in recent history. This is likely due to the fact America is at another crossroads, due to the economy. The next four years in the White House will determine the nation's future and role in the world, when so much is changing around the globe.

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Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Barack Obama And Mitt Romney Scale Back Campaigning In The Wake Of Hurricane Sandy But Will All Of The East Coast Be Ready By Election Day

 
Barack Obama

President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney, scaled back campaigning and appearances, in the wake of hurricane Sandy, which has devastated parts of the East Coast, leaving dozens dead, millions without electricity and properties destroyed. 

 
Mitt Romney and Barack Obama

With seven days left until the November 6, 2012 presidential election, there exists uncertainty that some areas will be ready in time for people to cast their votes, as there is a lot of clean up work to do and electricity needs to be restored, with time estimates being 6-10 days. Some people may also be too despondent, dealing with the understandable trauma that comes from a major storm. 

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Hurricane Sandy Devastates New York Killing Over 60 People In America Leaving Millions Without Electricity

 
New York experiencing flooding from Hurricane Sandy

When I read about certain characteristics of the storm Sandy, I began to tweet basic advice about hurricanes on Twitter, such as evacuating and staying inside to avoid downed power lines one may not see, having gone through such weather events living in tropical climates all my life. 

 
Queens, New York after Hurricane Sandy flooded with some homes destroyed

My instincts told me the storm would resemble Andrew in some respects, a storm I went through in Miami in 1992 and have bad memories of to this day. Still, for me, Wilma in 2005 was the worst - downed branches, roof damage and no electricity for two weeks in the sweltering heat. Black people don't keep well in that kind of heat. We get irritable.

"Huge Fire Raging through New York - Hurricane Sandy"

 

Hurricane Sandy first touched down where I am in Jamaica, with the eye of the storm going over Kingston, but it had not strengthened enough to cause serious damage or catastrophic loss of life, so we escaped this time. However, sadly one man died because he went outside and was crushed by a boulder rolling down a hill above his home. Another reason it is important to go to a shelter or stay inside your home if the storm is not threatening enough, regarding flood and wind damage. However, as Sandy moved through the Caribbean hitting Cuba, Haiti, the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas, it grew stronger and the death toll and damage began to mount

"Scenes from East 8th Street and Avenue C before the blackout" 

 

When the storm hit New Jersey, New York, Connecticut and Maryland in America, it merged with a winter front and caused even greater damage. It is estimated, over 60 people have died in America and 65 in the Caribbean. It must be terrible to be in your home and see water rising, not knowing when it will stop. So many died in Hurricane Katrina in that manner, while others fled to rooftops.  
 
"Superstorm Sandy: Ravaged States Take First Steps Towards Recovery"


The day before the storm, I wrote about Hurricane Andrew and how it left South Miami looking like a bomb hit it. There are places in New York that have a very similar look today. I have never seen New York look like that, as pictures reveal flooded streets and subways and damaged buildings. Miami went through a lot in rebuilding, but the building code was improved as a result of the storm.  

 
People dangerously wading through water in New York, which is not safe. A lady was electrocuted last night in New York by a downed power line while walking outdoors.

People are going to have a difficult time dealing with insurance companies, as some corporations will try to nickel and dime folks via issuing as low a payout as possible. Due to the overwhelming flooding Sandy brought, many people will have mold problems, which can be deadly, as it affects your respiratory system and causes other health issues.

 
 
New York after Hurricane Sandy

There are a few home remedies online line regarding how to remove mold, but the majority of them do not work and some of the suggestions are toxic. It is best to have your home thoroughly checked and all mold professionally removed. 


The train and subway systems in New York (top) and New Jersey (bottom) sustained unprecedented damage

 In some cases, FEMA has assisted homeowners in the past who were unable to pay to repair the damage to their homes. That's an avenue you can pursue in the event you come up short on funds to undertake the necessary repairs. 



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Tuesday, October 30, 2012

More Troubling News For President Obama As Mitt Romney Takes The Lead In Polls Covering Key States Florida And Ohio

 

Mitt Romney and Barack Obama

Polls continue to spell trouble for President Barack Obama. With America only days away from the November 6, 2012 presidential election, not only is Republican challenger Mitt Romney leading President Barack Obama in national polls conducted by Gallup and Rasmussen, he is now ahead of him in political key states Ohio and Florida. 


Barack Obama

Previously, Obama held the lead in the aforementioned polls and states, but since the time of the first debate, Romney took the national lead. This past weekend, polls also began to reveal Romney now has the lead in Florida and Ohio, two states that have played a key role in determining U.S. Presidents. A new poll by the bipartisan group Battleground has stated, "Its 'vote election model,' is projecting that Mitt Romney will defeat President Obama 52 percent to 47 percent."


Mitt Romney's new slogan is "We (America) can't afford four more years of Barack Obama" 

Political analysts have stated early voting usually benefits Democrats, whereas Republicans tend to vote on election day. However, in another twist, Hurricane Sandy has brought early voting to a halt in several major East Coast states, as noted by numerous publications watching the storm. As the phrase goes, Obama truly is facing "the perfect storm" and in more ways than one.

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Saturday, October 27, 2012

Site Updates Have Resumed After Hurricane Sandy

UPDATE 4:43PM - When I returned home the electricity and internet had returned. So, I'm happy regarding that.

I will post more articles as conditions permit. Hurricane Sandy didn't do much damage in Jamaica where I am (mostly fallen branches from trees) and there was no damage to the house, but there are downed power lines that are being repaired, which affects electricity and internet service. Sorry for the interruption in posts, but I'll do the best I can until everything is fixed (I'm posting from a friend's office). 

Everybody's happy that the house is not damaged and don't get me wrong, I am as well, but let's be real here, I have my priorities in order and regarding the wireless internet, you should have seen me looking out the window at the sky like an idiot thinking, "Where did it go!" (technically I know where it went, but I'm going through internet withdrawal LOL).