Thank you for your insight about the area. I have never been there and rely on maps.
I am no fan of Bloomberg and have no first hand knowledge of ConEd.
I do know that in my area, the most heavily populated areas are top priority. The out lying areas are the last to receive assistance. I understand that. (I live in an out lying area and have experience.)
I will say that Bloomberg trying to carry on with the marathon was goofy..even if he later backed off.
From what I have read, Rockaway (and other areas) have been so devastated it is very hard to access. I’m not sure that the residents of the area realize the extent of the damage or the number of people affected by this huge disaster.
I also understand that people didn’t take this storm seriously and evacuate. They should have. But hind sight is 20-20 I guess. I think due to the unanticipated number of people affected...supplies ran out.
My biggest worry at this point (aside from the elderly) is the storm that is forecasted to come in this week. Where in the heck would all these people go?
You are correct. I think that many people felt that this was an over-hyped storm. I admit, the weather folks do make every storm a hysterical event. As for me, if I lived on a barrier island and knew that a humongous storm with unprecedented tidal surges was expected, I would evacuate. I am inland, but hunkered down and had ample food, water, guns, generator, fuel, chain saws, etc. I am astounded at the lack of planning of my own neighbors. We New Yorkers have an arrogance about us. Some people will never admit that Mother Nature always wins.
ConEd was noticably absent from the northern suburbs until later in the week. They were all over Manhattan.
I have a friend in Rockaway whose house is still standing, but was completed flooded and damaged. He lost everything including his vehicle. It is cold here tonight—about 40 degrees. I am putting dry goods together for a local relief effort. I am so thankful that I am safe, and I pray for all those who are suffering.
The leadership in this state is disgusting. From Bloomberg to Schumer to Cuomo. They all stink. The media is blowing over many of the horror stories and the awful condition of the outer boroughs (Staten Island and Queens.)