Super Storm Sandy one year ago!

Henceforth, it shall be called STUPID Storm Sandy.

What I know about it:
My friend in NJ died the day before the storm hit. His funeral had to be postponed 3 days because roads and cemetaries were flooded.

8 people from Midland Beach Staten Island died.
A fireman almost didn't make it out of his house, which flooded in 13 seconds. He managed to kick out his kitchen window and avoid drowning in his kitchen.
How many homes were flooded in Midland Beach?
My brother and sister-in-law lost their house. (Food, photographs, mementos, trophies,books, jewelry, clothing, furniture, utensils, cat food, dog food, people food, etc. Almost nothing could be salvaged.)
The colleges on Staten Island were closed for a week.
Kean College in NJ was closed also.
Seaview Psychiatric Hospital was closed for a week.
No gas and flooded roads caused the closures.
Electric power was lost for many in NY and NJ.
Subways in NYC were closed.
At least one marriage broke up.
Cars were turned upside down.
Insurance companies denied claims.

My brother will be on Fox News today at 10:45 am.
His name is Dr. Victor Dolan.
He joined every Recovery group and board he could, to advocate for the Staten Island victims. Today he gets to tell about the dismal outcome of the government recovery programs.

One Year Later: Stupid Storm Sandy. (tears streaming down my face)

The Aftermath of "Super" Storm Sandy

I received this message by email last week. I am trying to get the word out about this wonderful woman, Catherine, who is a victim of Super Storm Sandy and is trying to help other victims on Staten Island. She wants to "pay it forward." Please share this with others so we can help her pay it forward and start a circle of kindness.

 

During Hurricane Sandy, Dr. Victor Dolan, your chiropractor, lost his home entirely (12’ water on the street, floor to ceiling inside the one floor home) suffered damage to his office, and lost weeks from his practice.
I also lost my home and was forced to temporary relocate. We are both ‘Sandy Victims’...I got help from a friend, and now want to pay it forward.
That is why I am... writing to you today to help keep this life line open for someone you know personally, and, who has always tried to help you feel better, Dr. Victor Dolan. Dr. Dolan has volunteered and donated thousands of hours to Staten Island over the last twenty-five years. Now it is time for Staten Island to be of aid to him and his family ( drvictordolan@aol.com ).

You are cordially invited to attend a fundraiser for Dr. Victor Dolan on Saturday, February 23, 2013, held at my new (temporary) apartment: 36 Wilson Terrace – 1-A (Todt Hill), Staten Island, NY 10304
I would ask a suggested donation of $25.00 for the fundraiser ( you could donate more if you wish! ), I will provide delicious appetizers and beverages! Someone did this for me, now I am doing this for my chiropractor- Dr. Vic Dolan. Even if you cannot attend, perhaps you can send $25.00 or more to help Dr. Dolan ( homeowner insurance coverage denied ) restore his life, return to his home.
Thank You for helping someone who has volunteered to help Staten Island for years - Catherine

** Please RSVP no later than February 16, 2013.