Sandy Scenes Recall The Trauma

Gov. Chris Christie may still be pondering whether the Star-Ledger endorsement was a trick or a treat, but so far he says Halloween will happen for the kiddies this year. Hurricane Sandy knocked it out last year and in 2011 a snowstorm kept the costumed children indoors.

Reading about his remarks on Halloween Tuesday made me want to review the 2012 episode that left us without power for 10 days.

Here's the message on a boarded-up store on Watchung Avenue. Click here to see more images.

A snow squall added to the misery of the aftermath. Click here for more images.

We all learned the importance of preparations for a weather emergency. I'm guessing there are many more households now with generators, food and water supplies, batteries, headlamp flashlights and communication plans than ever before. And now we have a Community Emergency Response Team! 

--Bernice

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