Big Government
Is required in big storms. Or so we’re told. But grassroots kicks in instead.
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November 16th, 2012 at 12:35 am
. . . volunteer fire department* . . . dispatched by the mayor’s office . . . National Guard troops based at nearby Floyd Bennett Field . . . Assistant Fire Chief Doreen Garson . . .
* established by state law enacted by a legislature and signed by the governor
Yep, no gummit involvement at all.
November 16th, 2012 at 9:47 am
This isn’t a surprise to anyone. In the long run it’s always the volunteer and religious organizations that make the biggest impact. Was true in Katrina cleanup and it’ll be the same here.