Rebuilding One Year Later

     Exactly one year ago today, Superstorm Sandy pounded the tri-state area, as well as the entire coastline, with what turned out to be the second most expensive storm in US history. The only storm to cost the US more was Hurricane Katrina back in 2005.

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     Today, some people affected by the tragedy are remembering, while others are still recovering. Certain especially hard-hit areas are still in need of basic services ... Residents have still not received grant money promised to them ... and some people are still living in makeshift houses and shelters.
     Despite all this, over the past year, we have seen some boardwalks rebuilt, volunteers come together to build houses for their neighbors, and vigils held in honor of those lost to the storm.
     Superstorm Sandy dealt our area a hard blow but even so we have begun to rebuild and progress towards what will surely be a greater coastline.

From the tip of Cape May County to Sandy Hook and straight on through and every town along the way, we'll remember you. We're gonna build it back. We'll right the wrong. We're Jersey Strong. (Jersey Strong, After the Reign)