During the aftermath of Katrina, National Guard troops were positioned on every block to establish a sense of safety and source of help for the people in need. They did not leave communities until people were safe and sound. Russel Honore Read Quote
Superstorm Sandy inflicted havoc and heartache throughout the Northeast, hitting the Big Apple and its surrounding coastal towns hard. Russel Honore Read Quote
America needs to get over it. We can’t control everything. We can’t control the storms. Russel Honore Read Quote
Before Katrina, it was a longstanding tradition in our country for political officials to wait until the last minute to warn, to take action, to evacuate. No more. With Irene, you had mass evacuations – mandatory ones – issued days ahead of time. That was the right thing to do. Russel Honore Read Quote
By-and-large, these are families that are just waiting to get out of here. They are frustrated; I would be, too. I get frustrated at the cash register counter when the paper runs out. Russel Honore Read Quote
Hurricane Sandy was one of the most vicious storm systems to hit the New York City area in nearly two centuries. Russel Honore Read Quote
I told myself I’d stay in until I reached major, and then go on and do something else. Russel Honore Read Quote
They went into stores to get food to stay alive. Looting isn’t the right word. I call it survival. Russel Honore Read Quote
The preparations are what they are. We’re here. The storm is coming. We are as best prepared as we can be as the eye of the storm approaches. Russel Honore Read Quote
