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Western MA 2011 – four federal level emergencies/disasters with Winter snowstorms, June tornadoes, August Irene and October ‘snowprise’ – all received immediate state and federal attention to assess and initiate response, recovery and the critical “declaration” status.

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, had nothing but praise for President Barack Obama today, as his state prepares to rebuild from the damage caused by Hurricane Sandy.

“I have to say, the administration, the president, himself and FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate have been outstanding with us so far,” Christie said on Good Morning America. “We have a great partnership with them.”Christie told ABC’s George Stephanopoulos that Obama called him on Monday night around midnight to ask if there was anything else the federal government could do to help. Christie added that they worked together to move forward with a Major Disaster Declaration for New Jersey.

The Major Disaster Declaration provides funding for recovery efforts, including infrastructure projects, temporary housing, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property loss and assistance to individuals and businesses.

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    • Also, I think Christie is an actual human being and realizes that, at times like this, he has a direct impact on millions of people’s lives and therefore must govern like an actual adult, a capability many other Republican elected officials seem to lack.

      I do wonder what Christie would say privately if asked the following question: “As governor, when your state is up against it like you are with Sandy, who would you rather have your back: President Obama or President Romney?” based on the clip it is tempting to speculate that Christie would admit that he would want Barack, but he is still a Republican and it is impossible to know what lies in any man’s heart, lol.

      • I think he actually cares about getting his home state fixed up after a direct hit by this storm.

        I have some family there and they’re without power. My friend and his wife had a tree fall on both their cars at home, no power projected for days and the condo they share with extended family on the Shore was flooded badly. A lot of people there are feeling it and the Governor, you’d hope, cares about that.

      • No relief from Romney
        The Lowell Sun, 8/7/2006

        We find it inconceivable that Gov. Mitt Romney claims the state can do nothing to help those residents still struggling to rebuild homes and businesses after the May flood.

        Massachusetts is sitting on millions in unspent emergency funds from Hurricane Katrina and more than $1 billion in cash reserves, yet Romney has failed to even respond to the Lowell delegation’s requests to discuss additional aid for victims.

        The governor’s spokesman — since Romney can’t be bothered to comment now that the photo opportunities have dried up even though some residents’ basements haven’t — said the state will not consider spending its own money for flood victims until it’s clear how much cash the federal government will give.

        It’s been two months, governor. Many Massachusetts residents are still living in temporary housing or trying to rebuild destroyed basements and first floors, racking up credit-card debt and taking out home-equity loans.

        What’s wrong with fronting the money and having those loans repaid when, and if, federal agencies come through with more cash?

        If ignoring the pleas of legislators and constituents is the way Romney’s going to handle a crisis situation, why would anyone vote for him for president? How would he handle a national crisis, by flying in for photo ops and then hiding in his White House office?

        Too bad the Lowell Sun doesn’t read its own back issues when making endorsements.

  2. This is who carried the heavy buckets to get resources for the October 2005 floods.
    In addition to the Taunton region, portions of central/western MA (Greenfield and other communities) were damaged by the floods to the tune of hundreds of thousands of dollars (a mere wet day, compared to Sandy), however, there was no visiting the sites by Governor Romney. Central and Western Mass were too far away and not a good ROI (return on investment) as the 47% are seriously breeding out there!
    The MIA Governor Mitt was, and probably still is, clueless that state funds were used to repair private roads and bridges! But then again, he wasn’t too sharp about the Big Dig either, eh?

    October isn’t as benign as many think!

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