It is a very sad and difficult time for this region and especially those that are still reeling from the aftermath of Hurricane Irene and the devastation left behind in her wake.
While Irene certainly left behind a reminder about how fragile our lives are, she couldn’t take away from us the true meaning of friendship and support. It is at these times, that you are able to witness how people gather together to help and support each other and the residents of Schenectady are no different. While our Stockade and downtown areas received substantial flood waters, you witnessed neighbors helping neighbors, and complete strangers helping one another to get to safety.
Even though many lost power and phone lines during the storm, through the use of social media (mainly my facebook page), I was able to keep abreast of what was occurring and the needs of my friends that were suffering losses. I witnessed the messaging going back/forth between friends and family with offers of support. So one more thing that I love about where I live, is the kindness and generousity of friends as they reach out to help others.
What looks like chocolate pudding in this photo is really the flood waters in the area surrounding Schenectady County Community College.
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