Preparing for the storm and the Obama bus
Due to the rainy weather, many block parties in Newark were cancelled vtoday and the storm has my emergency services people on high alert. I’m really proud of Keith Isaac, Director of Emergency Management, a native Newarker who loves the City so much. If there is so much as a storm warning, he is 10 steps ahead of most with his planning.
So far, despite all the rain, beyond some tough road flooding, all seems okay.
While the cloudy sky, rain and storm resulted in the cancellation of the block parties, the Obama rally today went on as scheduled. All of Newark’s political leadership was there and, more importantly, so were hundreds of Newark residents and people from all over New Jersey.
The guest of honor was Governor Bill Richardson. He told a hilarious story about seeing Obama’s character during the debates. Governor Richardson was asked a question and wasn’t paying attention because of a sidebar conversation. With the spotlight on him, national TV glaring down, he said he felt like a deer in headlights. Suddenly he hears Obama whisper “Katrina, Katrina” and Governor Richardson launched into his Katrina position, barely missing a beat and making great points. Governor Richardson was happy to tell us all that “Obama didn’t throw me under the bus”.
Well, it is good to see everyone there today on the same bus all heading to a Newark and New Jersey victory for Obama!
As Director Isaac and I continue planning for any eventual emergency, be it natural, human accident or an act of terror, I’m looking forward to an even stronger partnership to keep Newark and all of America safe and secure.
And if you are driving tonight (I recommend staying in) avoid Routes 1 and 9 and 22 in Hillside due to severe flooding and there was a car accident on the Parkway around exit 143 backing everything up. Stay safe.
February 6th, 2009 at 6:03 am
Thank you for sharing. I came to this site to read how things really are