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There were several forms of resilience int eh article. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) were preparing several emergency personnel are preparing all along the coast. In addition to this, there were several shelters open, one specfically at the John F. Kennedy Recreation Center. Many of the shelters had also teamed up with Red Cross to help during the storm.

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The author of the article took several quotes from government officials to depict the severity of the situation: mainly taking quotes from governors and even the president to illustrate how the hurricane affected the surrounding communities and mentalities of those living in such towns. In addition, the author added statistics of the support relief and the number of deceased due to the storm. The author also discussed the background of many of the public transportation work shifts, such as airlfight and train systems: they were down becuase of the storm.

Effects of Sandy After the Years

This shows how much Hurricane Sandy affected and still affects Essex County; can be used to show vulnerability to hurricanes in Essex generally.

Lead in Newark's Drinking Water

Includes details in the history of lead in drinking water, laws that relate to the problem, information on the drinking water problem Newark has and forms of action that need to take place in respons