With Hurricane Sandy increasing in intensity and coming toward us at 18mph, (landfall expected some time this evening), President Obama took the stand to issue a statement and answer just one question about what they’re calling the “Perfect Storm.” When asked if he’s worried about this affecting the election, he calmly responded his only worry right now is saving lives and ensuring the safety of the millions that will be affected by the second largest recorded storm in history. That’s our guy! Video below and some photos in the gallery of Sandy’s damage thus far. Marisa Mendez
Tech Talk News: T-Mobile Cancels Mobile Event Today
Following in the footsteps of Google T-mobile has gone out and also cancel their mobile event (no surprise here). Yesterday T-Mobile emailed attendees about the cancellation. No announcement on when they will reshuedule the event but stay tuned. Hurricane Sandy is hurting the tech events this week, hopefully company’s will no longer have events during hurricane season. Yungjohnnybravo x TatWZA
Tech Talk News: Google Cancels Announcement Due To Hurricane Sandy
In case you were living under a rock, Google decided to cancel their announcement today due to hurricane Sandy. Google says they will resume with their announcements this Wednesday. The Announcements will include their new keylime os, new Nexus device with LG and new Tablets. This just gives Google more time to prepare for their announcement, Yungjohnnybravo x TatWZA
How Much Damage Will Hurricane Sandy Make?
FEMA is estimating that Hurricane Sandy is likely to cause some serious damage in the U.S.! How much exactly? FEMA predicts roughly around $2.5 billion to $3 billion in wind damage alone! This estimate does not include potential flood and other damage. For more click below Eloisa Melo
Governor Chris Christie Addresses Hurricane Sandy Preparations In NJ
Governor Chris Christie just addressed the State of New Jersey to talk about the steps he has taken in preparation for Hurricane Sandy. Christie said that he has spoken to President Obama personally in-regards to FEMA and other emergency relief services. Hurricane Sandy is expected to touch down on land somewhere between Atlantic City and Toms River causing NJ to probably face the most damage on the East Coast. He has already declared NJ a State of Emergency. Read more including school closures below. Julie A.
Election 2012: Did You Know Romney Wants To Cut Disaster Relief Agencies Like FEMA
In light of the preparation for Hurricane Sandy, I figured now would be a good time to inform you that if Mitt Romney because President, he plans on cutting disaster relief agencies like FEMA which are crucial in times like these. FEMA offers relief in every major emergency situation including Hurricane Katrina, Hurricane Irene, and Sandy if we should need it. If Mitt becomes President, he plans on leaving only 4% of the budget to disaster relief and in 2011 he called leaving more than that percent to disaster relief “immoral.” Read more below. Julie A.
