Friday, April 02, 2010

The raging waters ruled, but human spirit triumphed in the end

Jim Reed, the popular radio personality on KOOL 101, summed it up best Friday morning when he said what many of us had been thinking:  “What a week it’s been.” 

Without question, it was one for the record books.

The images in our local media told a compelling story of people forced out of their homes, businesses damaged and in some cases swept away. Two local communities, Norwich and Stonington, declared states of emergency. In short was not a good week. 

As bad as things were the week also brought out the best in people. We at the chamber salute the rescue workers who braved the elements to save people. They deserve our special praise. Police and firefighters in every community went on alert, and stayed on the job until it was done. From rescuing people to pumping out flooded basements, they were there for us, and we shouldn’t forget it.

At the mid-mark of the week, we quietly noted our 100th anniversary. We also made an offer of office space to businesses displaced by the storm. In the broader sense of business needs, it was a small thing. But if it helps even one business we can feel that we contributed something to the people who make our area what it is.

If you have a storm story, whether it involved your business, or your home, please share it with us. We like to hear from you.


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