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can make? During hurricane Sandy a large percentage of Monsey and New Square residents learned to appreciate what electricity means. In my own house, we found the lack of heat and light to be especially difficult. When the hurricane hit, our newest addition was but two days old, and it was overwhelming to take care of a newborn by candlelight. We packed our bags and headed in to unaffected family members in Brooklyn. Unfortunately, not everyone had that option. Outside the winds were howling, the leaves were flying, and branches crashed to the earth with deafening force. Inside, families huddled together for warmth, crowding around candles for a little light in a dark home. Some were able to pull through, but for others, the situation was precarious. The emergency blare went out across the radio wave, and each
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