Superstorm Sandy hit the New York and New Jersey areas very hard. Despite strong efforts to prepare for the storm, no one could have adequately prepared for the disastrous effects suffered by thousands of area residents. The pervasive loss of power was an enormous inconvenience to virtually everyone. Life for many, however, will never be the same once power was restored. Many of those living in the shore areas lost their homes, their possessions and in some cases their lives and the lives of family members.

Our Chapter made a conscious effort to support those affected by Sandy through a donation to the Jersey Shore Chapter of the American Red Cross. The donation will help the American Red Cross to provide food, shelter as well as a warm, dry place to stay for evacuees across the state. It will also help the Red Cross to more adequately prepare for future storms.

Our Chapter received a warm Letter of Appreciation from the American Red Cross in response to the Chapters' donation.