"... There's no comparison," said Utility Director Jesus Merejo, who is
ordering another 50 generators at a cost of about $850,000. "This time
last year, we were still scrambling for generators like everybody else
...."
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/politics/content/local_news/epaper/2005/10/28/m1a_slmain_1028.html
.... With 16,000 new roofs installed since last year's hurricanes,
damage to Port St. Lucie homes and businesses was milder during Wilma,
with only 509 homes reporting major damage and 4,365 with minor
problems. Despite an overall damage estimate of $57.2 million to
private and public buildings, city officials said Thursday they're
light years ahead of where they were three days after Frances and
Jeanne tore through the city.
"There's no comparison," said Utility Director Jesus Merejo, who is
ordering another 50 generators at a cost of about $850,000. "This time
last year, we were still scrambling for generators like everybody
else."
Indeed, City Manager Don Cooper said fellow utility directors around
Florida poked fun at Merejo for spending $1 million on 60 generators
after stumbling through Frances and Jeanne. This time, those directors
were calling Merejo, asking to borrow the devices.
"I think the biggest lesson we learned last year is that you have to be
self-reliant," Cooper said. "You can't expect the county, state or
federal government to bail you out after a storm. We were pretty much
on our own for all three." ...
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