Though this article and video are obviously fairly general in regards to emergency coverage in Brooklyn, the fact that Hurricane Sandy coverage was sub-par or lacking completely in southern Brooklyn (in comparison to Manhattan) is both disturbing and telling of the issues that could have affected Avenue U. Naturally, further research is crucial to establish a better picture of the problems specifically faced by the Sheepshead Bay, and consequently Homecrest area; however a most compelling line is: the “media should have been on the scene in these neighborhoods immediately after the storm…in order to convey the most important and useful information for victims and those looking to help.”
This short video from YouTube shows Avenue U conditions during Hurricane Sandy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-mzNTRYtRI
While pictures of Coney Island devastation are many, specifically Avenue U damage is not as readily available; nevertheless the impact of the natural disaster is astounding:
http://www.brooklynvegan.com/archives/2012/10/coney_island_hu.html
(More to be added as needed.)
