"When Hurricane Sandy struck our shores a decade ago, it took the lives of dozens of New Yorkers. Its waters caused immense loss of life and livelihoods, and decimated homes, businesses, and the foundational infrastructure our city depends on. Today, we are still rebuilding, still recovering, and of course, still remembering the pain of this tragedy.
"Ten years ago, we were unprepared for the damage and devastation that this storm, and the climate crisis that precipitated it, would bring – and that lack of preparedness led to harm that may have been prevented. The reality is that there will be another superstorm – and we have to be ready. In the ten years since Sandy, we have made some significant investments and improvements – but in cases like Hurricane Ida, we have also seen significant vulnerabilities. We must expand investment in climate resiliency, and continue to pass measures to aggressively combat the climate crisis, to learn from the lessons and the loss of a decade ago."
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