Many fire departments came out to assist just after the storm The National Guard was also deployed to help with traffic and the potential for looters (It was a big problem in Springfield). The crews working to get the communities back on their feet have done an outstanding job. Can't say enough about them! Overall, all of the agencies called into action have done one hell of a job.
Needless to say, I'm ready to get back to a normal shift. These 16 and 12 hour tours have been really kicking my butt.
Joe, if you get a chance, take a ride down Route 131 with your video recorder. So, I've worked blizzards, ice storms, hurricanes, floods, and now a tornado. I don't want an earthquake any time soon.