What remains of the boardwalk in Rockaway Park, New York. (Nov. 5, 2012)
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As superstorm Sandy hit the New York City region, calls to the 911 system increased but some of the operators did nothing to help those in need, reported the NY Post.
Diane Hudson, 45, of Rockaway Park told the paper on Monday she tried desperately to get her 72-year-old neighbor who suffered from Cerebral Palsy assistance getting out of his home as flood waters approached.
David Gotthelf drowned in his home.
Hudson tells the paper she also called 311- the city's information line- after a 911 operator told her they couldn't help "because it's not a medical emergency."
In another call to 911, an operator reportedly told Hudson that Gotthelf was "in our system, but right now, (your) best option for help is calling 311."
Some of the other complaints about the emergency calls include feuding dispatchers from the police, fire and ambulance services. Also, 911 calls rang over and over again unanswered.
The Post spoke with NYPD spokesman Paul Browne who defended the calls saying "callers hung up and redialed... putting callers back at the bottom of the queue" and many "still used 911 for non-life-threatening" situations.
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Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:55 PM EDT2013-05-22 16:55:01 GMT
Jersey shore town is celebrating a milestone as it rebuilds from Superstorm Sandy. Belmar officials will reopen their 1.3-mile boardwalk that was destroyed by the October storm.
Jersey shore town is celebrating a milestone as it rebuilds from Superstorm Sandy. Belmar officials will reopen their 1.3-mile boardwalk that was destroyed by the October storm.
Monday, May 20 2013 7:05 PM EDT2013-05-20 23:05:15 GMT
A private country club opened its golf course to the public for a charity tournament to raise money for Superstorm Sandy relief. The Westlake Golf and Country Club in Jackson hosted the event on May 13,
A private country club opened its golf course to the public for a charity tournament to raise money for Superstorm Sandy relief. The Westlake Golf and Country Club in Jackson hosted the event on May 13,
Friday, May 17 2013 9:12 PM EDT2013-05-18 01:12:56 GMT
A welcome sight in Coney Island: workers cleaning umbrellas, wiping down counters, and putting the finishing touches on a rebuilt Original Nathan's Famous.
A welcome sight in Coney Island: workers cleaning umbrellas, wiping down counters, and putting the finishing touches on a rebuilt Original Nathan's Famous.
Thursday, May 16 2013 6:47 PM EDT2013-05-16 22:47:54 GMT
The MTA and Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that the A train subway will run its route all the way to the Rockaways starting May 30, seven months after Superstorm Sandy washed away the track support bed.
The MTA and Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that the A train subway will run its route all the way to the Rockaways starting May 30, seven months after Superstorm Sandy washed away the track support bed.
Thursday, May 16 2013 4:28 PM EDT2013-05-16 20:28:43 GMT
Gov. Chris Christie has announced plans to use $300 million in federal funding to buy out homeowners whose properties have flooded repeatedly, especially during Superstorm Sandy.
Gov. Chris Christie has announced plans to use $300 million in federal funding to buy out homeowners whose properties have flooded repeatedly, especially during Superstorm Sandy.
What remains of the boardwalk in Rockaway Park, New York. (Nov. 5, 2012)
