During Hurricane Sandy last fall, Newark Mayor Cory Booker fielded calls for help, gave tips on food storage, and even invited stranded, power-deprived residents into his home.
With Winter Storm Nemo bearing down on the East Coast, the proactive super-mayor is all over Twitter with breaking news updates and advice. His constituents greatly appreciate the responsiveness and transparency.
Starting a news conference now regarding the storm. Updates to follow.
— Cory Booker (@CoryBooker) February 8, 2013
@CoryBooker wish we had officials as responsive to the people, as you are, where I live.
— Yunuen Valenzuela MD (@yval3479) February 8, 2013
Expect power outtages in Newark. Prepare now. Gett supplies, batteries, charge your cell phones, turn your fridges up to high & keep closed
— Cory Booker (@CoryBooker) February 8, 2013
@CoryBooker Maybe you should take a nap now. Tonight and tomorrow you're going to be running yourself into the ground.
— Spinsterellla (@Spinsterellla) February 8, 2013
City of Newark and County of Essex are shutting down non-essential services at 2pm. Newark Public Schools operating at normal closing hours.
— Cory Booker (@CoryBooker) February 8, 2013
PSEG # for downed power lines 1 800 436 7734 and other emergency issues.
— Cory Booker (@CoryBooker) February 8, 2013
Hundreds of Newark Airport flights are canceled. Please check with our airline for specific information.
— Cory Booker (@CoryBooker) February 8, 2013
And here’s a nice appeal to citizens to look out for each other instead of relying completely on government for help:
Please check in on/help others. We're a lot like snow flakes. Individually we are beautiful yet fragile. Together we are a powerful force.
— Cory Booker (@CoryBooker) February 8, 2013
Heh:
https://twitter.com/runnerbird/status/299947410023649280
.@CoryBooker I'm having a hard time making snowballs at there, the snow is just not sticking 2gether. Can u help me plz? #911
— Dani Zoldan (@dzoldan) February 8, 2013
During the blizzard, I bet anything people will ask @corybooker for help and he will show up with a shovel. Have hot cocoa ready…
— TalentlessMedia (@TalentlessMedia) February 7, 2013
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