There are a slew of 'foreign' workers handling tree cutting, waste removal, water removal etc... Along with the army corp of engineers and every able bodied resident. I've helped clear roads, remove carpets from flooded houses etc etc
My strong suspicion is that whoever is reporting workers were turned away is doing it for political gain because you can barely find a street around here that doesn't have bucket trucks on it around the clock.
I don't think people appreciate the size and scope of the affected area. All of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, parts of Virginia, Delaware, a friend of mine said they had trees down in Massachusetts from the remnants of the storm. It went by very quickly but the size of the area it damaged is awe inspiring...
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