From the article: "What disempowered New Yorkers most wanted during the storm, in addition to
safety and electricity, was a way to communicate. My suggestion: Prioritize
rebooting communications infrastructure for New York City and its environs at
the same time that we think seriously about water barriers and other infrastructural
needs.
Our communications problems boil down to two central issues: Lack of
capacity and lack of a safety net."
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