Hurricane Sandy
Hotshots Cut Down Bicentennial Damage
Bicentennial Park saw extensive damage from Hurricane Sandy. Fortunately, the Jackson Hotshots were here to help.
Since Hurricane Sandy blew through, it’s been all hands on deck to get the region cleaned up and running. With utility workers from across America chipping in and fund drives being everywhere, the rest of the country has been trying to help the region recover. This national recovery effort was on display Sunday when the Jackson Hotshots came to Bicentennial Park, which suffered extensive damage in the storm. The Jackson Hotshots responds to disasters throughout the country, including 9-11, Katrina and Irene. The 20-person wildland firefighting group responds 24/7 and travels wherever they are needed. This group has been on the road since shortly after the hurricane and hails from Mississippi. It represents the Bureau of the Land Management…
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