Obama promises federal aid to storm-struck Peterson

President Barrrack Obama, on his tour of the storm-ravaged areas, surveyed the flood-hit north-eastern city of Peterson. The President assured the thwarted communities in the city of ample federal support regardless of his differences over funding in Washington.

While standing on the bridge of flooded Passaic River, Obama promised Peterson residents that the government will fulfill its federal obligations.

To reflect on an excerpt of his speech, "Because we’re one country, and when one part of the country gets affected, whether it’s a tornado in Joplin, Missouri, or a hurricane that affects the eastern seaboard, then we come together as one country and we make sure that everybody gets the help that they need."

Peterson city worst hit by the storm
Hurrican Irene, which struck the East Coast during the last weekend, is believed to have caused loss worth billions of dollars and has resulted in record flooding across the Garden State.

The city of Peterson was the most affected as Hurricane Irene over flooded the Passaic River and left thousands homeless. Peterson, NJ’s third largest city and home to 145,000 people, is also one of its poorest communities.

Political analysts opined that Obama’s visit to Peterson would help these poorest communities to heave a sigh of relief, as the local residents have always felt neglected for their issues have rarely been addressed directly by any federal leader.

Federal authorities have already declared to extend financial support to every storm-struck residence in the state. All houses and businesses collapsed during the recent Hurricane Irene are eligible for federal aid applications, confirmed authorities.

Charlotte Shepperson, 51, who attended President’s gathering said, "It will go down in history… Someone cared enough from the White House to come here."