President Obama Tours Storm Damage in New Jersey

Lea Prohov
November 01, 2012
12:30 PM EST

President Obama and Gov. Christie Survey Storm Damage

President Barack Obama and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie talk with citizens who are recovering from Hurricane Sandy, while surveying storm damage in Brigantine, N.J., Oct. 31, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

Yesterday, the President was in New Jersey to witness first-hand the devastation of Hurricane Sandy, and comfort the Americans affected by the storm. With New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, he surveyed the damage from Marine One, walked the streets of Brigantine, and visited a community center now serving as shelter for displaced residents.

After speaking with residents and hearing their stories, the President spoke, alongside Governor Chris Christie, FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, and other officials, to reassure those affected by the storm of recovery, and pledge the full support of the federal government every step of the way. He reminded the American people of our remarkable ability to come together as a country when we go through tough times, and the importance of never leaving anybody behind:

And when you see folks like that respond with strength and resilience, when you see neighbors helping neighbors, then you're reminded about what America is all about. We go through tough times, but we bounce back. And the reason we bounce back is because we look out for one another and we don’t leave anybody behind. And so my commitment to the people on this block, the people in this community, and the people of this state is that that same spirit will carry over all the way through until our work is done.

Take a look at the President’s tour of New Jersey:

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President Obama listens to Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood in a FEMA briefing on Hurricane Sandy (All official White House Photos by Pete Souza)

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President Barack Obama and FEMA Director Craig Fugate greet New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie on the tarmac of Atlantic City International Airport in Atl

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Marine One, carrying President Barack Obama and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, and a second helicopter fly over storm damage near Atlantic City, NJ

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President Barack Obama and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie look at storm damage along the coast of New Jersey on Marine One

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President Barack Obama looks at the storm damage as he and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie make an aerial tour from Marine One near Seaside Heights, NJ

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President Barack Obama talks with local residents at the Brigantine Beach Community Center, currently a shelter for those displaced by Hurricane Sandy

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President Barack Obama and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie talk with local residents at the Brigantine Beach Community Center

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President Barack Obama and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie talk with local residents at the Brigantine Beach Community Center

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President Barack Obama and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie talk with citizens who are recovering from Hurricane Sandy

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President Barack Obama hugs Donna Vanzant, the owner of North Point Marina, as he tours damage from Hurricane Sandy

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President Barack Obama, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, and others make a statement after touring storm damage

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