Following Tropical Storm Irene, what people or places have you found to be the most helpful?

Tania Casanova: [The Blue Colony Diner]. This place helped everyone.

Orysia Zalusky: I think we [here at the Blue Colony Diner] have been very helpful... Everyone we have been interacting with — it is interesting to hear their stories.

John Cortese: Certain neighbors.

Dylan Cortese: Pretty much my friend Ian. He has offered a lot.

Phyllis Cortese: Local businesses. Franco’s, Blue Colony Diner, and the Newtown Youth Academy, because we have been living at all three places.

Lee Saltzman: I think the [Connecticut Light & Power] is not helpful. After two days they should have an idea of when things will go back to normal… As for the town, they are doing the best they can.