After Sandy, Feds Consider Building Fake Islands Off The Coast

"After Sandy, Feds Consider Building Fake Islands Off The Coast"
By: WAYNE PARRY
Source: The Huffington Post
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/03/29/sandy-artificial-islands_n_5054956.html?utm_hp_ref=green&ir=Green

             Natural disasters cause a toll on the environment and the people located near the tragic event. It is dire for inhabitants of areas prone to specific environmental disasters, to be prepared for whatever Mother Nature may bring forth. During the 2012 Atlantic Ocean hurricane season, Hurricane Sandy, also known as “Superstorm Sandy,” struck the coast “from Maryland to New Hampshire.” It financially affected New York and New Jersey terribly; over $79 billion of damage occurred. The storm took the innocent lives of one hundred and fifty nine people. In order to prevent any further damage from future possible storms, corporations like “the Stevens Institute, WXY architectural firm and West 8 Urban Design and Landscape Architecture” have constructed a plan. They have proposed to create a string of artificial islands. These man made islands will stretch across the coast from New York to New Jersey, acting a life size barrier and barricading any disruptions the storm surges may cause. They refer to the proposal as the “Blue Dunes” proposal which will help protect lives during time of recovery from the previous horrendous attack. They are asking for funding of $10 billion to $12 billion.
          After all, it is essential for all locations to have a central back up plan that can be used to protect their residents with peace of mind. Safety first is the ultimate rule when dealing with the innocent lives and safety of civilians.