There were 2 lines of cars that stretched beyond sight in both directions as hundreds waited for water. 5/02/10, Quincy, MA. Joseph Webb/For the Patriot Ledger.
Hannaford, of North Quincy, is one of many stores using signs to let customers know that water is sold out. 5/02/10, Quincy, MA. Joseph Webb/For the Patriot Ledger.
Like many stores, Mcdonalds displayed signs letting letting customers know that many items are temporarily unavailable. 5/02/10, Quincy, MA. Joseph Webb/For the Patriot Ledger.
Hannaford, of North Quincy, received a last minute shipment of water which was immediately swarmed by eager shoppers. 5/02/10, Quincy, MA. Joseph Webb/For the Patriot Ledger.
Shoppers of all ages grabbed at the last minute shipment of water to Hannaford in North Quincy. 5/02/10, Quincy, MA. Joseph Webb/For the Patriot Ledger.
The standard instruments used to test our water. 5/03/10. Quincy, MA. Joseph Webb/For the Patriot Ledger.
Ben Ravida, Sr. Water Inspector for the Quincy Water Deptartment, observes results after adding the reactant. When the water turns pink, this means that the water contains the proper amount of disinfectant. 5/03/10. Quincy, MA. Joseph Webb/For the
At last, a caravan of Army trucks arrives filled with water. 5/02/10, Quincy, MA. Joseph Webb/For the Patriot Ledger.
National Gaurd unloads a truck of water that was given for free to Quincy redents. 5/02/10, Quincy, MA. Joseph Webb/For the Patriot Ledger.
National Gaurd unloads a truck of water that was given for free to Quincy residents. 5/02/10, Quincy, MA. Joseph Webb/For the Patriot Ledger.
The National Gaurd sort, and count the water before distribution. 5/02/10, Quincy, MA. Joseph Webb/For the Patriot Ledger.
With help from Quincy Recreation Staff, The National Gaurd loads water into the cars of eager Quincy residents who waited in line for hours. 5/02/10, Quincy, MA. Joseph Webb/For the Patriot Ledger.
Virginia, and Daryl Sines observe the line ahead of them as the water arrived signifigantly behind schedule. 5/02/10, Quincy, MA. Joseph Webb/For the Patriot Ledger.
From left, Kilie Ninodeguzman, 4yrs, Christopher Tice, 5yrs, and Leilani Ninodeguzman, 7yrs. While most people were stuck inside cars waiting for water, these kids enjoyed the weather. 5/02/10, Quincy, MA. Joseph Webb/For the Patriot Ledger.
Bill Foley and his children Mary, Rita, and Bobby, brought several cases of their own water to share with the people waiting in line. 5/02/10, Quincy, MA. Joseph Webb/For the Patriot Ledger.
This small businessman was able to capitalize on the long lines and hot people. 5/02/10, Quincy, MA. Joseph Webb/For the Patriot Ledger.
Bill Foley, of Norwell, brought several cases of his own water to share with the people waiting in line. 5/02/10, Quincy, MA. Joseph Webb/For the Patriot Ledger.
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