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The Statue of Liberty is an iconic image representing of all that the U.S. stands for. Many New Yorkers celebrate July 4th, the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and commonly called the country’s birthday, by paying a visit to Liberty Island and touring the Statue of Liberty. Out-of-state visitors also flock to see the Statue.
Visits on the Fourth of July in 2013 were especially notable, as Thursday morning was the first time the Statue of Liberty was open for visitors since Superstorm Sandy pummeled the East Coast in October 2012. The storm caused such damage to the Statute of Liberty and the surrounding area that it created unsafe conditions for visitors.
Workers from the National Parks Service and private New York construction companies worked non-stop to make sure that the repairs were complete so the Statue of Liberty could be open on the Fourth of July. The storm damaged ripped up many of the wooden boardwalks on Liberty Island, destroyed lawns and washed away paving stones around the perimeter of the Statue. Liberty Island was even submerged under a few feet of water for a time during and immediately after the storm.
The repairs the government made to the Statue of Liberty symbolize more than just cleaning up a national monument. It serves as an example for property owners everywhere, reminding them of the duty they have to keep their land free from dangerous conditions. Property owners can be held liable if a visitor to their property suffers an injury due to a hazard on the property. Property owners can use the Statue of Liberty clean-up as a reminder to check the conditions of their own properties.
Source: myfoxny.com, “Statue of Liberty opens for first time since Sandy,” Antwan Lewis, July 4, 2013
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