Eastonites Get Hurricane Provisions And Free Hugs

EASTON, Conn. ? Residents left reeling by Hurricane Sandy were given free food and water courtesy of FEMA Thursday and free hugs from Kiko Teed of Easton.

Kiko Teed offered free hugs to passersby near the Easton police station Thursday as residents picked up food and water.
Photo Credit: *Ken Liebeskind*

by Ken Liebeskind

11/02/2012 5:00 a.m.

Teed sat near the table where the FEMA provisions were handed out, holding up a "Free Hugs" sign.

"A lot of people are going through so much, and losing the firefighter is hard on everybody," she said. "I have no work today, so why not? A lot of people are driving by and see the sign and smile."

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