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A State-By-State Snapshot of Superstorm Sandy’s Massive Destruction

Nov. 1, 2012 7:10am Billy Hallowell

(AP) — The massive storm that started out as Hurricane Sandy slammed into the East Coast and morphed into a huge and problematic system, killing at least 74 people in the United States. Power outages now stand at more than 5.1 million homes and businesses, down from a peak of 8.5 million. Here’s a snapshot of what is happening, state by state:

CONNECTICUT

Patience is tested again as residents weather another long stretch without power in a state where outages have become a political issue after repeated storms. Deaths: 3. Power outages: 378,000, down from a peak of more than 620,000.

DELAWARE

Governor lifts state of emergency and authorizes National Guard to continue cleanup support. Shelters close. Deaths: none. Power outages: 1,700, down from more than 45,000.

A State By State Look at Superstorm Sandys Massive Destruction

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – OCTOBER 31: Waves break in front of a destroyed amusement park wrecked by Superstorm Sandy on October 31, 2012 in Seaside Heights, New Jersey. At least 50 people were reportedly killed in the U.S. by Sandy with New Jersey suffering massive damage and power outages. Credit: Getty Images

KENTUCKY

The last remnants of Sandy drop more snow in the mountains on top of a foot that already fell. Deaths: none. Power outages: 3,000.

MAINE

Amtrak’s Downeaster resumes service. Governor sends forest rangers to New York City to help with recovery there. Deaths: none. Power outages: 3,300, down from more than 90,000.

MARYLAND

Residents return to polls after storm forced cancellation of early voting for two days. Deaths: 3. Power outages: 33,600, down from 290,000.

MASSACHUSETTS

Storm shifted a dead whale that had been left to rot on the shoreline to a spot where scientists can now recover the bones before it is buried. Deaths: none. Power outages: 46,000, down from 400,000.

MICHIGAN

Cargo shipping on the Great Lakes resumes after high waves subside. Deaths: none. Power outages: 35,000, down from 154,000.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Surprise “microburst” from vestiges of storm topples pines onto lake cottages. Trick-or-treating postponed to Sunday. Deaths: 1. Power outages: 33,000, down from 210,000.

NEW YORK, NY – OCTOBER 31: The remains of burned homes (Bottom L) are surrounded by water with the Manhattan skyline in the distance after Superstorm Sandy on October 31, 2012 in the Breezy Point neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Over 50 homes were reportedly destroyed in a fire during the storm. At least 50 people were reportedly killed in the U.S. by Sandy. New York City was hit especially hard with widespread power outages and significant flooding in parts of the city. Credit: Getty Images

NEW JERSEY

President Barack Obama takes aerial tour of devastation on delicate but popular barrier islands. Debate rages about whether to rebuild on them. National Guard delivers food and water to people in flooded Hoboken. Deaths: 14. Power outages: 2 million, down from 2.7 million.

NEW YORK

New York City subways set for partial reopening a day after traffic chokes streets with cars of people trying to get to work. Two of three major airports start limited flights. It could be days before power is fully restored. Deaths: 30, including 22 in New York City. Power outages: 1.6 million, down from 2.2 million.

NORTH CAROLINA

Sea search continues for the captain of a tall ship that sank. Deaths: 2. Power outages: mostly restored.

OHIO

Cleanup begins after another day of steady rains and gusty winds that led to flood warnings along Lake Erie. Deaths: 2. Power outages: 147,000, down from more than 250,000.

PENNSYLVANIA

Utility crews struggle to restore power in state where most damage was driven by wind, not water. Deaths: 11. Power outages: 612,000, down from 1.2 million.

RHODE ISLAND

Power outages and impassable roads mean some residents may not be able to return home for days in some coastal communities. Deaths: none. Power outages: 35,000, down from more than 122,000.

An American flag flies from the front yard of a house in a flood damaged area October 30, 2012 in the Breezy Point area of Queens in New York that was hit hard by Hurricane Sandy. The death toll from superstorm Sandy has risen to 35 in the United States and Canada, and was expected to climb further as several people remained missing, officials said. Officials in the states of Connecticut, Maryland, New York, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia all reported deaths from the massive storm system, while Toronto police said a Canadian woman was killed by flying debris. Credit: AFP/Getty Images

TENNESSEE

Elizabethton businesses close off a street and cover sidewalks for trick-or-treaters as snow falls in mountainous areas. Deaths: none. Power outages: minimal.

VERMONT

Amtrak works to restore service to the state after tracks were damaged in other areas. Deaths: none. Power outages: mostly restored, down from more than 10,000.

VIRGINIA

National Guard winds down most recovery operations. U.S. Navy sends three Virginia-based ships toward the Northeast in case they’re needed. Deaths: 2. Power outages: 29,000, down from more than 180,000.

WASHINGTON, D.C.

Early voting resumes after being shut down for two days, and hours are extended. Federal workers return, National Mall reopens. Deaths: none. Power outages: mostly restored, down from 25,000.

WEST VIRGINIA

Last remnants of Sandy drop more snow; some areas have seen nearly 3 feet. Eight buildings collapse in Nicholas County; no injuries reported. Deaths: 6. Power outages: 190,000, down from about 271,000.

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gyianis
Posted on November 1, 2012 at 4:01pm
You have to read this. And media says is better than katrina.Staten Island Borough President: Don’t Give Money to the Red Cross (article at politicker.com-http://politicker.com/2012/11/staten-island-borough-president-dont-give-money-to-the-red-cross/
“And, although many pols spoke, no one was more impassioned than Borough President James Molinaro, who called the Red Cross an “absolute disgrace” and even urged the public to cease giving them contributions.”

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Micmac
Posted on November 1, 2012 at 1:37pm
The government is on the way to help you all effected by Sandy. Just ask Amb. Stevens, he vouch for them.

NoBama > MoBama

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term limits for congress
Posted on November 1, 2012 at 1:18pm
Sorry – Katrina was much worse. Katrina ERASED much of the Mississippi coastline for miles. No debris to clean up – it was smooth clean. Some flooding, power outages, subway built below sea level floods, vacation homes on barrier islands blown down… all terribly inconvient, but people have survived much worse.

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cannon12pdr
Posted on November 1, 2012 at 12:56pm
some years ago the area I live in (the south) was struck with straight line winds. We call edit huricane Elvis. This happened in the afternoon with bright sunlight. It only lasted for 2 minutes but brought down trees in the thousands. Roads were blocked,powerlines down and homes smashed. I was lucky enough to have a small generator and was able to keep my frig, fan,tv,sat dish and a light or two going for 13 daysin July . By the time the power was up the neighborhood looked like the trenches of WWI but instead of mud the walls were made of wood cut and piled up on the median between the sidewalk and the curb. A month later the city finally removed the wooden walls. Those on the east coast have a long slog ahead and I would not build on the sea side again.

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- term limits for congress
  Posted on November 1, 2012 at 1:20pm
  I was there. No power for 14 days. Spent some quality time at the casinos.
  
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Airborne1966
Posted on November 1, 2012 at 12:41pm
I have a major problem with insurance companies saying that since this storm caused flooding, they won’t pay any part of a claim. Although the government has a flood insurance program, I am not in a flood zone and didn’t purchase it. However I pay an extremely high premium for my homeowners insurance on Long Island NY and now I’m stuck with a huge bill. Homeowners insurance should cover all losses.

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WTF
Posted on November 1, 2012 at 11:04am
Although I do feel sorry for those who lost things to the storm, I have to say I’m glad to not live anywhere within a couple hours drive of any large city. Too many people, no resources, and most of them wouldn’t know where to get any sort of food once the grocery stores have been raided.

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- FaiththruHearing
  Posted on November 1, 2012 at 12:13pm
  There is a great demand for all those items that people need just to make it through a few days. There is also a very big problem with PAY. There is no cash. when you have no power and your bank is not open and the store does not take your credit, you have a big problem. No atms no cash register, how do you pay for what you need. $50,000 in a bank that is not open and can’t open or chooses not to open due to the roving gangs, does not do you any good. That place including NJ is in a tight spot. Prep with food, water, gas and cash. And above all else Trust in God.
  
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- ICanComment
  Posted on November 1, 2012 at 1:25pm
  I’ll tell you what – we were well prepared with respect to most things, but of the couple of things we forgot, we missed those items dearly. Thankfully, compared to NJ, we were only affected in a relatively minor way. We just now got power back online as of about 15 minutes ago.
  
  Having the basic stuff like food, water, batteries and ample gasoline make life much, much easier. Having a bright source of light makes a surprisingly huge difference in morale. Our generator broke down, but a big lead acid battery, an inverter, and a couple of compact fluorescent bulbs allowed us to have a nice, bright room to pass the time in.
  
  _Do_not_ wait until the last minute to prepare your family, even if it’s just basic stuff that doesn’t cost much. Anything is better than nothing. Do what you can well _before_ whatever incident it is. Try to think everything through carefully ahead of time and don’t put it off. I felt badly for folks in stores asking around for items that had long sold out.
  
  Our prayers go out to those in the cities and heavily populated areas.
  
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bcope01
Posted on November 1, 2012 at 9:31am
Ahhh the whining of the Liberal lefties, warms my heart. No gasoline, long lines. Stranded…no transporation, no food, NO STARBUCKS…Don’t you know the most important item of the day is solar and wind power?…Gasoline bad, bad, bad. Wait till it gets really cold…Don’t forget Glenn Beck and his reminder to all of us to have a “survival” box. Oh, wait a minute…what a kook he is. We don’t need that. The Gubment will take care of us. Maybe the billions spent on the failed solar companies would come in handy today for rebuilding and yes that nasty product called gasoline. The EPA and Dept of Interior should raze the homes on the beach and declare it a “wetland”. No need to rebuild cause it will most likely happen again. What say you, liberals? There is a lesson to be learned here.

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hempstead1944
Posted on November 1, 2012 at 9:01am
Not ready……despite repeated warnings…..sounds like America?

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- ICanComment
  Posted on November 1, 2012 at 1:26pm
  @hempstead1944
  
  Yep, optimism will only work for so long. Reality vs. optimism: Reality wins.
  
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V-MindMeld
Posted on November 1, 2012 at 8:36am
I was telling my son tonight that had there been all this high tech media ,,,like cell phones, video and web cams and satellite links and so on,,,,,,that hugo,,,,would have looked just as bad as this……..and Im really tired of Chris Cristie brown nosing Obama… where was Obama with Bengazi?,,,,,,,,,I had no power for 5 days outside of Charotte and the whole area was trashed……so,,,,,,,,,,they all need to quit whining and get on with the show like we did! ……ofcourse it is colder ,,Ill give them that!

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John 3:16
Posted on November 1, 2012 at 8:30am
Or was that Rev.Wrong on the chicken thing, they’re all the same.

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John 3:16
Posted on November 1, 2012 at 8:25am
“The sky is falling” by Hennie Penny. America’s chickens coming home to roost in the liberal North/East? by “Rev. sharptongue.

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TheSword
Posted on November 1, 2012 at 8:09am
Anyone else wonder where all the international aid/disaster relief is? Perhaps I’ve missed it among all of the election news…seriously, someone please correct me if I’m wrong and point me toward it.

I just find it striking that anytime there is a disaster somewhere else in the world American mobilize en mass (both government and private organizations/individuals) to help. Yet, when it’s America that is hit, I still see…only Americans taking care of themselves and each other. I’m not advocating we stop helping those in need abroad, just pointing out the international hypocrisy when they expect the US to respond and complain if we don’t (which is rare).

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- Vickie Dhaene
  Posted on November 1, 2012 at 11:30am
  You bring up a very interesting point. I have not heard or read any instance so far.
  
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paultard
Posted on November 1, 2012 at 7:54am
Haarp Weapons of mass destrction.. Our government deliberately “seeded” the storm with chemtrails and used HAARP arrays to steer it into the notheast to usher in matial law and or make Obama look like a hero for photo ops and propaganda. I grew up on that very boardwalk and the pier with the Roller coaster in the water is called Casino Pier. The roller coaster is called the Jet Star… I lived and worked there for decades. I’m shocked at the extent the government will go for control. It’s going to get worse from here. Thoise in charge need to go.. Voting republican isn’t going to change a thing. We The People need to take over. The world isn’t thriving, It’s barely surviving. There is no need for that. We need to thrive. Join the movement to stop the madness. http://youtu.be/lEV5AFFcZ-s
We need to set the example for the world.. As usual

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- jungle J
  Posted on November 1, 2012 at 8:02am
  you are more scary than any terrorist.
  
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- paultard
  Posted on November 1, 2012 at 8:09am
  You people need to wake up..This is REALLY going on. Just because Glenn refuses to bring it to you and spoon feed you his version ofthe news doesn’t mean it’s not happening http://youtu.be/o4P7Kr17RX8
  
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- mbriz
  Posted on November 1, 2012 at 8:12am
  Blaze bred insanity, one conspiracy after another. Seek help. Oh, and thanks to Chris Cristy for putting President Obama over the top in this election. There is still hope for the middle class. At least there are two politicians that care more about people then politics. Sorry clones, it’s over.
  
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- Dustoff
  Posted on November 1, 2012 at 12:16pm
  Nut.
  
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- OlderCowGirl
  Posted on November 1, 2012 at 8:44pm
  He’s correct about HAARP. Not the kind that Angels play. They’ve been playing with the weather as a weapon for many years. Ask yourselve(s) why does Monsanto have a genetically modified seed that is drought resistant…and cold resistant…and “wet” resistant. “Come, come…we’ll save you…”. Then there’s the “Terminator Gene” seeds that won’t reproduce. Farmers around the world are committing suicide from crop failures that Monsanto and the like who promised them a bumper crop…that failed. Now no $ for new seeds. Yuk
  
  Weather is only part of the picture. Pharmaceuticals (legal drugs) are killing many many people. And the Big Pharma’s are seeing that we cannot use our natural medicines. The side effects of Chemo-therapy is cancer…look it up. Food, weather, drugs. We can’t burn wood in our wood stoves…that are burned up uselessly in giant piles by the foresters. Why can’t we burn it for heat?
  
  I sure hope there’s a revolution some day to set some of this stuff straight…even if it takes me out. Who wants to live in such a dangerous world anyway? I live on a farm and grow all my own food (meat, eggs, veggies, grains, and fruit) , and cut our own wood for heating. We live on a creek, and 4 miles from a lake with fish. But then we are the lucky ones, but we work 7 days a week). I have pity for the cities. Half of them won’t even make it out of the city before dying (or being killed). Can you imagine what this world will be like in
  
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Stoic one
Posted on November 1, 2012 at 7:47am
What I read was states & private resources taking care of stuff; NOT Bathhouse Barry’s fed.

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Edohiguma
Posted on November 1, 2012 at 7:32am
It was not a superstorm. It was a cat 1. Nothing super about that. Nor anything unprecedented, new or otherwise shocking. Not even Sandy’s journey up north was new. History shows us that there were several hurricanes in the past going north, even as far as the New England states and causing horrific death and destruction there.

Yes, it’s awful for the people affected, but let’s not further push the retarded MSM narrative of a superstorm when there was no such thing. What’s next? Screaming that it proves global warming? Which it doesn’t?

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- Ilikepeople
  Posted on November 1, 2012 at 8:01am
  Oh be quiet you are going against the narrative of having no accountability for one’s own tragedy.
  
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- circleDwagons
  Posted on November 1, 2012 at 8:38am
  if one builds on sand
  
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- DadRocked
  Posted on November 1, 2012 at 9:50am
  Superstorm is a gray area because of the fronts colliding over and at land and shorelines. The artic front, a ‘noreaster and the cat 1 colliding traditionally occur out at sea but this time it was closer. Let’s not quibble of the definition. I had lived in FLA through 4 canes and they alone can be an experience but combine those 3 fronts colliding and well… Call it what you may but it was big.
  
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- DontStopBelieving
  Posted on November 1, 2012 at 9:58am
  It was classified as a “super” storm because of the size of the storm not the strength of it and for how many states were affected by it.
  
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Gonzo
Posted on November 1, 2012 at 7:26am
The Governors of these states certainly did a much better job than Louisiana Governor Kathleen Blanco did during Katrina.

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- Edohiguma
  Posted on November 1, 2012 at 7:34am
  Katrina was somewhat amusing though. I mean, New Orleans is partly below sea level, and the area is basically Hurricane Land. And yet the entire city was 100% unprepared and caught with the pants down.
  
  Less Mardi Gras, more rational thinking.
  
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- Frederick_Douglass_Republican
  Posted on November 1, 2012 at 10:22am
  The helplessness exhibited by people in New Orleans reminded me of cows standing around waiting for someone to put them in the barn and feed them. Then I saw one rare interview a week later with people in Biloxi who were cleaning up their neighborhoods themselves and they were not blaming anyone or waiting for anyone to come feed them. My church formed a group to go help in New Orleans, but the only place I wanted to go help was in areas where people did not have their hands out.
  
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- Gonzo
  Posted on November 1, 2012 at 11:31am
  The cattle analogy is spot on Fred.
  
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louise
Posted on November 1, 2012 at 7:24am
People will see without seeing. They will hear without understanding.

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- jungle J
  Posted on November 1, 2012 at 8:03am
  they have been since the garden…nothing new.
  
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- ICanComment
  Posted on November 1, 2012 at 1:36pm
  “What has been will be again, what has been done will be done again;
  there is nothing new under the sun. Is there anything of which one can say,
  “Look! This is something new”? It was here already, long ago;
  it was here before our time. No one remembers the former generations,
  and even those yet to come will not be remembered by those who follow them.”
  
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