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HI Sept-Oct 2013

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CoverStory After Sandy Almost a Year Later, the Aftermath of Hurricane Sandy Continues for Many O n October 29, 2012, Hurricane Sandy slammed into the east coast of the United States causing remarkable damage from the Carolinas to New England, at the end of its path through seven countries. Hardest hit portions of the U.S. were in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. What many referred to as 10 September/October 2013 a "Superstorm," Sandy accounted for at least 286 deaths (72 in the U.S. alone) and over $65 billion in damage here. It was the second costliest Atlantic hurricane in this country's history since 1900, according to the National Hurricane Center. The storm's flooding was devastating. In New York City's Lower Manhattan a water surge of nearly 14 feet was reported. Similar occurrences were reported by residents of Staten Island, as well. Many communities in NJ were also heavily affected by rain and subsequent flood waters. Hardest hit were Atlantic City and the surrounding shore areas and the City of Hoboken, where many of the 50,000 residents had to evacuate. Early on the morning of Oct.

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