Hurricane Sandy

Hurricane Sandy Bears Down On U.S. Mid-Atlantic Coastline

FREEPORT, NY - OCTOBER 29: The Nautical Mile shows the effects of Hurricane Sandy as high tide and winds flood the strrets on October 29, 2012 in Freeport, New York.The storm, which threatens 50 million people in the eastern third of the U.S., is expected to bring days of rain, high winds and possibly heavy snow. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Hurricane Sandy Bears Down On U.S. Mid-Atlantic Coastline

CAPE MAY, NJ - OCTOBER 29: The Cape May Lighthouse can be seen as heavy surf from Hurricane Sandy pounds the shoreline on October 29, 2012 in Cape May, New Jersey. Later today the full force of Hurricane Sandy is expected to hit the New Jersey coastline bringing heavy winds and floodwaters. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Hurricane Sandy Bears Down On U.S. Mid-Atlantic Coastline

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Hurricane Sandy Bears Down On U.S. Mid-Atlantic Coastline

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 29: An ambulance drives down 164 Avenue as Hurricane Sandy begins to affect the area on October 29, 2012 in the Queens borough of New York City. The storm, which threatens 50 million people in the eastern third of the U.S., is expected to bring days of rain, high winds and possibly heavy snow. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the closure of all New York City's bus, subway and commuter rail service as of Sunday evening. (Photo by Allison Joyce/Getty Images)

Hurricane Sandy Bears Down On U.S. Mid-Atlantic Coastline

FREEPORT, NY - OCTOBER 29: The Nautical Mile shows the effects of Hurricane Sandy as high tide and winds flood the strrets on October 29, 2012 in Freeport, New York.The storm, which threatens 50 million people in the eastern third of the U.S., is expected to bring days of rain, high winds and possibly heavy snow. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Hurricane Sandy Bears Down On U.S. Mid-Atlantic Coastline

FREEPORT, NY - OCTOBER 29: A truck moves north on South Long Beach Avenue as high tide, rain and winds flood the street on October 29, 2012 in Freeport, New York.The storm, which threatens 50 million people in the eastern third of the U.S., is expected to bring days of rain, high winds and possibly heavy snow. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Hurricane Sandy Bears Down On U.S. Mid-Atlantic Coastline

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 29: People wade through flood water in Broad Channel as Hurricane Sandy begins to affect the area on October 29, 2012 in Queens, New York. The storm, which threatens 50 million people in the eastern third of the U.S., is expected to bring days of rain, high winds and possibly heavy snow. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the closure of all New York City will bus, subway and commuter rail service as of Sunday evening. (Photo by Allison Joyce/Getty Images)

Hurricane Sandy Bears Down On U.S. Mid-Atlantic Coastline

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - OCTOBER 29: A man walks down a flooded street ahead of Hurricane Sandy on October 29, 2012 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Governor Chris Christie’s emergency declaration shut down the city’s casinos and 30,000 residents were ordered to evacuate. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Hurricane Sandy Bears Down On U.S. Mid-Atlantic Coastline

CAPE MAY, NJ - OCTOBER 29: A man stands on the beach as heavy surf from Hurricane Sandy pound the shoreline, on October 29, 2012 in Cape May, New Jersey. Later today the full force of Hurricane Sandy is expected to hit the New Jersey coastline bringing heavy winds and floodwaters. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Hurricane Sandy Bears Down On U.S. Mid-Atlantic Coastline

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Hurricane Sandy Bears Down On U.S. Mid-Atlantic Coastline

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Hurricane Sandy Bears Down On U.S. Mid-Atlantic Coastline

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Mid Atlantic Coast Prepares For Hurricane Sandy

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - OCTOBER 29: A man stands on a dry patch of sidewalk as a vehicle drives up a flooded street ahead of Hurricane Sandy on October 29, 2012 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Governor Chris Christie’s emergency declaration is shut down the city’s casinos and 30,000 residents were ordered to evacuate. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Mid Atlantic Coast Prepares For Hurricane Sandy

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - OCTOBER 29: A member of the press takes a photo of a flooded street ahead of Hurricane Sandy on October 29, 2012 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Governor Chris Christie’s emergency declaration is shutting down the city’s casinos and 30,000 residents were ordered to evacuate. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Hurricane Sandy Bears Down On U.S. Mid-Atlantic Coastline

WINTHROP - OCTOBER 29: People brave high winds and waves along Winthrop Shore Drive as Hurricane Sandy comes up the coast October 29, 2012 in Winthrop, Massachusetts. Winds are expected to become stronger as the day goes on. (Photo by Darren McCollester/Getty Images)

Mid Atlantic Coast Prepares For Hurricane Sandy

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Mid Atlantic Coast Prepares For Hurricane Sandy

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - OCTOBER 29 People walk down a flood street ahead of Hurricane Sandy on October 29, 2012 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Governor Chris Christie’s emergency declaration is shutting down the city’s casinos and 30,000 residents were ordered to evacuate. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Mid Atlantic Coast Prepares For Hurricane Sandy

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - OCTOBER 29: Debris from flooding is scattered on a street near the ocean ahead of Hurricane Sandy on October 29, 2012 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Governor Chris Christie’s emergency declaration is shutting down the city’s casinos and 30,000 residents were ordered to evacuate. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Hurricane Sandy Bears Down On U.S. Mid-Atlantic Coastline

FREEPORT, NY - OCTOBER 29: The Nautical Mile shows the effects of Hurricane Sandy as high tide and winds flood the strrets on October 29, 2012 in Freeport, New York.The storm, which threatens 50 million people in the eastern third of the U.S., is expected to bring days of rain, high winds and possibly heavy snow. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Hurricane Sandy Bears Down On U.S. Mid-Atlantic Coastline

FREEPORT, NY - OCTOBER 29: The Nautical Mile shows the effects of Hurricane Sandy as high tide and winds flood the strrets on October 29, 2012 in Freeport, New York.The storm, which threatens 50 million people in the eastern third of the U.S., is expected to bring days of rain, high winds and possibly heavy snow. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Hurricane Sandy Bears Down On U.S. Mid-Atlantic Coastline

FREEPORT, NY - OCTOBER 29: The Nautical Mile shows the effects of Hurricane Sandy as high tide and winds flood the strrets on October 29, 2012 in Freeport, New York.The storm, which threatens 50 million people in the eastern third of the U.S., is expected to bring days of rain, high winds and possibly heavy snow. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Hurricane Sandy Bears Down On U.S. Mid-Atlantic Coastline

FREEPORT, NY - OCTOBER 29: The Nautical Mile shows the effects of Hurricane Sandy as high tide and winds flood the strrets on October 29, 2012 in Freeport, New York.The storm, which threatens 50 million people in the eastern third of the U.S., is expected to bring days of rain, high winds and possibly heavy snow. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Mid Atlantic Coast Prepares For Hurricane Sandy

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Mid Atlantic Coast Prepares For Hurricane Sandy

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Hurricane Sandy Bears Down On U.S. Mid-Atlantic Coastline

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 29: Part of a crane boom is seen hanging off a building under construction on West 57th Street on October 29, 2012 in Manhattan, New York City. The storm, which threatens 50 million people in the eastern third of the U.S., is expected to bring days of rain, high winds and possibly heavy snow. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the closure of all New York City will bus, subway and commuter rail service as of Sunday evening. (Photo by Allison Joyce/Getty Images)

Hurricane Sandy Bears Down On U.S. Mid-Atlantic Coastline

FREEPORT, NY - OCTOBER 29: The Nautical Mile shows the effects of Hurricane Sandy as high tide and winds flood the strrets on October 29, 2012 in Freeport, New York.The storm, which threatens 50 million people in the eastern third of the U.S., is expected to bring days of rain, high winds and possibly heavy snow. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Hurricane Sandy Bears Down On U.S. Mid-Atlantic Coastline

FREEPORT, NY - OCTOBER 29: The Nautical Mile shows the effects of Hurricane Sandy as high tide and winds flood the strrets on October 29, 2012 in Freeport, New York.The storm, which threatens 50 million people in the eastern third of the U.S., is expected to bring days of rain, high winds and possibly heavy snow. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Hurricane Sandy Bears Down On U.S. Mid-Atlantic Coastline

FREEPORT, NY - OCTOBER 29: The Nautical Mile shows the effects of Hurricane Sandy as high tide and winds flood the strrets on October 29, 2012 in Freeport, New York.The storm, which threatens 50 million people in the eastern third of the U.S., is expected to bring days of rain, high winds and possibly heavy snow. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Hurricane Sandy Bears Down On U.S. Mid-Atlantic Coastline

FREEPORT, NY - OCTOBER 29: The Nautical Mile shows the effects of Hurricane Sandy as high tide and winds flood the strrets on October 29, 2012 in Freeport, New York.The storm, which threatens 50 million people in the eastern third of the U.S., is expected to bring days of rain, high winds and possibly heavy snow. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Hurricane Sandy Bears Down On U.S. Mid-Atlantic Coastline

FREEPORT, NY - OCTOBER 29: The Nautical Mile shows the effects of Hurricane Sandy as high tide and winds flood the strrets on October 29, 2012 in Freeport, New York.The storm, which threatens 50 million people in the eastern third of the U.S., is expected to bring days of rain, high winds and possibly heavy snow. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

East Coast Begins To Clean Up And Assess Damage From Hurricane Sandy

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 30: A construction site sinks into a large hole on South Street Seaport follwoing Hurraicane Sandy October 30, 2012 in Manhattan, New York.The storm has claimed at least 16 lives in the United States, and has caused massive flooding across much of the Atlantic seaboard. US President Barack Obama has declared the situation a 'major disaster' for large areas of the US East Coast including New York City. (Photo by Allison Joyce/Getty Images)

Hurricane Sandy Bears Down On U.S. Mid-Atlantic Coastline

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Mid Atlantic Coast Prepares For Hurricane Sandy

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Mid Atlantic Coast Prepares For Hurricane Sandy

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Mid Atlantic Coast Prepares For Hurricane Sandy

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Mid Atlantic Coast Prepares For Hurricane Sandy

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 29: Men try to secure a restaurant near the Brooklyn Bridge in Brooklyn from flooding with a tarp and sandbags as Hurricane Sandy begins to affect the area on October 29, 2012 in New York, United States. The storm, which threatens 50 million people in the eastern third of the U.S., is expected to bring days of rain, high winds and possibly heavy snow. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the closure of all New York City will bus, subway and commuter rail service as of Sunday evening. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Mid Atlantic Coast Prepares For Hurricane Sandy

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Mid Atlantic Coast Prepares For Hurricane Sandy

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Mid Atlantic Coast Prepares For Hurricane Sandy

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Mid Atlantic Coast Prepares For Hurricane Sandy

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Mid Atlantic Coast Prepares For Hurricane Sandy

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Mid Atlantic Coast Prepares For Hurricane Sandy

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Mid Atlantic Coast Prepares For Hurricane Sandy

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Mid Atlantic Coast Prepares For Hurricane Sandy

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Hurricane Sandy Bears Down On U.S. Mid-Atlantic Coastline

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 29: Water is pumped from a basement during Hurricane Sandy on October 29, 2012 in New York City. The storm, which threatens 50 million people in the eastern third of the U.S., is expected to bring days of rain, high winds and possibly heavy snow. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the closure of all New York City will bus, subway and commuter rail service as of Sunday evening. (Photo by Allison Joyce/Getty Images)

Hurricane Sandy Bears Down On U.S. Mid-Atlantic Coastline

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Hurricane Sandy Bears Down On U.S. Mid-Atlantic Coastline

AT SEA - OCTOBER 29: In this handout image supplied by the US Coast Guard, The HMS Bounty, a 180-foot sailboat, is submerged in the Atlantic Ocean during Hurricane Sandy approximately 90 miles southeast of Hatteras, North Carolina, on October 29, 2012. Of the 16-person crew, the Coast Guard rescued 14, recovered a woman who was later pronounced dead and are searching for the captain. The HMS Bounty was built for the 1962 film Mutiny On The Bounty and was also used in Pirates Of The Caribbean. Hurricane Sandy, which threatens 50 million people in the eastern third of the U.S., is expected to bring days of rain, high winds and possibly heavy snow. (Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Tim Kuklewski/ /U.S. Coast Guard via Getty Images)

Hurricane Sandy Bears Down On U.S. Mid-Atlantic Coastline

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Hurricane Sandy Bears Down On U.S. Mid-Atlantic Coastline

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East Coast Begins To Clean Up And Assess Damage From Hurricane Sandy

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Hurricane Sandy Bears Down On U.S. Mid-Atlantic Coastline

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East Coast Begins To Clean Up And Assess Damage From Hurricane Sandy

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East Coast Begins To Clean Up And Assess Damage From Hurricane Sandy

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East Coast Begins To Clean Up And Assess Damage From Hurricane Sandy

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 30: People pass a fallen tree October 30, 2012 in the Battery Park neighborhood of Manhattan, New York. The storm has claimed at least 16 lives in the United States, and has caused massive flooding across much of the Atlantic seaboard. US President Barack Obama has declared the situation a 'major disaster' for large areas of the US East Coast including New York City. (Photo by Allison Joyce/Getty Images)

East Coast Begins To Clean Up And Assess Damage From Hurricane Sandy

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 30: A man clears leaves from a sewer drain in lower Manhattan, October 30, 2012 in New York. The storm has claimed at least 16 lives in the United States, and has caused massive flooding across much of the Atlantic seaboard. US President Barack Obama has declared the situation a 'major disaster' for large areas of the US East Coast including New York City. (Photo by Allison Joyce/Getty Images)

East Coast Begins To Clean Up And Assess Damage From Hurricane Sandy

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East Coast Begins To Clean Up And Assess Damage From Hurricane Sandy

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Mid Atlantic Coast Prepares For Hurricane Sandy

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East Coast Begins To Clean Up And Assess Damage From Hurricane Sandy

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 30: Water floods the Plaza Shops in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, on October 30, 2012 in Manhattan, New York.The storm has claimed at least 16 lives in the United States, and has caused massive flooding across much of the Atlantic seaboard. US President Barack Obama has declared the situation a 'major disaster' for large areas of the US East Coast including New York City. (Photo by Allison Joyce/Getty Images)

East Coast Begins To Clean Up And Assess Damage From Hurricane Sandy

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 30: A construction area has sunk October 30, 2012 at the South Street Seaport in Manhattan, New York. At least 15 people were reported killed in the United States by Sandy as millions of people in the eastern United States have awoken to widespread power outages, flooded homes and downed trees. New York City was hit especially hard with wide-spread power outages and significant flooding in parts of the city. (Photo by Allison Joyce/Getty Images)

East Coast Begins To Clean Up And Assess Damage From Hurricane Sandy

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East Coast Begins To Clean Up And Assess Damage From Hurricane Sandy

Residents view downed trees on Manetto Hill Road in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy on October 30, 2012 in Plainview, New York. The storm has claimed at least a few dozen lives in the United States, and has caused massive flooding across much of the Atlantic seaboard. U.S. President Barack Obama has declared the situation a "major disaster" for large areas of the U.S. east coast, including New York City.

East Coast Begins To Clean Up And Assess Damage From Hurricane Sandy

Residents view downed trees on Manetto Hill Road in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy on October 30, 2012 in Plainview, New York. The storm has claimed at least a few dozen lives in the United States, and has caused massive flooding across much of the Atlantic seaboard. U.S. President Barack Obama has declared the situation a "major disaster" for large areas of the U.S. east coast, including New York City.

East Coast Begins To Clean Up And Assess Damage From Hurricane Sandy

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East Coast Begins To Clean Up And Assess Damage From Hurricane Sandy

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East Coast Begins To Clean Up And Assess Damage From Hurricane Sandy

Residents view downed trees on Manetto Hill Road in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy on October 30, 2012 in Plainview, New York. The storm has claimed at least a few dozen lives in the United States, and has caused massive flooding across much of the Atlantic seaboard. U.S. President Barack Obama has declared the situation a "major disaster" for large areas of the U.S. east coast, including New York City.

East Coast Begins To Clean Up And Assess Damage From Hurricane Sandy

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East Coast Begins To Clean Up And Assess Damage From Hurricane Sandy

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East Coast Begins To Clean Up And Assess Damage From Hurricane Sandy

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Hurricane Sandy Bears Down On U.S. Mid-Atlantic Coastline

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Hurricane Sandy Bears Down On U.S. Mid-Atlantic Coastline

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East Coast Begins To Clean Up And Assess Damage From Hurricane Sandy

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East Coast Begins To Clean Up And Assess Damage From Hurricane Sandy

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East Coast Begins To Clean Up And Assess Damage From Hurricane Sandy

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Hurricane Sandy Bears Down On U.S. Mid-Atlantic Coastline

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Hurricane Sandy Bears Down On U.S. Mid-Atlantic Coastline

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East Coast Begins To Clean Up And Assess Damage From Hurricane Sandy

on October 30, 2012 in Long Beach, New York. The storm has claimed at least 33 lives in the United States, and has caused massive flooding across much of the Atlantic seaboard. US President Barack Obama has declared the situation a 'major disaster' for large areas of the US East Coast including New York City, with wide spread power outages and significant flooding in parts of the city. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

East Coast Begins To Clean Up And Assess Damage From Hurricane Sandy

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 30: After powerful wind from Hurricane Sandy, the 79th Street Boat Basin is left damaged October 30, 2012 in New York City. The storm has claimed at least 40 lives in the United States, and has caused massive flooding across much of the Atlantic seaboard. US President Barack Obama has declared the situation a 'major disaster' for large areas of the US East Coast including New York City. (Photo by Allison Joyce/Getty Images)

East Coast Begins To Clean Up And Assess Damage From Hurricane Sandy

HOBOKEN, NJ - OCTOBER 30: Residents stand in front of a building on a flooded street after Hurricane Sandy October 30, 2012 in Hoboken, New Jersey. The storm has claimed at least 40 lives in the United States and has caused massive flooding across much of the Atlantic seaboard. U.S. President Barack Obama has declared the situation a 'major disaster' for large areas of the U.S. east coast, including New York City, with widespread power outages and significant flooding in parts of the city. (Photo by Michael Bocchieri/Getty Images)

East Coast Begins To Clean Up And Assess Damage From Hurricane Sandy

HOBOKEN, NJ - OCTOBER 30: An ambulance sits abandoned in the middle of a flooded street after Hurricane Sandy October 30, 2012 in Hoboken, New Jersey. The storm has claimed at least 40 lives in the United States and has caused massive flooding across much of the Atlantic seaboard. U.S. President Barack Obama has declared the situation a 'major disaster' for large areas of the U.S. east coast, including New York City, with widespread power outages and significant flooding in parts of the city. (Photo by Michael Bocchieri/Getty Images)

East Coast Begins To Clean Up And Assess Damage From Hurricane Sandy

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East Coast Begins To Clean Up And Assess Damage From Hurricane Sandy

HOBOKEN, NJ - OCTOBER 30: A fallen tree lies in front of Hoboken University hospital that remains flooded with water from Hurricane Sandy October 30, 2012 in Hoboken, New Jersey. The storm has claimed at least 33 lives in the United States, and has caused massive flooding across much of the Atlantic seaboard. U.S. President Barack Obama has declared the situation a 'major disaster' for large areas of the U.S. east coast, including New York City, with widespread power outages and significant flooding in parts of the city. (Photo by Michael Bocchieri/Getty Images)

East Coast Begins To Clean Up And Assess Damage From Hurricane Sandy

HOBOKEN, NJ - OCTOBER 30: Taxis sit in a flooded lot after Hurricane Sandy October 30, 2012 in Hoboken, New Jersey. The storm has claimed many lives in the United States and has caused massive flooding across much of the Atlantic seaboard. U.S. President Barack Obama has declared the situation a 'major disaster' for large areas of the U.S. east coast, including New York City, with widespread power outages and significant flooding in parts of the city. (Photo by Michael Bocchieri/Getty Images)

East Coast Begins To Clean Up And Assess Damage From Hurricane Sandy

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East Coast Begins To Clean Up And Assess Damage From Hurricane Sandy

Homes are flooded in Tuckerton, N.J., Oct. 30, 2012, after Hurricane Sandy made landfall on the southern New Jersey coastline Oct. 29, 2012. The photo was taken by a Coast Guard crewmember aboard an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter from Coast Guard Air Station Atlantic City during a flooding assessment over flight.