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

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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.

Mid Atlantic Coast Prepares For Hurricane Sandy

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In this handout GOES satellite image provided by NASA, Hurricane Sandy, pictured at 1240 UTC, churns off the east coast on October 29, 2012 in the Atlantic Ocean. Sandy, which has already claimed over 50 lives in the Caribbean is predicted to bring heavy winds and floodwaters to the mid-Atlantic region.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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A sailboat smashes on the rocks after breaking free from its mooring on City Island October 29, 2012 in New York. Hurricane Sandy's winds picked up speed as the storm made a left turn toward the East Coast.

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High surf on the Hudson River near the Statue of Liberty October 29, 2012 as New Yorkers prepare for Hurricane Sandy expected to hit the city later tonight Much of the eastern United States was in lockdown mode October 29, 2012 awaiting the arrival of a hurricane dubbed "Frankenstorm" that threatened to wreak havoc on the area with storm surges, driving rain and devastating winds.

Mid Atlantic Coast Prepares For Hurricane Sandy

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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.

Mid Atlantic Coast Prepares For Hurricane Sandy

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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.

Mid Atlantic Coast Prepares For Hurricane Sandy

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A person walks along the bank of the East River ahead of Hurricane Sandy October 29, 2012 on eastside of Manhattan in New York City. Sandy, which has already claimed over 50 lives in the Caribbean is predicted to bring heavy winds and floodwaters to the mid-Atlantic region.

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

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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.

Mid Atlantic Coast Prepares For Hurricane Sandy

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The Holland Tunnel is closed due to 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's bus, subway and commuter rail service as of Sunday evening.

Mid Atlantic Coast Prepares For Hurricane Sandy

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A truck tries to drive through the flooded streets of Ocean City, MD, October 29, 2012 as Hurricane Sandy nears landfall in the area. Storm-driven waves crashed ashore and flooded seafront communities across a swathe of the eastern United States October 29, 2012 as Hurricane Sandy barreled towards land. Officials warned that the threat to life and property was "unprecedented" and ordered hundreds of thousands of residents in cities and towns from New England to North Carolina to evacuate their homes and seek shelter.

Mid Atlantic Coast Prepares For Hurricane Sandy

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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.

Mid Atlantic Coast Prepares For Hurricane Sandy

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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.

Mid Atlantic Coast Prepares For Hurricane Sandy

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Wind blows across a flooded street as Hurricane Sandy moves up the coast 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.

Mid Atlantic Coast Prepares For Hurricane Sandy

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A car drives down a flooded street as Hurricane Sandy moves up the coast 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.

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

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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.

Mid Atlantic Coast Prepares For Hurricane Sandy

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People stand along the banks of the East River ahead of Hurricane Sandy October 29, 2012 on eastside of Manhattan in New York City. Sandy, which has already claimed over 50 lives in the Caribbean is predicted to bring heavy winds and floodwaters to the mid-Atlantic region.

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Waves crash against a previously damaged pier before landfall of Hurricane Sandy October 29, 2012 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Storm-driven waves crashed ashore and flooded seafront communities across a swathe of the eastern United States as Hurricane Sandy barreled towards land. Officials warned that the threat to life and property was "unprecedented" and ordered hundreds of thousands of residents in cities and towns from New England to North Carolina to evacuate their homes and seek shelter.

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

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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.

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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New England Makes Preparations For Hurricane Sandy Impact

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People brave high winds and flooding while waves crash over the barriers along Winthrop Shore Drive as Hurricane Sandy comes up the coast on October 29, 2012 in Winthrop, Massachusetts. 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 to a wide area on the U.S. East Coast.

New England Makes Preparations For Hurricane Sandy Impact

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People brave high winds and flooding while waves crash over the barriers along Winthrop Shore Drive as Hurricane Sandy comes up the coast on October 29, 2012 in Winthrop, Massachusetts. 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 to a wide area on the U.S. East Coast.

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A car goes through standing water along the FDR Drive along East River area October 29, 2012 as New Yorkers venture out into the conditiions during Hurricane Sandy . AFP PHOTO / TIMOTHY A. CLARY (credit: TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)

Mid Atlantic Coast Prepares For Hurricane Sandy

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A branch that was blown down due to Hurricane Sandy is seen, on October 29, 2012 in the Lower East Side neighborhood 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 (credit: Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

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

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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. (credit: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

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

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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. (credit: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

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

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Ocean Avenue is flooded caused by Hurricane Sandy, on October 29, 2012 in Cape May, The New Jersey coastline is feeling the full force of Sandy's heavy winds and record floodwaters. (credit: Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

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

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Two women try to hold on to their umbrellas in a wind soaked rainfall as Hurricane Sandy approaches October 29, 2012 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter ordered that all city offices be closed Monday and Tuesday due to potential damage from Hurricane Sandy. Public transit will remain shut down as well. (credit: William Thomas Cain/Getty Images)

Mid Atlantic Coast Prepares For Hurricane Sandy

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The remains of scaffolding from above a Starbucks is viewed in lower Manhattan as Hurricane Sandy begins to affect the area. (credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Mid Atlantic Coast Prepares For Hurricane Sandy

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The remains of scaffolding from above a Starbucks is viewed in lower Manhattan as Hurricane Sandy begins to affect the area. (credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

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

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A truck drives through a flooded street, caused by Hurricane Sandy, on October 30, 2012, in the Lower East Side of New York City. The storm has claimed at least 33 lives in the United States, and has caused massive flooding accross 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.

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

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A fallen tree blocks a street in the wake of Hurricane Sandy on October 30, 2012 in the American University neighbourhood of Washington. At least 13 people were killed in the United States and Canada as the storm roared ashore late Monday, pounding several major cities with heavy rain and hurricane-force winds that toppled trees and ripped down power lines.

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

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Men survey a large tree that fell during Hurricane Sandy on Tuesday, October 30, 2012 in Washington, DC. Hurricane Sandy made landfall in New Jersey last night, bringing extensive damage to the East Coast.

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

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A construction site sinks into a large hole on South Street Seaport following Hurricane Sandy October 30, 2012 in Manhattan, 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.

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

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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 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.

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

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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 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.

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

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Boats rest on the ground after floating from their stands at dry dock on City Island , in New York October 30, 2012 following Hurricane Sandy's impact. US President Obama declared New York a disaster area The death toll from superstorm Sandy has risen to 16 in the mainland United States and Canada, and was expected to climb further as several people were still missing, officials said Tuesday.

"Frankenstorm" Generates Large Waves On Lake Michigan

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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.

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

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A police car drives by a downed tree in the Red Hook section of Brooklyn after Hurricane Sandy caused extensive damage in the area on October 30, 2012 in New York, United States. 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.