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East Coast Begins To Clean Up And Assess Damage From Hurricane SandyA firefighter looks through debris of a fire that destroyed over 50 homes during Hurricane Sandy on October 30, 2012 in the Breezy Point neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York. At least 33 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. (credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images) (credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Hurricane Sandy Bears Down On U.S. Mid-Atlantic CoastlineA man looks through the debris of his destroyed home after Hurricane Sandy on October 30, 2012 in the Rockaway section of the Queens borough of New York City. At least 40 people were reportedly killed in the U.S. 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. (credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images) (credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Hurricane Sandy Bears Down On U.S. Mid-Atlantic CoastlineFire burns near destroyed homes and businesses following Hurricane Sandy on October 30, 2012 in the Rockaway section of the Queens borough of New York City. At least 40 people were reportedly killed in the U.S. 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. (credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images) (credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Hurricane Sandy Bears Down On U.S. Mid-Atlantic CoastlineA destroyed vehicle sits near burnt homes and businesses after Hurricane Sandy on October 30, 2012 in the Rockaway section of the Queens borough of New York City. At least 40 people were reportedly killed in the U.S. 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. (credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images) (credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

East Coast Begins To Clean Up And Assess Damage From Hurricane SandyCitizens are evacuated on a military-grade personnel carrier on October 30, 2012, in Little Ferry, New Jersey. 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. (credit: Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit: Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

East Coast Begins To Clean Up And Assess Damage From Hurricane SandyCars sit in flood waters from Hurricane Sandy on October 30, 2012 in Toms River, 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. US President Barack Obama has declared the situation a 'major disaster' for large areas of the US East Coast including New York City. (credit: Mario Tama/Getty Images) (credit: Mario Tama/Getty Images)

East Coast Begins To Clean Up And Assess Damage From Hurricane SandyA man walks from his car before a flooded lawn October 30, 2012 in Little Ferry, New Jersey. Hurricane Sandy which hit New York and New Jersey left much of Bergen County flooded and without power. (credit: BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images)(credit: BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images)

East Coast Begins To Clean Up And Assess Damage From Hurricane SandyRocky Minotti uses a pump to remove ten feet of flood water from his family's home October 30, 2012 in Little Ferry, New Jersey. Hurricane Sandy which hit New York and New Jersey left much of Bergen County flooded and without power. (credit: BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images)(credit: BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images)

East Coast Begins To Clean Up And Assess Damage From Hurricane SandyRocky Minotti uses a pump to remove ten feet of flood water from his family's home October 30, 2012 in Little Ferry, New Jersey. Hurricane Sandy which hit New York and New Jersey left much of Bergen County flooded and without power. (credit: BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images)(credit: BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images)

Hurricane Sandy Bears Down On U.S. Mid-Atlantic CoastlineA man looks through the debris of his destroyed home after Hurricane Sandy on October 30, 2012 in the Rockaway section of the Queens borough of New York City. At least 40 people were reportedly killed in the U.S. 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. (credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images) (credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Hurricane Sandy Bears Down On U.S. Mid-Atlantic CoastlineA family navigate their way home after flood waters receded to walkable levels October 30, 2012 in Little Ferry, New Jersey. Hurricane Sandy which hit New York and New Jersey left much of Bergen County flooded and without power. (credit: BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images)(credit: BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images)

Hurricane Sandy Bears Down On U.S. Mid-Atlantic CoastlineTwo men walk with a canoe along the flooded Main Street October 30, 2012 in Little Ferry, New Jersey. Hurricane Sandy which hit New York and New Jersey left much of Bergen County flooded and without power. (credit: BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images) (credit: BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images)

Hurricane Sandy Bears Down On U.S. Mid-Atlantic CoastlineA pole sits on the hood of a SUV on October 30, 2012 in the Breezy Point Neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. At least 40 people were reportedly killed in the U.S. 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. (credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images) (credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Hurricane Sandy Bears Down On U.S. Mid-Atlantic CoastlineHomes sit smoldering after Hurricane Sandy on October 30, 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 40 people were reportedly killed in the U.S. 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. (credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images) (credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

East Coast Begins To Clean Up And Assess Damage From Hurricane SandyA man surveys the damage to his basement after flooding due to Hurricane Sandy, on October 30, 2012, in Little Ferry, New Jersey. 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. (credit: Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit: Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

East Coast Begins To Clean Up And Assess Damage From Hurricane SandyNew York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg (L) views damage in the Breezy Point area of Queens in New York on October 30, 2012 after fire destroyed about 80 homes as a result of Hurricane Sandy which hit the area on October 29. 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: STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images)(credit: STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images)

East Coast Begins To Clean Up And Assess Damage From Hurricane SandyWater is pumped from 7 World Trade October 30, 2012 in New York City. 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. 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. (credit: Allison Joyce/Getty Images)(credit: Allison Joyce/Getty Images)

East Coast Begins To Clean Up And Assess Damage From Hurricane SandyPeople walk through a flooded street, on October 30, 2012 in Ocean City, New Jersey. Hurricane Sandy made landfall last night on the New Jersey coastline bringing heavy winds and record floodwaters. (credit: Mark Wilson/Getty Images) (credit: Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

East Coast Begins To Clean Up And Assess Damage From Hurricane SandyA home destroyed during Hurricane Sandy is viewed October 30, 2012 in the Breezy Point neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. At least a few dozen 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 widespread power outages and significant flooding in parts of the city. (credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images) (credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

East Coast Begins To Clean Up And Assess Damage From Hurricane SandyTed Wondsel of Point Lookout, owner of Ted's Fishing Station, assesses the damage 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. 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. (credit: Mike Stobe/Getty Images) (credit: Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

East Coast Begins To Clean Up And Assess Damage From Hurricane Sandyon 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. (credit: Mike Stobe/Getty Images)(credit: Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

East Coast Begins To Clean Up And Assess Damage From Hurricane SandyPeople take photos at water filling the Bowling Green subway station in Battery Park in New York on October 30, 2012 as New Yorkers cope with the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. The storm left large parts of New York City without power and transportation. (credit: TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)(credit: TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)

East Coast Begins To Clean Up And Assess Damage From Hurricane SandyA damaged wooden fence lies at the beach after Hurricane Sandy hit the region October 30, 2012 in Ocean City, Maryland. 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. (credit: Alex Wong/Getty Images) (credit: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

East Coast Begins To Clean Up And Assess Damage From Hurricane SandyA tree blown over during Hurricane Sandy lays on the sidewalk on October 30, 2012 in Ocean City, New Jersey. Sandy made landfall last night on the New Jersey coastline bringing heavy winds and record floodwaters. At least two dozen people were reported killed in the United States as millions of people in the eastern United States are experiencing widespread power outages, flooded homes and downed trees. (credit: Mark Wilson/Getty Images) (credit: Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

East Coast Begins To Clean Up And Assess Damage From Hurricane SandyResidents work to clear trees from Secatouge Avenue in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy on October 30, 2012 in Farmingdale, 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. (credit: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (credit: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

East Coast Begins To Clean Up And Assess Damage From Hurricane SandyA sporting goods and camping store displays it's message to residents in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy on October 30, 2012 in Huntington Station, 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. (credit: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (credit: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

East Coast Begins To Clean Up And Assess Damage From Hurricane SandyGavin Byrne views damage in the Breezy Point area of Queens in New York on October 30, 2012 after fire destroyed about 80 homes as a result of Hurricane Sandy which hit the area on October 29. 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: STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images)(credit: STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images)

East Coast Begins To Clean Up And Assess Damage From Hurricane SandyTwo men look at damage in the Breezy Point area of Queens in New York on October 30, 2012 after fire destroyed about 80 homes as a result of Hurricane Sandy which hit the area on October 29. 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: STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images) (credit: STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images)

East Coast Begins To Clean Up And Assess Damage From Hurricane SandyPeople walk on the boardwalk, which is covered with dirt and debris after Hurricane Sand hit the region October 30, 2012 in Ocean City, Maryland. 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. (credit: Alex Wong/Getty Images) (credit: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Hurricane Sandy Bears Down On U.S. Mid-Atlantic CoastlinePeople look through the remains of homes destroyed during Hurricane Sandy on October 30, 2012 in the Breezy Point Neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. At least 40 people were reportedly killed in the U.S. 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. (credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images) (credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

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