Mid Atlantic Coast Prepares For Hurricane Sandy

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AT SEA - OCTOBER 29: 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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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.

Mid Atlantic Coast Prepares For Hurricane Sandy

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NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 29: A man watches the waves in New York Harbor from Battery Park during the arrival of Hurricane Sandy on October 29, 2012 in New York City. The core of Sandy's force is supposed to hit the New York area Monday night.

Mid Atlantic Coast Prepares For Hurricane Sandy

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NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 29: A wave crashes onto the walkway at Battery Park during the arrival of Hurricane Sandy on October 29, 2012 in New York City. The core of Sandy's force is supposed to hit the New York area Monday night.

Mid Atlantic Coast Prepares For Hurricane Sandy

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NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 29: A wave crashes over the hull of a tugboat in New York Harbor during the arrival of Hurricane Sandy on October 29, 2012 in New York City. The core of Sandy's force is supposed to hit the New York area Monday night.

Mid Atlantic Coast Prepares For Hurricane Sandy

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NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 29: A man watches the waves in New York Harbor from Battery Park during the arrival of Hurricane Sandy on October 29, 2012 in New York City. The core of Sandy's force is supposed to hit the New York area Monday night.

Mid Atlantic Coast Prepares For Hurricane Sandy

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NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 29: People look out at the Brooklyn Bridge October 29, 2012 in the Brooklyn 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 will bus, subway and commuter rail service as of Sunday evening.

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

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WINTHROP, MA - OCTOBER 29: Waves crash over 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.

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

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WINTHROP, MA - OCTOBER 29: Waves crash over 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.

Mid Atlantic Coast Prepares For Hurricane Sandy

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NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 29: A man walks near the Verrazano Bridge as Hurricane Sandy begins to affect the area on October 29, 2012 in the in Brooklyn 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 will bus, subway and commuter rail service as of Sunday evening.

Mid Atlantic Coast Prepares For Hurricane Sandy

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NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 29: Waves pick up on the East River ahead of Hurricane Sandy on eastside of Manhattan on October 29, 2012 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.

Mid Atlantic Coast Prepares For Hurricane Sandy

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NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 29: 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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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WINTHROP, MA - OCTOBER 29: 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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WINTHROP, MA - OCTOBER 29: 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.

Mid Atlantic Coast Prepares For Hurricane Sandy

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WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 29: A tourist struggles against gusting winds as the leading edge of Hurricane Sandy moves across the nation's capital on October 29, 2012 in Washington, DC. Hurricane Sandy is expected to make landfall later this evening in southern New Jersey.

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

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MONTAUK, NY - OCTOBER 29: A wave crashes against the shore while person stands on a porch as Hurricane Sandy moves up the coast October 29, 2012 in Montauk, New York. 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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MONTAUK, NY - OCTOBER 29: Waves swell towards the shore as Hurricane Sandy moves up the coast October 29, 2012 in Montauk, New York. 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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MONTAUK, NY - OCTOBER 29: A private deck lies in ruins as Hurricane Sandy moves the coast October 29, 2012 in Montauk, New York. 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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MONTAUK, NY - OCTOBER 29: A private deck sits collapsed as Hurricane Sandy moves the coast October 29, 2012 in Montauk, New York. 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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ASBURY PARK, NJ - OCTOBER 29: Hurricane Sandy erodes the shore on October 29, 2012 in Asbury Park, New Jersey. 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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ASBURY PARK, NJ - OCTOBER 29: The inside of a dilapidated building on the boardwalk begins to flood from Hurricane Sandy rains on October 29, 2012 in Asbury Park, New Jersey. 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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NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 29: People look out at Manhattan from the Brooklyn Heights Promenade as Hurricane Sandy begins to affect the area on October 29, 2012 in in the Brooklyn 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 bus, subway and commuter rail service as of Sunday evening.

Mid Atlantic Coast Prepares For Hurricane Sandy

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HOBOKEN, NJ - October 29: as Hurricane Sandy begins to affect the area on October 29, 2012 in HOBOKEN, NJ. 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 Gov. Andrew Cuomo and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie announced states of emergency and closures of public transit.

Mid Atlantic Coast Prepares For Hurricane Sandy

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HOBOKEN, NJ - October 29: as Hurricane Sandy begins to affect the area on October 29, 2012 in HOBOKEN, NJ. 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 Gov. Andrew Cuomo and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie announced states of emergency and closures of public transit.

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

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CAPE MAY, NJ - OCTOBER 29: 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.

Mid Atlantic Coast Prepares For Hurricane Sandy

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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.

Mid Atlantic Coast Prepares For Hurricane Sandy

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NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 29: The remains of scaffolding from above a Starbucks is viewed in lower Manhattan 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.

Mid Atlantic Coast Prepares For Hurricane Sandy

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NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 29: New York City police look out over the rising East River from near the Brooklyn Bridge 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.

Mid Atlantic Coast Prepares For Hurricane Sandy

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NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 29: Fire fighters evaluate the scene of an apartment building which had the front wall collapse due to Hurricane Sandy on October 29, 2012 in New York, United States. 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. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the closure of all New York City will bus, subway and commuter rail service as of Sunday evening

Mid Atlantic Coast Prepares For Hurricane Sandy

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NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 29: Rising water, caused by Hurricane Sandy, rushes into a subterranian parking garage on October 29, 2012, in the Financial District of New York, United States. 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. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the closure of all New York City will bus, subway and commuter rail service as of Sunday evening

Mid Atlantic Coast Prepares For Hurricane Sandy

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NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 29: Fire fighters use a saw in an attempt to remove a partially collapsed door due to Hurricane Sandy on October 29, 2012 in New York, United States. 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. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the closure of all New York City will bus, subway and commuter rail service as of Sunday evening

Mid Atlantic Coast Prepares For Hurricane Sandy

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NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 29: Flooded cars, caused by Hurricane Sandy, are seen on October 29, 2012, in the Financial District of New York, United States. 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. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the closure of all New York City will bus, subway and commuter rail service as of Sunday evening

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

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NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 29: Flood waters reach the corner of Canal St. and Hudson St. on October 29, 2012 in New York City. A large part of Manhatten below 26th St. has lost power reportedly because of flooding.

Mid Atlantic Coast Prepares For Hurricane Sandy

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NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 29: Flood waters reach the corner of Canal St. and Hudson St. on October 29, 2012 in New York City. A large part of Manhatten below 26th St. has lost power reportedly because of flooding.

Mid Atlantic Coast Prepares For Hurricane Sandy

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NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 29: A flooded street, caused by Hurricane Sandy, is seen on October 29, 2012, in the Financial District of New York, United States. 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. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the closure of all New York City will bus, subway and commuter rail service as of Sunday evening.

Mid Atlantic Coast Prepares For Hurricane Sandy

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NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 29: Water rushes into the Carey Tunnel (previously the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel), caused by Hurricane Sandy, October 29, 2012, in the Financial District of New York, United States. 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. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the closure of all New York City will bus, subway and commuter rail service as of Sunday evening

Mid Atlantic Coast Prepares For Hurricane Sandy

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NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 29: Flood water is pumped out of a building during the landfall of Hurricane Sandy, on October 29, 2012, in the Financial District of New York, United States. 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. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the closure of all New York City will bus, subway and commuter rail service as of Sunday evening

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

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NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 29: A Con Edison worker walks through the flood waters on the corner of 33th Street and 1st Street in front of NYU Langone Medical Center in Manhattan during rains from Hurricane Sandy on October 29, 2012 in New York City. 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. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the closure of all New York City bus, subway and commuter rail services as of Sunday evening. (Ph