From Bloomberg: This is the worst storm we have ever experienced. 23 serious fires all over the city. Lost more than 80 houses in Breezy Point. 76 shelters opened continuing into today. At least 10 people died in the city and we expect that number to go up. Damage is extensive and won't be repaired over night. Biggest challenge is restoring power and fixing transit system. Stay off the roads. Bridges are being reopened. MTA says it's the worst disaster the agency has seen in the 108 years the subway has been running, and Coned says the destruction is beyond anything they've ever seen before.
Overall, 3.5 million without power in New York City. Public transportation is closed until further notice, and no timeline to open anything. Hoping to open roads tomorrow and run buses. Major airports are closed. No flights leaving or arriving. Cab drivers can pick up multiple passengers and livery cabs can operate freely.
NYU & Veteran Hospitals were closed, another as well (I can't spell it). Bellvue has lost power but it operating on a generator. Coney Island Hospital was evacuated. As of now, no storm related fatalities in those hospitals. 6,100 in shelters. Many lost power but backup generators were provided.
The crane never fell, it's currently stable, but it can't be secured until the wind dies down. (Someone said it was left 70 stories above the ground because they thought "It would be fine." Note that it is above a major gas line that, if it fell, would crash through the pavement, hit the line, and cause a massive explosion.
Schools closed tomorrow too (!!!!!!!! I bet the schools are closed until the subway is up and running, saying that possibly might last up to 7-10 days)
We expected an unprecedented storm here, and that's what we got. Conditions are still dangerous. Flooding still in effect until 3 pm. All parks are closed.
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