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Why during Hurricane Sandy were there 'explosions' that looked like blue huge balls of light?

Those are power flashes. They often occur when strong winds from a hurricane, tornado, or other powerful storm interfere with power lines, causing electricity to arc.


How many homes lost power because of Hurricane Sandy?

At least 2.6 million, at one point.


What is some information about Hurricane Sandy?

Hurricane Sandy was a powerful and destructive storm that hit the Caribbean and the East Coast of the United States in October 2012. It caused widespread flooding, power outages, and at least 233 deaths. Sandy was the largest Atlantic hurricane on record in terms of diameter, and the second costliest hurricane in U.S. history, causing an estimated $65 billion in damages.


How many people were effected in hurricane sandy?

15 people went missing, all from Haiti, and 253 people died in the places of New York, South New Jersey, Canada and the Caribbean. Hundreds of thousands of people lost their homes with more experiencing at least some time of property damage and at least 8 million were left without power. Tens of millions of people saw rain and wind from Hurricane Sandy.


How many people got killed by hurricane sandy?

Hurricane Sandy, which struck in late October 2012, resulted in the deaths of at least 233 people across several countries, with the majority of fatalities occurring in the United States. The storm caused widespread destruction, particularly in New Jersey and New York, and led to significant flooding and power outages. The impact was felt in the Caribbean as well, where additional casualties were reported. Overall, Sandy was one of the deadliest hurricanes in recent history.

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Who had to pay for the power outages during hurricane sandy?

The electronic service companies. (I think)


What was the power of hurricane sandy?

At peaks strength Sandy was a category 2 hurricane. At landfall in the U.S. Sandy was a post tropical cyclone equivalent to a category 1 hurricane.


How does salt water intrusion affect power lines during Hurricane Sandy?

Salt water is corrosive.


Is the hurricane going to knock down the power?

If you are referring to Hurricane Sandy, then yes. Millions will be without power.


Why during Hurricane Sandy were there 'explosions' that looked like blue huge balls of light?

Those are power flashes. They often occur when strong winds from a hurricane, tornado, or other powerful storm interfere with power lines, causing electricity to arc.


How did Hurricane Sandy affect the environment?

It effected it by knocking down trees, trees knocking power lines, and most people having their homes destroyed.


Would crime increase if there wasn't electricity?

Yes. For example; during hurricane sandy the power went out. Because the power was out there were no cameras or security systems. Many stores and homes were robbed until the power was back on.


When will valley stream NY will get back power from hurricane sandy?

Contact PSEG and they will let you know.


How many homes lost power because of Hurricane Sandy?

At least 2.6 million, at one point.


What is some information about Hurricane Sandy?

Hurricane Sandy was a powerful and destructive storm that hit the Caribbean and the East Coast of the United States in October 2012. It caused widespread flooding, power outages, and at least 233 deaths. Sandy was the largest Atlantic hurricane on record in terms of diameter, and the second costliest hurricane in U.S. history, causing an estimated $65 billion in damages.


How many have no power due to Hurricane Sandy?

At least 2.6 million at one point, but restoration is now ongoing.


How many people were effected in hurricane sandy?

15 people went missing, all from Haiti, and 253 people died in the places of New York, South New Jersey, Canada and the Caribbean. Hundreds of thousands of people lost their homes with more experiencing at least some time of property damage and at least 8 million were left without power. Tens of millions of people saw rain and wind from Hurricane Sandy.