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Hurricane Sandy strikes US coast

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Devastating storm affects millions as it bears down onthe US east coast.

A stretch of dark buildings in the Manhattan borough of New York

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A stretch of dark buildings in the Manhattan borough of New YorkCredit:(Michael Nagle/The New York Time

A woman asks the price of a flashlight in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy in New York

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A woman asks the price of a flashlight in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy in New YorkCredit:REUTERS/Carlo Allegri

Members of a New York Police Department tactical team rescue Haley Rombi, 3, in the Dongon Hills neighborhood of the Staten Island borough of New York, Oct. 30, 2012. (Michael Kirby Smith/The New York Times)

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Members of a New York Police Department tactical team rescue Haley Rombi, 3, in the Dongon Hills neighborhood of the Staten Island borough of New York, Oct. 30, 2012. (Michael Kirby Smith/The New York Times)Credit:Michael Kirby Smith/The New York

Rescue workers search for trapped residents in the Dongan Hills neighborhood of the Staten Island borough of New

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Rescue workers search for trapped residents in the Dongan Hills neighborhood of the Staten Island borough of NewCredit:Michael Kirby Smith/The New York

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Firefighters look for hot spots in the remains of some of the dozens of homes destroyed by fire in Breezy Point in the Queens borough of New York

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Firefighters look for hot spots in the remains of some of the dozens of homes destroyed by fire in Breezy Point in the Queens borough of New YorkCredit:Robert Stolarik/The New York Tim

A firefighter walks through the remains of some of the dozens of homes destroyed by fire in Breezy Point in the Queens borough of New York

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A firefighter walks through the remains of some of the dozens of homes destroyed by fire in Breezy Point in the Queens borough of New YorkCredit:Robert Stolarik/The New York Tim

Much of the New York City skyline sits in darkness after Hurricane

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Much of the New York City skyline sits in darkness after HurricaneCredit:Andrew Burton/Getty Images/AFP

Rachel Deoadato and Elizabeth Denino hug in front of their their aunt's house of 25 years, destroyed by rising waters from last night's storm surge due to Hurricane Sandy in Seagate Association, a gated community in New York, October 30, 2012.

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Rachel Deoadato and Elizabeth Denino hug in front of their their aunt's house of 25 years, destroyed by rising waters from last night's storm surge due to Hurricane Sandy in Seagate Association, a gated community in New York, October 30, 2012.Credit:REUTERS/Andrew Kelly

Residents look at flood waters left from Hurricane Sandy at the Breezy Point section of the Queens borough in New York

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Residents look at flood waters left from Hurricane Sandy at the Breezy Point section of the Queens borough in New YorkCredit:REUTERS/Keith Bedford

This photo provided by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority shows the South Ferry subway station after it was flooded by seawater during superstorm Sandy

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This photo provided by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority shows the South Ferry subway station after it was flooded by seawater during superstorm SandyCredit:AP Photo/ Metropolitan Transport

Downed power lines and a battered road is what superstorm Sandy left behind as people walk off the flooded Seaside Heights island

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Downed power lines and a battered road is what superstorm Sandy left behind as people walk off the flooded Seaside Heights islandCredit:AP Photo/Julio Cortez

Aerial views shows the damage caused by Hurricane Sandy to the New Jersey coast taken during a search and rescue mission by 1-150 Assault Helicopter Battalion, New Jersey Army National Guard

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Aerial views shows the damage caused by Hurricane Sandy to the New Jersey coast taken during a search and rescue mission by 1-150 Assault Helicopter Battalion, New Jersey Army National GuardCredit:U.S. Air Force

Aerial views shows the damage caused by Hurricane Sandy to the New Jersey coast taken during a search and rescue mission by 1-150 Assault Helicopter Battalion, New Jersey Army National Guard on October 30, 2012.

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Aerial views shows the damage caused by Hurricane Sandy to the New Jersey coast taken during a search and rescue mission by 1-150 Assault Helicopter Battalion, New Jersey Army National Guard on October 30, 2012.Credit:U.S. Air Force

A woman stands in a street damaged by rising waters in Seagate Association, a gated community, after last night's Hurricane Sandy in New York

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A woman stands in a street damaged by rising waters in Seagate Association, a gated community, after last night's Hurricane Sandy in New YorkCredit:REUTERS/Andrew Kelly

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Jeff Willard lights a candle in his living room as his girlfriend, Diana Conte, back left, and her son, Ricky, wait for electricity to return in Ventnor City, N.J.,

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Jeff Willard lights a candle in his living room as his girlfriend, Diana Conte, back left, and her son, Ricky, wait for electricity to return in Ventnor City, N.J.,Credit:(AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

A view of trees destroyed by heavy snow from Hurricane Sandy on a farm in Garrett County, western Maryland

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A view of trees destroyed by heavy snow from Hurricane Sandy on a farm in Garrett County, western MarylandCredit:REUTERS/Gary Cameron

A 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.

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A 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.Credit:Spencer Platt/Getty Images/AFP

A woman stands near destroyed homes after Hurricane Sandy on October 30, 2012 in the Rockaway section of the Queens borough of New York City.

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A woman stands near destroyed homes after Hurricane Sandy on October 30, 2012 in the Rockaway section of the Queens borough of New York City.Credit:Spencer Platt/Getty Images/AFP

This image provided by the US Coast Guard shows the property damages along the New Jersey coast caused by Hurricane Sandy, observed during an over-flight

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This image provided by the US Coast Guard shows the property damages along the New Jersey coast caused by Hurricane Sandy, observed during an over-flightCredit:AFP PHOTO /-US COAST GUARD

A view of the corner of 34th Street and 1st Street in Manhattan during rains from Hurricane Sandy in New York City.

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A view of the corner of 34th Street and 1st Street in Manhattan during rains from Hurricane Sandy in New York City.Credit:Getty Images/AFP