10-30-12 UPDATE: This morning begins much the same way last
night ended: With a very wet New York City, an even wetter New Jersey,
millions of people without power, and more reports of confirmed deaths
that resulted from the storm formerly known as Hurricane Sandy.
We'll begin with the saddest news first. At least 16 people died as a
result of the storm: five in New York, three each in New Jersey and
Pennsylvania, two in Connecticut, and at least one each in Maryland,
North Carolina, and West Virginia. Three of those killed were children,
according to reports, the youngest of which was only 8 years old.
Estimates for the number people who are without power this morning
range from about 6 million to 7.4 million, many of which should prepare
for the possibility that it could be days before their lights are turned
back on.
http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_slatest/2012/10/29/hurricane_sandy_updates_superstorm_continues_march_up_east_coast_expected.html