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| Hurricane Sandy: state-by-state conditions as 'Frankenstorm' nears | Hurricane Sandy: state-by-state conditions as 'Frankenstorm' nears |
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| Hurricane Sandy has yet to make landfall, and the worst effects are still several hours away, but already it is having an impact along the mid-Atlantic seaboard from North Carolina to New England. | Hurricane Sandy has yet to make landfall, and the worst effects are still several hours away, but already it is having an impact along the mid-Atlantic seaboard from North Carolina to New England. |
| Here's a state-by-state guide to the conditions so far: | Here's a state-by-state guide to the conditions so far: |
| North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Sandy has already battered islands off the North Carolina coast, rendering several homes and businesses nearly inaccessible. Meanwhile, about 90 miles from land, the US coast guard had to rescue the crew of a tall ship, HMS Bounty, which got into distress 90 miles from land. Fourteen crew members were flown to safety, but two remain unaccounted for, according to latest reports. | Sandy has already battered islands off the North Carolina coast, rendering several homes and businesses nearly inaccessible. Meanwhile, about 90 miles from land, the US coast guard had to rescue the crew of a tall ship, HMS Bounty, which got into distress 90 miles from land. Fourteen crew members were flown to safety, but two remain unaccounted for, according to latest reports. |
| Virginia | Virginia |
| Sandy is beginning to have an impact on coastal regions in Virginia. Local news station WAVY reported that officials warned residents in Hampton Roads and the Eastern Shore that time is running out for them to evacuate. Meanwhile, residents in the City of Chesapeake have been ordered to find new shelter if they reside in low-lying, flood-prone areas. About 2,000 customers lacked power in Virginia as of Monday morning, and a utility firm said as many as one million could ultimately lose electricity. | Sandy is beginning to have an impact on coastal regions in Virginia. Local news station WAVY reported that officials warned residents in Hampton Roads and the Eastern Shore that time is running out for them to evacuate. Meanwhile, residents in the City of Chesapeake have been ordered to find new shelter if they reside in low-lying, flood-prone areas. About 2,000 customers lacked power in Virginia as of Monday morning, and a utility firm said as many as one million could ultimately lose electricity. |
| West Virginia | West Virginia |
| As much as three feet of snow is expected to fall on mountainous areas, and flooding was possible in some areas. Several shelters were put on standby with residents in Harrison and Monongalia counties among those thought most at risk in the county. The biggest threat in the state appears to be from power blackouts caused by heavy snow and downed trees. | As much as three feet of snow is expected to fall on mountainous areas, and flooding was possible in some areas. Several shelters were put on standby with residents in Harrison and Monongalia counties among those thought most at risk in the county. The biggest threat in the state appears to be from power blackouts caused by heavy snow and downed trees. |
| Delaware | Delaware |
| About 50,000 residents in coastal areas have been ordered to leave their homes as rough surf pounded the coast on Monday. Meanwhile, governor Jack Markell issued an emergency order restricting driving in the state to essential personnel. | About 50,000 residents in coastal areas have been ordered to leave their homes as rough surf pounded the coast on Monday. Meanwhile, governor Jack Markell issued an emergency order restricting driving in the state to essential personnel. |
| Washington DC | Washington DC |
| The capital area's transit system shut down rail service for the first time since 2003, and the Smithsonian Institution closed for the day. Schools and government offices in the capital were also shuttered in advance of Sandy's arrival. | The capital area's transit system shut down rail service for the first time since 2003, and the Smithsonian Institution closed for the day. Schools and government offices in the capital were also shuttered in advance of Sandy's arrival. |
| Maryland | Maryland |
| Rains started to lash Ocean City Monday morning. As of 10am ET little damage had been reported, but 2,300 people were without power, according to local news station WBAL-TV. Blizzard conditions are expected in western Maryland and governor Martin O'Malley has warned of a "killer storm". In preparation, Baltimore opened six shelters. Meanwhile several city intersections are closed because of flooding threats. Early voting, which began Saturday and was to run through Thursday, was canceled for Monday. | Rains started to lash Ocean City Monday morning. As of 10am ET little damage had been reported, but 2,300 people were without power, according to local news station WBAL-TV. Blizzard conditions are expected in western Maryland and governor Martin O'Malley has warned of a "killer storm". In preparation, Baltimore opened six shelters. Meanwhile several city intersections are closed because of flooding threats. Early voting, which began Saturday and was to run through Thursday, was canceled for Monday. |
| New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Sandy's center is expected to make landfall in New Jersey late Monday. But by daybreak, thousands of homes and businesses were already without electricity. Raritan Bay is expected to be one of the worst hit areas, and governor Chris Christie ordered a mandatory evacuation for most of the community. Thousands of people left homes in low-lying areas. Likewise, many inland towns hit by flooding from storm Irene last year issued evacuation orders. | Sandy's center is expected to make landfall in New Jersey late Monday. But by daybreak, thousands of homes and businesses were already without electricity. Raritan Bay is expected to be one of the worst hit areas, and governor Chris Christie ordered a mandatory evacuation for most of the community. Thousands of people left homes in low-lying areas. Likewise, many inland towns hit by flooding from storm Irene last year issued evacuation orders. |
| New York | New York |
| New York City's transit system ground to a halt Sunday in advance of Sandy and schools were shuttered. Meanwhile, residents in low-lying flood zones were told to leave. The New York Stock Exchange and other US financial markets shut down for at least the day and thousands of flights were canceled at the city's major airports. Strengthening winds were felt across the city as Monday morning progressed, but New York City is expected to bare the brunt of Sandy overnight. A storm surge of 11ft is possible, the highest of all coastal areas being hit by Sandy. | New York City's transit system ground to a halt Sunday in advance of Sandy and schools were shuttered. Meanwhile, residents in low-lying flood zones were told to leave. The New York Stock Exchange and other US financial markets shut down for at least the day and thousands of flights were canceled at the city's major airports. Strengthening winds were felt across the city as Monday morning progressed, but New York City is expected to bare the brunt of Sandy overnight. A storm surge of 11ft is possible, the highest of all coastal areas being hit by Sandy. |
| Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Philadelphia shut down its mass transit system Monday, and hundreds of flights were canceled at the city's airport. Mid-state schools have closed and non-essential state employees told to stay at home. In advance of the hurricane's arrival, dozens of people took shelter at evacuation centers. Meanwhile, thousands of members of the National Guard have been told to be ready for deployment. | Philadelphia shut down its mass transit system Monday, and hundreds of flights were canceled at the city's airport. Mid-state schools have closed and non-essential state employees told to stay at home. In advance of the hurricane's arrival, dozens of people took shelter at evacuation centers. Meanwhile, thousands of members of the National Guard have been told to be ready for deployment. |
| Ohio | Ohio |
| Residents of low-lying areas and along Lake Erie were told to watch for flooding; utilities are anticipating high winds that could blow down trees and poles. Snow is forecast in some areas. Meanwhile, President Barack Obama was forced to cancel a planned campaign stop in the crucial battleground state Monday due to hurricane Sandy. | Residents of low-lying areas and along Lake Erie were told to watch for flooding; utilities are anticipating high winds that could blow down trees and poles. Snow is forecast in some areas. Meanwhile, President Barack Obama was forced to cancel a planned campaign stop in the crucial battleground state Monday due to hurricane Sandy. |
| Connecticut | Connecticut |
| The number of power outages increased quickly in a state where utilities' response to past weather-related failures has become a political issue. Connecticut Light & Power said hundreds of customers are without power. Governor Dannel Malloy asked a taskforce to ensure fuel suppliers are fully stocked. The governor also issued a truck ban, followed by the closure of Connecticut's highways later today. Meanwhile, many residents along Long Island Sound heeded warnings and evacuated. | The number of power outages increased quickly in a state where utilities' response to past weather-related failures has become a political issue. Connecticut Light & Power said hundreds of customers are without power. Governor Dannel Malloy asked a taskforce to ensure fuel suppliers are fully stocked. The governor also issued a truck ban, followed by the closure of Connecticut's highways later today. Meanwhile, many residents along Long Island Sound heeded warnings and evacuated. |
| Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Power blackouts have begun to hit the state, with National Grid reporting 2,6000 customers without electricity. Several Rhode Island communities have ordered mandatory evacuations and many schools closed for the day. Big waves are expected to cause flooding along Narragansett Bay, which bisects the state. Authorities have told people to be prepared for long periods without power. | Power blackouts have begun to hit the state, with National Grid reporting 2,6000 customers without electricity. Several Rhode Island communities have ordered mandatory evacuations and many schools closed for the day. Big waves are expected to cause flooding along Narragansett Bay, which bisects the state. Authorities have told people to be prepared for long periods without power. |
| Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Strong waves began to pound the Massachusetts coastline Sunday, raising fears of major flooding. Most schools and colleges in the state canceled classes. Meanwhile the Massachusetts Bat Transportation Authority said it was suspending all services from 2pm Monday. Officials warned of significant power outages and flooding, with a coastal stretch from Revere to Scituate most at risk. | Strong waves began to pound the Massachusetts coastline Sunday, raising fears of major flooding. Most schools and colleges in the state canceled classes. Meanwhile the Massachusetts Bat Transportation Authority said it was suspending all services from 2pm Monday. Officials warned of significant power outages and flooding, with a coastal stretch from Revere to Scituate most at risk. |
| New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Governor John Lynch announced a state of emergency and put 100 National Guard soldiers on active duty to help with preparations. Two shelters are being set up, and some schools have closed. | Governor John Lynch announced a state of emergency and put 100 National Guard soldiers on active duty to help with preparations. Two shelters are being set up, and some schools have closed. |
| Vermont | Vermont |
| Flood watches have been put into place for parts of central and southern Vermont, but emergency authorities are not expecting the same level of flash-flooding caused by hurricane Irene. Governor Peter Shumlin declared a state of emergency to provide access to National Guard troops in a state that has yet to fully recover from the damage caused by Irene. | Flood watches have been put into place for parts of central and southern Vermont, but emergency authorities are not expecting the same level of flash-flooding caused by hurricane Irene. Governor Peter Shumlin declared a state of emergency to provide access to National Guard troops in a state that has yet to fully recover from the damage caused by Irene. |
| Maine | Maine |
| Officials are predicting heavy rain from Tuesday into Wednesday. Meanwhile, high winds and high moon tides are likely to cause beach erosion and coastal flooding. Utility crews have been brought in from Canada to handle anticipated power failures. | Officials are predicting heavy rain from Tuesday into Wednesday. Meanwhile, high winds and high moon tides are likely to cause beach erosion and coastal flooding. Utility crews have been brought in from Canada to handle anticipated power failures. |
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