I am the middle of Sandy territory, just outside of NYC in Queens. We are fine, but 90 % of Long Island (900k customers), NJ (1.2 million customers), Connecticut (900k customers)and a major part of NYC (750k customers) are without power. Keep in mind 1 customer is 1 household. This unfortunately was the PERFECT STORM, with very little rain, but hugh coastal storm at high tide, full moon.
No mass transit, bridges/tunnels and roads opened early this afternoon. Schools are closed, Wall Street opens tomorrow. Estimated cost: $ 50 BILLION