Life after Sandy: How New York City is preparing for the next superstorm

Michael Bloomberg has rolled out a $20 billion plan to protect the city

It remains to be seen whether Bloomberg's successor will adopt his plan.
(Image credit: (Getty Images/Jemal Countess))

One year ago Tuesday, Hurricane Sandy tore through the northeastern United States, killing scores of people and causing an estimated $68 billion worth of damage.

The impact was particularly severe in the greater New York City area, where flooding washed away miles of beachfront, overwhelmed old power facilities, and pulverized buildings. The storm cut power for 2 million customers in the area, and left 44 dead in New York City.

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Jon Terbush

Jon Terbush is an associate editor at TheWeek.com covering politics, sports, and other things he finds interesting. He has previously written for Talking Points Memo, Raw Story, and Business Insider.