""Sandy"" series of reports: The federal government has released details of aid to New York's disaster areas (picture)

""Sandy"" series of reports: The federal government has released details of aid to New York's disaster areas (picture) …

NBC said three people died in New Jersey; two people each died in Pennsylvania, Connecticut and Virginia; one person each died in Maryland and West Virginia; and one person died at sea in North Carolina.

Before heading north, "Sandy" had killed 65 people in the Caribbean.

The NBC News report also said that the damage caused by "Sandy" is gradually becoming clear. The main disasters are as follows:

– More than 8.1 million households and businesses in 17 eastern states were without power, half of them in New Jersey and New York;

– The Breezy Point fire in Queens, New York City, at least 50 homes were destroyed. Due to bad weather, it was difficult for firefighters to approach the fire, and the cause of the fire is still unclear;

– Seven tunnels under the East River in New York City were flooded. Metropolitan Rapid Transit Authority Chairman Joseph Lhota announced that the 108-year-old New York subway system has never suffered such a severe disaster;

– The commuter rail (PATH) between Manhattan and New Jersey is suspended, and New Jersey Governor Chris Christie said on Tuesday that it is expected to take 7-10 days to resume;

– Half of Hoboken, New Jersey, is underwater, making it impossible for rescuers to get into the city. Mayor Dawn Zimmer said people must realize the situation is very dangerous;

– At least four towns in northern New Jersey became swamps due to levee breaches – Moonachie, Little Ferry, South Hackensack and Hackensack were flooded, with the highest depth reaching 6 feet on the streets;

– New York University Hospital evacuated 215 patients because backup generators could not operate;

– Storm surge has destroyed some houses in Fire Island, New York State;

– A total of 15,000 flights were canceled at eastern airports, with the three major airports in New York City remaining closed on Tuesday; rail transportation was severely affected, with Amtrak canceling all flights in the Northeast Corridor;

– Rising water levels forced the Oyster Creek nuclear power plant in New Jersey to shut down from Monday night.

>NBC said that the property damage caused by "Sandy" is currently unknown. Hurricane Sandy is threatening to cause huge waves, and the New York City government has escalated its alert (Photo)

Hurricane Sandy is approaching New York. All New York City's mass transit systems have been suspended. Mayor Bloomberg has issued a mandatory evacuation order, requiring 370,000 people in low-lying areas along the waterfront to evacuate to safe areas, and all public schools have been suspended for one day. This series of measures shows that the city government has upgraded its emergency response to hurricanes, and rising tides will become the biggest threat from hurricanes to New York City.

Hurricane makes landfall tonight and the mayor calls for emergency evacuation from dangerous areas

New York Mayor Bloomberg held a press conference at the Brooklyn Emergency Office today to update the latest situation of Hurricane Sandy and once again called on people living in high-risk areas to evacuate.

People should avoid taking the elevator tonight to prevent sudden power outages causing the elevator to get stuck between floors. In addition, people are advised to stay away from windows to avoid damage caused by glass breakage due to strong winds.

Thousands of users in New Jersey, New York, lost power

The impact of hurricane waves also severely affected the power supply and communication systems in New York and New Jersey.

Under the influence of Hurricane Sandy, the public transportation system in New York City was suspended today (October 29). City Councilor Gu Yaming's office also issued a message to remind the public to pay attention to safety.

Affected by Hurricane Sandy, New York City experienced strong winds and showers today, with wind speeds exceeding 39 miles per hour, making it very inconvenient for people to travel. All public transportation in New York was suspended today, and many shops in Flushing, Queens, were closed for the day. There were also many street signs blown off by strong winds on the roadside. City Councilor Gu Yaming's office also held a special press conference to remind the public to pay attention to safety.

Gu Yaming emphasized that this hurricane Sandy may be the largest in recent decades, and the public must not take it lightly. Although there are no high-risk areas in Zone A in the 20th District of the City Council in his jurisdiction, there are also some areas that belong to Zone B and Zone C. Therefore, people still need to be particularly careful and try not to go out unless there is something special.

The office also announced the addresses of five emergency evacuation centers in Queens. Gu Yaming reminded that if there is a water or power outage at home, you can go to the center to live. He also said that you should prepare emergency supplies such as water and flashlights at home. If you encounter an emergency, call 911 or 311 for help. (American Chinese website He Xiyuan, Wang Yiyi, Ge Dizhi)

Queens Emergency Evacuation Center:

185 High School (JHS185) 147-26 25th Drive

Flushing High School (Flushing High School) 35-01 Union Street

Bayside High School (Bayside High School) 32-24 Corporal Kennedy Blvd.

Queens Community College (QCC) 222-05 56th Avenue

Queens University (QC) 65-30 Kissena Blvd.