Sandy has caused 16 deaths in the U.S. (in all, 84 have perished because of the storm) An estimated 7.5 million customers in 15 states and Washington D.C. were without electricity. Financial institutions, including Citi, Chase and Bank of America, closed branches up and down the eastern seaboard. Federal government offices were to remain closed on Oct. 30, and thousands of flights have been cancelled going to and from East Coast airports. In New York, NYU Langone Medical Center had to evacuate 260 patients after power failed.”]
Source: https://www.bankinfosecurity.com/sandy-strikes-ensuring-continuity-a-5243