ABC News: U.S.: A State-by-State Look at Superstorm's Effects

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A State-by-State Look at Superstorm's Effects Nov 3rd 2012, 22:04 The massive storm that started out as Hurricane Sandy slammed into the East Coast and morphed into a huge and problematic system, killing at least 106 people in the United States. Power outages now stand at more than 2.6 million homes and businesses, down from a peak of 8.5 million. Here's a snapshot of what is happening, state by state. CONNECTICUT Memorial held for firefighter hit by falling tree. Deaths: 3. Power outages: 131,400, down from a peak of 625,000. MASSACHUSETTS Ship heading to Elizabeth, N.J., to house emergency workers, power crews and others. Deaths: None. Power outages: about 971, down from 400,000. NEW JERSEY Rationing system for auto fuel takes effect in northern New Jersey, creating confusion and frustration. State allowing displaced residents to vote by email or fax. Deaths: 23. Power outages: 1.2 million, down from 2.7 million. AP New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's helicopter... View Full Caption New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's helicopter is seen through the windshield of a New Jersey National Guard Black Hawk helicopter over northern New Jersey, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012. Christie toured a section of Little Ferry, N.J., that was flooded when Superstorm Sandy caused a tidal surge on the Hackensack River that overtook a natural berm protecting the town. (AP Photo/The Star-Ledger, David Gard, Pool) Close NEW YORK Lights go back on in lower Manhattan after days of darkness while resentment builds in hard-hit, still-powerless outer boroughs. Children go back to school Monday. Deaths: 47, including 40 in New York City. Power outages: 900,000, down from 2.2 million. PENNSYLVANIA Between 250 and 300 polling places remained without power just days before Tuesday's election. Red Cross closes all but two of its shelters. Deaths: 15. Power outages: 163,000, down from 1.2 million. RHODE ISLAND President declares a major disaster, freeing up federal funding for recovery efforts. Volunteers in Westerly work to clear away debris. Deaths: None. Power outages: 130, down from more than 122,000. WEST VIRGINIA Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano visits and pledges resources for state to recover from heavy snowfall. Deaths: 6. Power outages: 65,000, down from 270,000. Other states with storm-related deaths: Maryland (4), New Hampshire (1), North Carolina (3), Ohio (2), Virginia (2). ——— Sources: Local and state authorities; AP reporting

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