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Hurricane Sandy leaves a path of destruction in Red Hook, Brooklyn

October 30th, 2012 by Annabel Symington
Annabel Symington
Islamabad, Pakistan, South Asia
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Hurricane Sandy leaves a path of destruction in Red Hook Brooklyn
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A boat was dumped on the road as the storm surge receded.
Hurricane Sandy leaves a path of destruction in Red Hook Brooklyn
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The dock for the Ikea taxi and New York City water taxi was contorted by the high winds and storm surge brought by Hurricane Sandy.
Hurricane Sandy leaves a path of destruction in Red Hook Brooklyn
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A local resident returns to his trailer home in Red Hook, Brooklyn, the morning after the area was battered by Hurricane Sandy.
Hurricane Sandy leaves a path of destruction in Red Hook Brooklyn
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A local resident tries to push away the storm debris.
Hurricane Sandy leaves a path of destruction in Red Hook Brooklyn
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Large parts of Red Hook, Brooklyn, remained submerged over 12 hours after the worst of the storm had passed.
Hurricane Sandy leaves a path of destruction in Red Hook Brooklyn
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Red Hook, Brooklyn, was one of the most badly affected areas in New York City.
Hurricane Sandy leaves a path of destruction in Red Hook Brooklyn
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A local resident bikes along a still submerged road in Red Hook, Brooklyn.
Hurricane Sandy leaves a path of destruction in Red Hook Brooklyn
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A local resident bikes along a still submerged road in Red Hook, Brooklyn.
  • Hurricane Sandy leaves a path of destruction in Red Hook Brooklyn
  • Hurricane Sandy leaves a path of destruction in Red Hook Brooklyn
  • Hurricane Sandy leaves a path of destruction in Red Hook Brooklyn
  • Hurricane Sandy leaves a path of destruction in Red Hook Brooklyn
  • Hurricane Sandy leaves a path of destruction in Red Hook Brooklyn
  • Hurricane Sandy leaves a path of destruction in Red Hook Brooklyn
  • Hurricane Sandy leaves a path of destruction in Red Hook Brooklyn
  • Hurricane Sandy leaves a path of destruction in Red Hook Brooklyn
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Low lying Red Hook was one of the worst affected areas of Brooklyn. The area is home to an artist community who are now struggling to come to terms with the damage to their homes and studios.

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