"By the time Sandy had hit New York City on October 22, 2012, it had left a trail of death and destruction across the Caribbean and the eastern seaboard of the United States. Affecting 24 U.S. states, Sandy is the second-costliest superstorm in United States history. This informative book follows the timeline of the superstorm and features personal accounts by those who experienced the destruction in many New York City and New Jersey neighborhoods. Topics include: - how Superstorm Sandy developed - the response by state and federal relief agencies - the effects on air travel, subway transit, electricity, and the New York Stock Exchange - the recovery and rebuilding"--Provided by publisher.