{"id":43185,"date":"2023-09-27T04:01:54","date_gmt":"2023-09-27T11:01:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldvision.org\/?p=43185"},"modified":"2023-09-27T12:01:06","modified_gmt":"2023-09-27T19:01:06","slug":"2012-hurricane-sandy-facts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worldvision.org\/disaster-relief-news-stories\/2012-hurricane-sandy-facts","title":{"rendered":"Hurricane Sandy: Facts, FAQs, and how to help"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Hurricane Sandy, one of the most destructive hurricanes <\/a><\/span>in U.S. history, struck in October 2012. It was the deadliest hurricane of that year, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. After initially impacting the Caribbean and claiming the lives of 75 people there, Sandy continued its path northward. As it approached the East Coast of the U.S., it generated record-breaking waves in the western Atlantic, leading to catastrophic storm surges and flooding in coastal areas of New York and New Jersey. At its peak, Sandy’s impact stretched over an extensive 800-mile span from the East Coast to the Great Lakes region.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hurricane Sandy: Facts, FAQs, and how to help<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Explore facts and frequently asked questions about Hurricane Sandy, and learn how you can help families impacted by hurricanes<\/a>.<\/p>\n