Hurricane Sandy Research Paper

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Hurricane Sandy Hurricanes move in quickly, and do lots of damage. Hurricane Sandy was one of the biggest hurricanes that has hit the U.S. Hurricane Sandy had a death toll of 147.Hurricane Sandy was formed quickly and was costly in many ways.
Hurricane Sandy had many lives lost across the U.S east border. Almost 150 people died in Hurricane Sandy. Most people survived due to storm shelters along the border. Storms like Hurricane Sandy usually take more lives. Hurricane Sandy is a very sad time because all the lives lost.
Hurricane Sandy was very costly. It cost the government over 60 billion dollars. Hurricane Sandy took many homes and buildings. The government helped the people that were struggling with paying the bills. Some of the people that were damaged by Hurricane Sandy are still paying off debt.
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When a hurricane comes, get to a higher floor. If the water is too high to get to a higher floor, pack a raft. If someone does not have these items then you could be injured. Use these tips if a hurricane hits.
Hurricane Sandy was very deadly. It was very costly for the government. Have a plan if a hurricane hits. Everyone who was in Hurricane Sandy will remember this storm for the rest of his or her

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