Just a mere week after superstorm Sandy caused damage all over New York and New Jersey, a nor'easeter hit the region on Nov. 7. Currently there are still a number of homes that are without power and ABC News reported that more than 620 nursing home residents have been evacuated in The Rockaways on Tuesday, due to the nor'easter.
ABC News reported that the storm is not predicted to be as bad as Sandy but with 423,000 without power in New Jersey and more than 66,000 without power in New York City the storm could be a major issue for those thousands of people still living without power.
"Forecasters said Tuesday that the storm looks like it will be weaker than expected as it has veered farther offshore than earlier projections indicated. Still, winds could gust up to at least 50 mph in New York and New Jersey Wednesday afternoon and into the evening," reported ABC News.
3 ft of storm surges could also occur on the coastlines and snow fall is expected. While New York and New Jersey are repairing damage from superstorm Sandy, Governor Chris Christie said that those who had regained power after Sandy could lose it again due to the nor'easter.
Staten Island is one of the areas that was hit hardest by Sandy and now the nor'easter could cause more damage. Staten Island resident Maria Curatola said to ABC News, "We're going to get a lot of wind and a lot of rain and that's what's scary. I'm hoping it'll blow over. I'm hoping it'll go the opposite way we've had enough."
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