Superstorm Sandy

In October 2012, Hurricane Sandy hammered the eastern United States, leaving a long trail of destruction in its path. Powerful winds snapped trees and shattered windows. Floodwaters filled up streets, washing away cars and spilling into buildings. Thousands of people were forced to abandon their homes and flee for their lives, while millions more were left without heat and electricity. Look inside to learn all about how the devastating storm began and the destruction that followed. Read captivating, first-person accounts of survivors, including a fireman who waded through chest-deep water to carry his three children to safety, as well as a woman who was forced to take shelter in a tree. These true stories of bravery and heroism are sure to draw you in-and never let you go.