Breezy Point, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2012 -- In the wake of Hurricane Sandy debris and destruction can be seen in and around the houses in Breezy Point, N.Y. Over 100 houses burned to the ground as flood waters isolated the community from fireman. Hurricane Sandy was the largest Atlantic hurricane on record and caused the most damage in New York and New Jersey Oct. 29, 2012. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Ryan J. Courtade/Released)
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Date Taken: 2012-11-14 00:00:00 UTC
Photographer Name: Ryan Courtade
City/State: Breezy Point, NY
Keywords: Hurricane Sandy HurricaneSandy Courtade FA760 DR-4085-NY Expeditionary Combat Camera ^ hurricane sandy ^ HurricaneSandy ^ Courtade ^ FA760 ^ DR-4085-NY ^ Expeditionary Combat Camera
Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085)
Disaster Types: Fire ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm
Categories: Debris ^ historical
Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials
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Date
2012
Source
The U.S. National Archives
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