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\nIt has been dubbed the \u201cFrankenstorm,\u201d \u201cSuperstorm,\u201d and \u201cHurricane of the century.\u201d In fact, for many meteorologists, it has already surpassed records as the largest Atlantic hurricane as well as the second costliest hurricane, only surpassed by Hurricane Katrina in 2005.<\/p>\n
A combination of factors made this storm so powerful. The first was its large size. From the eye of the storm, Sandy stretched to 175 miles in diameter, allowing it to carry heavy winds and rain. Also, the fact that it was slow moving cause more damage to densely populated areas. <\/p>\n
The second factor was its timing. During the time it approached the east coast, it butted heads with an arctic storm coming from Canada. Cool winds from this storm met with tropical winds from Sandy, creating the super storm. In addition, high tides caused by the full moon created a formula for disaster.<\/p>\n
For citizens of Trumbull, so much was disrupted by the storm. School was canceled for a week, SAT tests were rescheduled, Halloween was postponed, marking periods were moved back. But most importantly was the loss of power.<\/p>\n
Junior Kiana Akunzunduh who lives on top of a hill said, \u201cFor days we lived without electricity as well as water.\u201d<\/p>\n
Trees were overturned and were ravaged by the storm as they were toppled, torn, and split in half. Neighbors sought shelters from neighbors, friends, and family bunked together. For several days, damaged power lines forced people to live without working refrigerators and sometimes water.<\/p>\n
Jackie Rose, a junior said \u201cOver 300 students from Fairfield University were displaced because of the storm. We offered shelter to two of them who stayed at our house.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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