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Red Hook Residents Describe Sandy Night Escape and Aftermath
Eyewitness accounts from Red Hook describe the 2012 storm surge and power loss during Hurricane Sandy. Residents recount staying through the blackout, evacuations, flooding between Luquer and Cole streets, and damage to buildings, signage, and street art while documenting the event for a final film project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kensington
MTA
Sandy
Red Hook
Irene
Westchester
Luquer & Cole
Hot Wood Arts
van Brunt
David Banner
Carroll Gardens
Karen von Etheridge
Lehigh Valley No. 79
Doug
Kevin
Captain Cave
David Sharps
Waterfront Museum