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Long Island Express Hurricane, 1938

September 03, 2008


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Cleanup Storm Surge Angry Sea
Credit: National Archives collection
A 1938 hurricane devastated much of the northeastern U.S. coastline, and caused almost 700 deaths and the modern equivalent of billions in damage. We look into whether NYC is prepared for another major hurricane, and the damages that could result.

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