When Superstorm Sandy tore through Newport, Rhode Island, on October 29, 2012, the “City by the Sea” faced a sobering reminder of its vulnerability to extreme weather. Although spared the full devastation that struck New Jersey and New York, Sandy’s impact left a permanent mark on Newport’s coastline, infrastructure, and the spirit of its community. Twelve years on, the storm remains a stark symbol of the city’s ongoing struggle with rising seas and increasingly severe weather.
In the United States, Sandy claimed at least 72 lives and caused an estimated $81.9 billion in damage.
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