Hurricane Sandy Aftermath: Damage to Oceanside and South Side Infrastructure in 2012
What happened
In 2012, Hurricane Sandy impacted Oceanside and South Side communities. The Oceanside School District experienced severe damage, with School 8 being heavily flooded and remaining closed. Classes were being held in School 6 while repairs were underway. The Hegarty School in Island Park also suffered extensive flooding, requiring the district to consolidate all classes in the middle school.
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Why it matters
The storm caused significant damage to public services in both communities. Oceanside Fire Department Hose Company No. 1 and South Side Hose Company 2 were affected by the flooding. The electrical system at Hose Company No. 1 was damaged, causing delays in its reopening, and two of the company’s trucks sustained damage.
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Who's involved
- OceansideCommunity impacted by storm damage and infrastructure failure
- South SideCommunity impacted by storm damage and infrastructure failure
- Island ParkVenue whose school was extensively flooded by the storm
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The entities involved
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Oceanside
hamlet in Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, USA, suburb of NYC
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South Side
area of the city of Chicago, Illinois, USA