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Sandy’s aftermath: Photos of downtown Manhattan by Jenna Pope
11.02.2012
11:19 pm
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Jenna Pope’s photographs capture some of the grim beauty, gravity and glimmerings of human kindness in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy’s assault on downtown New York City.

Pope gave Dangerous Minds some insights regarding her experience of documenting the storm’s devastation:

As a photojournalist, I feel as though I need to share my photos and experiences in order to help out those in NYC who are suffering during the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. The more people see the devastation and destruction here, the more people will want to help out. I have yet to make it out of Manhattan since the storm hit because transportation is difficult with subway lines down and gas running low. The other boroughs experienced more destruction, with houses being burned down during electrical fires and houses being swept away into the sea. But, even being in lower Manhattan where people dealt with flooded apartments and have been without electricity and water since the storm has been an eye-opening and emotional experience. Fire hydrants are opened and gushing water so those in the areas without water can fill up buckets to bring back to their apartments. Lines are long at the few locations that are offering food, water, and other assistance. The weather is getting cold, and without electricity there is no heat. And all of this is happening after these people went through a frightening hurricane just a few days ago.

If you’re in the Manhattan area and want to help out during these difficult times, Jenna suggests you check out this for instructions on where your energy can best be put to use.
 
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Cop’s cherry top lights the night.
 
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The red line marks the spot to where the flood waters had risen.
 
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Clean water station.
 
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Posted by Marc Campbell
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11.02.2012
11:19 pm
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