A low-lying Huntington neighborhood was spared major flooding from
Superstorm Sandy, but the near-miss has helped reinforce some residents'
support for a $30 bond initiative for flood mitigation.
Officials along the Delmarva coast are still assessing the situation after Hurricane Sandy before giving the all clear for residents and others to return to their homes. Several major area roads have been reopened.
The D.C. area has weathered the worst part of Hurricane Sandy, and today utility crews and local governments begin the cleanup as they watch water levels closely, especially in low-lying and coastal areas.