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Photos of Lindenhurst NY After Hurricane Sandy

By Jackie Connelly-Fornuff

Real Estate Agent with Douglas Elliman Real Estate in Babylon NY

October 31, 2012 10:02 PM

Photos of Lindenhurst NY After Hurricane Sandy

Lindenhurst NY south of Montauk Highway is a disaster area. At least 100 homes are completely destroyed. Some homes went right into the Great South Bay. The tide was high at 8 p.m. Monday night when Sandy arrived and then again at 8 a.m. Tuesday morning. This is why this area is devasted.

The National Guard and Suffolk County police have every street south of Montauk Highway blocked off starting from S. Wellwood Avenue & West to Copiague. It really is disheartening to see.

Some photos below I took and some were taken by others:

Corner of Park Avenue & Montauk Highway

photos of lindenhurst ny after hurricane sandy 2012

Photo below Courtesy of Long Island Private Investigator

photos of lindenhurst ny after hurricane sandy 2012

House fire on S. 6th Street Lindenhurst NY
Photo Courtesy of Lindenhurst Patch

photos of lindenhurst ny after hurricane sandy 2012

Shore Rd & Montauk Highway
The National Guard is there to keep control of who is coming and going.
Everyone needs to show I.D. before entering any of the streets south of Montauk Highway.
(photo courtesy of Lindenhurst Patch)

photos of lindenhurst ny after hurricane sandy 2012

Photo below courtesy of Lindenhurst Patch

photos of lindenhurst ny after hurricane sandy 2012

Lindenhurst Village Hall - uprooted tree

photos of lindenhurst ny after hurricane sandy 2012

S. 4th Street

photos of lindenhurst ny after hurricane sandy 2012

The woman below was on S. 4th Street. She was spray painting
the words on everyone's curbside trash: Keep Out
Too many people with pick up trucks coming around and going
through everything while these homeowners were cleaning out
their homes. That is just not right.

photos of lindenhurst ny after hurricane sandy 2012

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Lyn Sims

Schaumburg, IL

Real Estate Broker Retired

I'm sure the photos don't show how truly horrible it is. Thanks for the photos & I pray that things go well & get back to 'normal' as soon as possible for those that the storm effected.

Nov 02, 2012 10:51 PM

Jackie Connelly-Fornuff

Douglas Elliman Real Estate in Babylon NY - Babylon, NY

"Moving at The Speed of YOU!"

Hi Lyn, You are right it doesn't show how bad it really is. I know things will come together and for a lot of folks it will be a new normal. Thank you Lynn for stopping by!

Nov 02, 2012 10:59 PM

Woody Edwards

First Choice Realty, Inc - Chesterfield, VA

A Realtor® Who Answers His Phone!

Jackie........Our prayers are with you and all your neighbors!

Nov 03, 2012 12:51 AM

Doreen McPherson

Homesmart ~ Scottsdale ~ Tempe - Tempe, AZ

Phoenix Arizona Real Estate ~

So thankful you are safe, Jackie. Here across the country it is so easy for people to forget, once it's no longer in the headlines or on the news. Praying for all in these areas. :'(

Nov 03, 2012 01:19 AM

Bob Miller

Keller Williams Cornerstone Realty - Ocala, FL

The Ocala Dream Team

Wow Jackie, we hope you and yours survived without major problems.

Nov 03, 2012 01:39 AM

Debra Chiarello

Retired

Deb Chiarello

Jackie, stay safe and be careful. Our friends and relatives on Long Island say it's dangerous! Lots of looting, vandalism, and other unseemly behavior going on. It's so sad. I grew up on Long Island, and seeing these pictures breaks my heart!

Nov 03, 2012 01:43 AM

Cara Marcelle Mancuso

Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes - Tucson, AZ

Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!

Oh, my heart hurts. This is so very sad. We all need to do what we can to support each other! I was happy to see the Red Cross Fundraiser on TV last night. They made it very easy to donate.

Nov 03, 2012 04:30 AM

Marte Cliff

Marte Cliff Copywriting - Priest River, ID

Your real estate writer

Terrible to hear of looting and vandalism - and wonderful to hear of friends and family helping each other.

I'm glad you and yours are safe.

Nov 03, 2012 07:26 AM

Kimo Jarrett

Cyber Properties - Huntington Beach, CA

Pro Lifestyle Solutions

Tough times don't last but tough people do, so let's pray for all to not only survive but thrive as they begin the tough journey to stability. May God Bless all those who are challenged and especially those who are helping their neighbors and family members.

Nov 03, 2012 08:57 AM

Jackie Connelly-Fornuff

Douglas Elliman Real Estate in Babylon NY - Babylon, NY

"Moving at The Speed of YOU!"

Thanks everyone for stopping by to comment. I have spent days helping my brother and others clear out their homes. I'm at the office now to get some work done and clear my head. For those of you who have family and friends on Long Island, let me know if they need help with anything. Also let them know that gas is on its way. The gas shortage should be cleared up in the next few days.

Nov 03, 2012 11:36 PM

Nan Jester

Exit Real Estate Gallery Jacksonville Beach, FL - Jacksonville Beach, FL

Realtor, Exit Real Estate Gallery

Devastating and heart breaking. Looks like you area got hit really hard. Seems like gas and electricity were big problems everywhere aruond you, too. Best wishes for you and your family have for a speedy recovery.

Nov 03, 2012 11:43 PM

John DL Arendsen

CREST "BACKYARD' HOMES, ON THE LEVEL General & Manufactured Home Contractor, TAG Real Estate Sales & Investments - Leucadia, CA

Crest Backyard Homes "ADU" dealer & RE Developer

Bad new now and I'm definitely not making light of it. But at the end of the day and when the dust all settles and the water resedes your communities will be much better off that they were before the event. Good luck.

Nov 04, 2012 01:19 AM

Dimitri Matsis-REALTOR® (818) 599-6083

Troop Real Estate Inc. Westlake Village CA - West Hills, CA

Hi Jackie,

Just can’t believe what’s going on up there. We live in Earthquake country and the last devastation we experienced was in 94 w/the Northridge earthquake. It seems like it takes a loooong while before things get back to normal. Stay strong and positive and you will get through this. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the people of the Northeast.

Nov 04, 2012 04:22 AM

Karen Crowson

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Rancho Bernardo, CA

Your Agent for Change

Jackie, it's a terrible time you Re experiencing. I pray that the emergency crews will have the strength and expertise necessary to help people get their basic needs restored, and then on to enormous relief efforts.

Nov 04, 2012 06:08 AM

Jackie Connelly-Fornuff

Douglas Elliman Real Estate in Babylon NY - Babylon, NY

"Moving at The Speed of YOU!"

Hi Nan, thank you very much!

Hi John, hopefully. People need places to live since they still have no power, water, heat, etc.

Hi Dimitri, thank you so much! I would rather this than an earthquake for sure.

Hi Karen, the crews are working on 3 hours of sleep to get power back.

Nov 04, 2012 01:53 PM

Hella Mitschke Rothwell

(831) 626-4000 - Honolulu, HI

Hawaii & California Real Estate Broker

My gosh, those photos certainly make your heart break. Can't imagine this happening and what to do first. It looks so overwhelming.

Nov 04, 2012 11:15 PM

Gail Robinson

William Raveis Real Estate - Southport, CT

CRS, GRI, e-PRO Fairfield County, CT

Jackie - I'm so sorry. As bad as it is here, it looks like your brother's area got hit worse.

Nov 05, 2012 11:15 AM

Jackie Connelly-Fornuff

Douglas Elliman Real Estate in Babylon NY - Babylon, NY

"Moving at The Speed of YOU!"

Hi Hella, It is overwhelming. No one knows where to start.

Hi Gail, I'm sorry you guys got hit bad too. Lindy isn't as bad as other areas but it's still bad.

Nov 06, 2012 08:13 PM

New York HOME INSPECTOR Inspector Holmes

http://www.linyhomeinspection.com - Farmingville, NY

John Holmes

Jackie,

I'm glad you are safe and healthy after what we were hit with from Hurricane Sandy.

I'm also glad you are holding down the fort in Lindenhurst. I grew up there, and its heart breaking to see the damage.

Dec 12, 2012 10:14 PM

Jackie Connelly-Fornuff

Douglas Elliman Real Estate in Babylon NY - Babylon, NY

"Moving at The Speed of YOU!"

Hi, I grew up there too. Seeing so many devastated from hurricane Sandy is heartbreaking. Most will rebuild thankfully.

Dec 12, 2012 10:41 PM

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