It is estimated that the destruction caused by Hurricane Sandy has accrued a loss of over $20 billion to the American exchequer. This means that an expenditure of $20 billion or more would have to be incurred by the US government to undertake rehabilitation and repair work in areas badly affected by Hurricane Sandy.
According to reports in the media 40 people lost their lives in the storm. Though not a very large number, loss of valuable human lives is indeed heartrending.
Needless to say that in this hour of grief the entire world should stand by the American people. World nations which have grievances against the US government and bitterly dislike its hegemonistic policies must also bury their feelings of hatred and support the American nation, in whatever manner they can, in their hour of tribulation. In doing so, those who have lost their valuable lives in the devastating storm must specially be remembered. They should be remembered in good words and their next to kin should be sincerely supported to face this irreparable and tragic loss with patience and fortitude.