Hurricane Sandy: The aftermath

While it will be some time before the full scale of the devastation from Hurricane Sandy is known, we begin today knowing that:

• Sixteen people have died across seven states.
• As of this writing, 7.5 million people are without power.
• President Obama has declared major disasters in New York and New Jersey.
• Seven subway tunnels in New York City are flooded, crippling the city's transportation system.
• A major fire destroyed at least 50 homes in Queens.
• The New York Stock Exchange will remain closed today.
• The economic toll could top $20 billion.