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![Utility crews at work in Seaside Heights, N.J., after Superstorm Sandy. Utility crews at work in Seaside Heights, N.J., after Superstorm Sandy.](http://new.usgbc.org/sites/default/files/8168012087_e82ae1e7f7_o.jpg?1356023656)
Superstorm Sandy forced many people to abandon the homes, offices, schools, churches and stores in their communities for extended periods of time to seek refuge. This extreme event placed a heavy burden on those affected and was a test of how well these buildings were designed and operated. The results were mixed.