Foto: New York v zajetí tmy. Město, které nikdy nespí, je bez proudu

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Steam rises from out of a vent in the middle of a blackout in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy in New York October 31, 2012. New York City and the sodden U.S. Northeast began an arduous journey back to normal on Wednesday after mammoth storm Sandy killed at least 64 people in a rampage that swamped coastal cities and cut power to millions. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY ENVIRONMENT DISASTER ENERGY TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) Published: Lis. 1, 2012, 4:08 dop.
The skyline of lower Manhattan sits in darkness after a preventive power outage in New York October 29, 2012. Hurricane Sandy could be the biggest storm to hit the United States mainland when it comes ashore on Monday night, bringing strong winds and dangerous flooding to the East Coast from the mid-Atlantic states to New England, forecasters said on Sunday. REUTERS/Keith Bedford (UNITED STATES - Tags: ENVIRONMENT CITYSPACE DISASTER) Published: Říj. 30, 2012, 2:15 dop.
Potemnělý Manhattan v New Yorku
New York 1. října a 30. října 2012
A largely powerless downtown Manhattan stands under a night sky due to a power blackout caused by Hurricane Sandy in New York October 31, 2012. New York City and the sodden U.S. Northeast began an arduous journey back to normal on Wednesday after mammoth storm Sandy killed at least 64 people in a rampage that swamped coastal cities and cut power to millions. The power companies had restored electricity to some 2.4 million customers in the U.S. Northeast, although the pace of recovery in New York appeared to lag behind other storm-hit states, according to the Department of Energy (DOE) data. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson (UNITED STATES - Tags: ENVIRONMENT DISASTER CITYSPACE) Published: Lis. 1, 2012, 3:40 dop.
Temný Dolní Manhattan
Výpadek proudu ponořil známé panoráma newyorských mrakodrapů do černočerné tmy.
Potemnělý New York.
An apartment complex in Coney Island stands without power following mass blackouts following last night's Hurricane Sandy in New York October 30, 2012. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly (UNITED STATES - Tags: ENVIRONMENT SOCIETY) Published: Říj. 31, 2012, 12:02 dop.
East Village na Manhattanu je také bez proudu.
Vlna způsobená bouří Sandy zaplavuje auta zaparkovaná v ulicích New Yorku
Spadlý strom na potemnělé ulici Six Avenue ve čtvrti Chelsea v New Yorku.
People take photos on a darkened flooded street during a blackout in Chelsea believed to be caused by rising river waters as Hurricane Sandy made its approach in New York October 29, 2012. Sandy, one of the biggest storms ever to hit the United States, roared ashore with fierce winds and heavy rain near Atlantic City, New Jersey after forcing evacuations, shutting down transportation and interrupting the presidential campaign.REUTERS/Andrew Kelly (UNITED STATES - Tags: ENVIRONMENT DISASTER) Published: Říj. 30, 2012, 3:02 dop.
Lidé stojí na ulici v části newyorského Manhattanu, kde nejde proud.
A campfire is the only light on the block as people gather around to keep warm in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy in the lower east side in New York October 31, 2012. New York City and the sodden U.S. Northeast began an arduous journey back to normal on Wednesday after mammoth storm Sandy killed at least 64 people in a rampage that swamped coastal cities and cut power to millions. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY ENVIRONMENT DISASTER) Published: Lis. 1, 2012, 3:36 dop.
Members of the fire department extinguish a campfire built by people to keep warm in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy in the lower east side in New York October 31, 2012. New York City and the sodden U.S. Northeast began an arduous journey back to normal on Wednesday after mammoth storm Sandy killed at least 64 people in a rampage that swamped coastal cities and cut power to millions. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY ENVIRONMENT DISASTER) Published: Lis. 1, 2012, 3:28 dop.
A man stands near a campfire to keep warm in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy in the lower east side in New York October 31, 2012. New York City and the sodden U.S. Northeast began an arduous journey back to normal on Wednesday after mammoth storm Sandy killed at least 64 people in a rampage that swamped coastal cities and cut power to millions. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY ENVIRONMENT DISASTER) Published: Lis. 1, 2012, 3:29 dop.
People gather around a campfire to keep warm in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy in the lower east side in New York October 31, 2012. New York City and the sodden U.S. Northeast began an arduous journey back to normal on Wednesday after mammoth storm Sandy killed at least 64 people in a rampage that swamped coastal cities and cut power to millions. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY ENVIRONMENT DISASTER) Published: Lis. 1, 2012, 3:25 dop.
People gather around a campfire to keep warm in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy in the lower east side in New York October 31, 2012. New York City and the sodden U.S. Northeast began an arduous journey back to normal on Wednesday after mammoth storm Sandy killed at least 64 people in a rampage that swamped coastal cities and cut power to millions. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY ENVIRONMENT DISASTER) Published: Lis. 1, 2012, 3:20 dop.
New York Army National Guard soldiers rush to evacuate a patient from Bellevue Hospital in New York in this October 31, 2012 handout photo. Despite losing power when Hurricane Sandy hit on Monday, the hospital stayed open using an emergency generator on the roof which was refueled by National Guard soldiers carrying five-gallon fuel jugs up 13 floors to keep the 1000-gallon tank filled. Soldiers were called out to respond to the evacuation order to move 500 patients after millions of gallons of water were discovered in the basement. REUTERS/NY National Guard/Handout (UNITED STATES - Tags: ENVIRONMENT MILITARY) THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. IT IS DISTRIBUTED, EXACTLY AS RECEIVED BY REUTERS, AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS Published: Lis. 1, 2012, 2:08 dop.
Při výpadku veřejného osvětlení je baterka vítanou pomůckou. Pohled na člena soukromé bezpečnostní služby, hlídkuje v ulicích Manhattanu.
A man sells flashlights in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy in New York October 31, 2012. New York City and the sodden U.S. Northeast began an arduous journey back to normal on Wednesday after mammoth storm Sandy killed at least 64 people in a rampage that swamped coastal cities and cut power to millions. Seen in the background is the Empire state building, one of the few buildings in the area with power. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY ENVIRONMENT DISASTER) Published: Lis. 1, 2012, 4 dop.
V oblastech New Yorku, kde nefunguje elektřina, masivně stoupla poptávka po svíčkách a jiných improvizovaných zdrojích osvětlení. Lidé si tyto atributy kupují v pouličních stáncích.
Devin Vilardi, Manager, stands with a flash light outside Professor Thom's bar that is still serving drinks even though they have no power in New York October 30, 2012. Millions of people were left reeling in the aftermath of the whipping winds and heavy rains of the massive storm Sandy on Tuesday as New York City and many parts of the eastern United States struggled with epic flooding and extensive power outages. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY ENVIRONMENT DISASTER) Published: Říj. 31, 2012, 1:10 dop.
People sit in a bar lit by candlelight in the Lower East Village in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy in New York October 31, 2012. New York City and the sodden U.S. Northeast began an arduous journey back to normal on Wednesday after mammoth storm Sandy killed at least 64 people in a rampage that swamped coastal cities and cut power to millions. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY ENVIRONMENT DISASTER FOOD) Published: Lis. 1, 2012, 3:52 dop.
Hosté newyorské restaurace French Roast v New Yorku v době úderu Sandy.
Drinky se tu u baru ve svitu svíček, navzdory vyjimečné situaci, podávají ve standardním množství.
Women sit in a bar lit by candlelight in the Lower East Village in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy in New York October 31, 2012. New York City and the sodden U.S. Northeast began an arduous journey back to normal on Wednesday after mammoth storm Sandy killed at least 64 people in a rampage that swamped coastal cities and cut power to millions. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY ENVIRONMENT DISASTER FOOD) Published: Lis. 1, 2012, 3:42 dop.
Záběr do jedné z newyorských restaurací, kde si hoste prozatím musí vystačit s nouzovými zdroji osvětlení.
V situaci, kdy v New Yorku nefunguje většina obchodů, nabyl obyčený "Hot dog" na své důležitosti.
Lidé v New Yorku čekají frontu u stánku s rychlým občerstvením.
A food cart is the only light in a neighborhood in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy in New York October 31, 2012. New York City and the sodden U.S. Northeast began an arduous journey back to normal on Wednesday after mammoth storm Sandy killed at least 64 people in a rampage that swamped coastal cities and cut power to millions. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri (UNITED STATES - Tags: DISASTER ENVIRONMENT FOOD SOCIETY TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) Published: Lis. 1, 2012, 5:48 dop.
People charge their cell phones at a generator supplied by a local theatre troupe in the Lower East Village in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy in New York October 31, 2012. The theatre set up a generator, power cords and a table for the community to charge their phones. New York City and the sodden U.S. Northeast began an arduous journey back to normal on Wednesday after mammoth storm Sandy killed at least 64 people in a rampage that swamped coastal cities and cut power to millions. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY ENVIRONMENT DISASTER) Published: Lis. 1, 2012, 3:54 dop.
People charge their cell phones at a generator supplied by a local theatre troupe in the Lower East Village in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy in New York October 31, 2012. The theatre set up a generator, power cords and a table for the community to charge their phones. New York City and the sodden U.S. Northeast began an arduous journey back to normal on Wednesday after mammoth storm Sandy killed at least 64 people in a rampage that swamped coastal cities and cut power to millions. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY ENVIRONMENT DISASTER BUSINESS TELECOMS) Published: Lis. 1, 2012, 3:56 dop.
A woman uses a pay phone in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy in the Lower East Village in New York October 31, 2012. New York City and the sodden U.S. Northeast began an arduous journey back to normal on Wednesday after mammoth storm Sandy killed at least 64 people in a rampage that swamped coastal cities and cut power to millions. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY ENVIRONMENT DISASTER BUSINESS TELECOMS) Published: Lis. 1, 2012, 3:48 dop.
Na většině míst v New Yorku zatím nefunguje připojení na internet. Pokud lidé přeci jenom narazí na volně přístupnou wi-fi síť, tak ji houfně využívají. Záběr na surfující skupinku lidí u jedné z budov, kde stále funguje bezdrátové připojení na internet.
"Konečně on-line!"
New York se pomalu vzpamatovává z ničivé bouře, která toto postihla.
A full bus drives up 1st Avenue in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy in New York October 31, 2012. New York City and the sodden U.S. Northeast began an arduous journey back to normal on Wednesday after mammoth storm Sandy killed at least 64 people in a rampage that swamped coastal cities and cut power to millions. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY ENVIRONMENT DISASTER TRANSPORT) Published: Lis. 1, 2012, 4:03 dop.
Jedna z mála mrakodrapů, který v New Yorku v noci svítil, byla budova Empire State Building (na snímku vlevo).
A sex shop is seen open near Times Square ahead of Hurricane Sandy in New York October 29, 2012. This is one of the few shops open for business on this block. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY ENVIRONMENT DISASTER) Published: Říj. 30, 2012, 12:19 dop.
Shoppers line up to get into a Trader Joe's supermarket in New York October 28, 2012. Hurricane Sandy could be the biggest storm to hit the United States mainland when it comes ashore on Monday night, bringing strong winds and dangerous flooding to the East Coast from the mid-Atlantic states to New England, forecasters said on Sunday. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri (UNITED STATES) Published: Říj. 28, 2012, 6:11 odp.
A shopper takes the last bottle of water off the shelf at Trader Joe's supermarket in New York October 28, 2012. The approach of Hurricane Sandy - expected to come ashore Monday night - set off a scramble this weekend for supplies from Virginia to New England, causing long lines at gas stations, bare shelves at hardware and home-supply shops, and a run on bread, bottled water and canned foods at grocery stores.. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri (UNITED STATES - Tags: ENVIRONMENT FOOD) Published: Říj. 28, 2012, 5:43 odp.
Zato situace v prostorách, které jsou v New Yorku dosud zatopené vodou, to zatím příliš optimisticky nevypadá. Vodní pumpy se tu jedou naplno. Záběr z okolí jedné budovy ležící ve finančním centru newyorské metropole.
V postižených oblstech se intenzivně pracuje na obnovení dodávek elektrického proudu.
A ConEd worker works to restore power in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy in New York October 30, 2012. Residents of lower Manhattan faced up to four days without power on Tuesday as Consolidated Edison, New York City's power provider, scrambled to repair the damage wrought by Hurricane Sandy. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid (UNITED STATES - Tags: ENVIRONMENT DISASTER ENERGY) Published: Říj. 31, 2012, 1:09 dop.
A power company worker in a cherry picker connects wires to a power line while working to restore electricity in East Massapequa, New York October 31, 2012. The U.S. Northeast began crawling back to normal on Wednesday after monster storm Sandy crippled transportation, knocked out power for millions and killed at least 45 people in nine states with a massive storm surge and rain that caused epic flooding. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson (UNITED STATES - Tags: ENVIRONMENT DISASTER) Published: Říj. 31, 2012, 2:05 odp.
Power lines devastated by fire and the effects of Hurricane Sandy are seen in the Breezy Point section of the Queens borough of New York October 30, 2012. Millions of people across the eastern United States awoke on Tuesday to scenes of destruction wrought by monster storm Sandy, which knocked out power to huge swathes of the nation's most densely populated region, swamped New York's subway system and submerged streets in Manhattan's financial district. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton (UNITED STATES - Tags: ENVIRONMENT DISASTER) Published: Říj. 30, 2012, 7:58 odp.