VOICED : Toll from superstorm Sandy climbs to 43

The hospital is dealing with severe flooding due to a hurricane, which has led to power outages and the loss of elevator service. The fire department is assisting in evacuating critical patients and dewatering the basement. Efforts are underway to restore power using emergency generators, as the utility grid is down. The basement is heavily flooded, complicating access and assessment of the situation.

What assistance did the fire department provide during the emergency?

What steps are taken to assess the condition of the power switches?

How did the emergency generators contribute to the situation?

What is the current status of the power supply from Con Edison?

What measures were taken to deal with the flooding in the basement?