A 56-year-old man was killed in Brooklyn when a tree fell on him during the nor'easter that battered New York and New Jersey over the weekend. As of Saturday, 100,000 households in the region had lost power, and a voluntary evacuation advisory was issued for Point Pleasant, New Jersey. In Egg Harbor Township, nine adults and a dog were rescued from a flooded motel. Gusts of 60 mph, and in some places more than 70 mph, were recorded along the coast.

A September nor'easter that pounded New York and New Jersey all weekend has left a death in its wake. In Brooklyn, a 56-year-old man was killed when a tree fell on him. He is the confirmed fatality from the storm.

As of Saturday, 100,000 households in the region were without electricity. Roads were heavily flooded along the Jersey Shore and on Long Island, and a voluntary evacuation advisory was issued for Point Pleasant, New Jersey. In Egg Harbor Township, nine adults and a dog were rescued from a motel room filled with water.

Gusts of 60 mph, Some Topping 70 mph… Mass Flight Cancellations

Gusts of around 60 mph, and more than 70 mph in some spots, were recorded along the New Jersey and Delaware coasts. Inland areas saw 40 to 50 mph, while eastern Long Island and southeastern New England saw 45 to 65 mph. Rainfall was forecast at 1 to 3 inches from Philadelphia to eastern New Jersey, and 3 to 5 inches on Long Island and southern New England.

Nor'easter Damage Summary
Casualties
56-year-old man killed in Brooklyn (fallen tree)
Power outages
About 100,000 households as of Saturday
Evacuations/rescues
Voluntary evacuation advisory in Point Pleasant; 9 people rescued from Egg Harbor motel
Wind
Around 60 mph on the coast (some over 70 mph); 40 to 50 mph inland
Rain
1 to 3 inches in eastern New Jersey; 3 to 5 inches on Long Island
Transportation
More than 260 flights canceled at Boston Logan Airport; Fire Island ferries suspended

Events were also canceled one after another. The Global Citizen Festival in Central Park, All Things Go, the Ironman Triathlon (New York), the Ed Sheeran concert (Gillette Stadium) and the Ocean Calling Festival were all halted, and baseball schedules were adjusted.

Caution is still needed after the winds die down. Trees with roots weakened by saturated ground and downed power lines can fall after a storm has passed. Never touch a dangling wire; report it to the utility or call 911. If a power outage has stopped your refrigerator, it is best to check food using these guidelines: 4 hours for refrigerated food and 48 hours for a fully packed freezer.