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For many summers, the members of the Shennecossett Beach Co., a private club located in Groton, Connecticut, enjoyed a picturesque beachfront. But in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, members wonder if the beach will fully recover in time for the summer of 2013.

Weathering the Storm was produced and directed by IIL Media.

Little has been told about the effects of Hurricane Sandy on the DUMBO area of Brooklyn. While most business owners evacuated the area Young Soon Kim, Director of WHITE WAVE Young Soon Kim Dance Company, remained, determined to do what she could to defend her theater against the awesome force of nature. She shares with us her experience of weathering the storm from a literal perspective and from the standpoint of a business owner trying to rebuild in the aftermath of the Hurricane.

Weathering the Storm was produced and directed by IIL Media.

Downed power lines can be restored and structures repaired or rebuilt, but for some, Hurricane Sandy left painful memories. Compared to the physical toll suffered by businesses and homes in New London, Connecticut, the damage to the Custom House Maritime was minimal, but the emotional toll far greater. The last port of the ill-fated tall ship HSM Bounty was New London, before she set out for Florida only to sink off the coast of North Carolina in the midst of Sandy’s fury.

Weathering the Storm was produced and directed by IIL Media.

The driving winds of Hurricane Sandy turned King of All Cars, a used car dealership in Asbury Park, New Jersey, into a pile of rubble and glass. Now owners Gaye and Randy Tashman are in jeopardy of losing everything, unless they can find a new location to rebuild upon. The Tashmans continue to reach out to state and local municipalities, hoping to find King of All Cars a place to call home.

Weathering the Storm was produced and directed by IIL Media.

In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, much of New York City’s public transportation system was disabled, leaving thousands of commuters without subway service. Despite massive damage, the NYC Taxi & Limousine Headquarters continued to operate, providing taxis and for-hire cars to meet the increased demand for transportation in and around the city.

Weathering the Storm was produced and directed by IIL Media.

Changing weather patterns and extreme storms are once again pushing climate change to the forefront of political debate. This subject hits close to home for Justin Green, founder of Build It Green! NYC, an environmentally-focused company whose operations were dramatically impacted by Hurricane Sandy.

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Hurricane Sandy takes Keansburg Amusement Park for its own roller coaster ride. Boardwalk prizes and flooded rides cover the property, while arcade coins are scattered down the street. Owner William Gehlhaus can only hope the park will be re-opened for the summer as he and his brother work to recover from the worst storm to hit the park since 1944.

While Hurricane Sandy affected a specific region of the United States, the lessons learned from natural disasters know no boundaries. Thus, we hope this video series will not only inspire but also raise awareness about the importance of crisis strategy, change, and risk management for business survival.

Weathering the Storm was produced by IIL Media.

When the Seastreak commuter ferry service is threatened by Hurricane Sandy, Jack Bevins and his crew need to form a plan to keep their boats above water. Faced with fuel shortages and destroyed docks, will their efforts pay off and get the ships sailing again?

While Hurricane Sandy affected a specific region of the United States, the lessons learned from natural disasters know no boundaries. Thus, we hope this video series will not only inspire but also raise awareness about the importance of crisis strategy, change, and risk management for business survival.

Weathering the Storm was produced by IIL Media.

Red Hook, Brooklyn was one of the areas hardest hit by Hurricane Sandy. One of the local businesses that suffered inconceivable losses was Red Hook Lobster Pound. The store, food truck, lobster tanks, equipment, commissary and inventory were all severely damaged, forcing the business to close indefinitely. However, despite the devastation, owners, Ralph Gorham and Susan Povich, say, “We will rebuild,” and will re-open with the help of a caring community and a local fundraising campaign.

While Hurricane Sandy affected a specific region of the United States, the lessons learned from natural disasters know no boundaries. Thus, we hope this video series will not only inspire but also raise awareness about the importance of crisis strategy, change, and risk management for business survival.

Weathering the Storm was produced and directed by IIL Media.

The lasting impacts of Hurricane Sandy are difficult for anyone to assess.  Federal, state and local municipalities are still calculating the cost of the damage, while the businesses that inhabit them are struggling to rebuild.  But in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, there is hope.  Joseph LaRocca, owner of LaRocca’s Pizzeria in Staten Island, remains an example of why small businesses are essential to building strong communities, and there is no dollar amount that can be placed on the sentimental value they hold.

Weathering the Storm was produced and directed by IIL Media.