Definition of veto for English Language Learners. : a decision by a person in authority to not allow or approve something (such as a new law)
At least 53 people died in New York as a result of the storm. Thousands of homes and an estimated 250,000 vehicles were destroyed during the storm. Economic losses across New York were estimated to be at least $18 billion.
How hurricanes kill -- it's not always what you think. By Vitals. Email. Hurricane Sandy is already stressing millions of people living on the eastern seaboard, but itâs not likely to kill anywhere near the number of people who would have died in such a storm 100 years ago. Thatâs because weather and emergency officials can get people out of the worst flood zones in time.