The storm damaged or destroyed around 320,000 homes, downed thousands of trees and power lines, and flooded major streets.
The storm severely damaged or destroyed around 100,000 homes on Long Island with more than 2,000 homes deemed uninhabitable there.
Exacerbated by deforestation, flash flooding triggered by the storm damaged or destroyed thousands of homes and caused at least 365 fatalities.
It was also reported that the storm damaged at least 16,000 homes and about 250 square kilometers (60 thousand acres) of land used for cattle.
Heavy seas caused by the storm damaged or destroyed many boats, and rainfall flooded highways across the province.
High winds produced by the storm damaged numerous trees and power lines throughout the affected areas.
More than 18,000 businesses and homes in Connecticut lost power yesterday after storms damaged electrical lines, utility officials said.
It was storm damaged post-war, rebuilt and re-licensed, remaining active until at least 1977.
Agricultural damage from the hurricane was severe as the storm damaged or destroyed much of the citrus, sugar, coffee, tobacco, and honey harvests.
In addition, a tornado spawned by the storm damaged portions of the Florida Keys.