3 November 2012 Last updated at 22:33

In pictures: Storm Sandy clean-up

Repair man on power lines, Staten Island, New York (3 November)

Four days after the storm Sandy hit New York, power has been restored to most of Manhattan, but in the outer boroughs - like Staten Island, seen here - work to repair electricity supplies continues.

Residents pick through debris, Staten Island, New York

On Saturday, Staten Island should have been preparing to host the start of the New York marathon; instead, residents found themselves picking through debris to salvage some possessions.

Residents queue for petrol at temporary filling station at the National Guard armoury, Staten Island, New York

The petrol queues move slowly, and supplies are limited. However, New York's governor said more was on its way, and temporary filling stations like this one have opened. Many people are relying on petrol-powered generators for electricity.

Mayoral staff deliver food to the Red Hook public housing project, still without power or water, five days after storm Sandy

In Brooklyn, food was handed out to residents of the Red Hook public housing project, still without power or water, five days after the storm.

Volunteers cook hamburgers for clean-up crews and residents, Midland Beach, Staten Island, New York

While some volunteers delivered supplies, this team set up a mobile burger bar to feed clean-up crews and residents of Midland Beach, on Staten Island.

Electrical wires balanced on beams in Midland Beach, Staten Island, New York

This makeshift arrangement was a way some Staten Islanders had found to keep the power lines off the ground.

Teacher sets up solar charging station made by her pupils for residents of the Rockaways, New York

With power in short supply, this teacher turned to a solar charging station made by her students, setting it up to provide a little electricity in the Rockaways.

Staff in a laundromat sweep out mud and water, Coney Island, New York

But recovering from storm Sandy will be a lengthy process. These laundrette owners will have to get their premises clean before their customers can come back to get their clothes clean.

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In pictures: Storm Sandy clean-up

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