Who was president during hurricane sandy?

This shouldn't come as a surprise, but he was right on top of that. Hurricane Sandy made landfall on Oct. 29, 2012, just days before Obama was elected for his second term. read more

After viewing areas on Staten Island and in Queens affected by Hurricane Sandy, President Obama said he was assigning his housing secretary, Shaun Donovan, to oversee the recovery. read more

The President made clear that he expects his team to remain focused as the immediate impacts of Hurricane Sandy continue and lean forward in their response. The President urges Americans to continue to follow the direction and advice of local officials, Governors, and Mayors, many of whom the President will speak with later today. read more