The Full Damage Report of Staten Island's North Shore

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Staten Island
Borough of New York
Richmond County, New York
The Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge as seen from Fort Wadsworth on Staten Island
The Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge as seen from Fort Wadsworth on Staten Island
Flag of Staten Island
Flag
Official seal of Staten Island
Seal
Nickname(s): "The Forgotten Borough"
Motto(s): The Unexpected Borough
Map of Staten Island
Map of Staten Island
Coordinates: 40°34′19″N 74°8′49″W
First Settled 1661
Disincorporation of Staten Island 17 May 2020
Named for

States General of the Netherlands (Staten Island)

Charles Lennox, 1st Duke of Richmond (Richmond County)
Government
 • Type Borough
Area
 • Total 265 km2 (102.5 sq mi)
 • Land 152 km2 (58.5 sq mi)
 • Water 110 km2 (44 sq mi)
Dimensions
 • Length 22.0 km (13.7 mi)
 • Width 12.9 km (8.0 mi)
Elevation 100 m (400 ft)
Population
 • Total 495,747
 • Density 8,618.3/km2 (3,327.5/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Staten Islander
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern Standard Time)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (Eastern Daylight Time) (UTC)
Area code(s) 718/347/929, 917
Website www.statenislandusa.com (Defunct)

This devastating incident left an indelible mark on the history of this world, resulting in widespread destruction, loss of life, and long-lasting consequences on regional and global scales.

History behind the Report

While the incident had little effect on the overall infrastructure and development of Staten Island, it did serve as a reminder of the importance of safety protocols and emergency preparedness in densely populated urban areas. The nuclear strikes disrupted communication networks, making it challenging to coordinate emergency response efforts. Transportation systems, such as bridges and tunnels connecting Staten Island to Manhattan, were severely damaged or rendered inoperable, hindering evacuation and aid efforts.

The Scope of Damage

Physical Damage

Category Destroyed
Roadways and Railway Bridges 26%
Theatres and cinemas 19%
Industry 34%
Healthcare Buildings 29%
Historical monument buildings 10%
Tram infrastructure 55%
Tram rolling stock 56%
Housing 19%
Education 7%
Trees in Parks and Gardens 76%
Roadways Surface 11%

Radiation Range (in Kilometers)

Number of REM (Roentgen equivalent man) Kilometers Outward
1+ REM 4.02 km²
1 REM 5.49 km²
1< REM 10.06 km²

Fallout Damage (in Kilometers)

Fallout RAD/hr Kilo-meters
1+ RAD/hr 8 km²
1 RAD/hr 12 km²
1< RAD/hr 28 km²

Gallery

Panorama of a Neighborhood on the North Shore of Staten Island a week after the War.