down the shore, look at this. the community of seabright before sandy. and seabright today just buried. in atlantic city the iconic boardwalk now in ruins. the recovery in the garden state just beginning. but saving lives was the top priority. >> she can't walk. thoughts are she's in good spirits, she's not injured, and we're just waiting to get her to her daughter and get her to an evacuation center. >> reporter: first responders also racing to save lives in new york. boats navigating the swamped streets of staten island across the harbor. terrified 3-year-old haley romby lifted into the arms of safety. so the rescues continue. >> guys, you can just put them on the boat! >> reporter: sandy may have taken away these people's home, but she couldn't take away what they cherished the most. rescue crews are expected to