US President Barack Obama will visit the storm-hit east coast of America later.
He will assess the damage to parts of New Jersey.
Superstorm Sandy tore through the region yesterday leaving at least 50 dead and millions without power.
Meanwhile modern communications remain cut off in many areas.
Large areas of New York and New Jersey remain severely flooded.
The clean-up could take months and cost billions of dollars.
Airline backlog
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey says John F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport in New York will re-open today after having been closed by the storm.
Newark International Airport in New Jersey will also resume a limited service.
LaGuardia and Teterboro Airports in the region will remain shut today.
It is not yet clear which carriers will be able to operate.
Thousands of passengers remain stranded on both sides of the Atlantic.
Passengers are advised to contact their airline before traveling to the airport.
Aer Lingus has cancelled at least 2 flights for today so far – EI 105 and EI 104 – with more updates expected later.
Passengers are advised to check with their airline before going to the airport.
Paul Brandus is a Member of White House press corps.
He outlined to Breakfast here on Newstalk how the weather has affected the US Election campaign.
