Of the 45 bodies, 8 to 11 had died before the storm.

Half of the children who had access to medical care before the storm no longer do.

"She may have time before the storm to get inside to safety."

That was nearly three times the rate before the storm.

Before the storm the Island had felt the effects of an early winter.

Before the storm, the city had 65,000 students in more than 100 public schools.

"How long before the storm is down to force eight?"

Yet the family had left before the storm, and all were safe.

I spent a lot of time before the storm in the control room.

All became quiet and still, It was but the peace before the storm.