Scenes around D.C. on Tuesday as residents evaluate Sandy's damage:

Thoughts about the storm from a District resident:

The beginning of the clean-up:

A downed tree in Georgetown near 35th Street NW and Q Street NW:

EARLIER: A video look at scenes around the city on Monday as Hurricane Sandy approaches the D.C. area.

Prepping for Sandy:

Wind and rain starting to pick up in Arlington:

Boarded up stores on M Street in Georgetown:

Busy Home Depot parking lot in Arlington:

Sandbags in Georgetown: