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So Much Ahead Of Us Before We Can Put Sandy Behind Us

Lou Russo — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 12:16:15 +0000

For many residents of the Jersey Shore who consider themselves lucky in the aftermath of Sandy, things have gotten back to some level of normalcy. The news of the return of some of the residents to the Northern Barrier Island reminds us that it’s certainly not the case for everyone. While some residents were allowed to stay overnight [...]

Brick Township Looks to Rebuild After Sandy [AUDIO/PHOTOS]

Ilya Hemlin — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 11:31:44 +0000

Brick Township was one of the worst hit by Hurricane Sandy, but as residents are slowly being allowed back onto the barrier islands, residents and officials must begin the difficult task of rebuilding.

Shore Residents Get First Look At Sandy's Damage [VIDEO/AUDIO]

Stacy Proebstle — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 10:51:53 +0000

More residents and property owners along New Jersey's barrier islands in Ocean County were allowed to return to their homes two weeks since Sandy hit, and what they found, was utter devastation.

Toms River Starts Second Phase of Barrier Island Re-entry Plan [VIDEO]

Ilya Hemlin — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 18:11:30 +0000

Toms River Police have announced the second phase of it’s re-entry Plan for the barrier island north of Lavallette. Residents will be able to go to their homes from 7 am till 2 pm. They’re requiested to have proof of ownership for their home and ID. Residents are can arrive in their own home and [...]

Grab-N-Go Information For Barrier Island Residents

Matthew White — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 12:36:03 +0000

Beginning today, some residents of Ocean County barrier islands are being allowed a short return home for a “grab-n-go.” The process is very specific for each town. Seaside Heights Property owners and tenants will be allowed into Seaside Heights for assessment/protection/removal of their property, on designated streets from Ocean Terrace to Bay Boulevard which will [...]

More Barrier Island Residents To Be Allowed Access [AUDIO]

Rosetta Key — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 11:04:59 +0000

Toms River officials were finally given the go ahead to allow limited access to the residents of Chadwick, Normandy and Ocean Beaches nearly two weeks after the super storm. Two adults per household will be transported by bus in three phases that span from this today November 9th to Tuesday November 13th. However, they’ll only [...]

Return To Barrier Islands Not Soon Enough For Residents [AUDIO]

Ilya Hemlin — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 13:00:43 +0000

It has been over a week since Hurricane Sandy pounded the Jersey Shore, and thousands along the state's barrier island communities are still unable to return home to survey the damage done by the storm.

Roads Are Open But Remain Unsafe

Laurie Cataldo — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 15:35:56 +0000

The Parkway may be open but the fact is that traveling remains unsafe and should be avoided unless absolutely necessary. A friend posted this photo from Wegmans in Manalapan. Obviously folks there are not heeding the warnings. It may seem like it is no big deal if the roads are clear in your area. The [...]