We saw a report on TV of then-Governor Christie warning us to take the storm seriously. I believe his quote was, "we're not risking the lives of first responders to save some idiot's ass because he chose not to leave." Say what you will, but he spoke my language.
In the wake of the devastation Florida is experiencing from Hurricane Ian, here is what you can do here in NJ if 1 that bad ever hit Garden State shores again.
Late August... and some Jersey shore lifeguards have left for school or a regular job. But it's prime time during the hurricane season, and the rip current risk has been heightened as a storm churns through the Atlantic.
With another hurricane season underway, the Department of Environmental Protection is working to ensure the progress made since Sandy does not get obliterated with an errant storm.
New Jersey is still in the midst of rebuilding and recovering from Hurricane Sandy and come June 1, the 2013 hurricane season will be getting underway.
Donations have been pouring into Monmouth and Ocean Counties in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, and some places are now overwhelmed with the supplies coming in.