Toms River’s Mayor Tom Kellaher has just given an updated post-Irene assessment. Kellaher said the township is returning to normal with some flooding, phone and internet problems. The mayor said the town is working closely with JCP&L to resume power to the 17,000 homes still without power. He said within 24 hours, [...]
Here’s some great video by the Riverside Signal, the best local news source for Downtown Toms River, Island Heights, Beachwood, Bayville, Ocean Gate, South Toms River and Island Heights. The Riverside Signal was on scene and has a numerous photos and videos from the storm’s aftermath. Check out more videos by the Riverside Signal at: [...]
Having your storm photo on facebook is kinda neat. Having it posted on an internet blog website is a pretty neat, but getting your photograph published in Toms River’s coolest publication, TR Magazine is something to brag about. Send us your Irene photos and we’ll pick the top 10 to print in our September magazine. Hurry [...]
CURRENT SYNOPSIS: The NJROIC and NJOEM are monitoring the progress of Hurricane Irene in coordination with the National Weather Service. The NJROIC operational level remains at a Level IV. The SEOC is coordinating sheltering efforts, resource requests, EMAC requests and evacuation efforts throughout the state during this event. The Governor declared a Statewide State [...]
Atlantic US 30 Eastbound, West of US 9, (MM51.5) , Absecon City, all lanes closed and detoured – Police department activity US 322 Both Directions, West of CR 614/Cologne Av, (MM48.9) , Hamilton Twp, 1 lane may be closed – Flooding US 322 Westbound, Leipzig Av, (MM49.8) , Hamilton Twp, all lanes closed and detoured [...]
Hurricane Irene is bringing localized flooding to some roads in Ocean County and it winds have knocked down at least several dozen trees throughout Ocean County. Roads in Point Pleasant Beach, Bay Head, Berkeley Township, Stafford Township and other areas of the county are experiencing some flooding. Officials continue to strongly urge citizens to stay [...]
The New Jersey State Police are warning resident to stay off roads after numerous reported trees and powerline falls throughout the region. The risk of a tree falling on your vehicle remains very high, according to a release issued by the NJSP this morning. “Please make every effort to stay off the roadways throughout the [...]
6,000 homes are without power tonight in Jackson Township and Toms River according to First Energ Corp. In Beachwood, 600 homes are without power. Those are the areas most affected at this time with minimal outages in other Ocean County communities. 2,000 homes in Jackson have lost power, 4,000 in Toms River.
Intermediate North shelter is at full capacity. All residents please use High School East. Supplies are extremely limited. Residents are asked to bring a pillow, blanket and snacks. In the afternoon, Red Cross officials described a shortage of blankets and cots for evacuees. Lunch today was provided by the Township of Toms River and the [...]
