While mandatory evacuations across Ocean County have run smoothly with the summer population shifting from the beaches to the mainland to their respective homes or shelters, Ocean County Emergency Management officials are continuing to urge caution for the many people who live in Ocean County. “This is the time to get off the road, this [...]
The New Jersey Department of Transportation has prepared for a coordinated, multi-agency cleanup operation of state roads starting immediately after Hurricane Irene moves through. The Department has anticipated extensive damage from high winds and heavy rain, including downed utility poles and power outages, downed trees and flooded roads. Prior to the storm arriving in New [...]
Attorney General Paula T. Dow and the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs today warned gasoline retailers, grocers, and other merchants that price gouging is prohibited during the State of Emergency declared in advance of Hurricane Irene. Dow and Thomas R. Calcagni, Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs, reminded retailers that the State of [...]
After the Pine Belt Arena filled up, township officials expanded to Intermediate North and by 2pm, they were making preparations to open Toms River High School East to the Red Cross. Toms River Police Chief Michael Mastronardy said the shelters are open to residents of Toms River area communities and those families being displaced by [...]
All of the different departments and groups in the township have been working closely together as Hurricane Irene makes a path for the Jersey Shore. Mayor Thomas Kelaher came out this morning to check out operations at the Pine Belt Arena, set up as a regional Red Cross shelter for displaced residents. Kelaher met with [...]
Toms River Police Chief Michael Mastronardy said today that earlier reports of the bridge closing into Seaside Heights and the barrier islands were incorrect and traffic is allowed in and out. Mastrondary recommends that anyone who does not have reason to cross the bridge use caution. Mastronardy said the police chiefs from the affected communities [...]
By Phil Stilton George Lord and his Toms River Angels are hoping their franchise’s rich history follows his football and cheer squads into the American Youth Football League. The Angels, along with 21 other teams switched over the the NFL backed AYF this year after decades with Pop Warner. The Angels, who used to [...]
All scrimmages for the AYF Jersey Shore Conference have been cancelled for this weekend. Midget regular season games have been rescheduled for Monday night. On the agenda for local teams Monday night: @Jackson (Jr. Midgets) Jackson Liberty vs. Berkeley 7pm Jackson Memorial vs. Colts Neck 8:30pm @Lacey (Midgets) Toms River Indians vs. Lacey 7pm @Red [...]
Mayor Kelaher announced a Mandatory Evacuation of the Barrier Island, which includes Ortley Beach, Ocean Beach Units, Chadwick Beach, Normandy Beach and Pelican Island commencing today at 4:00 p.m. today, Friday, August 26, 2011. All personnel are to be evacuated as of 12:00 p.m., Saturday, August 27, 2011. As of 8:00 p.m., Friday, August 26, [...]
THE Ocean County Office of Emergency Management and a host of county agencies are closely working with residents and emergency responders to prepare citizens for Hurricane Irene and move residents and visitors out of its path. Hurricane Irene is expected to begin to affect Ocean County early Saturday afternoon as tropical winds begin to move [...]