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Hurricane Sandy in Toms River: Numbers to Keep Handy

Local resources, phone numbers

The Toms River Hurricane Hotline number is currently down. Residents should call 732-349-0150 for any hurricane questions.

Toms River has activated its Hurricane Emergency Hotline for 4 p.m. Sunday and onward: 732-818-9901.

As Hurricane Sandy approaches the Jersey Shore, emergency workers are reminding people that call volume skyrockets during a crisis. Many of the calls are non-emergency calls that could be better handled by another agency. 

The following is a partial list of phone numbers to call releated to specific problems you may have:

Hurricane Readiness Tips: http://www.ready.gov/hurricanes

  • Power outages, call JCP&L: 1-888-LIGHTSS (544-4877) A current power outage map is here.
  • Phone service or FIOS television, call Verizon: 1-800-837-4966
  • Cable TV service, Cablevision: 866-633-0193; Comcast (Toms River): 866-922-0693
  • Ocean County Office of Emergency Management, call 732-341-3451.
  • Local traffic map is here. Statewide traffic map from State Police, DOT is here at NJ511.
  • Toms River Police, non-emergency: 732-349-0150.
  • Toms River Public Works:  732-341-1000
  • Ocean County Parks and Recreation parks close at dusk normally. For county park closure updates, call 877-627-2757, and then option 3.
  • Toms River Halloween Parade Oct. 31 is postponed and a rescheduled date will be announced after the storm response.

Toms River has activated its Hurricane Emergency Hotline for 4 p.m. Sunday and onward: 732-818-9901.

 

For the latest Hurricane Sandy coverage from Toms River Patch visit our topic page here.

 

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About this column: News and essential information about Hurricane Sandy in New Jersey. Related Topics: Emergency Numbers and Hurricane Sandy

Mike L

7:31 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012

Thank you for all that info, that was a Professioal job.....KUDO's

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Barbara zitney

1:36 pm on Monday, October 29, 2012

Why is it that towns around us are getting automatic phone updates, Brick Wall etc. even family in Maryland....Us here in Toms River...NOTHING>>>>what if you don't have access to a computer? logic here?

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Catherine Galioto

9:24 am on Tuesday, October 30, 2012

The Toms River Hurricane Hotline number is currently down. Residents should call 732-349-0150 for any hurricane questions.

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George T. Higham

10:25 am on Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Is there any news on the homes on
2nd ave. Seaside Park
George Higham

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Kat Pollis

1:04 pm on Wednesday, October 31, 2012

I am trying to find out if my brother Theo Pollis and his son Nicky Pollis who were at Surf and Stream campground in Toms River are OK? and where they are? We havent heard from them since Saturday. If anyone knows, please please leave message at kpollis@aol.com. please. we are way down in Fla and cannot reach anyone up there . God bless you all and protect you.

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Kat Pollis

1:10 pm on Wednesday, October 31, 2012

PLEASE Help--my brother and nephew are missing. they were at surf and stream casmpground (theo pollis is security there) and no one has heard from them since saturday. please please contact us at kpollis@aol.com if you know anything about them or the campground in general. we are down south and have no way to get up there to NJ to find them. thnax and God Bless you all.

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Dale Lee

6:08 am on Thursday, November 1, 2012

Is there a phone number to call to check on a resident? Or a way to post for a response if the family checks in?

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Angelica basile

6:55 am on Thursday, November 1, 2012

Please I need check my cosin Giuseppe Tedde , were I can call ? Thxsss

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Rodney Williams

9:14 am on Thursday, November 1, 2012

I am trying to find out news of my child Christopher Williams. His mother's name is Beth Panico. Any news email me at motivatedone03@aol.com.

Thanks so much.

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Dainty

10:16 am on Thursday, November 1, 2012

There are many folks willing to help, there is no central place to get those wanting to help to those that need help. Please create a place so we can post and help each other. thank you*

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Dainty

10:17 am on Thursday, November 1, 2012

I heard TREast HS was a mess. No one there coordinating. There are folks willing to help, let us post what we can do and what is needed. I'm heading to High School East shortly.

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6:32 pm on Thursday, November 8, 2012

When will ortley. Beach. Be able
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rosalie seebeck

6:36 pm on Thursday, November 8, 2012

When can I get to my. Hojseoo on 6thh ave in ortley

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rosalie seebeck

4:22 am on Friday, November 9, 2012

Any. Word on ortley beach.I don't want to mlss when ed fe allowed to go over.

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terry s

12:36 pm on Saturday, November 17, 2012

A young couple friends of mine are ready to move into a motel that was flooded. is there any documentation that they should ask for to indicate that it's safe -- no mold etc? Thanks!

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