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Toms River and Hurricane Sandy: Wednesday Updates

Widespread power outages and other important information

Important phone numbers for Hurricane Sandy in Toms River are here.

Conditions around Toms River, Wednesday Oct. 31 after Hurricane Sandy:

Street Lights still down at major intersections

Stay at home if you can as many intersections are without power. Among them:

On Hooper Avenue: at Yorktowne Boulevard, Fischer, Walnut Street intersections.

On Route 37: many traffic lights are out, such as Clifton Avenue, Hooper, Bachelor Street, Coolidge.

Widespread debris continues to be an issue on local roads as police tape only has closed many residential streets where trees and power lines have fallen.

On Hooper Avenue, flooding between South Shore Boulevard and the McDonald's has receded. Sandy conditions from flooding debris exist on the major roadway.

On Bay Avenue, flooding yesterday has receded in Shelter Cove but power lines are down in multiple areas.

Access to the barrier island is for emergency personnel only. The bridge to Seaside via Route 37 remains closed. Tremendous devastation is reported on the barrier island communities of Seaside Heights, Ortley Beach and more.

Closures today continue

Toms River Regional Schools are closed today through Friday. The Ocean County Mall is closed. Garbage and recycling pick-up is canceled. The Toms River Halloween Parade is postponed.

Tree clearing crews are out

Since Sunday, municipal crews continue to address reports of fallen trees. If you have a roadway blocked by fallen trees, you can call the township to report it at 732-349-0150. This is also the police non-emergency number.

Widespread power outages continue

More than 39,000 Toms River residents are still without power at noon Wednesday. In many cases service hasn't been restored since Sunday.

Yesterday morning, more than 42,000 Toms River residents were without power.

Power outages, call JCP&L: 1-888-LIGHTSS (544-4877) A current power outage map is here.

Cable, Phone service still an issue

Throughout the state, service from cell phones has been erratic. Much of Toms River described their cell phone service was nonexistent for certain carriers.

  • 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

DEP Urges Water Conservation

The DEP is advising residents statewide to conserve water in the wake of Hurricane Sandy because widespread power outages have forced utilities onto emergency generators to treat and pump water.

"Everyone must pitch in immediately and take steps to reduce water consumption. Without conservation now, homes and businesses could find themselves without water in the near future if backup generation fails. We need full and immediate cooperation," said DEP Commissioner Bob Martin in a press release issued by the governor’s office.

Volunteers needed

Either of the two shelters in Toms River are asking for volunteers.

Volunteers can report to the Pine Belt Arena at Toms River High School North, Old Freehold Road, or at Toms River High School East on Raider Way.

Residents can also call 848-992-0216 to volunteer at a shelter.

Toms River Intermediate South in Beachwood is operating a shelter and supplies of toiletries and blankets are being sought. Interested donors can drop them off at Intermediate South.

The state of New Jersey volunteer emergency response hotline has been activated.

"This hotline was established earlier this year to enhance the state's emergency responsiveness by harnessing New Jerseyans' strong spirit of service," according to a press release from the office of Governor Chris Christie.

The number to call is 1-800-JERSEY-7 (1-800-537-7397); backup hotline numbers are: 609-775-5236 or 908-303-0471. Leave a message if your call is not immediately answered with your name, contact information, place of residence, skill set, and availability. You can also e-mailrowena.madden@sos.state.nj.us with this information.

Trained volunteer affiliated with emergency response organizations are asked to contact their respective agencies to receive assignments.

Need help from a volunteer? Call 2-1-1 or go online at www.nj211.org.

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Ocean Beach Unit 2 Toms River Resident

12:23 pm on Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Please keep us posted on barrier island reopening...... Those of us who live there year round are terrified......

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Rob Olsen

8:21 pm on Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Anyone know how deep the water was at Fischer & 37? My cousin has a house there & is worried but can't contact anyone?

Steve Domanski

12:32 pm on Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Just got the call TRRS closed Thursday & Friday

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I ❤ N.J.

12:46 pm on Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Can you guys provide a link or a list of items that can be donated to the relief shelters? There are A LOT people out driving on the roads here in Toms River and making a drop-off while they are out anyways, to get gas or food, may be a good suggestion.

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Catherine Galioto

1:40 pm on Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Check out the info and links, above.

Beached mom

2:33 pm on Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Int south has a shelter as well. Amazing crew of volunteers there! Public support is unreal!! Great job folks!

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Jillian V

3:21 pm on Wednesday, October 31, 2012

My heart goes out to my friends and family who live here and around Jersey. I feel so guilty that I am not there with you. I just cannot believe this devastation and only pray that it gets quickly resolved.

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I ❤ N.J.

3:22 pm on Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Catherine,
I have checked the info and links posted here on the Patch.com, Jersey Shore Hurricane News site, as well as checked on Red Cross website directly. I am simply asking what supplies the shelters & volunteers are in need of most so we as a community can pass along the info to help get them the supplies. If there is a supply list of some sort posted and I overlooked it, my apologies, however I don't see anything as of now. Thanks

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T

4:14 pm on Wednesday, October 31, 2012

READ!
Closures today continue
Toms River Regional Schools are closed today through Friday. The Ocean County Mall is closed. Garbage and recycling pick-up is canceled. The Toms River Halloween Parade is postponed.

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Downtown John

1:28 pm on Friday, November 2, 2012

Sorry "T", it's hard to read the Patch on my phone, in the dark with cold, shivering hands. "T" must mean TROLL

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Chuck sloughfy

4:32 pm on Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Keep up the communication ... Stay strong , check on ur neighbors & be patient ... Great job so far ... !!

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Richard

5:00 pm on Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Anyone know how the post office in downtown Toms River is? I only saw today pictures of the flooding near by downtown. Obviously mail delivery had to be suspended. I'm by Mule RD. and was wondering as well if anyone had information about when mail delivery would begin again. Haven't seen any current updates on USPS site. - Rich

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Jamie DiGiovanni, Trinity Academy

5:25 pm on Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Has anyone heard how Chadwick Beach, Silver Beach areas are? The news only reports Seaside and Ortley.

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John Geyser

2:40 pm on Thursday, November 1, 2012

I live on melody Lane, south side of the ocean beach marina. I am a test pilot at the FAA Tech center and today flew an aerial survey mission in our S76 sikorsky helicopter over that area. from 1500 ft i saw that most of the destruction was on the beach front with much sand and water apparently flowing through those houses down toward 35. the water has receded in most areas. Many boats that were on land at the Chadwick marina are piled up or on their sides. there are two new inlets north of us. One is adjacent to mantaloking road and cuts rte 35. this inlet appears to be getting deeper and wider with time. There is also another new inlet at the border of bay head and mantaloking. this one also cuts 35. Heavy equipment is attempting to close that inlet. Ortley east of 35 north is indescribable in the amount of devastation. Most of 35 south from brick to the A&P is clear of debris and water with a lot of sand on it in ortley. 35 north from the A&P to approximately the rite aid is full of sand and debris. I just talked with the police dept in TR and they have no idea when they will allow residents back on the island.

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Cynthia E Miller

7:32 pm on Friday, November 2, 2012

I would like to know about silver beach myself. all they are showing is seaside, though i go there every summer, our home is in silver beach.

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Cynthia E Miller

7:35 pm on Friday, November 2, 2012

I would like word on Silver Beach area myself, pictures would be greatly appreciated. All we are getting is news reports about Seaside, Atlantic City, Mantaloking. Would love to hear about Silver and Chadwick Beach.

Richard

6:08 pm on Wednesday, October 31, 2012

I'd still like to know about the main post office downtown. If anyone is interested I did see that USPS updated there website about there facilities.

http://about.usps.com/news/service-alerts/welcome.htm

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Christine T

6:50 pm on Wednesday, October 31, 2012

I heard Chadwick ocean side wasn't in that bad of shape compared to some of the other nearby beaches. Strickland blvd. Homes had water up to first floor windows. I heard this as second hand info. I don't know how much truth it is. We are waiting for any news as well about Chadwick.

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Ed Kopacz

1:43 am on Thursday, November 1, 2012

Any word of how Chadwick Beach island made it thru Sandy??

James Setteducato

6:56 pm on Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Does anyone know if the water in Ortley Beach reached Washington Avenue by 6th??

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Alex C

7:12 pm on Wednesday, October 31, 2012

how about the Wawa in chadwick beach and the houses around it?

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Alex C

7:13 pm on Wednesday, October 31, 2012

The yellow 3 story across from it as well...

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I ❤ N.J.

7:49 pm on Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Anyone interested in helping out...

Main location in need: High School East in Toms River
Items needed for the families:
FOR KIDS----- toys are always a plus! They are stuck in a shelter away from their homes.. let's give them something to do (Board games, books, coloring/activity books, crayons, markers, etc) diapers, wipes, unused/unopened bottles, blankets, unused/unopened baby formula. Also needed soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hair brushes (new), also unused/throw away razors and shaving cream.

Only takes a couple minutes to go through your kids toy bins/play rooms to put together even a small box of toys your kids no longer play with. ((and pantries)) Imagine the relief these small children will feel having some fun things to do to pass the time in a strange, scary place. Every little bit helps :-)

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Rob Olsen

8:24 pm on Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Anyone know how deep the water was at Fischer & 37? My cousin has a house there & is worried but can't contact anyone?

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TM

9:20 pm on Wednesday, October 31, 2012

I need info on houses around Green Island.
I have a friend living on Alabama Ave. and can't get in touch with them.

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rightwing

10:25 pm on Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Drove through Green Island this afternoon. The water has receded and everyone is removing the waterlogged items from there homes. As far as I saw, no one is trapped by water at this point.

Merrilynne Gerth

10:07 pm on Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Do the shelters have electricity yet? Yesterday, they did not and everyone was cold.

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Tara

10:13 pm on Wednesday, October 31, 2012

We are also interested if anyone knows about Silver beach has anyone been able to get in there. When will we be able to get on to the island

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Connie Hilts

11:41 pm on Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Does anyone know about osprey dr I have an uncle I can not reach?

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Helios

6:52 pm on Friday, November 2, 2012

Also have friends on Osprey Dr and have been unable to contact. Does anyone have news of how that area fared?

jessica clark

2:37 am on Thursday, November 1, 2012

Rob, my parents live there. The water was knee level in their house. Outside sheds, fences, and cars were destroyed. A ton of damage, but not totaled! Good luck:)

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M

7:30 am on Thursday, November 1, 2012

1: Cat, great job making the facts simple and direct.
2: I'm in PA now cause my home is in Lavallette. Anyone hear anything about the Ocean Beach area? i live on E Tide Way just south of The Wawa on 35.

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Steve Domanski

10:29 am on Thursday, November 1, 2012

I thought I heard the" Evac Sirenes" blowing for 3-5 mins @ 2AM this mornning.Is/was there more problems,or was I just (hopefully) dreamming this?

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Kristen

1:12 pm on Thursday, November 1, 2012

Hello Tom's River area - my name is Kristen and I am down here in Atlanta, GA. We are devastated for you, and would like to help. Other than making cash donations through the Red Cross, etc, would sending supplies help you? I have coats, blankets, toiletries, etc, and am willing and able to send it overnight via Fed Ex/UPS if there is a person and place that it can be delivered to. Please let me know if this is a viable option, and please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

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Bill Wilke

2:45 pm on Thursday, November 1, 2012

I can't get in touch with my uncle's they both live in Tom's River Grothusen is there last name. I am Bill Wilke and live AZ. If anyone knows them please have them call me. Thank You! My Prayers Are With You All.

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Rosemary Gerbino

3:01 pm on Thursday, November 1, 2012

Hey John Geyser, Did you happen to do a video......my family has a house at Ocean Beach Unit 3 on the Bay....on west bayview .....Rosemay

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Bojangles215

4:50 pm on Thursday, November 1, 2012

Is the liquor store open yet? Any cannabis dispensary open? Please help

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Laura

6:14 pm on Thursday, November 1, 2012

Does anyone have information about 8th ave ortley beach bayside. My aunt has a house there and was wondering.

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Allison Goodwin

6:22 pm on Thursday, November 1, 2012

http://storms.ngs.noaa.gov/storms/sandy/

Follow the link and put your address in. It's an aerial view and you'll get an idea of what you're in for. Best of luck to you all.

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Cathy Burns-Perrotta

2:29 am on Friday, November 2, 2012

Allison Goodwin thank you so much for this link! I'm a Jersey girl living in LA and my Dad has a house on Harborside Drive W. The photo actually runs out one block from his house but the neighborhood looks relatively intact! My heart is with everyone there. We're praying for you! Cathy Burns-Perrotta

Brenda Martin

8:10 pm on Thursday, November 1, 2012

I am trying to get in contact with my Aunt, Carolyn MacArthur Pagliaro. She lives at 52 Aldo Ct. Have tried to call her several times and her answering machine picks up but don't get anything else. My name is Brenda Martin in Mobile, AL. Ph: 251-605-2247.

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Raluca rusan

12:00 am on Friday, November 2, 2012

http://storms.ngs.noaa.gov/storms/sandy/

If anyone wants to find their homes go on this link and zoom in to the dark area which is an uptaded google earth after storm of the islands, it will at least give u a general ideea wont show all damages. I live in lavallette on ortley ave , i heard residents will be allowed back next week sometime possibly by monday.

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Gloria

10:32 am on Friday, November 2, 2012

Friends of Mr Larry Lagatol from Chadwick Beach are looking for him, if you know Larry please have someone contact Gloria or Louie Pashos at : louie171@msn.com

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Linda Burnett

12:56 pm on Friday, November 2, 2012

Any more news on Chadwick beach? My 87 yr old aunt is out of contact. She lives there yr round

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Nicki Byers

3:12 pm on Friday, November 2, 2012

Help trying to get in touch with Pat Knox 246 North Lagoon Road
Normandy Beach‎ NJ‎ 08739
Have not heard from her since monday if you know anything about that street or her please call me 352 379 9749 Nicki

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Cynthia E Miller

7:59 pm on Friday, November 2, 2012

What about Silver Beach???? I would like to know the conditions and/or see pictures.

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Dorothy Zahran

11:04 pm on Saturday, November 3, 2012

You can go here to see post-sandy imagery aerial/satellite pix, just be sure to check off "post-sandy imagery" and type in your location: http://google.org/crisismap/2012-sandy

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Robert Ragotzkie

5:14 pm on Sunday, November 4, 2012

anyone have information about John D. Post at 62 Parisian Drive?
Please contact ragotzkie@wisc.edu

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Patricia Perillo

6:41 am on Monday, November 5, 2012

Today -11/5, I still do not know about S. Lagoon Rd in Silver Beach. I heard that Friday 11/9 we would be allowed in. The TR Police Dept. said WEEKS before we are allowed in. I live there and going nuts about going home. Pls help !!!!!

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Cynthia E Miller

1:56 pm on Monday, November 5, 2012

Patricia, we live on heron rd in silver beach. here is a link so you can see what is going on from a satilite view, at least you will know if your home is still there, it is., but here is the link http://goggle.org/crisismap/2012 sandy hope this helps. Just a complete mess if you are on the beach side lots of sand we are on bayside, water sand, but check out the link. i hope all is well..

Verizon FiOS

2:32 pm on Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Verizon FiOS is working to restore service to all those affected. To those who currently do not have means to connect, we encourage you to let your loved ones and neighbors know that Verizon has set up charging stations in our stores. You do not need to be a Verizon customer to take advantage of these stations. For locations, check here: http://vz.to/ChargeVZ

Our team is here to help. Customers can reach out to us on Twitter (@FiOSSandyRelief) as well as Facebook.

For the latest information regarding repairs, credits, and damaged equipment please visit: http://vz.to/RTEIiL

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