Toms River Readies for Hurricane Sandy
Toms River OEM says cooperation key among agencies
With some forecasts calling for Hurricane Sandy's land fall to hit Toms River, local officials said they are closely monitoring the storm and are busy preparing.
Toms River Office of Emergency Management Director Paul Daley said it's the good working relationship between Toms River Regional Schools, fire and EMS companies, police and township administration that aids in the days preparing for a storm.
"The way Toms River works is we can call a meeting at any time to brief everyone on the progress of the storms and everyone’s job responsibility," Daley said.
Whatever the storm brings, current staff have the experience preparing for and responding to it, Daley said.
"Toms River is in an excellent position due to the fact all emergency services, Police, Fire, and EMS have a great working relationship and all of the players have been through numerous events," Daley said.
Daley urged residents to clear storm drains of debris. Falling leaves blocking sewer drains could acerbate flooding, and clearing the drains of leaves is one step that could help, Daley said.
So far, no public messages beyond basic preparation have been issued. Residents are urged to stock up on essentials and begin hurricane readiness. No orders to evacuate have been issued and no cancellations or closures have been announced as of Friday morning for the storm, which some forecasts call for Sunday rain and heaviest storm Monday into Tuesday.
Daley urged residents to stay tuned to news media as the storm nears.
"I ask that the public be vigilante and listen to the local radio stations, continue to monitor Toms River Patch and be ready to deal with whatever may arise," Daley said.
The storm is being compared to Hurricane Irene, which in the days after the storm found Toms River residents grappling with power outages. The Toms River flooded, evacuating about a dozen residents, and low-lying areas also grappled with flooding, such as Silver Bay, the Bay Shore, downtown Toms River, Winding River, Shelter Cove, Pelican Island, Ortley Beach and the barrier island communities.
Colleen
12:48 pm on Friday, October 26, 2012
Any plans to reschedule Trick or Treat and Halloween Parade for Toms River?
Catherine Galioto
1:03 pm on Friday, October 26, 2012
Those plans won't be made until Sunday, says parade organizers at Toms River Fire Co. No. 1.
Martin
3:55 pm on Friday, October 26, 2012
People are acting crazy because forecasts show the Frankenstorm hitting the Jersey Shore. They're buying every available flashlight and generator, as well as milk, bread and wine. I saw a woman stocking up on chocolate for "10 days stuck in the house."
When I told my right-wing neighbor that the local power co. warned of 10 days without electricity, he responded that the Obama campaign probably told union members to delay turning it back on so that votes couldn't be counted on Nov. 6th. The only problem, he admitted, is that it won't make a difference here in true-blue NJ.
Seriously?
9:59 pm on Friday, October 26, 2012
No matter what party affiliation, you really can't fix stupid.
Tony
1:19 pm on Saturday, October 27, 2012
I, as a right-winger, admit we have some loons on our side. But you elect yours to high office. We treat ours like the silly uncle we hope doesn't come for dinner.
wookfish
7:48 am on Sunday, October 28, 2012
thank god for that..damn liberals
Laura
4:24 pm on Friday, October 26, 2012
Here's to hoping that this storm weakens, and it's all much ado about nothing!
beaches
4:55 pm on Friday, October 26, 2012
Agreed Laura. I hate the stress of these things.
JoAnn Pugiese
11:15 pm on Friday, October 26, 2012
Joe
Fix drainage This town is a total flood zone......
barbara
9:13 am on Saturday, October 27, 2012
our house in toms river always floods, right off fischer blvd., horrible. my son rents it now and i am sure they will have to come here. hate these noreasters, stresses me out for sure. hoping it is not as bad as they are saying, but have to be prepared.
Dave Frank
12:34 am on Saturday, October 27, 2012
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barbara
9:11 am on Saturday, October 27, 2012
Thanks to office of emergency management and others who work hard for us.
Barbara Cagle Brooker
4:21 pm on Saturday, October 27, 2012
is there a shelter that takes people w/ animals in toms riveder?
sickofcrooks
6:43 pm on Saturday, October 27, 2012
Emergency Shelter:
The Pine Belt Arena will open at 4 PM on Sunday 10/28 as a regional shelter. Please bring blankets, pillows and snacks. Pets are welcome. Please bring a cage (we have some) pet food and a leash.
Sandra
6:10 pm on Saturday, October 27, 2012
I notice I have not seen one squirrel today. The birds have almost disappeared too and it is Saturday. But the squirrels are the ones that go up the trees and I hope they are not instead in someones attic. I have found that squirrels pretty much predict with their actions when bad weather is approaching. But this is crazy, they are really gone already. Hope they stay gone.
Patty
7:11 am on Sunday, October 28, 2012
I live in Waters Edge off Fischer Blvd......I need some opinions, should I stay or leave?? What would you do???
.
7:36 am on Sunday, October 28, 2012
I also live off of Fischer by the old Foodtown building. We plan on staying, but you are a little closer to water. I have two dogs and birds to worry about. It is a tough call on what to do.
barbara
9:58 am on Sunday, October 28, 2012
Ficher and Windsor always flooded. one year boats had to evacuate us
Ed Alois
4:01 pm on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
any infor or pictures of Green Island
Edward Alois
4:02 pm on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
any info or pictures if Green Island
Barbara Cagle Brooker
10:06 am on Thursday, November 1, 2012
my husband called toms river south police dept to see how to volunteer-couldn't get through to any other numbers listed. They gave him a # to call. The woman who answered was very rude-said not taking volunteers- and hung up! His job is w/o power so he wanted to help! Oh well...
anna javorova
10:47 pm on Saturday, January 19, 2013
i planing stay becouse cant find someting for dis money