A voluntary evacuation of barrier island homes beginning at 6 p.m. Friday has been issued by the Toms River Office of Emergency Management.
"Due to the possibility of flooding, residents of the barrier island and other low-lying areas who do not feel comfortable staying in their homes during the storm, may want to leave the area by 6 p.m. to stay with friends or family," reads a statement issued by the township Friday afternoon.
A coastal flood warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for several areas from 4 p.m. Friday to 11 a.m. Saturday, including Ocean County. Flooding is possible at high tide Friday evening.
OEM Director Paul Daley indicated that it is "very likely" some areas in the township may flood, including land near the Barnegat Bay. Those areas have become more prone to flooding since Superstorm Sandy struck, as officials have said sand and other debris were deposited in the bay.
Daley recommended that those in a flood-prone and low-lying areas move cars to higher ground and do not drive on flooded streets should waters rise
I have a headache after reading your comments Mike
sad but true!
http://www.mrc.org/articles/jersey-news-outlet-cries-global-warming-blizzard-approaches one of worst storms blizzard of 78 hit long before algore fantisized global warming BS... As a matter of FACT it was aroudn the tiem many so called scientisst were claiming another ice age was coming http://www.globalresearch.ca/global-warming-or-the-new-ice-age-fear-of-the-big-freeze/30336 The only thing these soc alled scientists have in common is teh tens of thousands they were bilking the gov for climate studies to line thier own pockets & not having to get a real job
http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2013/08jan_sunclimate/
On the barrier island, there were no reported breaches of the Atlantic Ocean in Brick or Mantoloking. There was one small breach confirmed in Toms River's Ortley Beach section, though it was being considered minor, causing a detour that spanned a few blocks on Route 35's northbound lanes. The Mantoloking Fire Department said Friday night that the waves were "lapping at the dunes," though nothing had broken through.* A breach in Mantoloking during Sandy is thought to have caused flooding in both the barrier island and mainland neighborhoods in Brick... (and TR). There is still the threat of flooding as the nor'easter moves north. High tide at the Mantoloking Bridge will occur at 11:11 a.m. and 11:38 p.m. Saturday. On the oceanfront, high tide will occur at 6:13 a.m. and 6:40 p.m. Saturday. * It's time to build up the dunes before we're all flooded again. Use eminent domain -- nobody's precious "view" is more important than my safety and my home! Dunes and beach replnishment for the entire Shore will cost less than raising 25,000 homes and/or paying $30,000 a year for insurance premiums.