Voluntary Evacuation for Barrier Island Residents Issued by Township
Coastal flood warning issued by National Weather Service
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…
Pat S.
8:28 pm on Saturday, February 9, 2013
Toms River is going to have a long wait for badge money from private associations. Since our beaches are self sufficient and don't get a penny from TR ( and certainly don't expect to) why would anyone think that any revenue should go to them? That's how we maintain our property and build better dunes than TR. more ›