Good article Colleen but why not define who should and should not be coming to LBI. I issue i faced yesterday was more frustrating than the unthinkable devastation that i know waits for me. I traveled 2 hours to get to my house in Mud City and was told i was not able to enter the area. However, several of my neighbors were given the go ahead to not only enter but have dumpsters already at their house have begun cleanup. This is fact, as i have talked to that neighbor, To add insult to injury, I was told that i am not a resident because i don't live there 12 months out of the year. How does that make any sense when my taxes are based on 12 months out of the year. Perhaps, the intent is a good one and that is to keep people safe. However, there is a MAJOR inconsistency in how they are enforcing who enters and who does not and that will cause people to get frustrated and take it out on the messengers. My suggestion - how about a news article that gives more details (i.e. anyone that should not be coming to LBI) so people are spared more agony and greif than they are already dealing with. We're all stressed but we are all trying to cope and help and not having CLEAR and CONSISTENT enforcement is adding to what americans are best known for...the ability to heal, help and move on.

Hi Partner, I can understand the confusion in parts of Stafford..here is our latest post on that issue.
http://barnegat-manahawkin.patch.com/articles/limited-re-entry-to-begin-in-beach-haven-west .
As far as LBI is concerned, people are still being asked by emergency personnel to leave the island, and reentry is not permitted for anyone at least 10 days, according to Harvey Cedars police. Permits are not even being honored..here's some more specifics on that ...
http://barnegat-manahawkin.patch.com/articles/no-power-telephone-creating-problems-for-stafford-police..Hope it helps, and I am so sorry about your frustration. Keeping good thoughts for you - Colleen

Does anyone have information on Dock Road? 426 Dock Road? Please?

The images that we've all seen on television are playing themselves out in real time here in New Jersey. "Citizens" being met at bridges by armed guards telling them that they can't go to their homes. In most scenarios there is no valid reason why people cannot return to their homes permanently or at least to gather and salvage what they can to piece their lives together in whatever capacity. I've had contact with countless people that are currently occupying thier homes on some of the barrier islands and the majority of the areas are OK and accessible. Especially, in some of the more southern barrier island communities. I don't want to hear "It's for your own safety"....tell that to someone who has a perfectly fine dwelling waiting for them in an area that hasn't been negatively impacted and they are staying in a shelter. This is a crucial moment where those that have been impacted can gather items and salvage them. Photos, important documents, etc....Not to mention, the looting has begun. The press is not reporting on it but it is happening. The variables are vast and it's easy to say do what you are told for your own good but that doesn't apply to all the invididuals being impacted.

Can anyone update us on N. 9th Street in Surf City?

Hi Colleen,

As I read the above article I was wondering if there was any way we could be of help to the emergency management people. Our family has a home down there and the videos look promising that the damage is minimal compared to others. We love LBI and my heart breaks for those that are working on the island now and how emotionally they are tied to the island. Could we bring food to a drop off spot that could be brought in to them? Our prayers are with them for comfort and strength.

Arrested? Really? Then I will have a warm place to sleep and 3 square. Sounds like a good deal to me.

As a resident of area for 7months out of the year I want to drop off food and clothing water supplies please tell us what is needed and where to drop off.if anyone is in need of something please leave message here.we will check back to see what you all need. Patrice

We just moved back to Beach Haven two weeks before the storm after moving to Alaska for work in 2010. Now we have no jobs and maybe no home. The authorities should be giving residents more detailed information about the neighborhoods to try and alleviate concerns over our futures. If a video of the island from a helicopter has been taken, they should make it available.

I saw the necn video and see my property at .45 seconds in. I am fortunate that my place appears to be untouched. I have done numerous Katrina relief trips and Irene trips to help clean up and rebuild. I would love to get acces to my place and then assist with the clean up. Sooner the better

Partner, You need to chill. The people down here , these are there FULL time homes, not vacation homes. Things here are a disaster area. Be happy you have you FULL time home intact. Shame on you. You should be offering help to your neighbors and this community, no complaining about your THINGS .

Thank you Chris. That was very nice of you. I live(d) in Beach Haven on Dock Road. Those pictures must have been heartbreaking for you to take.

Think of others,
You need to chill. I am fortunate and want to get down to help with clean up. I've already given my info to beach haven for volunteer cleanup. Think before you post. I've got relief experience and would gladly help clean up an rebuild for you or anyone else affected by this tragedy. Please stay safe and my prayers are with you and you family.

i said PARTNERS, not you Joe Filece ,read partners comments

I was very happy when i read your first post, you get it. When you are fortunate ,you give back, and thats how it should be. The communities down here are thankful for people like yourself.

Thinkofothers, my apology,
Didn't look up. Please be safe we are here pa keeping you all in our prayers

My apology. Hang in there and we are thinking of all of you

People aren't allowed to their houses beacuse the streets are flooded with sand. And even if they oils get to their house there ark broken sewer water and gas lines all over the plac as well as downed power lines and plenty of other hazards. It would not be safe to let the public on. Too many people on that island right now would only cause more distruction. Crews will be on the island boarding up people's houses and salvaging why can be salvaged. Everything that is being done is being done protect you an your homes.

Hi. My 80 year old grandparents have owned their home on Milcreek for 30 years. They called today and were told they would be allowed to enter but only the two of them and clean up efforts weren't to begin just initial assessment and gathering of possessions. They were also told they needed to clean themselves upon leaving. They are to old to do anything themselves. We got in the house on Tuesday with no problem. I am just wondering if anyone knows why they can't bring family and start to clean out some of the mess in an effort to mitigate the damage? It seems if it is safe enough to let people in it would be safe enough to start clean up. Not complaining just wondering if anyone had addition info, we are all heartbroken over all the destruction. Thank you in advance for any help.

This is all horrible, agreed, if you can't get to your homes as we can't, there are many many places that need help. We are trying to feed and cloth thousands of ppl. Just ask, someone needs help and someone can help you.

Maybe this will help people. http://storms.ngs.noaa.gov/storms/sandy/ if you go to this site NOAA weather you can look up the address of your home. It will show you before and after images from satalite. It is a bit hard to figure out,but you can see if your house is still standing.

My home too has 4ft of water inside(so I am told) I do not live there. All owners on LBI are faced with the same devastation, some more than others. Patience, its for all of our safety.

Let the residents back in to claim whats left of their lives. Pickers should be flogged.

Does any have any information about Harry Drive in BHW? Or any pics of that area, looking for pics of Walter Blvd., & Harry Drive.

Sorry. I haven't seen anything

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