UPPER TWP., N.J. (WPVI) — The ocean still raged on Tuesday as the coastal storm made its way out of the area.<\/p>\n
Communities along the Jersey shore are still assessing what’s left.<\/p>\n
“Preceding the storm, we had about a 14-foot high dune system that extended out about 20-25 feet towards the beach. That is completely eradicated,” said Upper Township Administrator Jimmy Van Zlike.<\/p>\n
Officials in Strathmere are now extremely concerned about the homes along Neptune Drive, which are now without the protection of the dune.<\/p>\n
On Tuesday evening, Upper Township officials plan to declare a local state of emergency, reaching out to county, state and federal agencies for help.<\/p>\n
“As a township, we rely heavily on federal funds and state funds. We can’t do it ourselves, and we need help from others. So we’re going to be reaching out properly,” said Van Zlike.<\/p>\n
Strathmere was left with major erosion in August, as crews scrambled to repair beach access paths before Labor Day weekend.<\/p>\n
In Ocean City, as surfers tackled the chilly waves, people marveled at what’s left of the beach at 6th Street.<\/p>\n
“The dunes — you can’t even walk out onto the beach anymore. It’s so sad,” said Monica Burke of Sicklerville.<\/p>\n
“It’s pretty bad,” said Scott Rogerson of Ocean City. “They’re going to have to do a lot of replenishment this winter to get it back to being usable by the spring and summer.”<\/p>\n
Ocean City’s mayor says the city will move sand to fill the beaches north of Music Pier before next summer.<\/p>\n
Some residents say all this — the flooding and erosion — is a part of life at the shore.<\/p>\n
“I’d rather be here than Florida right now,” said Steve Covey of Ocean City.<\/p>\n
The state DEP sent out inspectors to assess the beaches on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
As for Army Corps of Engineers beach replenishment projects, they have not received federal funding, leaving many Jersey shore communities waiting for updates.
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