Sandy

East Dover Firehouse is holding their 18th annual golf outing on Thursday may 16th at Bea Lea Golf Course in Toms River. When Hurricane Sandy hit, it destroyed the firehouse and their much needed equipment to help them do their jobs. The firehouse was filled with over 3 feet of water that destroyed everything they had. They are currently working out of 2 trailers in their parking lot due to the pure destruction inside.

Thank you to Jackie O'Leary who let us know about a special event to help young girls affected by Sandy, who need a special dress for prom, graduation, Sweet 16, etc.

The arguably most recognized image of Sandy's destruction, the Jet Star Roller Coaster that ended up in the ocean in Seaside Heights after the superstorm hit last fall, will be taken away soon.

Another one of the casualties after Hurricane Sandy was all the displaced pets and animals. Animal shelters were overwhelmed with the amount of animals that came in days following Hurricane Sandy. The cost to run, and maintain the animal shelters financially went through the roof...

Thank you to Jackie O'Leary who let us know about a special event to help young girls affected by Sandy, who need a special dress for prom, graduation, Sweet 16, etc.

I was honored to meet these amazing young ladies a month ago in the Hawk Studio. Operation Cupcake was started in November 2012 by two fifth grade New Jersey girls Emma and Nina who wanted to use their love of baking cupcakes to support Hurricane Sandy victims and relief workers. Click READ MORE to check out their video.

Were you or someone you know planning a Jersey Shore Wedding only to have the wedding plans affected by Super Storm Sandy? The Jersey Shore Wedding Association is going to try to help. Some couples lost their home or possessions, lost their venue or vendors due to the storm, and some had to reschedule due to time or financial burdens caused by Sandy. Whatever your story - the Jersey Shore Wedding Association is here to help! Tell them your story...

Don't forget that recently FEMA extended the deadline for filing to receive assistance for Sandy repairs.

So many have been devastated by the infamous storm last fall and so many could use a place to receive emotional support.

"Shore Dreams for Kids", the annual event in Seaside Heights that provides a day of powerboat rides and carnival-style fun for mentally and physically challenged children and adults is suffering financially since Hurricane Sandy. The event this year is scheduled for Saturday July 13th.

It's exactly 5 months since Hurricane Sandy ravaged the jersey Shore. There are still a lot of unanswered questions. A lot of anxiety by homeowners who do not know when they will get insurance checks to rebuild or repair their homes. Accuweather.com sent a camera crew along for a tour of the Jersey Shore with Mike Schwartz of Hometown Heroes to see the progress that has been made since Hurricane Sandy. Check out the story and video here

New Jersey has now formally adopted controversial flood elevation standards, according to nj.com.