There was some damage left behind by Hurricane Irene, but all in all Cape May County made out pretty good. This photo was submitted by Eileen Camizzi on the 987 The Coast Facebook page. There are still reports of power outages. As of 11 p.m. on Sunday, just under 15,000 remained without power in Cape…
NJ Transit rail service will remain suspended until further notice as a result of residual impacts of Hurricane Irene, except for the Atlantic City Rail Line. NJ Transit will operate bus and light rail service on a modified schedule on Monday, August 29. Crews are working around the clock today to assess storm damage and…
The storm might be over, but Gov. Chris Christie is asking state residents to stay home on Monday. Another press conference was held on Sunday evening and said if people don’t have to go into work on Monday than they should stay home. Large power outages remain throughout the state, with nearly 775,000 without power…
Its gonna cost you to ride the Garden State Parkway again on Monday. As of 6 a.m. all tolls will be reinstated on the Parkway, Atlantic City Expressway, and on the Ocean Drive Bridges. Tolls had been suspended to help with the evacuation of Cape May County and other shore communities.
Atlantic City Electric has launched its response plan to assess and repair damage caused by Hurricane Irene. Earlier Sunday, assessment crews were permitted access to the barrier islands to identify storm damage across the area. Assessment allows the Company to strategically target power restoration efforts. Communities under mandatory evacuation, including the barrier islands, were expected…
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie visited the Avalon beachfront on Sunday afternoon. Christie flew into Cape May County to meet with county elected officials on Hurricane Irene. After the meeting, Christie and key members of his cabinet met with Avalon Mayor Martin Pagliughi and toured the 32nd Street beach in the community.
The Cape May Lewes Ferry will not be in operation on Monday. The Delaware River and Bay Authority announced that due to Hurricane Irene, all crossings on the ferry for Monday have been cancelled. The ferry plans to resume normal operations on Tuesday.
Cape May County officials announced that the Superior Courts will be closed on Monday; the courts will open again on Tuesday. Jurors who are scheduled to appear on Monday are asked to call a jury management number at 463-6650. If you have a court appearance on Monday, you are advised to contact your attorney or…
Cape May County officials announced that county government offices will be open on Monday, August 29th. Employees are expected back at work at their regular time. The county will keep its park and zoo closed while debris removal operations continue. Fare Free transportation will not be operating normal routes on Monday, but dialysis runs will…
One of the biggest attractions at the Jersey Shore is open again on Monday. Officials with Moreys Piers announced that the piers and beachfront water parks are opening again on Monday. The Raging Waters water park will open at Noon and the Mariner’s Landing pier will open at 5:00pm. On Tuesday, the Ocean Oasis Water…