Donovan's Reef. Exclusive beach clubs. Roads. Houses.
Gone.
Patch photographer Mark Vetrini captured the images of Sea Bright, NJ Friday, just days after Hurricane Sandy collided with the coast.
Perhaps no community suffered from the viciousness of this storm than this small seashore community, the same one that bears the brunt of every bad storm that comes to the Jersey Shore.
In 1992, after a terrible Nor'easter, Sea Bright was underwater. It came back. Perhaps the task is taller this time, and the town will change.
But it will come back.
After waiting several hours for an escort to the peninsula community, this is what Mark Vetrini saw.
Julie O'Connor Collart Vero Beach, Florida
Best wishes: Ken,Deland FL.
God Bless, Pete, Ft. Myers, FL.
I lived in Oceanport from 1985-2008; worked Post Offices in Oceanport, Rumson/Sea Bright & Monmouth Beach from 1991-2009. Although residing in Florida now, I feel the pain of loss for all of you living along my beloved Jersey Shore. Wishing you the best in your recovery efforts.
Greeting rom Chile, Southamerica
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BiWZ7w_vhM
i believe that together, the resourceful and resiliant folks will recreate Sea Bright to be, once again, bright and brilliant by the sea, let's start with a holiday fund raising event on the beach...Dana Thompson Weston, Vermont
Do you have a viable short-term rental property for a displaced family? Perhaps you know of one? Please think about any vacant homes in your neighborhood that are NOT listed with a Realtor. (Vacation type homes that are not occupied on a regular basis, condos/townhomes, carriage homes). We DO already have access to homes that are listed with a Realtor but they are renting quickly! If you have OR know of viable housing options, please email this volunteer group at: tworiverhomesneeded@yahoo.com with whatever information you have or if you have direct access to a homeowner of a viable home, please forward that email address on to them and/or my cell phone number. Needy families are looking for 2-6 month short-term rental properties. Families with dogs are having a particularly difficult time. If you have any questions or need clarification, please email the group. Thank you!
Thanks Debbie
Your situation sounds perfect. There are still so many displaced - trying to figure out where to go and how to afford it. If you could please go on to the website and fill out the "Add a rental" form, that would be the best way to get the details to me. Some folks are just offering up housing (not necessarily "rental"). Many creative ideas are have come out of this disaster. Thanks again! www.stormsandyhomes.com
This is Steve Livingstone from 7 On Your Side at WABC-TV. Currently we are working on a story having to do with Merri-Makers not refunding brides/grooms' deposits. Please call me as soon as possible to discuss at 917 260 7663 or 347 585 5505. Thanks, Steve Livingstone