Thanks to Matt, Sandi, Josh, Rose, Geoffrey, Stacy, David, And Bob, most of the clean is completed. We still have to sort through water-filled bins on the shelves of the red shack, make another run to the recycling yard, and arrange for the basters to be picked up. The final yard clean up will have to wait until spring when we can remove the mud, hopefully it will was away in the next storm, and refresh the grounds with a new layer of shells.
We have yet to decide if we'll rebuild the "Hibachi" Court and the gardens.
A couple of days ago, Sandi found Claire's Opti only a little worse for the wear. It's secured back on the rack and tied to a piling.
We're ready to start building the steps and repairing the utility room for the Green Shack.
Sunshine almost always makes me high! (John Denver)
Showing posts with label 2012 Hurricane Sandy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2012 Hurricane Sandy. Show all posts
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Saturday, November 3, 2012
What a Mess!
Oh no! Another storm is on the way. It should be here by mid week, bringing 35-50 mph wind and more rain.
We have the contents of the utility rooms strewn across the yard. Tomorrow, we'll secure what we can keep and discard the rest.
Today we made two trips to the recycling yard. They took the refrigerator, washer, dryer, microwave, expansion tanks and water heaters, an air conditioner, the mantis rototiller and other assorted stuff containing metal.
We also filled up a "bagster" with debris. We're using the bagster in lieu of a dumpster to see how the system works.
The electrician has paid us a visit. He capped off the service in the utility rooms so we'll be able to use the houses when electricity is restored. Speaking of electricity, Atlantic City Electroc came by to check the meters. Both are toast due to water intrusion. They are about 6 feet above ground level. We think the water was blown in by the 89 mph wind.
The well guy will be here on Monday to decontaminate the wells which were fouled by salt water intrusion.
We stopped by the township offices to find out we'll need permits for all the work that needs to be done. Bummer!
The FEMA guy stopped by to tell us to register. He is from northern California and has seen a lot of hurricanes, including Katrina. He thinks the devastation he is seeing in NJ is worse than anything he has ever seen. That's not such a comforting thought to me!
The local volunteer fire company has been active since the recovery has started. At first, they checked every house for gas leaks.
For the last two days, they have driven by on a pick up trick offering everyone a nice hot cup of chicken soup to the folks who are cleaning their yards and houses. The has been an army of people working on the clean up. Every house has six to eight people cleaning the yard, equipment, etc.
There's concern that loads of displaced people won't be able to vote. The Gov has authorize electronic voting via the internet or via fax. It would be a crime if the strongly democratic majority didn't get a chance to vote for President Obama's reelection!
We have the contents of the utility rooms strewn across the yard. Tomorrow, we'll secure what we can keep and discard the rest.
Today we made two trips to the recycling yard. They took the refrigerator, washer, dryer, microwave, expansion tanks and water heaters, an air conditioner, the mantis rototiller and other assorted stuff containing metal.
We also filled up a "bagster" with debris. We're using the bagster in lieu of a dumpster to see how the system works.
The electrician has paid us a visit. He capped off the service in the utility rooms so we'll be able to use the houses when electricity is restored. Speaking of electricity, Atlantic City Electroc came by to check the meters. Both are toast due to water intrusion. They are about 6 feet above ground level. We think the water was blown in by the 89 mph wind.
The well guy will be here on Monday to decontaminate the wells which were fouled by salt water intrusion.
We stopped by the township offices to find out we'll need permits for all the work that needs to be done. Bummer!
The FEMA guy stopped by to tell us to register. He is from northern California and has seen a lot of hurricanes, including Katrina. He thinks the devastation he is seeing in NJ is worse than anything he has ever seen. That's not such a comforting thought to me!
The local volunteer fire company has been active since the recovery has started. At first, they checked every house for gas leaks.
For the last two days, they have driven by on a pick up trick offering everyone a nice hot cup of chicken soup to the folks who are cleaning their yards and houses. The has been an army of people working on the clean up. Every house has six to eight people cleaning the yard, equipment, etc.
There's concern that loads of displaced people won't be able to vote. The Gov has authorize electronic voting via the internet or via fax. It would be a crime if the strongly democratic majority didn't get a chance to vote for President Obama's reelection!
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Good News - Not So Good News
Good news - both shacks survived. The windows and doors are intact and the inside was dry. The siding and all the shingles survived; nary a piece was missing.
The State Police have established a check point. No one is permitted to travel on Dock Road unless you can prove that you own property there.
The insurance company representative was compassionate and helpful. He gave us the go-ahead to secure a dumpster so we can begin the clean up quickly. He suggested that we get a photo of everything we throw away. Family and friends have been most supportive. We are grateful.
Not So Good - Three of the four staircases have been washed away. Both utility rooms were destroyed. We will need new water tanks, water heaters, water filtration equipment, washers and dryers, plumbing and electrical work. All the tools and toys stored in the "basements" were destroyed. One of three trailerable boats sustained significant damage and all of the grandkids boats have vanished, even though they were strapped down. The docks, boardwalk, and gardens are gone too. The water was at least 4 feet above the ground level.
Wind speed at the height of the hurricane was recorded at 89 mph.
Clean up and repair might take a while. We started today but didn't get much accomplished. We'll need a dumpster for junk and a place to secure the stuff we can salvage.
It's bad but it could have been much worse!
I'll down load pics when I get a chance.
The State Police have established a check point. No one is permitted to travel on Dock Road unless you can prove that you own property there.
The insurance company representative was compassionate and helpful. He gave us the go-ahead to secure a dumpster so we can begin the clean up quickly. He suggested that we get a photo of everything we throw away. Family and friends have been most supportive. We are grateful.
Not So Good - Three of the four staircases have been washed away. Both utility rooms were destroyed. We will need new water tanks, water heaters, water filtration equipment, washers and dryers, plumbing and electrical work. All the tools and toys stored in the "basements" were destroyed. One of three trailerable boats sustained significant damage and all of the grandkids boats have vanished, even though they were strapped down. The docks, boardwalk, and gardens are gone too. The water was at least 4 feet above the ground level.
Wind speed at the height of the hurricane was recorded at 89 mph.
Clean up and repair might take a while. We started today but didn't get much accomplished. We'll need a dumpster for junk and a place to secure the stuff we can salvage.
It's bad but it could have been much worse!
I'll down load pics when I get a chance.
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
HURRICANE SANDY
The media build up began almost a week before the hurricane arrived. In the day's prior to its arrival, we secured everything in preparation for high water and hurricane force wind.
We evacuated on Sunday (10/28), going to Sandi's home in Medford.
On Monday (10/29), We watched hurricane reports on the news. The Governor declared a state of emergency and discouraged people from driving. Many roads were closed. The rain was torrential and neighboring towns reported max wind speeds of 88 & 89 mph. We made no effort to head back to check things out. The road floods routinely in spring tides, so there was no chance that it would not be flooded now.
On Tuesday, 10/30, we tried to get back to the shacks. The road was under 3 to 4 feet of water. We couldn't get within 1 1/2 miles of the houses (just past Tip's Hardware). A neighbor, wearing bib wadders, walked in at 0500 (low tide). We caught up with him at Tip's. He reported that the water was waste deep in front of the shacks at low tide. We expect that the things in the basements have been destroyed by salt water intrusion (water heaters, water tanks and filters, washer and dryer, refrigerator, tools, and lots of other stuff etc). Our boats are apparently still there. He did say the helmut blew off the motorboat motor and is gone. The houses are there but we don't know about their condition. If the roofs and windows are still intact, we should be okay.
We are fine and anxious to get started on the clean up. We'll try to get through tomorrow.
Hope to post pic's soon!
More to come.
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We evacuated on Sunday (10/28), going to Sandi's home in Medford.
On Monday (10/29), We watched hurricane reports on the news. The Governor declared a state of emergency and discouraged people from driving. Many roads were closed. The rain was torrential and neighboring towns reported max wind speeds of 88 & 89 mph. We made no effort to head back to check things out. The road floods routinely in spring tides, so there was no chance that it would not be flooded now.
On Tuesday, 10/30, we tried to get back to the shacks. The road was under 3 to 4 feet of water. We couldn't get within 1 1/2 miles of the houses (just past Tip's Hardware). A neighbor, wearing bib wadders, walked in at 0500 (low tide). We caught up with him at Tip's. He reported that the water was waste deep in front of the shacks at low tide. We expect that the things in the basements have been destroyed by salt water intrusion (water heaters, water tanks and filters, washer and dryer, refrigerator, tools, and lots of other stuff etc). Our boats are apparently still there. He did say the helmut blew off the motorboat motor and is gone. The houses are there but we don't know about their condition. If the roofs and windows are still intact, we should be okay.
We are fine and anxious to get started on the clean up. We'll try to get through tomorrow.
Hope to post pic's soon!
More to come.
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