No Escaping Sandy's Wrath in Brick: Floods Prompt Overnight Rescues
Storm wreaks havoc on township
In what could turn out to be a day that turned countless Brick residents' lives upside-down, Hurricane Sandy wreaked havoc on Brick Township on Monday night and Tuesday morning like no other storm in recent memory had.
First responders were deluged with calls throughout the day Monday and into the early morning hours Tuesday, dealing with countless instances of downed power lines, trees blocking roadways, numerous fires and severe flooding.
The neighborhood around Cherry Quay was hit hard with severe and fast-rising tidal flooding, with firefighters evacuating several families and taking them to a shelter set up at Brick Memorial High School.
Mayor Stephen C. Acropolis said two houses burned down in the neighborhood.
At one point Monday night, houses in Mantoloking borough became dislodged from their foundations and floated into Barnegat Bay, reportedly hitting the Mantoloking Bridge. Initial reports indicated the bridge had collapsed, but authorities would later confirm the bridge appeared not to been damaged but would be closed pending inspection and cleanup. One house had come to rest on the bridge itself, authorities said.
Meanwhile, the ocean met the bay and waves were coming nearly all the way to the bridge entrance on the barrier island side, Brick Police Sgt. Keith Reinhard said.
The conditions on the barrier island prevented firefighters from reaching multiple fires – rumored to be as many as 20 – burning in the township's barrier island section. Flames could be seen from across Barnegat Bay, and residents in the township's Baywood section told Brick Patch they could smell the smoke produced by the fires on the mainland.
Scanner chatter indicated multiple houses collapsing in various parts of the mainland sections of the township by the early morning hours. Firefighters used Zodiak boats to rescue families whose houses were being flooded in the Cherry Quay neighborhood. One of the boats was operating on Royal Drive.
By the early morning hours, more than 31,000 households in Brick were without power, according to Jersey Central Power and Light. That number represented nearly the entire town.
One of the township's main east-west thoroughfares, Mantoloking Road, was flooded from Tilton Road to the Mantoloking Bridge, which was being blocked by barricades and police officers.
A reporter in the area could see a faint glow of the fires from the barrier island and smell the scent of the burning wood in the air.
There was no indication that the township's local state of emergency would be lifted any time soon, as most roads were covered with debris and many had downed power lines making conditions unsafe for driving.
Residents with questions regarding the storm were still being asked to contact the township's storm call center at 732-262-1234. Residents in emergency situations that required evacuation were being told to dial 9-1-1.
Andrea R
5:56 am on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Any word on the Breton Woods section off of Mantaloking Road? Flooded? Roads? Any information would be greatly appreciated...
Jim
6:12 am on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Daylight shortly. Info will come in fast then. Watch out for downed wires. Don't need any deaths due to recklessness now.
Janine
6:36 am on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
My parents need to be evacuated from their home on mizzen road in cherry quay #101They have called emergency personnel and await aid. Please help.
Silvana Dominioni Bastin
12:45 pm on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Mine were rescued from mizzen road about 90 minutes ago and taken to Brick Memorial
ride164
6:47 am on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Guess they should have left when they were told too,,, now emergency responders have to risk their own lives to save them. Good job by you and your family Janine.....
Ryan Meyers
7:50 am on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
While some situations just developed....I agree with you in principal. Heard there were fires in Camp Osborn on RT 35 and was impossible to reach, that entire development could be gone by sunrise. It angers me that some have to risk their safety because others were foolish.
ceedee66
12:54 pm on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
I agree they should have left when they were told but now is not the time to point fingers (you know which finger). Now is the time to start coming together and making a horrible situation into something inspirational. When people work together we can do amazing things. I have seen this during 911 and Katrina. But when people get mean in a crisis that is as bad as not leaving when warned. You are causing damage too.
Janine
7:05 am on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
They were not in a mandatory evacuation zone. None of cherry quay was
ceedee66
12:57 pm on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
I am from mississippi and had to leave after katrina. we moved to brick. the people there were so good to us. I hope your family is well.
Jennifer cordi
7:08 am on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Crews worked through the storm to cut up huge trees blocking our street...... I consider than Hero's - risking their lives to help others ........ I truly can't believe it and respect them completely!!! Way to go Brick DPW
Janine
7:11 am on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
I agree. Heroes. Was asking for help in a disaster not trying to argue with folks on an online comment thread. I am physically ill and my parents trapped. Hardly the time for this conversation.
Carrie
12:21 pm on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Janine so sorry I hope all is well with your parents now, some people have no couth to make a statement like that is thoughtless. We were told we did not need to evacuate by the police and we live in Brick, we left yesterday and our house is flooded.
Laura
7:28 am on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Hope you & your family R brought to safety soon!! God be with you!!!
Jim
7:44 am on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
I just saw the metedeconk it's high but not that high. Just at or slightly above bulkhead Lvl north side. I'm sure they are stuck but not in imminent danger
Colleen
7:57 am on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Thanks Jim. Does that apply to the end of Princeton Ave and North and South Drives? Anyone know how things are there? Janine I hope your family is safe!
JLN825
11:39 am on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
I'm trying to find out about North Drive...my Dad's house is there, and he spent the night in northern Jersey. He had heard there was flooding, and one of the neighbor's house had water on the first floor.
Jennifer cordi
8:20 am on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Prayers to your family. I truly hope all is Ok!!
Daniella
8:28 am on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
I have a house on clubhouse road in cherry quay. I am in Florida. Does anyone know if that street got flooded? I hope everyone is safe
Jeff
8:47 am on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
I hope all is well for everyone, I think these ate desperate time and people should save there criticism till everyone is accounted for.
brandon
8:59 am on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Clubhouse is under water.
Daniella
9:01 am on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Thanks brandon. Is it high?
mary ann chaneski
9:04 am on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Does anyone know how the Shore Acres section of Brick was affected? We have a 2nd home on Vanard Drive.
jeanne benedict
9:12 am on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Sandy Point area of Brick on the Metedeconk? Thanks.
Lois
9:14 am on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
We live on seagoing rd we evacuated around 9:30 last night. There is 3 feet of water, army core of engineer blocking entry to lower neighborhood.
Garyblack
9:16 am on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
How did the beachfront homes in south mantoloking fair? What about Curtis point?
dwg
3:14 pm on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
I would also very much appreciate any information on Curtis Point. Thanks in advance.
brandon
9:16 am on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Most of cherry quay is under water still. drove down clubhouse earlier but didnt get far. cant really tell how deep it is but would say 4foot
Daniella
9:31 am on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Ok thank you. Our house is close to tiller is that where it is bad?
brandon
9:46 am on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Just spoke w someone on the south west side of shore acres and he said it was flooded from there to 3/4 mile inland
Alycia
10:00 am on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
How bad is the flooding from the Mantoloking bridge, south on the barrier island? Are fires visible?
Alycia
Jim
10:16 am on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
If you have a boat at a marina on the metedeconk I suggest checking on it. Looks pretty ugly. Some are floating freely an other are listing hard.
Carol McLean
10:31 am on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Anyone have information about the area at Princeton Ave. and West Dr.?
J T
10:32 am on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Anyone know about Chadwick island?
CC
10:54 am on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
When might people with homes in Mantoloking Shores get information about their homes?
Garyblack
10:54 am on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Anyone seen the beachfront homes in Mantoloking? My home is there but haven't been able to get to it.
judy prince
10:55 am on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Worried about daughter and granddaughter on Orion Rd in Brick. Any word on flooding in that area? Judy Prince 706-669-2273
Patricia Nichols
10:58 am on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Does anyone know anything about Davis rd off Princeton across from the park on the water. I have family on Davis rd
Hometown
10:59 am on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Just upset that these people were in danger. Hope everyone is safe. Thanks to all who rescued those in dangerous situations.
Stephanie
11:03 am on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Does anyone know about the Midstreams section of Brick Township?
James C
11:04 am on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Does anyone know the condition of Halsey Drive?
Steve Mc
2:22 pm on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Just heard it had several feet of water, someone parked at the park on drum point and was walking there, waist deep
Willy
11:13 am on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Sadly, having lived water front for 25 years in Brick and went the the perfect storm and the storm a year later, there is no comparison. Although in Houston, TX now, all the water front areas but the higher areas of Princeton Ave had to go under. My house first floor elevation was 7.8 feet above mean low water. Based on the pics, vids and tidal reports I am seeing, it had to have at least 2 feet of water in it.
Bob Curll
11:16 am on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Does anyone know about 870 Mantoloking Rd in Brick?
Greg
11:32 am on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Hope everyone is OK. Any word about Greenbriar II development in Brick? Trying to get word on family. Thank you.
Robert Johnson
11:42 am on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Anybody know of the condition of the Metedeconk section of Brick? Princeton ave by Comestock Marina?
DM
11:59 am on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Any news on the residents of royal drive??? How much flooding and damage?
Jeff Parrington
12:34 pm on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
any news on Birch Dr Brick, NJ
Misty in Houston
10:42 pm on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
This is my uncle. My family is trying to find out if Birch Dr was evacuated. It is near Aschby dr, Homestead Dr, and it seems to be near Drum Point Rd. Please, if anyone could give us any information on the condition of the area near her, it would be greatly appreciated. If anyone knows if the conditions were still good enough to shelter in place near there, please let us know. Thank you.
Mark
12:35 pm on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Does anyone know how the oceanfront homes are in Ocean Heights?
buadietric
12:40 pm on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Heard geeenbriar 2 is ok, no flood. Sandy Point is 70% underwater with water levels anywhere from knee to chest high in the streets.
Greg
12:48 pm on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Thank you, buadietric. Wont feel completely at ease until I hear from my mom, but this has me a bit calmer. Any word on where all of these fires were? Hope you and yours are safe. Take care.
ceedee66
1:09 pm on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
To all in Brick and surrounding areas,
I spent two of the most wonderful years of my life there after Katrina. My girls and I loved it there. We have been glued to the tv and everytime we saw what was happening up there we said another prayer. This will be a long hard time for everyone just be patient with each other, be greatful for the little things, cry laugh and cry again. And clean up one stick at a time. We love you all and would love any news we can get. Diane
Nichole
1:16 pm on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
If anyone knows anything about Green Cove Marina, please email me at BellaNavis@aol.com.
Mark Panetta
1:19 pm on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
i am from brick, live in PA now. have family on Robinhood Road and on the river on Princeton Ave. I cannot get thru to them. Does anyone on this site have any info on that part of Brick?
Mark Panetta
CarolynB
12:17 pm on Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Is this Joe's brother? (Phyllis, Aidan) If so, I've been copied on a forwarded email. they are all fine, but property damage looks bad that's all I know. not able to reach them directly either (Carolyn)
CarolynB
3:31 pm on Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Mark - if you haven't yet gotten through, confirmed with Phyllis' sister that all are fine including your parents. Cell phone service is spotty/non existent. Reach for Lynne at Lynne311@gmail.com
MM
1:22 pm on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Has anyone viewed damage at the end of Drumpoint and on Paul Jones? My wife and I are desperate for any info. Thanks in advance.
Barbara Markowitz
1:27 pm on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
any word on shore acres? Please
Barbara Markowitz
3:11 pm on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
what about Mathis dr?
smartenup
1:56 pm on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
my mother in laws home is on Rialto drive in baywood by the marina. my fiancé kayaked to the home and there is over 2 feet of water in the home doors inside are floating along with everything in the house. nothing is savable. they lived there for 30 years and are left with nothing. please pray for everyone in that neighborhood
Kristy Pucillo
2:06 pm on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Does anyway have information on the homes on Bay Lane in Sourh Mantaloking ??
Cheri
2:07 pm on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Does anyone know where you can buy gas right now? For generators... My prayers with all of you.
Rebecca
2:09 pm on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Any word on Saint Lawrence drive and Santiago? Please advise?
Bob H
2:29 pm on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Any info on Shore Drive in Brick (Shore Acres)? Thanks in advance
Betty Ann Fuller
2:34 pm on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
@ryan. For the record, there was no one left in camp osborn when fires broke out might want to stop pointing your finger until you have your facts. Everyone evacuated.when told to
lisa cramer
2:40 pm on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
any word on Farragut Drive in Shore Acres?
Steve Mc
3:46 am on Wednesday, October 31, 2012
We also have a place on Farragut so if you hear of something please post also. Last eve a friend of ours could not access it, police stopped them on Drum Point, Farragut appeared to be still under water. Not good. Another poster said she was on Paul Jones and said they had several feet of water yesterday morning.
Jamie Bradley
2:54 pm on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
They are evacuating by my dad on alcala off of saint Lawrence. I'm not sure how far they got.
Karen Neander
2:57 pm on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Stations along route 70 heading west closer to New Hampshire ave operating along with dunkin doughnuts near Airport Rf off 70 opened
Caroline Ginnane
3:20 pm on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Any news on Navarra drive evacuations? It's just 2 blocks from baywood marina. My elderly parents are not answering their phones and I'm very worried!
Kjan2012
5:25 pm on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Anyone know about sailors quay? Trying to find my aunt
Patricia Nichols
5:44 pm on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
does anyone know anything about the windward beach park area of princeton ave and davos rd area
Kurt Scherler
5:55 pm on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
you can get gas on the parkway wall service center
Jim
6:18 pm on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Windward beach and west of it is in pretty good shape except for downed trees and no power. East on Princeton however is impassable due to water once you reach the beaverdam bridge. Jordan rd is also inaccesiblr from princeton ave due to flooding at the bridge over te beaverdam. Houses on the beaverdam creek got hits pretty hard with flooding from what I hear.
Patricia Nichols
7:13 pm on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
thank you jim
my sisters house is down davos rd and beaver creek runs behind their house, i hope they didnt get flooded havent heard from them since last night.
Hoops Gulch
9:12 pm on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Patricia,
We are also waiting to hear from someone on Davos Road. Would appreciate if you would post on any contact with your sister. We will do the same.
Hoops Gulch
9:35 pm on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
You're a good man, Jim.
Hoops Gulch
8:16 am on Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Jim,
Still haven't heard anything. If you walk over to Davos and see anyone, please pass word to #30 that son, Larry, waiting for call and will come when town allows entry.
Hoops Gulch
8:44 am on Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Jim,
Email: Hoopsami@comcast.net
Barbara Farish
10:14 am on Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Any more information on the condition of North Drive, South Drive and Princeton Ave., east of Beaver Dam Bridge?
Jeff Parrington
7:32 pm on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
try asking about loved ones here.
http://www.bricktownonline.com/Churches.htm
it's some of the churches in the area
someone might get you some news.
Sondra Potenzone
8:08 pm on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
How about east pompano I have family there
Depmar
9:11 pm on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Any word on the Baywood section? Have a house on W. Coral, our son tried to get to it today but couldn't due to flooded streets. A friend's house on 1st street on right coming in from Drum Point (shorepoint?) only got water up to his foundation but not in house.
Jim
9:26 pm on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Patricia and hoops. If u haven't heard from them by tomorrow I will walk down there in the am. Its only a few blocks from me. I will follow this thread. I have a feeling Davis rd is ok but don't want to speculate
Vivian
9:31 pm on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Does anyone know how the winding river village folks and homes are doing - senior development. Its off of Herbertsville Rd? Any info would be appreciated. Thanks
Hoops Gulch
9:33 pm on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Really appreciate it, Jim.
Thanks.
marc k
10:33 pm on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Hello. Anyone know how obispo drive off drum point made out? thank you in advance?
debbie
12:01 am on Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Wondering if jill bennett and family are ok in brick nj? Jill if you get this fb me if you can. Debbie anderson,garland tx
SL
12:52 am on Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Any word on Dooros Family in Brick?
Karen
2:32 am on Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Any word on North Drive at the end of Princeton? I am trying to get in touch with my elderly neighbors.
Karen
2:50 am on Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Jim, if you get any news on North Drive please post. Stay safe!
jennifer somers
4:39 am on Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Does anyone have info about drum point drive near the yacht club?
Mother Of Boys
8:36 am on Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Winding River Village good just without power as of last night. My dad lives there so I will be checking on him again this morning.
Mark
9:46 am on Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Can someone tell me how bad the flooding is on tiller and clubhouse in cherry quay. I have family who live kinda where those streets meet
Suzanne Clark
10:14 am on Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Does anyone know anything about Venice Drive in Baywood section in Brick. My mom lives there 3 blocks from the marina.
Michael Flaco
11:19 am on Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Anyone know about Cabana Drive?
Jim
12:45 pm on Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Ju St checked on Davos. Big tree down with powerlines in the street but I see no signs of flooding. Can't speak for basements rhough.
Hoops Gulch
1:14 pm on Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Thanks for all of your help, Jim.
Would you forward a mailing address to my e-mail? I owe you one.
L.
alexandra s
2:04 pm on Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Hi! My In-laws home is in Cherry Quay on Starboard Ct. Does anyone know the status of that st.? They were rescued by boat yesterday morning b/c they were told NO MANDATORY EVACUATION! And does anyone know where the 2 house burnt down there?...I do hope all of your loved ones are OK. Sending my prayers to you all in Brick!
Jeff Parrington
7:44 pm on Wednesday, October 31, 2012
please . I'm looking for any info on georgann bryson at 51 Birch Dr Brick, NJ . anything . all I need to know is if she's ok or ? any news please. thank you so much
Alan Bolch
8:21 pm on Wednesday, October 31, 2012
I have a friend who lives in fairview crt in Brick. Any information on the situation in that area would be very much appreciated. Regards.........AL. from Australia
Deanna Stearns
10:49 pm on Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Any word on Curtis point?
Steph
12:22 am on Thursday, November 1, 2012
I would like to send a care package to a family in Brick, can anyone please tell me if postal service is operating?
Jetty Gerfin
12:27 am on Thursday, November 1, 2012
Any word on Glen Ridge Court?
Jeff Parrington
12:33 am on Thursday, November 1, 2012
anyone still looking for info and people try here. the red cross safe and well
https://safeandwell.communityos.org/zf/safesearch/search/
and for info look here .Jersey Shore Hurricane News
http://www.facebook.com/JerseyShoreHurricaneNews
Fred R
4:39 am on Thursday, November 1, 2012
Any info on Ritchie Court at the end of Drum Point near the Marina
Jeff Parrington
10:37 am on Thursday, November 1, 2012
thank you for replying. I just got word from my aunt and she is ok . thank you all for helping me. may god be with you all.
TWilson
11:23 am on Thursday, November 1, 2012
Any info on Parker Ave off Princeton, we have two nephews that live there,, havent heard from them
Danny Stanley
3:48 pm on Thursday, November 1, 2012
Any news about Susan Drive in Brick, NJ?
Saori Velez
6:09 pm on Thursday, November 1, 2012
Any updates on Sailors Quay? Stuck up north.
Renee Lachapelle
2:36 pm on Friday, November 2, 2012
Anyone from or heard about Seaview Village off Hooper Ave? Not able to contact friends there.
patty
2:52 pm on Friday, November 2, 2012
Anyone have ANY idea when we can get on the island????? Mantoloking/Ortley etc.
Seems we still have houses standing but now a Nor'Easter maybe headed our way and, if there is any chance of saving anything we need to be able to remove it and protect (more boards etc) whatever we can!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
carlos ferran
10:28 pm on Saturday, November 3, 2012
400 birch dr brick nj are they patrolling with the power out mommy cant get to you no gas i love you praying for your safety god bless q one love gma faye
alice faye cardwell
11:49 pm on Saturday, November 3, 2012
please answer about birch dr are they looting ? i hope you are safe love mom
Kat
10:34 pm on Saturday, November 3, 2012
Does anyone know how the property 207 Modstreams rd...was left after Sandy?