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Disaster aid coming to south Jersey President Barack Obama gave the state an early Christmas present on Dec. 22 when he issued a major disaster declaration for the state, enabling federal assistance for repairing storm damage from nor’easters that struck New Jersey in November. The declaration provides assistance to state and local governments and certain nonprofit organizations for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the storms in Atlantic, Cape May, Ocean, Cumberland, Burlington and Camden counties. Cape May County Emergency Management Director Frank McCall said part of the federal aid will be spent for a hazard mitigation program to prevent recurring losses and storm-related damage in the future. A nor’easter hit the region from Nov. 12 to 14 and caused storm surges, high winds and flooding over the New Jersey coast. Seaside communities experienced massive beach erosion and dune loss from the storm, prompting the state to call for federal assistance. McCall said local officials performed a “windshield survey” of storm damage, within 48 hours after a storm. Ocean City’s initial assessments pegged the estimated damage at $89 million. However, after careful review with officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Ocean City suffered an estimated dune loss of around $7 million. McCall said multi-agencies examined the storm damaged beaches and discarded the initial $89 million figure for a more accurate assessment.…[more]
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FoodBank: One in six Americans is food-insecure In the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service annual study measuring food security in the United States, results showed one in six Americans is food insecure – or unable to put enough food on the table.....…[more] Raiders fall 48-46 to Tech, turn it around the next day Tom Ballezzi sets tournament record, makes 10 of 10 free throws in a game…[more] Lady Raider basketball not taking an easy road this year Looks like coach Paul Baruffi’s very young and inexperienced Ocean City High School Lady Raider might have to run the gauntlet this winter....…[more] 2009 in Sports Ocean City athletes left an impact with league, SJ and state titles, slew of OCHS records…[more] Lou Rodia on Fishing Stay warm in the outdoors…[more] Mainland wrestlers have solid core, expect better year By GIUSEPPE UNGARO...…[more] MRHS girls basketball night and day Lady Mustangs cold against Seneca, hot versus Friends…[more] Mustang swimmers beat Holy Spirit boys for first time in years For the first time in Brian Booth’s 13-year career as head coach of the Mainland Regional High School boys team, his swimmers beat Holy Spirit....…[more] Holy Spirit vs. Mainland girls swimming comes down to final relay The Mainland girls had the lead going into the final 400 freestyle relay against Holy Spirit Dec. 22. The Lady Mustangs didn’t need to win in the event, but they did need to take second and third place....…[more] Council approves plan for specific parking discounts $2 break comes with tickets to events at Music Pier, high school…[more] Ocean CIty Council freezes own pay, will review compensation Council voted Dec. 22 to freeze its salaries to 2008 and 2009 levels for 2010....…[more] Ocean City honors John Flood Council honored former council president and volunteer John Flood on Dec. 22 with a proclamation summarizing his many contributions to Ocean City....…[more] Here one week, gone the next The weekend before Christmas, Ocean City was covered in so much snow, these two were able to build this huge snowman at 3600 Oxford Lane....…[more] Obituaries for week of December 31, 2009 Mabel R. Griffin, 89...…[more]
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