flood

Ida came through New Jersey like a wrecking ball. Severe rain, tornadoes, and flooding ravaged much of our state. Perhaps one of the most shocking sights comes to us in the form of this 27-second video from a family in Cranford, New Jersey.

Brick Township Officials are waiving the permit fees for residents whose homes were damaged by the severe flooding caused by the monster rain storm August 13 as they begin the rebuilding process.

Some good news in the years following Superstorm Sandy for homeowners in Toms River as township officials announce a reduction in flood insurance premiums.

While some of Ocean County's roadways were flooding, I was dealing with a flood in my house.  It had nothing to do with the rain.  It had everything to do with my ignorance.  Although I'm embarassed, I'm going to tell you what happened in hopes you might learn from my mistake...

If your Toms River home stands a chance of being affected by the nor'easter we're expecting Tuesday, township emergency management crews will give you a front line of defense.

While the recovery from Superstorm Sandy continues, a new interactive mapping web site could help with the rebuilding process.

On one hand it's hard to believe that it's been almost two and a half months since Hurricane Sandy, on the other hand it's still fresh in our minds. Among the massive losses were over 200,000 vehicles, some of which could make their way to the auction block.

I love rain.  Always have.  Growing up, while most kids stayed inside when it was raining, I headed straight for the door.  I would stand in the yard looking up at the sky and get soaked from head to toe.  Is jumping in puddles a sport...