Sandy - Storm Pictures and Videos....

[finchaser]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2225112/Superstorm-Sandy-Death-toll-hits-FIFTY-damage-set-50BILLION.html

[finchaser]

http://photosbymk.phanfare.com/5811392#imageID=171766956

[finchaser]

http://www.theatlantic.com/infocus/2012/11/hurricane-sandy-the-aftermath/100397/

[SharkHart]

https://vimeo.com/53091069

[madcaster]

http://oceanservice.noaa.gov/news/weeklynews/nov12/ngs-sandy-imagery.html?goback=.gde_2376044_member_183281478

some before and after pic

[storminsteve]

http://www.theatlantic.com/infocus/2012/11/hurricane-sandy-the-aftermath/100397/


http://oceanservice.noaa.gov/news/weeklynews/nov12/ngs-sandy-imagery.html?goback=.gde_2376044_member_183281478

some before and after pic

Incredible pics. I was blown away by some of them. These pictures will go down in history as one of the great disasters of the East Coast. Thanks for sharing.

[storminsteve]

https://vimeo.com/53091069

Just blown away, sharkhart. Wow. The most touching one, though, was the little girl at the end. Awesome job.

[seamonkey]

God those photos are heart breaking. Some people lost everything. How will they ever rebuild from that.

[surfwalker]

First, I talked to Dark today, he is fine, still has no power.

Second, thanks to all who posted the pictures of the results of the hurricane. We all live in our own little world, and those pictures/videos exposed the suffering outside of it. Beach replenishment will never defeat nature. Nature has a mind if its’ own, has no boundaries, and does as it pleases. My heart aches for the destruction caused along the coast. The mega rich will rebuild, but the average Joe, I don’t know if he will be able to rebound from the devastation and mental anguish caused by Sandy. My prayers go out to them, to give them strength and patience.

Third, my own selfish reasons- of walks/casting along some of those beaches on a calm fall day, years past, admiring the serenity and peacefulness, enjoying it to the fullness. Sometimes envying those who had the ocean right outside their door. The landscape will change, but the ocean will always remain a salvation for my head.

[Monty]

The pics and videos on this thread put the storm in perspective.
It is impossible to imagine anything this bad, but it happened. I am still stunned.
Thanks for posting (sharkhart great work as usual).

[DarkSkies]

Thanks to all who have posted.....and if you still want to share pics, at any time, please don't feel yours are trivial, or not as "important" as the others you may have seen.....

We are not professional photographers, so you shouldn't expect that of yourselves either....
Anything that chronicles your experiences, is important.,........







Right after the storm, Pebbles and I spent 2 days in some of the worst areas, helping some folks who really needed it.
The devastation I saw still puts a lump in my throat when I think about it. :(

I felt the need to document. She stopped me, saying that the pics I wanted to take would be in invasion of privacy, and that the people who lost the most, still deserved dignity instead of having someone gawking at them with a camera.

Of course, as usual, she made a very valid point.
I wouldn't want someone posting pics of me and our family if we lost everything.

However, sometimes that is what is needed to get the point across, to others, who may not be aware of the devastation.












When we look for volunteers for a cause, you try to motivate that person to volunteer on a personal level....in a sense you want to reach their hearts, so they feel compelled to volunteer, or help in some way.....


IMO that's what pics and videos like this do....they help people to realize the damage, on a much more personal level......
At some point we must move on, forge ahead, but the pics are a valuable asset to motivate more people to get involved sometimes........

So if any of you other members have stories you want to share, pics to post, or links to videos, please post them.

Pebbles and I both had no idea of the damage, until we went down to some of these areas.....
You drive the Parkway and Turnpike now, even after the storm, and would have no clue as to the devastation just a few miles closer to the water......





















In the last 2 weeks I have heard some of the saddest stories, enough to remember for a lifetime......

People I know, and family, from all along these coastal areas, different states, who have lost some material possessions, and some who have lost everything....
Beyond the obvious material damage, I have heard the stories that are heartbreaking, human loss and drownings.....


My sincerest condolences go out to all who have lost a loved one in this storm of a Century.....
Those feelings will diminish for some I know, but the sense of loss will never go away for others....


and I have tears in my eyes as I type this post......http://stripersandanglers.com/Forum/images/icons/icon9.png








Thanks, all......:thumbsup: :HappyWave:

[DarkSkies]

I want to talk time out for some special recognition for the posts by Fin and SharkHart...:thumbsup:....Fin has not been hit as hard as others, but he has still suffered through no power........some of his friends have lost everything....we saw the damage first hand as he was kind enough to drive us around for a very sobering tour.....


SharkHart, your video, as others have mentioned, was compelling.....thank you for something that brings emotion to the top for me, every time I view it....:clapping: Going forward, for 2013 a goal I have is to start writing more, and I think it's time for you to bring your talents to the next level as well......so you know I will be harassing ya about it....be prepared......:laugh: :HappyWave:
















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I will be repeating this throughout my posts....
There are still folks out there who will need help going forward....

Even though some have insurance, some are under insured, and that insurance check, if it comes, will not begin to cover their rebuilding.
Some will move, but please try not to fault those who stay and are determined to rebuild.....for some it is the home they have had for decades. Many thought they were prepared, but no one was truly prepared for a storm of this historic magnitude......





So if you can volunteer, and have a strong back and 2 good hands, please consider doing that......a lot of raw manpower is still needed to help folks get back on their feet again........



It will help some people, more than you could ever imagine......:learn:

[DarkSkies]

Make sure you check out Dogfish246's video as well.....


http://stripersandanglers.com/Forum/showthread.php?8648-The-Aftermath


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZL7ABZA5HI

[clamchucker]

I am in Toms River. We are a little elevated so only some water damage. Some sections got hit hard. These videos are very graphic representations of what happened and as said are good to jog the memory, lest we forget. Thoughts and prayers for all those who are still homeless.

[jigfreak]

Never want to see anything like it again. We were lucky just living with candles and flashlights for awhile. Stay safe. Shark great vid.

[rockhopper]

Hope you guys are ok. Lots of damage over here too. God bless.

[CharlieTuna]

Incredible detail and sadness in those pictures and videos. Thanks for sharing. I pray you all can get back some of your lives.

[plugcrazy]

here are some that abc has, they superimposed them over each other so you can see the before and afterr. pretty dramatic.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/specials/hurricane-sandy-before-after-photos/

[DarkSkies]

Thanks all for sharing.
Fin sent me a series of compelling videos today.

I don't feel good after watching them.
I'm a pretty tough guy, but some of them had tears rolling down my eyes.
I think by the time some of ya's finish viewing them you might be crying too.

I know a lot more of ya's have pics, please don't feel bashful about putting them up...they are all part of a chronicle of our experiences.
Thanks all for trying to help paint a better picture of what we went through....

And a special thanks to Fin., who lived through it all.... :clapping: :thumbsup:
(Although he is still as grouchy as ever....) :laugh: :moon: :kiss:














Bayhead during the storm, as filmed by Be4ver AKA Spraynard Kruger......


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzTtzMhkBGE&feature=related

[hookset]

Bayhead destroyed, and many other towns. that is eerie seeing it right after, thanks for sharing.

[DarkSkies]

I'll try to post some pics I took when I get a chance. If any others have pics, please post,,,,they will help people to understand.....
Anyone who is still unsure about volunteering to help others, I urge you to look at these pics and videos......:learn: :(

[DarkSkies]

Another one thanks to Fin.......

when Mantoloking Bridge led to the Sea..........


Film credits and a big thanks to MacJersey........



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXvw9EiCaNA&feature=related

[jonthepain]

wow.

[DarkSkies]

Hurricane Sandy footage Union Beach.....Thanks to Fin......


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ady9mc7fdTU

[DarkSkies]

A friend works for the State in NY, sent me some pics of the tunnel they had to clean up after the water went down......

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[storminsteve]

Incredible, thanks for sharing.

[paco33]

This storm is one for the record books. Hopefully they will learn from it and design houses and building near the water with stilts or something like that.

[strikezone31]

Fire Island new inlet breach

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MyMhwf8ihA&feature=relmfu

[strikezone31]

Another one Belport

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqbMjXQjJ9Y


also a cool site where you can see all the Sandy storm damage

http://storms.ngs.noaa.gov/storms/sandy/

[cowherder]

Wow those videos really help to put it into perspective. All the sadness too. Thanks for sharing

[DarkSkies]

Some more sent in by Fin, Manasquan area....thanks.
And thanks to Tom Lozinski as well.....

http://www.flickr.com/photos/manasquantom


Sets 1 to 9 are pretty compelling



http://www.flickr.com/photos/manasquantom/page2/

[captnemo]

The area near Port Monmouth marina

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[captnemo]

Bridge

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[jonthepain]

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/jonthepain/roadshark1_zpsade1ec23.jpg

[jonthepain]

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/jonthepain/statuelibertysandy_zpsa3470fda.jpg

[storminsteve]

That guy Lozinski has some talent, awesome pics dark. Capt nemo it still amazes me all the boats that ended up on bridges or rr tracks thanks for sharing. Jon the pain I saw that shark pic a while ago. You know it must be a hoax but it is still way cool. And the Statue of Liberty is about 3 miles into the inside of N Harbor and still got it that bad. Very scary when you think about it. Thanks for sharing.

[jonthepain]

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/jonthepain/porchshark_zps7a47eae7.jpg

[7deadlyplugs]

Wow great pics fellas thanks for sharing. And hope some of the families that don't have houses now will find a way back to normal. I was near Breezy Point the other day and it is still trashed. I think it will take at least 2 years to put that back together.

[bababooey]

Love those shark pics. That never gets old. Nice work jonthepain. Merry Christmas to you and yours. :HappyWave:

[jonthepain]

thanks baba. Merry Christmas!

here's another one for you:
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/jonthepain/roadshark2_zps9dd1d744.jpg

[fishinmission78]

Awesome shark pics. You are finding ones I have never seen. Good job jonthepain. Here is the roller coaster

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[seamonkey]

Fantastic roller coaster pic fishinmission. Some OC Md ones



pier destroyed

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxHdwaxZXcI


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfHlzJHvAdg

[hookedonbass]

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[paco33]

^ hooked on bass. That one above is funny, but sobering in light of the pics.
As for the roller coaster, they arrested a guy who climbed to the top of it last week to protest the treatment sandy homeowners were getting. Hey at least he tried to stand up for what he believed in.

SS boardwalk pics, before and after.


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[finchaser]

http://vimeo.com/57479574 (http://vimeo.com/57479574)

[surfstix1963]

Horrible sight total devastation.

[DarkSkies]

"Perfect moment each summer.....
On paper it doesn't make any sense......in our hearts we know it does..."



One of the things about video and images/pictures, but video particularly, is its ability to hit us in our hearts, to get into our psyches, to get us involved in caring for things that we may not have knowledge of.........

I found this to be a hard-hitting, but positive and hopeful, short documentary by Bill Donahue........
Very compelling, it's one of the few videos I've seen lately I watched every minute of......

Well done, Bill......:clapping: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Thanks for posting this, Fin......:thumbsup: :HappyWave:

[rockhopper]

great job they should do one like that on breezy point.

[storminsteve]

Wow that was awesome thanks for sharing finchaser.

[bababooey]

Nice pics paco. Good article yesterday on www.nj.com (http://www.nj.com).
There used to be a house there -



By Victor Fiorillo (http://blogs.phillymag.com/the_philly_post/author/vfiorillo/)2/20/2013
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http://blogs.phillymag.com/the_philly_post/files/2013/02/Sandy-Smaller-Beach-Closed.jpg (http://blogs.phillymag.com/the_philly_post/files/2013/02/Sandy-Smaller-Beach-Closed.jpg)
It has been nearly four months since the storm commonly known as Hurricane Sandy hit New Jersey’s shoreline. And even though Sandy was not, in fact, a hurricane by the time it ripped into the Jersey Shore, the damage it caused was widespread and severe.
Some beaches and roads remain closed, and many residents will never recover their losses. I took a ride through some of the hardest hit areas last weekend with Walter LaCicero, the Mayor of Lavallette, who said time and time again, “There used to be a house there.” Here, some photos from our trip.
http://blogs.phillymag.com/the_philly_post/files/2013/02/Sandy-Smaller-Collapsed-House-Ortley.jpg (http://blogs.phillymag.com/the_philly_post/files/2013/02/Sandy-Smaller-Collapsed-House-Ortley.jpg)
A house in Ortley Beach.
http://blogs.phillymag.com/the_philly_post/files/2013/02/Sandy-Smaller-Collapsed-House-Ortley-Beach.jpg (http://blogs.phillymag.com/the_philly_post/files/2013/02/Sandy-Smaller-Collapsed-House-Ortley-Beach.jpg)
Houses in Lavallette. “Compared to some places, we made out pretty good,” says Mayor LaCicero, whose own house was minimally damaged.
http://blogs.phillymag.com/the_philly_post/files/2013/02/Sandy-Smaller-House-In-Water.jpg (http://blogs.phillymag.com/the_philly_post/files/2013/02/Sandy-Smaller-House-In-Water.jpg)
A house in the water in Mantoloking. Photo taken from the Mantoloking Bridge. A major stretch of Route 35 near here was closed until February 1st.
http://blogs.phillymag.com/the_philly_post/files/2013/02/Sandy-Smaller-Ortley-Beach-Fire-Siding.jpg (http://blogs.phillymag.com/the_philly_post/files/2013/02/Sandy-Smaller-Ortley-Beach-Fire-Siding.jpg)
These homes are on the beach in an area known as Camp Osborn in Brick. Multiple fires erupted here due to gas explosions. “It was like the Kuwait oil fields,” says the Mayor. “Fires everywhere.” The rippling in the siding of the brown house was caused by the heat of the fire.
http://blogs.phillymag.com/the_philly_post/files/2013/02/Sandy-Small-Belmar-Ocean-Ave-Closed.jpg (http://blogs.phillymag.com/the_philly_post/files/2013/02/Sandy-Small-Belmar-Ocean-Ave-Closed.jpg)
Ocean Avenue in Belmar is still closed.
http://blogs.phillymag.com/the_philly_post/files/2013/02/sandy-smaller-manasquan-x-house.jpg (http://blogs.phillymag.com/the_philly_post/files/2013/02/sandy-smaller-manasquan-x-house.jpg)
The sights in Manasquan are eerie. It’s virtually deserted, and some of the homes–like this one–are marked with an “X,” while others are marked with a slash. By the look of things, I’m guessing an X is worse.
http://blogs.phillymag.com/the_philly_post/files/2013/02/Sandy-Smaller-Lavallette-House-on-Stilts.jpg (http://blogs.phillymag.com/the_philly_post/files/2013/02/Sandy-Smaller-Lavallette-House-on-Stilts.jpg)
Thousands of homes at the Jersey Shore will have to be lifted thanks to new federal regulations.
http://blogs.phillymag.com/the_philly_post/files/2013/02/Sandy-Smaller-Ortley-Beach-Dead-End.jpg (http://blogs.phillymag.com/the_philly_post/files/2013/02/Sandy-Smaller-Ortley-Beach-Dead-End.jpg)
A dead end at Route 35 and 9th Avenue in Ortley Beach.
http://blogs.phillymag.com/the_philly_post/files/2013/02/Sandy-Smaller-Jersey-Shore-House-Seaside-Heights.jpg (http://blogs.phillymag.com/the_philly_post/files/2013/02/Sandy-Smaller-Jersey-Shore-House-Seaside-Heights.jpg)
Don’t worry, the Jersey Shore house (yes, as in Snooki) is still standing in Seaside Heights.
http://blogs.phillymag.com/the_philly_post/files/2013/02/Sandy-Smaller-Debris-Deal.jpg (http://blogs.phillymag.com/the_philly_post/files/2013/02/Sandy-Smaller-Debris-Deal.jpg)
A debris field on Deal Beach, adjacent to the Deal Casino.
http://blogs.phillymag.com/the_philly_post/files/2013/02/Sandy-Smaller-Doll-on-Beach.jpg (http://blogs.phillymag.com/the_philly_post/files/2013/02/Sandy-Smaller-Doll-on-Beach.jpg)
A doll on the beach in Lavallette.
http://blogs.phillymag.com/the_philly_post/files/2013/02/Sandy-Beachcomber-Open.jpg (http://blogs.phillymag.com/the_philly_post/files/2013/02/Sandy-Beachcomber-Open.jpg)
The Beachcomber in Seaside Heights is operational. But there’s no draft beer, since the beer box is on the lower level. “It was the bar’s one main casualty,” explained the bartender.
http://blogs.phillymag.com/the_philly_post/files/2013/02/Sandy-Smaller-Seaside-Heights-Outside-Beachcomber.jpg (http://blogs.phillymag.com/the_philly_post/files/2013/02/Sandy-Smaller-Seaside-Heights-Outside-Beachcomber.jpg)
This trash pile just outside of the Beachcomber was one of many I encountered on my trip.

[voyager35]

Very moving. Videos show the damage a lot better.

[DarkSkies]

Nick's Story, posted today.
http://stripersandanglers.com/Forum/showthread.php?8938-Nick-s-Story-First-Hand-Account-of-Hurricane-Sandy-from-a-Survivor

[voyager35]

http://www.app.com/viewgal/?Site=B3&Date=20130322&Category=MULTIMEDIA02&ArtNo=303220076&Ref=PH&Item=0
mantoloking bridge 10/29. You can see pieces of houses floating by underneath,

[plugcrazy]

It is amazing how far people have come back from that. Here is a positive message. Good luck to all the people who are still working on there homes.

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[buckethead]

A little remembrance of Sandy and what it did to some long time residents. Where were you when Sandy hit, one year ago? I hope we don't get so see something of that magnitude again.

[captnemo]

Prayers for the folks still not back yet. The APP published the top photo galleries. Chilling reminders, may we never lose sight of how severe things got.
http://www.app.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013130929005&gcheck=1&nclick_check=1

[cowherder]

Don't know if someone posted this yet this shows the breech

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[fishinmission78]

http://vimeo.com/57479574 (http://vimeo.com/57479574)


Awesome video finchaser. For those of us who had to live through it here is another video, its a trailer for a documentary.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7YTfukhUYQ

[fishinmission78]

Prayers for the folks still not back yet. The APP published the top photo galleries. Chilling reminders, may we never lose sight of how severe things got.



Thanks Capt.

[basshunter]

This shows some of the Raritan.


http://vimeo.com/53629387

[cowherder]

Don't want to be a debbie downer. This weekend is the anniversary of hurricane Sandy. I hope we never see a storm that bad again in my lifetime. Had heard there are still some folks not back in their houses yet. Some of these pics are grim reminders.

[fishinmission78]

^^^^^ Yup some friends of mind are still trying to work things out with fema. Fema sucks!

[baitstealer]

Very sorry to hear that dude thoughts and prayers that they get back on track.

[surfrob]

Fema and scum contractors both s*ck.

There are a lot of low-lifes running around and causing people much grief.

I believe only about a third of the folks impacted are back in their homes... that may not be entirely accurate, but I do know its a substantial
number of folks.

[lostatsea]

Sorry that's a bummer. I guess we tend to forget how bad it was. You go to the main areas of the shore and everything is nice and pretty again. We forget that those who live 2 miles away may still be waiting for permits to rebuild. It is not so nice and pretty once you get away from the brand new stores and houses on the boardwalks.

[rockhopper]

Fema and scum contractors both s*ck.

There are a lot of low-lifes running around and causing people much grief.


You said it. There are also people who tried to scam and said the houses were their main house when they were vacation houses. I heard of one guy, friend of a friend, who got 60k from them for rehab and he wasn't supposed to. They are coming after him and he has to pay it back. Actually I hope he gets jail time. People like that ruin it for others.
There are a lot of scam artist contractors too.

[buckethead]

Thanks for mentioning the sandy survivors. They are true survivors. Anyone who didn't have to go through that is blessed.

[bababooey]

Yes there are still folks not back in their houses, and living in hotels. My family was lucky enough to escape that, t&p.

[voyager35]

There was a pretty informative article posted online yesterday. does any one remember these pics?
http://www.hakaimagazine.com/article-long/letting-go-paradise

[jigfreak]

Yep for a while you had the new mantoloking inlet. Should have left it that way the bay would be cleaner today. jmo. These should remind people.

[hookset]

Another aftermath of Sandy, they finally tore down the Mad Hatter in Sea Bright. Sad to see that go I've been there many times partying. hope they get approval for it a better building.
http://www.nj.com/monmouth/index.ssf/2016/10/watch_popular_jersey_shore_bar_demolished_photos_v .html

[cowherder]

A sobering reminder of that destruction. I remember trying to go down fishing near some of those houses and places in Seabright. It was terrible. That town really has come back, thanks for sharing.

[fishinmission78]

Great thread. I have some friends who are still not back in there houses. Lets never forget the power of the sea.