I copied the above 3 posts from another thread here because they paint a picture of what can and could happen to beach access in NJ as the rebuilding begins.

The safety issue is also rising to the top.
IMO it is one factor that will be used time and time again, to deny access.

People should be careful out there. The access is limited to a few sandy beaches. In other areas, the access is extremely dangerous. Many stairways and previous access points are missing. There are places where you would need to climb down on loose rubble about 10-15' to get to the water.

All we need is one fisherman to hurt himself, find an opportunistic lawyer, and sue the town for not protecting him.....to further close the noose of limited beach access.

Remember that, any of the folks out there who are mad at the police, for doing their jobs.
Any other opinions, feel free to post.
Thanks for the responses so far.