SEA ISLE CITY -- Cleanup efforts begin for Sea Isle City residents Thursday as Governor Christie lifts mandatory evacuation orders.
There has been just as much sand on the streets as on the beaches. Landis Avenue (Ocean Drive) has been closed off from 29th St. to 56th Street. It could be open as of this post.
The bayfront homes took a big brunt of the storm and the docks have been thrown around like sticks.
One of the big concerns for homeowners is mold so drywall must be cut out and the wood frames dried. Many homes took on 2 to 3 feet of water. Sea Isle City Mayor Leonard Desiderio was around to help get the town back in business Thursday night.
"We are very, very fortunate, and we will be able to rebuild and make Sea Isle better than ever," said Mayor Leonard Desiderio.
Gov. Chris Christie lifted some of his mandatory evacuation orders in two southern New Jersey counties.
The governor on Thursday granted requests from Atlantic and Cape May county officials to allow people back on some barrier island communities.
Cape May County has lifted its evacuation order for the Wildwoods, Avalon, Stone Harbor, Sea Isle City and Ocean City. Residents also have been allowed to return to Brigantine Beach, Margate City and Longport Borough in Atlantic County.
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