Jersey Shore Hurricane News

12/01/2025

🛎 JSHN Service Desk | Construction Concern

We received a request about sloppy and disruptive construction work in a neighborhood.

Here’s what you can do if you’re dealing with something similar:

1️⃣ Document what you’re seeing

Take photos or short videos (from public property). Note:
- exact address or nearest cross street
- dates/times
- what specifically is happening — debris in the street, sidewalk blocked, dust, safety issues, etc.

2️⃣ Contact your town’s Construction Office

They enforce New Jersey’s Uniform Construction Code and site safety requirements on active job sites.

You can ask for:
- a site inspection
- confirmation permits are active and visible
- steps the contractor will take to fix the issue

3️⃣ If streets or sidewalks are impacted
Public Works or Engineering may also need to get involved, especially if there’s:

- blocked sidewalks without barriers
- materials spilling into the roadway
- damage to curbs, drainage, or trees

4️⃣ Health or environmental concerns

If there’s excessive dust, runoff, or odor, the Health Department can inspect.

This is part of our JSHN Service Desk, helping residents get clarity on local issues affecting daily life.

Have a concern or question about anything you want us to look into? DM us anytime and we’ll dig in and report back to the community.

Note: This is general guidance only and not legal advice.

12/01/2025

Heads up, anglers. A few important updates on the high-demand Island Beach State Park mobile fishing passes.

Also: Corson’s Inlet and North Brigantine will not use a lottery. Permits there go on sale directly beginning today.

🎫 Weekday-only Island Beach State Park Mobile Sport Fishing Vehicle Permit Lottery

Starting now – you can enter the lottery for 2026 weekday-only Island Beach State Park Mobile Sport Fishing Vehicle Permits. The lottery is open to applicants until 11:59 pm on Dec. 20.

Weekday-only permits grant vehicular access to designated areas of Island Beach State Park seven days a week from Jan. 1 to mid-May and Oct. 1 to Dec. 31. From mid-May to Oct. 1, access is reduced to between 6 a.m. Monday to 8 p.m. Friday. Observed weekday holidays, including Memorial Day, Independence Day, Juneteenth, and Labor Day, during the summer months are excluded. The cost is $150 for New Jersey residents and $175 for non-residents.

🔗 Enter the lottery: https://njparksandforests.org/lottery/ - no payment is required to participate in the lottery.

Selected annual Mobile Sport Fishing Vehicle Permit applicants will be notified on or around Dec. 22.

📆 ANNUAL PERMIT LOTTERY:
The lottery for annual permits closed at 11:59 p.m. Nov. 15. Due to some selected applicants having not claimed their permits, additional selections are being made today, Dec. 1. If you entered the annual permit lottery and were not selected, check your email in the upcoming days to see if you were chosen in the second round. You can also check the following website to see if you have been selected: https://nj.accessgov.com/dep/Forms/Page/dep/lottery-status/

🎟️ ABOUT THE LOTTERY:
Following each application period, a computerized random selection will be conducted to ensure fairness and transparency. Selected applicants will receive a unique purchase link via email. If payment is not received within the designated period, additional names will be drawn until passes are sold out.

🌊 CORSON’S INLET & NORTH BRIGANTINE PERMITS:
North Brigantine Natural Area and Corson’s Inlet State Park Mobile Sport Fishing Vehicle Permits — both lower in demand than Island Beach State Park permits — will continue to be sold directly to the public beginning today, Dec. 1, 2025.

🚗🎣 ABOUT MOBILE SPORT FISHING VEHICLE PERMITS:
Mobile Sport Fishing Vehicle Permits grant the permit holder’s all-wheel drive vehicle access to drive on to the beaches at Island Beach State Park, North Brigantine Natural Area and Corson’s Inlet State Park for the sole purpose of fishing.

🎣Island Beach State Park – Annual – NJ Resident: $195 / Out of State: $225
🎣 Island Beach State Park – Weekday-Only Permits – NJ Resident $150 / Out of State: $175
🎣 North Brigantine Natural Area – Annual – NJ Resident $50 / Out of State: $75
🎣 Corson’s Inlet State Park – Annual – NJ Resident $50 / Out of State: $75

Note: There is a $5 transaction fee for all permit purchases.

Saltwater anglers must register with the New Jersey Saltwater Recreational Registry Program (NJSRRP) prior to fishing. Registration is FREE and REQUIRED: https://dep.nj.gov/njfw/fishing/marine/saltwater-registry/

🔗 Permit purchases for Corson’s Inlet State Park and North Brigantine Natural Area will begin on Dec. 1 at: https://www.njportal.com/DEP/NJOutdoors/

🚗🎣 Have questions about the Island Beach State Park Mobile Sport Fishing Permit? Visit this page for more information and a list of frequently asked questions: https://njparksandforests.org/islandbeachpermits/

12/01/2025

🧊 Just after sunrise, black ice reported on some roads away from the coast, particularly in the Pinelands.

11/30/2025

🖼️ Good morning, Jersey Shore!

A picturesque scene in Mantoloking moments ago, courtesy Surfline.com cam. Rain and breezy later. Rainstorm on Tuesday.

🚗 At this time, it’s smooth sailing on the region’s roads.

11/29/2025

How to Spot a Post That Isn’t Telling You the Truth

Not everything labeled “news” on Facebook is actually news. Some pages share dramatic stories and AI-generated photos and videos to get attention, shares, and likes even when nothing has happened.

Here’s how to stay oriented:

- Real information has roots.

If a post doesn’t name a specific town, street, time, or agency, it’s likely not real.

- Officials and responders leave a trail.

Police, fire departments, OEM, and reliable media confirm actual incidents quickly. If no one else is reporting it, treat it cautiously.

- Look closely at photos and videos.

A growing number of pages now use AI-generated videos and images to make false stories look real. Signs to watch for include:

- Odd details like distorted faces, hands, or lettering
- Uniforms or vehicles that don’t match local agencies
- Photos that appear strangely generic or unrelated to the area

- Emotional language is often a distraction.

If a post tries to make you feel shocked or upset without providing clear facts, that’s a warning sign.

- The comment section tells a story.

If locals are confused or asking basic questions and the page doesn’t respond, something is off.

- Real situations come with updates.

If a page posts one dramatic “breaking” report and then disappears, that’s not how real reporting works.

The bottom line is this: If a post makes you feel something before you actually learn something, pause before sharing.

11/29/2025

Nothing like the seafood spots along the Point Beach docks. Fresh, delicious, and served right where it comes in.

(Not an ad. We proudly support all local businesses.)

11/29/2025

🎣 Good morning, Jersey Shore!

The early bird gets the worm. Surfcasters in action just before sunrise today in Mantoloking, courtesy Surfline.com cam.

Cold, sunny, and dry today. For Tuesday’s storm, the National Weather Service favors rain at the Shore.

🚗 At this time, it’s smooth sailing on the region’s roads.

11/28/2025

How to Spot a Rumor/False Report

Before you unwittingly share bad information, check:

- Did anyone credible report it?

No local officials, first responders, or trusted media = highly suspect

- Is it only coming from one page or person?

Real incidents usually surface in multiple places quickly.

- Are details missing?

No location, time, agency, etc = huge red flag. Vagueness is a rumor’s best friend.

- Is the source known for jokes or clickbait?

Sketchy = suspect.

- Is the “evidence” just text on an image or reposted screenshot?

If there’s no clear origin, that’s a huge red flag.

- Do the comments disagree?

Early corrections from locals are often the first truth signal.

- Does it trigger shock, anger, or fear?

When something feels dramatic on purpose, pause.

The golden rule: If it’s serious, it won’t be a secret.

Emergencies are loud. Rumors pretend to be.

If it feels off, send it to us. That’s how signal spreads and noise stops.

11/28/2025

JSHN Rumor Control

We received an inquiry if there was a serious house fire at the Shore yesterday, allegedly caused by frying a turkey. A post about this is circulating on Facebook.

We have checked official and community sources. Nothing confirms such an incident. If a fire that serious had occurred, we would have heard clear word of it.

Therefore, this information is false.

As always, if you have any questions about the veracity of anything, please send and we’ll investigate.

11/28/2025

Tracking Next Week’s Coastal System

The National Weather Service is keeping a close eye on a coastal low expected to develop Tuesday, but there’s still a lot of uncertainty in the details.

Here’s what we know so far:

- A storm system will move up the coast Tuesday
- Rain is favored along the Shore
- Some snow or a wintry mix could start things off, especially inland
- Best chance for accumulating snow: northwest of the I-95 corridor, and especially near/north of I-78
- Confidence is still low. Small track changes could mean a colder/snowier or warmer/rainier scenario

Why the uncertainty?

According to the NWS, most guidance suggests that high pressure that would normally lock in cold air is expected to retreat too quickly, allowing easterly winds off the ocean to push milder marine air inland. This is a setup that usually cuts down snow chances near the coast.

After the system moves out, Wednesday–Thursday look cold and dry.

As always, we’ll monitor and update.

11/28/2025

🚨 JSHN TRAFFIC ALERT | TOMS RIVER

At 10:05 a.m., there’s a crash with injuries involving an overturned vehicle on the GSP NB north of the Toms River Toll Plaza with a lane blocked. Delays in area.

(Thank you to JSHN contributor Mike Aleissio for the report.)