Surveying the Aftermath of "Nor'Ida"

Wildwood Leader staff writer Carole Mattessich has compiled a detailed recap and assessment of the damage caused by last weekend's Nor'Easter, including first hand accounts from residents and comments by various officials.

Check out the full article HERE.

Highlights...

- North Wildwood and West Wildwood suffered the most damage

North Wildwood

- Mayor Bill Henfey: Dunes "from 21st Stree down" sustained major impact, Inlet Beach lost substantial amount of sand
- "Whole beach dramatically lowered in elevation"
- Firefighters have temprarily set up operations at City Hall

Wildwood

- Generally minor property damage reported around town
- Mayor Ernie Troiano: Water rose about a foot high all the way up to the Boardwalk, but “the beach is fine.”
- "We fared rather well, considering."

Wildwood Crest

- Beach sustained main impact of the storm
- Dunes from Rambler Rd. north sustained most damage
- Commissioner Don Cabrera: Existing dune system worked in limiting damage; professional environmental engineer will advise on further methods

West Wildwood

- Mayor Herbert Frederick: The borough experienced “one of the highest tides we had in the last 15 years.”
- “Between the cost of the cleanup and the bulkheads, and the overtime and equipment, we’re probably looking at around $200,000" in damages
- Commissioner Scott Golden: Some residents were “pretty upset” by perceived lack of planning for emergency management