Your photos of the things happening in your neighborhood during Hurricane Sandy.
Your photos of the things happening in your neighborhood during Hurricane Sandy.
LITTLE EGG HARBOR TWP., N.J. -
"Never seen anything like this before. Nothing," said Joseph Kitz.
It's been more than two months since Hurricane Sandy, and he's still looking at the devastation around his Mystic Island neighborhood in Little Egg Harbor Township.
"I don't know really anyone who has gotten any money for repairs, and they're really frustrated," he said.
Kitz is lucky his house, built six years ago, sits high. But his 90-year old mother's home next door was rushed with water.
"She lost all her furniture, clothes and appliances."
He said a nephew and friends have started doing the work to help get his mom back in her home, but she's staying with him for now. He doesn't know how much longer they can afford to do work on their own without help from FEMA.
"The money is the big thing," said Kitz.
On Friday night, hundreds of people in the same dire situation packed a meeting at Pineland High school.
One man yelled, "Where do I go to get help now?"
People came out to hear FEMA representatives update them on if and when substantially-damaged homes will get funding relief. Many are upset to hear the time to get federal money still may be far down the road.
"Now I've got people from FEMA and adjusters telling me this could be nine months even a year," said John Armstrong, who had to move out of his home because of the damage.
Many are also worried that FEMA will soon recommend townships raise flood elevation levels for homes in order for people to continue to qualify for flood assistance money after a disaster. They could get up to $30,000 in aid but fear that won't cover all of the work and their losses.
John McNeill said, "It's going to cost me approximately $100,000 to raise the house, so it's a drop in the bucket."
Monday, June 17 2013 10:25 PM EDT2013-06-18 02:25:38 GMT
An armed deli robbery is caught on camera. Two brazen gunmen held up the store owner with the man's kids right nearby. It's scary enough having armed gunmen storm your business.
An armed deli robbery is caught on camera. Two brazen gunmen held up the store owner with the man's kids right nearby.It's scary enough having armed gunmen storm your business.
Monday, June 17 2013 8:44 PM EDT2013-06-18 00:44:29 GMT
South Philly neighborhood parents are so worried about cars speeding down their street while kids are at play that they installed their own speed bumps.
South Philly neighborhood parents are so worried about cars speeding down their street while kids are at play that they installed their own speed bumps.
Wednesday, June 12 2013 10:32 PM EDT2013-06-13 02:32:43 GMT
A man and a woman have been arrested for robbing homes of grieving families as they attended funerals. The two heartless suspects were caught during an unrelated traffic stop in Franklin Township.
A man and a woman have been arrested for robbing homes of grieving families as they attended funerals. The two heartless suspects were caught during an unrelated traffic stop in Franklin Township.
Friday, June 7 2013 11:06 PM EDT2013-06-08 03:06:06 GMT
"The creek back here rises. Around here has real bad flooding but it hasn't flooded real bad in years so I hope it stays that way," said Michael Stephens. His neighborhood of Parker Manor in Chester was
"The creek back here rises. Around here has real bad flooding but it hasn't flooded real bad in years so I hope it stays that way," said Michael Stephens. His neighborhood of Parker Manor in Chester was
Monday, June 17 2013 10:45 PM EDT2013-06-18 02:45:53 GMT
An unspeakable crime in Southwest Philadelphia. The details are very disturbing. Police say a man who is a paraplegic has been stabbed and his genitals severed by another man, after the two got into an
An unspeakable crime in Southwest Philadelphia. The details are very disturbing. Police say a man who is a paraplegic has been stabbed and his genitals severed by another man, after the two got into an
Monday, June 17 2013 10:41 PM EDT2013-06-18 02:41:15 GMT
The Rolling Stones will perform in Philadelphia on Tuesday night at the Wells Fargo Center. Fans will undoubtedly buy memorabilia to remember the event. One item being sold at an auction will surely catch
The Rolling Stones will perform in Philadelphia on Tuesday night at the Wells Fargo Center. Fans will undoubtedly buy memorabilia to remember the event. One item being sold at an auction will surely catch
Monday, June 17 2013 10:25 PM EDT2013-06-18 02:25:38 GMT
An armed deli robbery is caught on camera. Two brazen gunmen held up the store owner with the man's kids right nearby. It's scary enough having armed gunmen storm your business.
An armed deli robbery is caught on camera. Two brazen gunmen held up the store owner with the man's kids right nearby.It's scary enough having armed gunmen storm your business.
Monday, June 17 2013 10:21 PM EDT2013-06-18 02:21:46 GMT
In Chester County, there was damage caused by severe storms as they ripped through the area this afternoon. It did not take long but it did quite a bit of damage.
In Chester County, there was damage caused by severe storms as they ripped through the area this afternoon. It did not take long but it did quite a bit of damage.
Monday, June 17 2013 8:44 PM EDT2013-06-18 00:44:29 GMT
South Philly neighborhood parents are so worried about cars speeding down their street while kids are at play that they installed their own speed bumps.
South Philly neighborhood parents are so worried about cars speeding down their street while kids are at play that they installed their own speed bumps.
Monday, June 17 2013 6:55 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:55:01 GMT
New Jersey is considering changing the requirements to be a teacher in the Garden State. A proposal would require prospective teachers to have at least a "B" average in college before they get certified.
New Jersey is considering changing the requirements to be a teacher in the Garden State. A proposal would require prospective teachers to have at least a "B" average in college before they get certified.
Monday, June 17 2013 6:51 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:51:37 GMT
Parents and Philadelphia staff members are going on a hunger strike. Hunger strikers will camp outside Governor Tom Corbett's office in Philadelphia until the system gets additional funding.
Parents and Philadelphia staff members are going on a hunger strike. Hunger strikers will camp outside Governor Tom Corbett's office in Philadelphia until the system gets additional funding.
