As more storms ravage Jersey Shore, city warns it can’t afford to rebuild beaches Dan Alexander Published: October 24, 2025 Ocean City | Chris Coleman Townsquare Media

🌀Hurricane Erin and a powerful nor’easter devastated Jersey Shore beaches

🌀Ocean City declares an 'erosion emergency' to fund replenishment

🌀Council members are concerned about further damage from future storms

OCEAN CITY — The City Council has declared an erosion emergency at its beaches from the impact of Hurricane Erin in August and the nor'easter at the beginning of October.

The category 5 hurricane never made landfall in the United States but had a serious impact on the shore in Ocean, Atlantic and Cape May counties, according to a report by the state Department of Environmental Protection.

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