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Brick Offering Free Sand Bags To Help Guard Against Flooding
Residents in low-lying areas are urged to take precautions with major coastal flooding possible this weekend, according to forecasters.
BRICK, NJ -- The Brick Township Department of Public Works is offering free sand bags and sand to township residents for the potential storm this weekend.
Major coastal flooding is a significant possibility with the nor’easter, which is expected to add a storm surge of up to 5 feet on top of what are predicted to be 20-foot tides, according to the National Weather Service’s forecast discussion.
The result could be significant flooding along both oceanfront and bayside areas, particularly in low-lying areas that flood frequently, the forecasters say.
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The bags and sand are available at the Public Works Center, 836 Ridge Road, from 6:30 a.m.to 4 p.m. starting Thursday, Jan. 21 and will be available as long as supplies last. Shovels will be provided; you have to fill your own bags.
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