Temperatures were low, wind was blowing, and winter seemed like it would never end. But recently a lifeguard stand appeared in front of Ventnor City Hall. It was a sign of normalcy.
Getting beach patrols ready for summer begins long before visitors and second homeowners arrive for Memorial Day. This year, however, the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy and several other storms has left many beach patrols dealing with damaged equipment and structures.
In Ventnor, the beach patrol equipment held up better than expected – although the storm took a shed that housed smaller equipment and washed it out to sea, eventually throwing it up against the Ventnor Pier.
Other towns, meanwhile, have a bit more work to do after Sandy. Ocean City had major damage to sheds that store personal watercraft and equipment, Fire and Beach Patrol Chief Chris Breunigcq said – though most equipment made it through – and Brigantine saw the 17 sheds severely damaged, Public Works Director Ernie Purdycq said, with six “a total loss.”
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