Rising Sea Levels - In Light Of Hurricane Sandy

With Hurricane Sandy’s damage totaling almost 40 Billion dollars, we need to consider the future development and redevelopment of the Jersey Shore, taking all aspects into account. There are many reasons why Super Storm Sandy turned the Jersey Shore upside down. But, weather patterns were the main contributor. The perfect storm.as they call it hit our beautiful coast with a big bang and now Scientists & Journalists are concerned more than ever for New Jersey’s coastal towns which are prime for above average rising sea levels over the next century.

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A U.S. Geological Survey study suggests that sea level in the northeastern United States is rising faster than the global average. The “ocean conveyor belt” that carries heat from the Caribbean to Europe maintains an uneven sea surface along the East Coast. As the planet warms, the conveyor belt slows adding additional regional sea-level rise in the Northeast.

Science that tells us how much and how quickly sea levels will rise is critical to making policy decisions for all who love living along the Jersey Coast Line. Going forward we must protect our coastal communities and our economy by making smart decisions and anticipating what the future holds. Our coastal communities must allow now, for change later. Dune systems must be built, and homeowners should be allowed to raise their homes to maximum heights over and above FEMA’s elevation standards. Proper planning now will keep our children and grandchildren from dealing with rising sea level devastation for generations to come.

Check out Climate Central -----   You may be surprised to learn the sea level rise predictions for some Ocean & Monmouth County Towns  are ( 7” to 2’ by the end of the century) ……

Sea-level rise poses severe risks for New Jersey’s Shore communities — risks that are being better understood thanks in large part to publicly funded research into climate change and its effects. The fruits of this research need to be the subject of a frank public discourse, not of denial or litigation. Policy and preparedness decisions based on the best available (and continuously improving) science are crucial to protecting our communities and coastal environments. - See more at:Climate Central.Org - Rising-seas-a-real-threat-to-New-Jersey