Hurricane Sandy
Scenes from the Superstorm that pounded New Jersey in 2012, and left a devastating path of destruction behind
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ 01-25-13: The iconic Jet Star roller coaster sits partially submerged in the Atlantic Ocean in early 2013, months after Hurricane Sandy destroyed part of the Casino Pier amusement park.
LITTLE FERRY, NJ 10-30-12: Rescue workers evacuate residents in Little Ferry after water from the nearby Hackensack River flooded the neighborhood overnight, after Hurricane Sandy pounded New Jersey. Little Ferry was among the hardest hit towns.
LITTLE FERRY, NJ 10-30-12: Rescue workers try to avoid a piece of debris as they evacuate residents in Little Ferry after water from the nearby Hackensack River flooded the neighborhood overnight, after Hurricane Sandy pounded New Jersey. Little Ferry was among the hardest hit towns in New Jersey.
LITTLE FERRY, NJ 10-30-12: HURRICANE SANDY: A rescue workers carries a young child from a rescue boat to safety in Little Ferry after the nearby Hackensack River flooded the community.
LITTLE FERRY, NJ 10-30-12: HURRICANE SANDY AFTER STORM COVERAGE: An SUV floats in flood waters blocking a road in Little Ferry after the nearby Hackensack River turned the street into a river forcing resident to flee their homes.
LITTLE FERRY, NJ 10-30-12: Residents and their pets are evacuated to dry land by boat in Little Ferry after waters from the nearby Hackensack River flooded their homes, taken the day after Hurricane Sandy pounded New Jersey.
LITTLE FERRY, NJ 10-30-12: Residents are evacuated by canoe to dry land in Little Ferry after waters from the nearby Hackensack River flooded their homes, taken the day after Hurricane Sandy pounded New Jersey.
LITTLE FERRY, NJ 10-30-12: Residents and their pets are evacuated by boat to dry land in Little Ferry after waters from the nearby Hackensack River flooded their homes, taken the day after Hurricane Sandy pounded New Jersey.
LITTLE FERRY, NJ 10-30-12: Residents in Little Ferry watch the flood waters recede after the nearby Hackensack River flooded the neighborhood the day after Hurricane Sandy pounded New Jersey.
LITTLE FERRY, NJ 10-30-12: The National Guard arrived in military transport vehicles to help evacuate residents after the nearby Hackensack River flooded the area the day after Hurricane Sandy pounded New Jersey.
LITTLE FERRY, NJ 10-30-12 HURRICANE SANDY AFTER STORM COVERAGE: The look of concern is written on the face of a Little Ferry resident riding in the back of a military transport vehicle after getting rescued form their flooded homes. Unable to return, residents were transported to a shelter.
LITTLE FERRY, NJ 10-30-12: A Little Ferry resident struggles with his umbrella as he battles heavy winds and rain from Hurricane Sandy.
FAIR LAWN, NJ 10-29-12: Bergen County policeman Justin Garcia speaks with another officer as they blocked off Rt 208 after tree branches knocked down power lines and tree branches onto the roadway forcing lane closures.
FAIR LAWN, NJ 10-29-12: Bergen County policeman Justin Garcia lights a flare on Rt. 208 where fallen tree branches and downed power lines blocked the highway.
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ 10-29-12: Cars maneuver around a fallen tree partially blocking the highway on Rt. 17 south.
LYNDHURST, NJ 10-29-12: High winds and rain are evident as the Passaic River waters rise uyp to the roadway on the Park Ave. bridge.
PARAMUS, NJ 10-30-12: The morning after Hurricane Sandy, high winds and rain continue to pound New Jersey, as a car heading south on RT. 17 in Bergen County.
CARLSTADT, NJ 10-30-12: A car driving north on Rt 17 heads in the opposite direct to avoid flooding on the highway, creating a dangerous condition.
CARLSTADT, NJ 10-30-12: A vehicle drives past fallen telephone poles and power lines on Rt. 17 knocked over by the overnight winds from Hurricane Sandy.
SADDLE BROOK, NJ 10-29-12: A lighted sign on Interstate 80 warns drivers of dangerous conditions from the approaching storm of Hurricane Sandy.
PATERSON, NJ 10-29-12: Alberto Gomez braces himself against the wind as he cross the Wayne St. Bridge in Paterson today as he makes his way home.
CLIFFSIDE PARK, NJ 10-29-12: A PSE&G worker examines the downed trees and power lines from high winds caused by the approaching storm of Hurricane Sandy.
RAMSEY, NJ 10-30-12: The morning after Hurricane Sandy, high winds and rain continue to pound New Jersey, as a car heading south on RT. 17 in Bergen County.
MOONACHIE, NJ 10-31-12: Anthony Cucci uses cuts tree branches surrounding his car next to his trailer home in Moonachie. The fallen branches badly damaged the trailer on the left, injuring the owner during the night of Hurricane Sandy.
MOONACHIE, NJ 10-31-12: Adam Mojica explains how he barely survived the night after high winds and rain from Hurricane Sandy bounded his trailer home at the Vanguard Mobile Home Park in Moonachie.
MOONACHIE NJ 10-30-12: A restaurant worker wipes tears away as she walks among the debris of the flood damaged the café where she works.
MOONACHIE, NJ 10-31-12: Ginny Kiernan gestures at the damage to her neighbor’s trailer home in Moonachie. The heavy rains and wind cause massive destruction in the vanguard trailer park, leaving many residents without shelter
MOONACHIE, NJ 10-31-12: Moonachie resident Joe Klein spray-painted a sign on the garbage pile in front of his house after floodwaters from Hurricane Sandy damage much of the contents of his home.
MOONACHIE, NJ 10-31-12: Sanitation workers remove a door with a spray-painted message.
UPPER SADDLE RIVER, NJ 11-01-12: Cars form a queue on the shoulder of Rt. 17 days after Hurricane Sandy created a great demand for gas, as thousands were still without electricity and relying upon gas powered generators days after the storm.
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ 01-25-2013 Ducks swim past dislodged homes in Seaside Heights months after Hurricane Sandy’s high winds and massive coastal flooding caused widespread damage
MOONACHIE, NJ 10-31-12: Water-logged house furniture is put by the curb for disposal, days after the Hackensack River sent a tidal wave of water through the community causing widespread flooding.
SEASIDE PARK, NJ 01-25-13: A pile of debris is gathered in the parking lot for removal after the Island Beach State park coastline was cleared months after Hurricane Sandy.
SEASIDE PARK, NJ 01-25-13: Tim Burdon stands atop a set of large frozen rocks along the jetty at the southern end of Island Beach State Park and explains how much of the jetty was washed away by the tidal surge of Hurricane Sandy.
SEASIDE PARK, NJ 01-25-13: In an effort to prevent future beach erosion,discarded Christmas trees are being recycled to aid erosion at Island Beach State Park, which was badly damaged by Hurricane Sandy.
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ 01-25-2013 ROLLER COASTER IN OCEAN: An American flag flops in the wind atop the iconic Jet Star roller coaster sits partially submerged in the Atlantic Ocean in early 2013, months after Hurricane Sandy destroyed part of the Casino Pier amusement park in Seaside Heights.
LITTLE FERRY, NJ 10-30-12: Photojournalist Thomas E. Franklin takes a selfie photograph while standing waist deep in floodwaters in Little Ferry good morning after Hurricane Sandy pounded New Jersey causing widespread damage and flooding.
Remembering Superstorm Sandy
Hurricane Sandy, sometimes referred to as Superstorm Sandy, holds the record as the largest Atlantic coastal hurricane ever recorded. Its tropical storm-force winds extended across 1,150 miles, causing extensive flooding and widespread devastation throughout New Jersey, including its renowned coastline and the iconic Seaside Heights boardwalk.
Sandy made landfall over New Jersey late in the afternoon on October 29, 2012, unleashing heavy winds and rain that battered the state throughout the night and into the following morning. Initially, the damage appeared less severe than anticipated. However, by the next morning, massive power outages and extensive damage and flooding had become evident across the state.
Among the hardest-hit areas were the small Meadowlands towns of Little Ferry and Moonachie. A powerful storm surge propelled a tidal wave from the nearby Hackensack River into the streets, transforming roads into waterways, engulfing the neighboring communities, and flooding homes.
Many residents needed to be rescued in boats, thousands were forced to relocate. Homes and vehicles suffered severe damage, along with essential infrastructure such as the Little Ferry firehouse and Moonachie's Borough Hall, as well as numerous local restaurants and eateries.
In the months that followed, the entire state of New Jersey grappled with the arduous task of painstakingly rebuilding communities and businesses, clearing out waterlogged homes, repairing massive beach erosion, replacing iconic boardwalks and amusement parks, and rebuilding wrecked lives. The process of recovery and reconstruction has spanned years.
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All photos were taken by Thomas Franklin.
Images courtesy The Record / Northjersey.com.
Video
Short documentary news videos, solo-produced by Thomas E. Franklin for Northjersey.com 2012-2012
Hurricane Sandy
Little Ferry residents are forced to flee their homes and seek shelter the day after a massive tidal surge from the nearby Hackensack River flooded the small Meadowlands town. (Published 10-30-12)
“One Big Disaster area”
Residents of Moonachie and Little Ferry deal with massive devastation in the wake of flooding from the nearby Hackensack River due to Hurricane Sandy. (Published 10-31-12)
Superstorm damage
The towns of Moonachie and Little Ferry, among the hardest hit by Hurricane Sandy, begin the long and painstaking recovery from massive flood damage. (Published 11-03-12)
"An Election Day Like No Other"
MVoters in Bergen County towns devastated by Hurricane Sandy hit the polls despite lingering challenges. (Published 11-06-12)
Elected Officials Tour Flooded Towns
New Jersey members of the Senate Budget Committee take a tour of flood damaged Bergen County towns Little Ferry and Moonachie, weeks after Hurricane Sandy cause widespread flooding and damage. (Published 12-03-12)
BaZZARELLI Re-Opens
One-year after Hurricane Sandy flooded Moonachie and nearly destroyed their restaurant, the Bazzarelli family rebuilt their popular restaurant and reopened. (Published 01-30-13)
Seaside Heights continues Recovery
Jersey Shore town of Seaside Heights continues the long and painstaking recovery from Hurricane Sandy, as businesses get ready for Memorial Day and the busy summer season. (Published 05-14-13)
Rebuilding After Sandy
Volunteers join nonprofit organization to assist in repairing three homes in Moonachie damaged by Hurricane Sandy. (Published 07-06-13)
Main Street Bravest Re-Opens
Little Ferry's firehouse reopens months after it was badly damaged by flood waters from the Hackensack River caused by Hurricane Sandy. (Published 02-27-13)
Iconic Coaster taken Down
Crews begin the demolition of the Jetstar roller coaster, the iconic amusement ride on the famed Casino pier in Seaside Heights damaged last year by Hurricane Sandy. (Published 05-14-13)
Island Beach Park Re-Opens
New Jersey officials announce the reopening of Island Beach State Park in Seaside Heights, months after Hurricane Sandy caused massive beach erosion and widespread damage. (Published 01-25-13)
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