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Shot around Ship Bottom, New Jersey on Long Beach Island around 1am and 8am on August 28th, 2011 to show the effects of Hurricane Irene. UPDATE (10:51am)- My father traveled down to Beach Haven, much of the BLVD is flooded, ocean road is "ok". Cops won't let you go through yet but apparently the bridge will be open for residents "later on"- no time given. For all the latest information - follow me on Twitter or add me on Facebook! Nick Hertzberg, @thatfellownick Notes: I know much of the intro footage is dark, my aperture on my camera is small and lighting was obviously not great. However, I felt showing it with the rain pelting down and winds whistling would let you know how intense it was outside during the "peak" of the storm for us. My report: we made out rather well, from what I have seen. There is some (as seen in the video) branches down, cables down, broken fences, broken business signs, broken street signs and of course flooding- but from what I saw (4th through 25th street Ship Bottom) - the flooding is nothing that we have not seen before. The police are trying to keep cars off the Blvd because of flooding, but once again, it is not like this island doesn't flood in certain areas without the power of a hurricane. WE DID NOT LOSE POWER- AT ALL! The dunes held up incredibly well. You can tell the ocean came up to the dune fence but not much further. Some sand goes into the street but only for about 10 feet and very lightly. The scariest part must have been the ...