Nor-easter may hit New York and New Jersey

The last thing the East coast needs is another storm after the devastating impact Hurricane Sandy has had already, but a nor'easter is predicted to hit and experts are concerned about further damage to the shorelines.  Hurricane Sandy has already torn apart hundreds of miles of dunes and protective sea walls along the coast and this lack of protection could lead to lowland flooding near the coast.  Due to storms in the past such as Hurricane Ida and Irene, many beaches along the Atlantic coast have become more vulnerable because of the erosion.  With dunes almost completely eroded away, communities are much more vulnerable to future storms that may hit.  A preventative measure that may minimize damage from future storms is to quickly repair and restore the coast.  The Department of Environmental Conservation has issued emergency permits for repairs in the coastal areas of New York.
The nor'easter storm is predicted to move from the Southeast Tuesday night to New Jersey on Wednesday.  It will be nowhere near the level of Sandy's tropical force winds, but because of the vulnerability of the coast, it could increase the damage dramatically.
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