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Sandy stormproofing ideas coming from residents

By Wayne Parry
Published April 13, 2014 12:46pm ET
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Sandy stormproofing ideas coming from residents
In this March 18, 2014 photo, Darlene Greene, left, reviews maps of Toms River N.J. that show flooding damage from Superstorm Sandy with Jeff Coley, center, and Jo-Ann Herbst. They were at a hearing at the Toms River municipal building for residents to make suggestions on how to protect against future storms. Ideas included building dunes, adding bulkheading, better securing boats and floating docks, and monitoring the slope of homeowners' properties to avoid channeling water into low-lying areas. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry) | Wayne Parry

TOMS RIVER, N.J. (AP) — Jersey shore communities hit hard by Superstorm Sandy are turning to their residents for ideas on how to guard against the next big storm.

At public meetings, in volunteer committees and in an online survey, residents have suggested building bulkheads, installing flood valves, rebuilding dunes and even tying down boats and docks more securely.

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