# Coastal towns brace for erosion after nor'easter

> New Jersey coastal towns face repeated erosion as officials say no quick fix for dune damage.
- Title: Coastal towns brace for erosion after nor'easter · PhillyVoice
- Summary: New Jersey coastal towns face repeated erosion as officials say no quick fix for dune damage. New Jersey coastal towns face ongoing erosion risks after…
- Keywords: new jersey, coastal erosion, nor'easter, atlantic city, dune damage, federal aid, storm replenishment, news, local, Coastal, towns, brace
- Source: PhillyVoice — https://phillyvoice.com/new-jersey-erosion-noreaster-septemeber-2026
- Published: 2026-10-19T19:54:39.742+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: new jersey, coastal erosion, nor'easter, atlantic city, dune damage, federal aid, storm replenishment, news, local
## Coastal towns brace for erosion
Jersey Shore towns face severe erosion risks as another nor'easter approaches.
## September storm damage
Atlantic City and other New Jersey coastal towns suffered major dune erosion from September storm.
## Full moon impact
September storm hit during full moon, strengthening tides and causing higher water levels.
## Dune system damage
Atlantic City Fire Chief Scott Evans said dunes were refurbished two years ago but lost almost everything.
## Replenishment cycle
Atlantic City replenishment happens every three or four years but northern sections often suffer damage first.
## Dune survival story
A dune on Rhode Island Avenue survived three storms after being reduced to 5 feet four years ago.
## Erosion data
NOAA Atlantic City Tidal Gauge recorded September storm as fifth-highest erosion event in 115 years.
## Dynamic environment
Beaches are dynamic environments that naturally absorb storm impacts through sand movement.
## Flood control process
Army Corps of Engineers requires federal funding for erosion projects through Flood Control and Coastal Emergencies Program.
## No quick fix
Officials state there's no immediate repair solution for dune damage due to federal funding requirements.
## Storm season
East Coast storm season continues through November with potential for additional weather events.
## Key takeaway

New Jersey coastal towns face ongoing erosion risks after September storm, with no immediate repairs available due to federal funding requirements.