Van Drew Highlights Beach Damage

Posted March 30th 2026

While government officials took a break from Capitol Hill in February, U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew made a break for the Jersey Shore, with Assistant Secretary of the Army Adam Telle in tow. The entourage toured some of the most devastated beaches along the Jersey Cape. A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers official said the federal government is preparing to provide “tens of millions of dollars” for rapid emergency repairs before summer crowds return.

Van Drew and Telle toured beaches in Ocean City, Upper Township, North Wildwood, and Avalon for a full day on Feb. 13.

“We’re going to bring money into the district for beach nourishment, for these emergency areas, for the worst areas of erosion,” Van Drew said.

Photo caption: U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew tours storm-damaged beaches with federal and local officials.