Officials begin to assess storm damage in Atlantic City
Officials in Atlantic City have already toured the city Sunday morning and plan to continue assessing damage left from Hurricane Irene.
The Press of Atlantic City reports the a group of city officials took the first tour at 6:30 a.m.
Thus far, authorities tell the Press of Atlantic City they have not seen any major damage from the hurricane.
Police in the area reported no major incidents overnight either.
Flooding effects, however, are still around the area, with high tides at 7:20 a.m. and again at 7:35 p.m.
At 7:30 p.m. Saturday night, the tidal surge brought waves up to the dunes and flooded street ends, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
WHYY is your source for fact-based, in-depth journalism and information. As a nonprofit organization, we rely on financial support from readers like you. Please give today.