Jersey Shore firefighters recently rescued five people and a dog from floodwaters at the Travel Inn Motel in Egg Harbor Township during a coastal storm. This motel, along with two others nearby, has a history of flooding during storms, prompting local authorities to warn motel owners to relocate first-floor tenants to safer accommodations. Despite warnings, some residents reported that motel staff only advised them to find other arrangements without offering alternatives, while the motel owner claimed guests were reluctant to leave and unprepared for the severity of the flooding.

Residents described significant water damage to their rooms, with some expressing health concerns due to prolonged exposure to wet conditions. The motel owner stated that cleanup efforts are underway, including ordering new mattresses, and that the motel will not accept new guests for at least a month. First responders emphasized that such rescues are preventable, highlighting ongoing safety risks at these flood-prone motels.