PHOTOS: Hurricane Sandy Wipes Out Seaside Heights
New Jersey, amusement rides that once crowned a pier in Seaside Heights were dumped into the ocean, some homes were smashed, and others were partially buried in sand.
Snooki and her fellow “Jersey Shore” cast mates are devastated that the place they once called home is now in near shambles.
The cast released statements to MTV sending the residents in Seaside Heights their condolences and best wishes to those hit hardest by Hurricane Sandy, RadarOnline.com is reporting.
Debris, damage, and lingering floodwaters have hindered recovery efforts in New Jersey a day after Gov. Chris Christie said the state should start thinking about rebuilding.
Besides ravaging beaches, the storm swept homes off their foundations in some coastal communities, wrecked some boardwalks and knocked amusement park rides from piers in Seaside Heights, a popular beach town that doubled as an amusement park.
Snooki, whose real is Nicole Polizzi and is originally of Chilean descent, told MTV she was very upset hurricane Sandy had destroyed their “second home.”
"It's devastating to see our boardwalk and favorite spots ruined," Snooki said. "My prayers go out to everyone affected by the storm."
Like fellow Latinas designer Nina Garcia and singer Jennifer Lopez, Snooki then urged her fans to give back and get involved in the rebuilding efforts of Seaside Heights.
"U can contribute to the American Red Cross' relief efforts @ the Jersey Shore and elsewhere.text REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation," she posted on Wednesday.
Snooki’s BFF JWoww, whose real name is Jenni Farley and is also Latina, was also in distress about the city that made her a star.
"This is a devastating time for the East Coast and my prayers are with everyone,” Farley said in the statement to MTV. “I am thinking about my second family at the Jersey Shore and know that we can rebuild and come back stronger."
Like Farley, fellow Puerto Rican “Jersey Shore” star Ronnie Magro was not happy with the destruction in Seaside Heights.
"This is crazy living there for 4 summers & seeing in such disaster!" the star Tweeted.
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