Atlantic City Electric has restored power to more than 100,000 customers since the beginning of Winter Storm Jonas. Restoration of power to Atlantic City Electric customers in coastal areas began Sunday afternoon as flood waters receded. High coastal winds and heavy wet snow caused significant flooding and damage to the electrical infrastructure in Atlantic, Cape…
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Wildwood Catholic High School will be closed on Monday, January 25 so that cleanup can take place. The school will also have half days Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The school is unable to use the cafeteria during this time. Because we are unable to use the cafeteria through Thursday, we will be on half day…
North Wildwood officials say the hit a record high tide on Saturday morning. Official numbers are in and the city was struck with a record 9.44 feet cresting between 9:37 a.m. and 9:41 a.m. Flooding was up to Atlantic Ave. on most streets. Electricity was out in many parts of the city and power is…
A fire broke out Saturday morning in the middle of Winter Storm Jonas. Sea Isle City Police Department and other first responders went to the 4100 block of Landis Ave at Jamaican Me Crazy Tee Shirt and Avalon Coffee. Authorities were able to contain the fire and protect the adjoining buildings from becoming engulfed. Mayor…
There was only one access route available to Cape Island this morning due to a record high tide. Cape May Mayor Ed Mahaney told Coastal Broadcasting that the tide at Schellenger’s Landing was at a record 9.26, higher than Superstorm Sandy and comparable to the storm of 1962. The high water blocked the foot of…
Middle Township experienced significant flooding at high tide earlier today in Avalon Manor, Stone Harbor Manor, Benny’s Landing, Grassy Sound and the bayside area of Del Haven. The Middle Township Police Department expects similar conditions at high tide tonight and Sunday morning. If you need assistance leaving your residence, call the Middle Township Emergency Operations…
Four warming centers have been open in Atlantic County. They are located at the All Wars Memorial Building at 1510 Adriatic Ave., the Atlantic City PAL Building, 250 N. New York Ave., Pennsylvania Avenue School, 201 N. Pennsylvania Ave. and the Ventnor City Hall, 6201 Atlantic Ave. According to officials, 14 people have shown up…
Flooding along the Atlantic County coastline associated with Winter Storm Jonas has forced the temporary closure of several roadways leading in and out of the county’s five barrier island communities of Brigantine, Atlantic City, Ventnor, Margate and Longport following this morning’s high tide, the first of three tide cycles of concern to emergency management officials.…
Winter Storm Jonas, bringing high winds and heavy snow, moved into the region last night and is expected to continue through Sunday morning. The storm caused significant damage in Atlantic, Cape May and Ocean counties, leaving more than 40,000 Atlantic City Electric customers without power. Sustained winds of 30 mph to 40 mph with gusts…