After conferring with state officials Friday morning, the County’s position and the state’s recommendation is that there will be voluntary evaluation of the barrier islands and Delaware Bay communities, tomorrow and mandatory evacuation on Sunday, October 28 th for Barrier Islands and Delaware Bay communities. However, if the storm direction intensifies or changes we will…
Stone Harbor Mayor Suzanne Walters announced that a voluntary evacuation of the Borough is in effect immediately due to the approach of Hurricane Sandy which poses a significant threat to Stone Harbor and neighboring coastal communities. A mandatory evacuation for all residents and visitors in Stone Harbor will be in effect starting Sunday, October 28th,…
Due to the storm anticipated for next week, Woodbine Recreation Commission and Woodbine School Parent Teacher Organization are postponing the “Trunk or Treat” event scheduled for October 31 on the Woodbine Bikepath. Trunk or Treat, and the hayride, will be rescheduled once the after-effects of the storm are cleared.
Hurricane Sandy is forecasted to seriously impact our area beginning on early Monday morning with Tropical Force winds. Conditions are expected to intensify as the storm moves toward landfall sometime Tuesday morning. Middle Township will experience damaging sustained winds up to or exceeding hurricane strength over a 24 to 48 hour period along with heavy…
Atlantic County officials encourage residents to make preparations for themselves and their families including plans to relocate if necessary in anticipation of Hurricane Sandy and an associated hybrid storm that is expected to impact our area over several days beginning Sunday or Monday. “This is a serious storm with the potential for heavy rain, coastal…
In preparation for the expected arrival of Hurricane Sandy, The South Jersey Transportation Authority (SJTA) has taken steps to ensure the traveling public is kept aware of any changes to the Atlantic City Expressway (ACE) that would impact travel. SJTA maintenance yards have reviewed Contra Flow (lane reversal) plans in the event a Contra Flow…
The 3 p.m. press conference to be held by Cape May County officials has been cancelled. Gov. Chris Christie is expected to make an announcement by tomorrow. We will have more updates once we know when.
Emergency management officials for Cape May County will be holding a press conference at 3P.M. Friday, to discuss the response to Hurricane Sandy and provide the latest updated information. The press conference will be carried live on 98.7 The Coast at 3P.M.
Local emergency officials in South Jersey are urging residents to prepare now for the arrival of Hurricane Sandy, expected to reach the Delaware and New Jersey coast early on Tuesday. Preparations should include securing property and getting together an emergency kit that would include 3-day supplies of non-perishable food, water and medication for each family member, including pets. For more information…
Hurricane Sandy is now know by another name…”Frankenstorm”. The storm has been dubbed with the name because its scheduled to hit just a day before Halloween. Hurricane Sandy will likely be a mix of a nor’Easter and a post tropical storm. More updates will be available on 987 The Coast throughout the weekend.