EVACUATE: Shore Residents on Barrier Islands Must Leave Sunday
Governor Christie says residents must leave by 4 p.m. Sunday; no plans to close roads other than eastbound entry points
A couple watches the surf just starting to build on Saturday morning at the end of the Ocean City Music Pier.
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All residents who live on barrier islands along the Jersey Shore must evacuate by 4 p.m. Sunday, state officials have declared.
There are no plans to close roads other than eastbound entry points, officials said.
Governor Christie and others made the announcement just after declaring a state of emergency throughout New Jersey Saturday because of the severe weather conditions anticipated from Hurricane Sandy.
Christie said he is canceling plans to be in Nevada to campaign for Mitt Romney, the Republican presidential nominee.
Anticipating severe weather conditions including high winds, rain, coastal, stream and river flooding, Christie said he was taking this step to mobilize government in preparation for the storm.
Christie urged New Jerseyans to be vigilant in monitoring conditions of the storm, its effect on their communities, and in making preparations for themselves and their families.
"As we move towards what is an increasingly likelihood of seeing Sandy make landfall in New Jersey, I am urging all New Jerseyans to take every possible and reasonable precaution to ready themselves for the storm’s potential impact," he said.
That means having an emergency action plan for families and others who may require assistance, and avoiding unnecessary risks in the severe weather, including staying off of the roads, said Governor Christie.
“At the state level, we are taking immediate steps to prepare for the storm’s impact and ensure that state, local and county governments have the tools they need to manage and respond in a coordinated way," he said. "With this, government at every level can respond more effectively to conditions on the ground, activate emergency operations plans, and ensure that resources are being marshaled to assist and protect the public through this storm."
The declaration activates elements of the State Emergency Operations Plan, broadening powers of the New Jersey State Police including traffic control, limiting access and egress from impacted areas and issuing evacuation orders if needed.
As provided by the declaration, the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management will be authorized to mobilize and deploy resources beginning immediately to respond to the storm conditions, including resources of the New Jersey State Police, New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, state Department of Environmental Protection and state Department of Transportation, in coordination with county and municipal emergency management officials in impacted areas throughout the state.
Jennifer Dockhorn
3:01 pm on Saturday, October 27, 2012
Does this mean schools are closed on Monday? South Brunswick
suz
4:51 pm on Saturday, October 27, 2012
Boy...I must of missed it when he was on air this am...I do not recall him saying that evacuation was mandatory at this point. Someone out there know for sure? Oh except for AC.
bayway mike
11:48 pm on Saturday, October 27, 2012
So glad to see the gov. won't be in Nevada campaigning for Mitt.. Does that mean that he and his escorts will be driving to the shore to tell everyone "Get the hell off of the beach".
Martin
8:22 am on Sunday, October 28, 2012
Does that mean people can't drive after 4 p.m. (and whenever evacuation becomes mandatory for other areas)? That would cut down on burglars and looters who'd take advantage of empty homes.
Paul E Taylor Jr
9:07 am on Sunday, October 28, 2012
Hope they have a shoot on sight order for anyone that tries. No 3 hots and a cot for anyone that tries LOL
Mapleleafnj
9:15 am on Sunday, October 28, 2012
Just get out and stop the politics. I mean really. Obama will show his smug face too when this is all done like he helped in some way. They are all covering their a$$ cus no matter what, there will be some bozo on a roof top at 5 pm Monday night with a story about how the gov't did not do enough to help. Just do whats best for your family and neighborhood and be safe all..
Paul E Taylor Jr
9:26 am on Sunday, October 28, 2012
STORM IDIOT OF THE DAY AWARD (BENNIES, NO BRAINS)
Ro was working yesterday at Shop Rite in Bloomfield. The store was mobbed from 7am when they opened till after she went home..
Some guy came in to the store and bought 6 of the 4 packs of LIGHT BU
LBS !!! What in the hell is this guy going to do with light bulbs????? Act like Uncle Fester and put them in his mouth to turn them on? Give me a break LOL I I saw some seniors buying 2 or 3 gallons of milk and a couple of dozen eggs too. No way they will consume that much and if power goes out, most of that will go bad.
TIPS WHEN POWER GOES OUT. IF YOU HAVE SOME OF THE ICE CHEST ICE PACKS, PUT THEM IN YOUR FREEZER AND WHEN POWER GOES OUT, PUT 1 OR 2 IN YOUR REFRIG AND THE REST KEEP IN THE FREEZER. ALSO DO NOT OPEN AND CLOSE YOUR REFRIG THAT OFTEN.
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10:49 am on Sunday, October 28, 2012
Freeze some small bottles of water. Leave them in your freezer. If the power goes out, they will keep it cold for a while and when they defrost, at least you will have water to drink.
Carrie Hammer
3:22 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
Lacey has mandatory evacuations of all waterfront homes, including those within 1000 feet of any lagoon, creek, river, etc... And Berkeley has a mandatory evacuation of all residents east of Bayview Ave - police are going door to door with waivers for those choosing to stay. In addition, Lacey is closing its roadways as of noon on Monday. Are there any mandatory evacuations for Waretown, Barnegat & Manahawkin?
Marisa Liggeri
3:46 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
Does anyone know if there is a mandatory evacuation order for Toms River on the west side of the bridge? I am in the vicinity of Fischer Blvd and Route 37 just at the bottom of the bridge.
Local
3:48 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
"OneOfTheWorstStormsNNEastHistory"- Probably Lowest Pressure Ever Recorded
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