Lacey 'Prepared' for Impending Storm

With higher water levels, the township has seen more flooding

Lacey Township is monitoring the impending storm and Township Administrator and Municipal Clerk said it’s “prepared.” “Lacey, as with other towns, will monitor the storm and if necessary begin plowing the public roadways,” she said. Although the National Weather Service is not reporting large amounts of snow accumulation for the Jersey Shore area, a coastal flood watch has been issued.  "Lacey does not do anything extra for the flooding," Laureigh said. "Storm drains are cleaned to be sure they are working but with the higher water levels in the bays, rivers, and lagoons we have seen more flooding." Subcontractors have been put on notice that they may be called in, she said. The township will not plow if it’s a light and powdery snow, she …

• Photos (1)

NJDOT Prepares for Coming Storm

One to three inches of snow is expected for the region tonight.

With the National Weather Service calling for 1-3 inches of snow beginning after 3 p.m. this afternoon, Jan. 25, the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) is making preparations to clear the area. A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for a large portion of southern New Jersey, including Atlantic City, Ocean City, Long Beach Island, Cape May Court House, Hammonton, Moorestown, Mount Holly, Jackson, Millville and parts of Pennsylvania and Delaware. Strong winds and a low of 17 degrees are expected for Friday night. “NJDOT crews will be out in force to make the evening commute as safe as possible, but it important for motorists to use good judgment and exercise caution as they head home tonight,” NJDOT Commissioner James S. …

•  20 Comments
• Photos (1)

Township Prepares for Further Coastal Flooding with Upcoming Nor'easter

The Wednesday storm will bring one to three inches of rain, wind gusts of 60 mph and possibly moderate tidal flooding

The township is projecting possible tidal flooding along the waterfront communities as a nor’easter will hit the area on Wednesday. Weather forecasts are indicating that the area can get one to three inches of rain, sustained winds of 30 to 40 mph with gust up to 60 mph and potentially moderate tidal flooding along the bayfront communities with the high tides on Wednesday, Township Administrator and Municipal Clerk Veronica Laureigh said. The nor’easter will strike the township just nine days after Hurricane Sandy inundated the area with downed trees, flooding and power outages. “The coastal flooding will not be nearly as bad as last week,” she said in an update to the township. “Anticipate tidal flooding associated with a strong coastal …

• Photos (1)

Hurricane Sandy

Preparing for a Disaster: 5 Things to Do, Just in Case

Everybody knows to have candles and batteries, but what else should you have on hand?

Sandy, Sandy, Sandy. Will you be a day of rough seas and great beach combing or a power-outing-roof-ripping-basement-flooding monstrosity? No one really knows for sure, so we'll take precautions, starting with these five tips courtesy of FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Authority, which has built an extensive website to help citizens plan and prepare. Ready.gov offers instructions on how to ready your family, your home, your car and even your business for an emergency. The site includes tips specific to disasters common in our area such as hurricanes, home fires and blackouts. Here are five things Patch found that can help you get ready: 1.  Build a tailor-made kit You're smart enough to build a kit with food and water, but FEMA …

•  34 Comments
• Photos (3)
• Documents (2)