Crime & Safety

Manasquan: Residents in Extreme Flood-Prone Areas Should Shut Off Utilities, Move to Higher Ground

Borough issues warning for Nor'Easter

Manasquan is urging residents in extremely flood-prone areas to shut off utilities and, if elderly or with special needs, move to higher ground, ahead of the high tide for the nor'easter.

The borough spelled out the area east of Jackson Avenue, the entire beachfront, the Glimmer Glass, Watson's Creek and Stockton Lake areas are particularly susceptible to a forecasted 4 feet above normal tides.

Emergency personnel suggest residents secure property from coastal flooding and high winds, move vehicles inland, and put emergency preparations for families and pets now.

Find out what's happening in Manasquan-Belmarwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

The complete announcement from Manasquan Borough:

Tides are forecast to run approximately 4’ above normal early Thursday, and the following areas may be affected by this event: All areas east of Jackson Avenue, including the entire beachfront … all areas that border the Glimmer Glass and Watson's Creek inland to Pine Avenue… and within 1 block of Stockton Lake. 

If you live in or near these areas, please take the necessary actions to secure outdoor property, and move vehicles to higher ground before the high tides begin. It is recommended that residents in extremely low-lying flood-prone areas, particularly the elderly and special needs persons… shut off utilities in their homes and move themselves, vehicles and pets to higher ground until the flooding subsides. Please be advised that street flooding will occur approximately 4 to 5 hours before and after the high tide cycle, limiting access onto and off of beach areas for extended periods. Conditions permitting, utilize First Avenue and the Ocean Avenue Bridge for access off of beach areas. Remember to always follow instructions from police and emergency personnel on our roadways."

Find out what's happening in Manasquan-Belmarwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Stay informed of the latest Manasquan-Belmar area news by liking us on Facebook, following us on Twitter and subscribing to our newsletter.

 


Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here

To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com.