Long Beach Township Police Department

Detective Sergeant Steve Melega ~ Deputy Coordinator   SMelega@lbtpd.org   

SPECIAL WEATHER BROADCAST

THIS IS A SPECIAL WEATHER BROADCAST FROM YOUR LOCAL OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ON THURSDAY SEPT 2, 2010.

THE POTENTIAL STORM CONDITIONS FROM HURRICANE EARL DURING THE WEEKEND OF SEPT 3RD THROUGH SEPT 4TH 2010.  

IT IS ANTICIPATED THAT HURRICANE EARL WILL BE PASSING APPROXIMATELY 150 MILES OFF OUR COASTLINE DURING THE DAYLIGHT HOURS ON FRIDAY.

WE ARE GOING TO EXPERIENCE TROPICAL STORM TYPE WEATHER, WITH

WINDS IN EXCESS OF 35 MPH  AND POSSIBLE GUSTS OF OVER 50 MPH.   HIGH TIDE, FOR THE BAY AT THE MANAHAWKIN BAY BIRDGE WILL BE
FRIDAY 6AM AND AGAIN AT 620PM.   PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY.

MINOR TIDAL FLOODING IS EXPECTED WITH RAINFALL OF 1 INCH.

SWIMMING WILL BE PROHIBITED ON ALL LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP, SHIP BOTTOM AND BARNEGAT LIGHT BEACHES ON FRIDAY SEPT 3,  DUE TO THE EXTREME SURF CONDITIONS AND DANGEROUS RIP TIDES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS STORM.  

ONLY SWIM ON GUARDED BEACHES AND DO NOT SWIM WHEN LIFEGUARDS ARE NOT ON DUTY.  

SECURE ALL LOOSE ITEMS, DECK FURNITURE, GARBAGE CANS, FLAGS, ETC.  CHECK YOUR NEIGHBORS HOMES FOR LOOSE ITEMS IF THEY ARE VACANT AND SECURE THEIR ITEMS AS WELL.

STAY TUNED TO CH 22 LBI INFO CHANNEL AND CH 39 THE WEATHER CHANNEL.

For periodic updates call 609-494-6900, when prompted press 1 and then extention 2100.

ONLY USE 911 FOR EMERGENCIES

THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION

*Long Beach Island Re-Entry Plan* 

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Long Beach Township Police Dept. Weather Station

Emergency Preparedness

The following are some quick tips for emergency preparedness:

�Get a Kit� of Emergency Supplies

Items for Your Home

• Three day supply of canned, non-perishable, ready to eat food
• A three day supply of water ( a total of three gallons per family member)
• Battery operated radio and extra batteries and a flashlight and extra batteries
• One week�s supply of prescription medications
• First Aid Kit
• Personal Toiletries
• Non-electric can opener and utensils

Special Need Items

• Infant care items
• Items for elderly family members
• Items for relatives with disabilities
• Cash or traveler�s checks
• Store important documents in a waterproof, safe location

In Case You Need to Evacuate

• Every family member must carry contact information: all phone numbers at work, school, etc. for every family member and the name and number of relatives who live out of state, to call in case your family gets separated.

�Make a Plan� for Yourself, Your Family or Your Business

• Meet with the members of your household or office
• Talk about the types of disasters that are most likely to happen in your area
• Discuss why everyone needs to prepare for a disaster
• Address any special needs concerns in the event of an emergency
• Establish and share emergency incident responsibilities
• Build and emergency contact phone list
• Make provisions for pets
• There should be an emphasis on teamwork and staying calm

�Stay Informed� of Possible Threats

            Contact you local OEM and find out what are the most common types of emergencies in your area and how to prepare for them.  Learn about the warning signals that will be used in your community.  Find out about local radio, internet sites, and TV Stations that you would monitor for emergency alerts and official instructions.  Inquire about disaster plans for your workplace, your children�s schools or day care center, and other places where your family spends time.

For additional information of emergency preparedness, log on to: http://www.ready.nj.gov

Electric Outages and Emergency Preparedness

The NJ special needs registry is a state-wide registry for residents with special needs. This survey is voluntary, confidential and free. It is designed to assist first responders and emergency planners in identifying those residents that may need assistance in evacuating during an emergency.