Since 1992, Cape May County has been listed by Stay Informed Important Terms FEMA as the 6th most difficult region in the nation to evacuate in a Category 1 Hurricane. TROPICAL DEPRESSION: Closed wind Call 2-1-1 circulation around a center with sustained winds from 23 to 38 mph.
The 2-1-1 service provides information on TROPICAL STORM: Maximum sustained winds are homeland security, human services, flood and from 39 to 73 mph. The storm is named once it reaches recovery and weather disasters plus tropical storm strength.
preparedness and safety information. HURRICANE: Tropical cyclone with winds of 74 mph or more; normally applied to storms in the Tune in to Local Stations Atlantic Basin and the Pacific Ocean east of the International Date Line.
Listen for emergency information on local radio, WATCH: A hurricane watch means a hurricane is broadcast and cable television stations. PreparednessPreparedness GuideGuide possible in your area, generally within 36 hours.
WIBG 1020 AM, WCMC 1230 AM, WMID 1340 WARNING: A warning means sustained winds of AM, WOND 1400 AM, ESPN 1450 AM, WBSS 74 mph or higher associated with a hurricane are Office of LaFIESTA 1490 AM, WIBG 94.3 FM, WAYV expected in a specified coastal area in 24 hours or less. Emergency Management
95.1/102.3 FM, WTKU 98.3 FM, WTTH 96.1 FM, Martin L. Pagliughi, Coordinator Register In Advance WFPG 96.9 FM, WCZT 98.7 FM, WZBZ 99.3 FM, (609) 463-6570 WZXL 100.7 FM, WMGM 103.7 FM, WSJO 104.9 Cape May County residents who may have FM, WFNE 106.3 FM, WPUR 107.3 FM and difficulty during an evacuation because of physical or WMGM TV 40 other limitations or lack of transportation can register in advance online at New Jersey’s Helpful Information on the Web Special Needs Registry, registerready.nj.gov or by calling 2-1-1. For more information about hurricane Also, registration forms can be obtained from your local preparedness safety tips and pre-evacuation Office of Emergency Management or from the County Board of Chosen Freeholders measures, please consult the following websites:
Office. Gerald M. Thornton, Director capemaycountygov.net For more information, please call (609) 463-6570. erh.noaa.gov/er/phi Leonard C. Desiderio, Vice-Director prepare.org Kristine Gabor * Will Morey ready.gov For up-to-date information in an E. Marie Hayes registerready.nj.gov emergency visit state.nj.us/njoem ] capemaycountyemergency.net capemaycountyemergency.net Revised November 2014 Be Prepared Cape May County Evacuation Routes Create an Emergency Plan
Pre-plan your arrangements to stay with family or Northbound lanes: friends outside of Cape May County and outside Garden State Parkway, U.S. Highway Route 9, of the Hurricane Impact Area. State Highway Route 47, State Highway Route 50
Establish an out-of-state friend to act as a contact for separated family members. Westbound lanes: State Highway Route 49, NJ Routes 47/347 Show each member of the household how to turn off water, gas and electricity. Consider neighbors who may need assistance. During evacuation, the New Jersey State Police and the Gather valuable papers such as social security Department of Transportation will coordinate traffic flow cards, birth certificates, deeds, titles, marriage and out of Cape May County with assistance from county and death records, wills, stocks and bonds, inventory municipal agencies. of household goods, cash and credit cards. Keep items in an airtight container for easy transport. Sheltering Post emergency numbers by telephones.
Pre-Evacuation Actions The Southern Regional Chapter of the American Put together materials needed to take to a shelter Red Cross is the County’s partner in providing such as prescription medications, special dietary sheltering for our residents and visitors. food, specific medical information, personal aids, eyeglasses, hearing aids, etc. COUNTY MAINTAINED SHELTERS Fill your car with gas, check car battery and oil. American Red Cross supported/Medical/ General Population: Evacuating with Pets Woodbine Developmental Center, Upper Township Middle School (Partial Support) Pet owners of dogs and cats are instructed to travel with their pets to designated shelter. American Red Cross Partial Support/General The trailer will be stationed next to the shelter for Population: pet owners to place their dogs or cats in during an Middle Township Elementary School #2 emergency. Each pet owner must sign a release form and will Non-supported by American Red Cross/General receive an identification of the location of their pet Population: within the trailer. Upper Pet owners are responsible for helping to care for Township Elementary School, Villas their pets and provide them food and comfort in the Volunteer Fire Department, Town Bank Volunteer evacuation scenario. Fire House