Cape May City Office of Emergency Management - OEM

09/23/2023

Cape may city’s OEM team has activated the flood sirens for yacht Ave. please use caution in this area of travel.

09/21/2023

From the Cape May City Office of Emergency Management:

Here are the key messages for our region regarding the potential impacts of a coastal storm over the weekend.

1 - We are still expecting a coastal storm to impact our region this weekend, starting Friday Night and lasting into Sunday. The most significant impacts will be to areas along the immediate coast on Saturday, in the form of coastal flooding and strong winds, along with periods of heavy rain.


2 - While there is still uncertainty regarding exact coastal water levels on Saturday, at this point it appears that most of the New Jersey and Delaware coast will experience at least minor coastal flooding, and some areas, particularly coastal southern New Jersey and southern Delaware, may experience moderate coastal flooding. The greatest concern for coastal flooding will likely occur during the Saturday afternoon high tide, around 2-3pm, but could linger into following high tide cycles on Sunday.

3 - Strong onshore winds are forecast on Saturday. Gusts up to 55 mph are possible across the immediate coastal areas and over the ocean waters: peaking up to 40 mph inland. Combined with coastal flooding, this could result in at least minor beach erosion, along with dangerous rip currents. A Gale Watch is in effect for the waters a Wind Advisory may be necessary for land areas near the coast.

4 - Periods of rain will fall from Friday night into Sunday, possibly heaviest on Saturday. Locally over 2 to 3 inches of rain may fall across portions of the region. That still depends on the track of the storm system, and that track remains uncertain. At this time those heavier rain amounts are forecast for the coastal areas, with less than 2 inches forecast northwest of I-95. Aside from the coastal flooding, some occasional urban and small-stream flooding of low-lying areas could occur during periods of heavier rain.

5 - There is potential that the system acquires some tropical characteristics and become a named storm, but this remains highly uncertain. Regardless of if that happens, the overall impacts for our area listed above will be similar.

Ways to stay informed:

The Cape May Police Department has linked up with the Nixle message delivery service. Residents can now connect with the police department using this service. Stay instantly informed of trusted, neighborhood-level public safety and community information.

Please use the links below to sign up for free alerts from the Cape May Police Department for the City of Cape May, Cape May Point and West Cape May Boroughs. You choose the information you want, for the addresses you want, all delivered at no cost, by text message, email and web. https://local.nixle.com/signup/widget/g/66129 (https://local.nixle.com/signup/widget/g/66129)

Please call Cape May Police Department at (609) 884-9514 with any questions or assistance signing up for Nixle. To Sign Up for Call and Text Alerts: https://local.nixle.com/signup/widget/g/66129

To Sign Up for Text Only/SMS Alerts: Text CAPEMAYPD to 888777 To Sign Up for APP Alerts: Download Everbridge, Enter Keyword 08204, Subscribe to City of Cape May Police Department.

The Cape May Police Department wishes to inform our residents and encourage them to sign up for “Register Ready – New Jersey’s Special Needs Registry for Disasters” allows New Jersey's residents with access and functional needs and their families, friends and associates an opportunity to provide information to emergency response agencies, so emergency responders can better plan to serve them in a disaster or other emergency. Any resident in Cape May, West Cape May or Cape May Point needing assistance.

Please contact our CMPD Special Needs Representative, Ms. Allie Onofrietti at 609-884-9514. We can help you sign up and stay connected for emergencies and preparation for them.

How to register for “Register Ready – New Jersey’s Special Needs Registry for disasters”:
https://www13.state.nj.us/SpecialNeeds/Signin?ReturnUrl=%2fSpecialNeeds%2f (https://www13.state.nj.us/SpecialNeeds/Signin?ReturnUrl=%2fSpecialNeeds%2f)

Stay Safe & Healthy,
Cape May City OEM & Emergency Services Division

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10/02/2022

The area of Bank St. and Elmira, through Venice Ave. near the AC Electric power site is closed due to flooding. Please use alternative route to/from this area. Always utilize caution when driving through waters, the depth may be unpredictable, you may get stuck or stranded. try to avoid driving through any type of water standing or moving. CMPD

09/30/2022

City of Cape May and West Cape May Offices of Emergency Management send our thoughts to those affected by Hurricane Ian and it’s historic devastation. This morning our offices met to discuss any possible affects to our area from what will be an extended post tropical system off the New Jersey coast. Current forecast calls for minor to moderate tidal flooding, rip currents, heavy rain and an extended period of winds of 35mph or greater.
Take this time to move vehicles to higher ground if parked in areas that experience tidal flooding. Secure loose objects and remain weather aware.
If you have not done so you can sign up for Nixle alerts at https://local.nixle.com/city-of-cape-may-police-department. Please be aware of NJ Register Ready, a free online registry for those that may have special needs in a time of emergency https://www13.state.nj.us/SpecialNeeds/Signin?ReturnUrl=%2fSpecialNeeds%2f. Register Ready allows local officials to prepare for the needs of the community by knowing in advance those that may need assistance.

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09/14/2022

🚨 ROAD CLOSURES 🚨

The City of Cape May will begin line-striping project today 9/14/22. Expect road closures in the areas of 2nd Ave. to Grant St.

Please use caution in these areas of work zone.

Areas of work will be updated daily throughout the project.

09/13/2022

09/11/2022

QUICK UPDATE DUE TO THE WEATHER THE 9/11 CEREMONY WILL BE HELD AT CONVENTION HALL. -714 BEACH AVE AT 6PM

09/07/2022

The Kiwanis Club of Cape May in conjunction with the City of Cape May will honor and remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost in the 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and aboard Flight 93. The event will take place on September 11th starting at 6:00 PM in Cape May City at the Cove Beach, Beach Avenue.

The annual commemoration ceremony is a solemn and moving ceremony with speakers from local organizations along with community leaders who will speak of the sacrifice of Police, Fire and Emergency Medical Technicians who valiantly struggled that day to save lives.

There is a moment of silence as the flag is lowered at the Cove for the summer season. Bring the family, your beach chairs, and take part in this memorable event.

09/06/2022

* Until noon EDT.

* At 1132 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Goshen, or 14 miles north of Cape May, moving northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.

* Locations impacted include... Woodbine, Sea Isle City, Dennisville, Goshen and Seaville. This includes Garden State Parkway between mile markers 14 and 20.

* AFFECTED AREAS: CAPE MAY, NJ

Instructions:
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying

09/06/2022

FLOOD ADVISORY UNTIL 200 PM EDT
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of southern New Jersey...including the following counties...Atlantic and Cape May.

* WHEN...Until 200 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1026 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly across portions of the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen with an additional 1 to 3 inches possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Atlantic City, Ocean City, Pleasantville, Hammonton, Ventnor City, Margate City, Buena, Egg Harbor City, Weymouth, Woodbine, and Sea Isle City. - This includes the following highways... Garden State Parkway between mile markers 0 and 27...and between mile markers 29 and 30...and between mile markers 32 and 48. Atlantic City Expressway between mile markers 0 and 29. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: ... CAPE MAY, NJ

Instructions:
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Flooding is a coast-to-coast threat to some part of the United States and its territories nearly every day of the year. This site is designed to teach you how to stay safe in a flood event. If you know what to do before, during, and after a flood you can increase your chances of survival and bet...

09/05/2022

As we hit Labor Day the OEM Facebook staff would like to thank it's followers for all their support during the summer. We try to provide accurate information on time If you have any suggestions or comments please drop us a line!! Have a great Labor Day Weekend!!!!