West Long Branch Emergency Management

08/29/2026

At the end of your deployment, you learn to say we’ll see you later instead of goodbye.
Our Red Cross team got here to help and we all hit the ground running and we will do it again, because that’s what we do.

To be given a challenge coin for a job well done is something to remember but, the friends that I made along the way and the people we helped is something I surely wont forget!

Stay strong Indianapolis, you got this!

08/26/2026

Long days, short nights, and a lot of work, but when you were surrounded by good people who care, it makes all the difference. I’ve been lucky to work alongside an incredible team in the field and At the State Emergency operations center. Then sometimes just walking into the operation center and being greeted by a friend is enough to make your day!

I’m proud to be part of a team made up mostly of volunteers who continue to show up, work hard, and make a difference when people needed the most.

Disasters may test us, but good people remind us of what we are capable of. Stay strong in Indiana you’ve got this!

06/30/2026

Prepare / Prepare / Prepare: Dangerously High Temperatures

The National weather bureau in Mt Holly NJ has issued a warning for the next upcoming days into the weekend. This warning is for extremely dangerously high temperatures in our immediate area with possible strong thunderstorms in the evening.

Today, residents are urged to start to prepare. Yes, we have had hot temperatures before, and it is summer, but within the next few days temperatures are anticipated to reach high 90's and up over 100 degrees. Each day has a potential for strong thunderstorms related to the high humidity and heat.

With every heat wave there is a chance for power disruptions and outages. If this happens, please contact JCP&L at 1-888-544-4877 and report your outage even if your neighbor has already reported it, each home should report their outages for tracking purposes.

Working outside, limit your time, stay hydrated and take frequent breaks. Check on elderly family and friends, Pets get hot too, remember they are outside.

Additional information will be posted when learned. Prepare now, stay safe and stay informed.

Steve Cioffi
West Long Branch Emergency Management

06/11/2026

The national weather Bureau in Mount Holly, New Jersey, has posted the following Alert:

We are currently forecasting heat and high humidity to increase over the coming days. An addition to the heat, there are chances and potential for severe thunderstorms to move through our area. Wednesday night, Thursday, and Friday.

Tonight, there’s a possibility of a passing storm with heavy rain. Starting tomorrow, there’s anticipated dangerous heat, and a marginal risk for severe thunderstorms late in a day. Temperature starting tomorrow will be in the mid 80s into the 90s and then progressively getting worse until Friday.

With all heat waves, there is the possibility of disruption of power or power outages. Any event, Power is disrupted or goes out, please contact Jersey Central power and light at 1-888-544-4877 and report your outage and then doing so provide your information and obtain a confirmation number.

Any substantial changes in this report will be reported out

Stay safe and stay informed

Steve Cioffi West Long Branch emergency management

05/24/2026

State Highway 36 in West Long branch is closed in both directions between Oceanport Avenue and Myrtle Avenue due to a car pole accident. Due to the severity of the accident and weather conditions this roadway is anticipated to be closed for at least the next 10 to 15 hours.

It is highly recommended to use alternate routes. Utility companies are unseen New Jersey state DOT and New Jersey. State police have set up detours.

Steve Cioffi
WLB Emergency Management

03/29/2026

03/05/2026

Major Road closing/ Detours in Place

Due to a car/pole accident Monmouth Road/ Route71 in West Long Branch is closed in both directions from Cedar Avenue to Hendrickson Place.

Detours have been set up, avoid area if possible, plan on alternate routes. This roadway will be closed for at least 8 to 10 hours.

Steve Cioffi
WLB Emergdncy Management

02/23/2026

Blizzard Conditions/High Winds/Power Outages:

First, If you do not have to go out, Stay Home. DO NOT JUST GO OUT TO BE OUT!
Road department crews have been out and attempting to stay on top of keeping all roadways open. Primary being the most important and secondary next

Power outages/Transformer issues: The following is what we know is out. If you have no power waking up please call JCP&L at 888-544-4877 and report same. Currently we have over 950 homes/businesses affected with outages

Outages:
* Parker Road from Locust Ave up into Eatontown Borough
*Lloyd and Summers Ave area
*Rt 71 from Parker Road to State Hwy 36

*Avalon Bay Condo's
* Walgreens
*Holiday Inn Express
*Consumer Center
*Aldi Store

Again if you wake up to no power or disrupted power call JCP&L Please don't assume your neighbor already called

These outages are caused by transformer issues, JCP&L Crews and outside crews have been and are currently working out in Blizzard conditions so please expect a delay in power coming back on.

Road department crews are getting to each roadway and trucks are assigned in each area, They have been fighting this storm all night so again, give them time.

Fire and First aid have been in their stations and responding to calls throughout the night. DPW is assisting them by clearing roads prior to their arrival to ensure little or no delay.

They are referring to this storm as the Blizzard of 26. Folks we are not out of the woods yet, we still have several hours of snow fall and winds and wind gusts are causing Blizzard like conditions.

Check on elderly neighbors, family and Friends

If you try to go out and shovel, take frequent breaks, snow is wet and heavy

If you are not essential, please try to give it a few hours before going out

More to follow

Steve Cioffi
WLB Emergency Management

02/23/2026

State of Emergency/Travel Restrictions: 8PM

As of 9pm, Governor Sherrill has placed a mandatory travel restriction until 7am

Exceptions to Travel Restriction, include the following:

* Emergency Personnel and public safety workers, including police fire and EMS
* Public works employees and snow removal crews
* Government Officials conducting Official Business
* Utility Work
* Healthcare workers
* Individuals seeking urgent medical care
* News Personnel
* Personnel supporting emergency shelters & Critical infrastructures
*Workers and essential services including energy, fuel, pharmacies, hardware stores and airport operations.

Governor Sherrill advises that this is a serious storm and she urges all residents to stay inside and stay safe.

At a local level, Our DPW crews are out working and will continue to work through the storm. Please remove all vehicles from snow covered roadways. Cars will receive tickets left out on roadways This situation hampers DPW operations of snow clearing on roads.

Tomorrow after the storm, throwing snow or use of a snowblower throwing snow in roadways is prohibited. It is prohibited that Private contractors plow snow from driveways and leave snow in roadway is prohibited as it causes traffic flow issues.

Reminder: West Long Branch school district is closed tomorrow, WLB Borough hall is closed tomorrow as well. Garbage pick up for North is suspended and next regular pick up will be Thursday.

At 8PM, WLB Police report that roadways are very dangerous and they have responded to car/pole accidents as well as vehicles stuck at intersections in heavy snow. Police urge people that if they don't need to be traveling to stay home. Travel restrictions and Essential personnel only enforcement will begin at 9pm.

Be safe/Stay home & stay informed.

Steve Cioffi
WLB Emergency Management

02/22/2026

Attention West Long Branch Residents:

Blizzard warnings are in effect for the entire State of NJ, Philadelphia and NYC. A coastal Flood warning is also in effect along the coast.

This storm gets underway mid to late afternoon with the heaviest snow falling between 6pm and 6am tomorrow.

Total snow accumulations will be around 24 inches. Monmouth County, Ocean County and the entire eastern half of NJ, NYC included. There is a potential for some areas of Monmouth, Ocean and nearby NJ suburbs of NYC that could receive close to 30 inches depending on where the bands are the heaviest

Today we will experience rain showers until mid day where then, it will switch to sleet and then steady snow by evening

Then from 6pm-6am tomorrow, blizzard conditions with heavy snow falling at a rate of 1-3 inches per hour . Temperatures will fall during that time in the upper 20's with increasing winds, causing zero visibility, also blowing and drifting snow.

During the day tomorrow the snow and wind will continue, adding an additional 2-3 inches. Tapering off mid to late day.

The winds will increase to sustained winds of 20-30 mph with wind gusts up to 50 mph. Blizzard conditions.

Parking on snow covered roadways is prohibited in the borough. This severely hampers road department operations. Please make all attempts to move vehicles to alternate locations to get them off roadways. Tickets will be issued by police and vehicles left has the possibility of being plowed in with heavy wet snow.

Power outages: Please call JCP&L at 1-888-544-4877 and report outage. Provide all information and Obtain confirmation number. Please call 911 for emergencies only.

The status of school closures or delays along with trash pick up for north has not be decided as of yet. please monitor for further updates.

Folks, this has the potential for being a severe snow storm, please take this morning to prepare accordingly.

Steve Cioffi
WLB Emergency Management