Aberdeen Township Police Chief John Powers issued the following release:
The storm surge in Raritan Bay from Hurricane Irene is expected to be 4’ to 7’. High tide at 8:00 AM Sunday will cause severe flooding in our area. Residents are advised to stay indoors and avoid flooded areas. Established shelters are at capacity. Shelters have been opened at Rumson-Fair Haven High School, Ridge Road, Rumson, and Neptune High School, Neptune Blvd. Residents requiring transportation to the shelter should come to the municipal building at 1 Aberdeen Square for transport to the shelter. Transportation to the shelters will cease when the storm worsens.
In the event of a power outage call JCP&L at 1-888-LIGHTSS (1-888-544-4877). Please do not call police headquarters for power restoration information. Please monitor media outlets for storm updates. For more information go to www.ready.gov or http://
co.monmouth.nj.us/page.aspx?ID=3175.
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