'Move Vehicles To Higher Ground': Nor'Easter Forecast Prompts Warnings In Point Pleasant Beach

POINT PLEASANT BEACH, NJ — Point Pleasant Beach residents are being urged to prepare for the "strong potential for significant impacts" from a nor'easter that is predicted to hit the Jersey Shore over the weekend.

The storm is forecast to bring heavy rain and strong winds along with the possibility of significant coastal and tidal flooding, according to the National Weather Service.

Residents should "take proactive measures NOW to secure your property and prepare for hazardous conditions," the police department said.

Residents in low-lying, flood-prone areas should move vehicles to higher ground before the storm begins and tides rise. The train station parking lot is a safe place that is not flood-prone, police said.

Because strong winds are expected, people are urged to secure or bring in anything outdoors that could be blown away or damaged, including: Patio furniture, umbrellas, and grills; trash cans and recycling bins; loose toys, decorations, and garden tools.

Officials also urge residents to monitor the storm by following local weather and news stations and signing up for the police department's emergency alerts to get updates and any potential advisories or evacuation notices. Residents can sign up for Everbridge emergency alerts online here or download the Everbridge 360 app to your mobile device. Code is Ptbeach.

Prepare for possible power outages by charging your cell phones and electronic devices. Have flashlights and extra batteries.

Stay home if at all possible, but if you must go out, do not drive or walk through flooded streets.

"We are actively monitoring the situation and our officers will be prepared to respond to emergencies throughout the storm. Your safety is our top priority," the police department said.

Forecasters with the National Weather Service anticipate the storm will primarily affect shorefront communities with significant coastal flooding possible along with beach erosion, but strong wind and heavy rain could have impacts inland as well. Read more: Nor'Easter Could Slam NJ With 60 MPH Wind Gusts, 5 Inches Of Rain