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Garwood Police Department
Monday February 12th, 2024 :: 01:59 p.m. EST

Advisory

Coastal Flood Advisory until 12:00PM Tuesday

* WHAT...1 to 2 ft of inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline.

* WHERE...In New Jersey, Hudson, Eastern Essex and Eastern Union Counties. In New York, New York (Manhattan), Richmond (Staten Island), Kings (Brooklyn) and Southern Queens Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to noon EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Expect around 1 to 2 ft of inundation above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Several roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns and homes/businesses with basements near the waterfront will experience flooding, with scattered road closures likely. Vehicles parked in vulnerable areas near the waterfront may become flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Localized minor flooding likely with the Tuesday Night high tide.

* AFFECTED AREAS: HUDSON ... EASTERN ESSEX ... EASTERN UNION ... NEW YORK (MANHATTAN) ... RICHMOND (STATEN IS.) ... KINGS (BROOKLYN) ... SOUTHERN QUEENS

Instructions:

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

Address/Location
Garwood Police Department
403 South Ave
Garwood, NJ 07027

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 908-789-1500

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Alert Details

Severity:
Minor - Minimal to no known threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Coastal Flood Advisory

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