THE BOROUGH HAS DECLARED A STATE OF EMERGENCY EFFECTIVE TODAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH 2026 UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. DUE TO THE IMPENDING COASTAL STORM AND NOR'EASTER THAT MAY PRODUCE STRONG WINDS, PERIODS OF HEAVY RAINFALL, DOWNED TREES AND UTILITY LINES , POWER OUTAGES, HAZARDOUS ROADWAY CONDITIONS AND LOCALIZED FLOODING. RESIDENTS ARE STRONGLY ADVISED TO AVOID UNNECESSARY TRAVEL DURING THIS TIME, NEVER DRIVE THROUGH FLOODED ROADWAYS, STAY AWAY FROM DOWNED TREES, UTILITY POLES AND ELECTRICAL WIRES. PLEASE SECURE ALL OUTDOOR FURNITURE, DECORATIONS, TRASH CONTAINERS AND OTHER OBJECTS THAT CAN BECOME AIRBORNE DURING STRONG WINDS.CONTINUE TO MONITOR OFFICIAL BOROUGH COMMUICATIONS THROUGHOUT THE DURATION OF THIS EMERGENCY. PLEASE CALL 9-1-1 FOR ANY LIFE THREATENING EMERGENCY SITUATIONS
