Five-year update of county hazard mitigation plans features pandemics, climate change
With hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster relief at stake, New Jersey’s counties are busy updating their emergency response plans. But in a sign of the times, those plans are getting more involved and addressing growing threats of sea level rise and pandemics.
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With hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster relief at stake, New Jersey’s counties are busy updating their emergency response plans. But in a sign of the times, those plans are getting more involved and addressing growing threats of sea level rise and pandemics.
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — With the peak of hurricane season around Sept. 10 and social distancing measures required from the coronavirus pandemic, Cape May County officials urge local visitors and residents to have a plan of action in case sheltering away from the county is needed.
Superstorm Sandy brought thousands of people to county evacuation shelters at the Jersey Shore in 2012.
