Due to the impending storm in combination with the astronomical tides there is an increasing potential for flooding along the Great Egg Harbor and Mullica rivers.

Residents and property owners who have experienced flooding in this area in the past are urged to take precautions and prepare for this possibility.

It is recommended that you seek shelter with family or friends through the duration of the storm. If this is not possible there are five shelters available within the county.

Contact your local office of emergency management for assistance. Contact numbers are available at www.ReadyAtlantic.org/mainpages/localoems.asp.

--Press Release from Atlantic County