coastal flooding

Asbury Park

The City Prepares for Jose – DPW Builds Berm Along Ocean’s Edge

Giberson: combination of new moon and Jose could produce higher than normal levels

By Michelle Gladden


In preparation of Hurricane Jose’s worst, the Asbury Park Department of Public Works employees are building a protective berm along the ocean’s edge, OEM Coordinator Garrett Giberson Jr said. “We have some high surf due to the tides,” Giberson said of current conditions. “We are doing this as a precautionary measure.” The high surf is […]

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Sep 19, 2017
Coastal issues

Alert: Coastal Flood Warning in effect until 1:00 a.m. Saturday

APPD - take protective measures & move vehicle to higher ground

By Michelle Gladden


The Asbury Park Police Department has issued a coastal Flood Warning alert that remains in effect until 1 a.m. Saturday. Coastal flooding is expected with the high tide cycles, with ocean wave heights reaching 5 to 8 feet, according to the alert. Widespread flooding in expected Friday night when high tide is expected to occur […]

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May 06, 2016