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TUCKERTON BOROUGH OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Official Notice – Nor’easter Update
From: Mike Dupuis, OEM Coordinator
Date: Oct 10, 2025
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Storm Overview
The latest update regarding the approaching Nor’easter indicates that this system will primarily be a wind and flood event. Due to astronomical conditions, we will experience a King Tide, resulting in major flooding along bay areas and making travel extremely difficult in the beach and cove regions.
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Preparedness and Safety Actions
Residents are urged to take the following precautions:
• Prepare for possible evacuations if conditions worsen.
• Move vehicles to higher ground or use designated municipal parking areas.
• Secure all outdoor items around your property to prevent damage from wind or flooding.
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Power and Utility Safety
• Expect power outages due to high winds and potential downed trees.
• Never approach downed wires, as they may be energized and dangerous.
• Report power outages or downed lines to your electric company’s emergency number listed on your bill.
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Flooding and Travel Advisory
• Do not drive through flooded roadways. Water depth and hidden hazards such as debris or washouts can be life-threatening.
• Avoid sightseeing during the storm or flooding. Disabled vehicles can block emergency response routes.
• If you are asked to evacuate, please comply. Choosing to stay may put both you and emergency personnel at risk if rescue is required.
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Storm Timeline (Subject to Change)
• Friday (later today): Flooding begins to increase.
• Saturday: Conditions continue to deteriorate.
• Sunday–Monday: Peak of the storm – high winds and significant flooding.
• Tuesday–Wednesday: Gradual improvement and dissipation.
• Winds: Gusts of 55+ mph, with isolated gusts possibly exceeding 60 mph.
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Final Reminder
Please remain alert, monitor official borough updates, and follow all emergency instructions. Your cooperation and preparedness help keep our community safe.
Stay safe and take precautions.
Regards,
Mike Dupuis
Tuckerton Borough OEM Coordinator
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The area that is now Tuckerton was settled in 1699. Some of the early settlers were Andrews, Falkinburgs, Shourds, Ongs, Willets and Osborns.
Edward, tired of going to Mount Holly Township with his grain, constructed a cedar log grist mill on the site of a dam built by beavers at the mouth of what is known as Tuckerton Creek. He built the grist mill in 1704, and it still stands to this day.
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Settled in 1699 by quakers edward and mordecai andrews. A friends meeting was established in 1702. Tuckerton was an important port of entry and thriving 18th century seaport. Formerly known as "Clamtown" and "Fishtown," the town was named for ebenezer tucker, statesman, revolutionary war patriot, and the first custom collector commissioned in 1791.
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