Lacey Township New Jersey sits within the Emergency Planning Zone of the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station — New Jersey's last operating nuclear plant that was decommissioned in 2018 but continues decommissioning operations with spent nuclear fuel stored on-site. Ocean County coastal communities face significant hurricane and nor'easter storm surge risk. The Barnegat Bay estuary adjacent to Lacey Township was significantly impacted by Hurricane Sandy in 2012. Residents should maintain familiarity with Ocean County emergency nuclear protocols and coastal evacuation routes.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
- Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
- Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
- Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.
// Recommended Supplies
Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.
- Emergency Food Supplies
- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
- Potassium Iodide (KI) Tablets
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 7 / 10 High |
| Primary Hazard | Nuclear / Coastal / Hurricane |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone VE (Critical Risk) |
| County FEMA Declarations | 55 |
| Last Major Event | Hurricane Sandy (2012) |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | 732-657-4700 |
| Evacuation Routes | Garden State Pkwy North, Route 9 North, Route 37 West, Route 72 West |
| Elevation | 30 ft above sea level |