Dear Residents of Swedesboro,
The Borough is taking measures to prepare for Hurricane Sandy and working with Local, County and State Emergency Coordinators to coordinate Plans and resources. Lake Narraticon has been lowered to accommodate the expected storm surge. Mayor Fromm will join a conference call with Governor Christie and his Cabinet this morning and a meeting of all Local Emergency Response Organizations will take place on Sunday Evening. Please print out all of the storm preparedness information posted on our website prior to the storm’s arrival, as the chance of losing electric service is high. We will do our best to keep you informed and provide up to date information as it becomes available.
Please note that all schools in the Swedesboro-Woolwich and Kingsway Regional school districts are CLOSED Monday, October 29 and Tuesday, October 30 in anticipation of the approaching storm.
Additionally, Halloween Trick or Treating in the borough has been postponed until Monday, November 5th (3pm – 8pm).
Please be aware that Hurricane Sandy may impact our area from Sunday night through Tuesday. Dependent upon the track of the storm, we may experience downed trees, flooding and power outages. Please ensure that you are properly prepared, and check the following links for important announcements, as well as storm preparedness instructions.
From the NJ Emergency Operations Center: Hurricane Sandy
Atlantic City Electric Hurricane Sandy Press Release
NJ Office of Emergency Management Hurricane Preparedness Plan