CREST HAVEN – The National Weather Service has renewed Cape May County’s StormReady designation through March 3, 2029, recognizing the county’s continued commitment to weather preparedness and public safety.
The StormReady program helps communities develop plans to handle severe weather events and enhance their resilience. Cape May County has met rigorous criteria in six key areas: Communications, NWS information reception, weather and water monitoring systems, local warning dissemination, community preparedness, and administrative tools/record keeping.
This designation covers all 16 municipalities within Cape May County, including popular coastal destinations like Ocean City, Wildwood, and Cape May.
“We’re proud to maintain our StormReady status, which demonstrates our ongoing dedication to protecting our residents and visitors from severe weather threats,” said Leonard Desiderio, director of the Cape May County Board of County Commissioners. “This recognition reflects the hard work of our emergency management team and their proactive approach to public safety.”
Christopher Leusner, director of Cape May County Emergency Management, added, “The StormReady program has helped us strengthen our severe weather preparedness efforts. We continue to urge all county residents to have an evacuation plan in place and stay informed through our various alert systems.”
The county offers multiple ways for residents and visitors to stay informed during emergencies, including web notifications, social media updates, email alerts, text messages, and reverse 911 calls.
For more information on emergency preparedness in Cape May County, visit capemaycountynj.gov and click on the “Emergency Management” tab.