Winds Should Subside by Sunday, Tidal Flooding Likely Through Monday

OCEAN CITY, MD – (October 3, 2015): The current storm is expected to continue impacting the area through the early morning hours on Monday, October 5. Residents and visitors should expect light rain, heavy surf and minor beach erosion to continue through Monday, however; winds should subside in the evening hours on Sunday.

The Inlet Parking Lot and the beach remain closed to the public until further notice. Due to strong rip currents that occur during and after storms, citizens are reminded not to swim in the ocean when conditions improve.

Various streets in Ocean City, specifically in the downtown area, are subject to closures due to impassible roadways at high tide over the next several days. Although no power outages have been experienced today, additional outages are possible during high tide cycles. Minimal damage and no injuries due to the storm have been reported at this time.

Hurricane Joaquin continues to track east, impacting Ocean City with potential flooding on Sunday and Monday. Minimal effects from the hurricane are expected for our area, although Ocean City’s Emergency Management staff continues to play close attention to the storm’s path.

The next update regarding weather conditions is expected to be before 12 p.m. tomorrow, Sunday, October 4.

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In an effort to keep citizens informed with the most updated and accurate information, the Town of Ocean City will be posting storm related information on the following outlets:

· City Wide Emergency Alerts: Citizens can sign up for emergency alerts by visiting: http://oceancitymd.gov/enews and subscribing to “City Wide Emergency Alerts.”
· Town of Ocean City Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TownOfOceanCity
· Town of Ocean City Twitter: @townofoceancity
· Town of Ocean City website: www.oceancitymd.gov
· FM Advisory Radio Station – 99.5
· Town of Ocean City Access Channels 4 & 15
· Emergency Management Hotline: 410-723-6666

The Town of Ocean City’s Emergency Services personnel will be working closely with local and state representatives to provide citizens with timely, accurate and essential information before, during and after the storm. Citizens are encouraged to Know Your Zone and be prepared for any impact the storm may have on Ocean City. For more information regarding storm preparedness, please visit: http://www.ready.gov/hurricanes.

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