April 2, 2023
JACKSON, NJ (OCEAN)–The National Weather Service has confirmed four tornados in the area and storm surveys are ongoing to determine the details such as length and path width. The four tornadoes confirmed in New Jersey so far were in Jackson Township, Howell Township, Cinnaminson and Sea Girt.
In Jackson many residents and business were without power, homes and buildings were damaged and numerous trees and utility poles and equipment damaged. Many are still without power and a freezer truck is at the police station and residents can bring frozen items there for temporary storage. The trailer is being provided by the Chaveirm of Central Jersey and will be staffed If you have questions about the freezer truck call 1-973-907-3153
A shelter is set up at the Senior Center located on Don Connor Boulevard and is currently open and ready for anyone who may need it. The Red Cross is also stationed at Town Hall for anyone in need of fresh water for free.
The tornado damaged a tensioned membrane structure that houses Adventure Crossings Golf and Entertainement. There appeared to be a rip in the center of the membrane that allowed the structure to collapse since the membrane is supported by air. There were no reported injuries. These sports complexes are commonly known as sport “bubbles” since the lightweight membrane is supported by air.
A new warehouse near completion was destroyed by the tornado on April 1, 2023. The 95,000 square foot warehouse had walls collapse and roof removed destroying the building. The building is located in the 300 Block West Commodore Blvd.
An industrial building in the 400 Block of West Commodore Blvd. had a partial roof removal and tree damage.
Updates to follow, tornado strength, path, width should be available late tonight or tomorrow morning.
From Jersey Central Power and Light:
Power has been restored to about 33,000 out of the nearly 43,000 customers affected by the stormy weather that caused extensive tree damage, downed lines and broken poles, especially in the hardest-hit areas of Howell, Jackson and Lakewood. We expect to restore power to the majority of customers who remain without service by late tomorrow night.
We will provide updates for specific damage locations as they become available on our outage map: http://spr.ly/NJOutageMap. You can also call 888-544-4877 or text STAT to 544487 for updates specific to your outage.
As crews continue to clear hazards and restore service, customers are reminded to stay at least 30 feet away from all downed or low-hanging wires and report them ASAP to 9-1-1.
This is an all-hands-on-deck effort and we’ll be working 24/7 until service is restored to every customer. Thank you for hanging in there with us!
FREEZER TRAILER AVAILABLE TO ALL RESIDENTS. PACKAGE YOUR FROZEN ITEMS AS DIRECTED AND BRING THEM FOR TEMPORARY STORAGE.
For any questions call 1-973-907-3153
ALL RESIDENTS – SHELTER/WARMING CENTERIf you or anyone you know are without power and need somewhere warm for the evening with electricity while waiting for restoration, the township has set up a “Shelter In Place”.The shelter is the Senior Center located on Don Connor Boulevard and is currently open and ready for anyone who may need it. Please do not hesitate to take advantage of this location if needed. If a ride is needed, please contact the police department for assistance.Red Cross is also stationed at Town Hall for anyone in need of fresh water for free.
Stay Safe and thank you all for your patience. We will get through this together!