Public Works Begins Recovery Efforts, Flooding Expected to Continue Through Monday

OCEAN CITY, MD – (October 4, 2015):  While reported damage from the storm system was minimal, Ocean City Public Works employees will be working through the next two weeks to restore areas of the city back to normal. Citizens are urged to avoid the boardwalk, beach and Inlet Lot to allow Public Works employees to easily clear those areas.

Public Works employees will first focus on restoring the Inlet Lot, clearing the boardwalk of significant amounts of sand, ensuring that all roadways are passable and restoring the beach back to its normal state. The Inlet Parking Lot and the beach remain closed to the public until further notice. Road closures due to impassible roadways may continue over the next several days in low-lying areas throughout Ocean City.

Due to strong rip currents that occur during and after storms, citizens are reminded not to swim in the ocean when conditions improve.

Ocean City’s Emergency Management staff continues to monitor the path of Hurricane Joaquin, although minimal effects from the storm are expected for our area. At this time, there are no additional news releases planned regarding this weather event. Citizens are encouraged to visit the Town of Ocean City website, www.oceancitymd.gov, and Town of Ocean City social media sites for additional updates.

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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:  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.