Category: ADVISORY ALERT

Annual Hurricane Evacuation Exercise Tomorrow

No roads will be closed; however, motorists should expect an increased police and work crew presence on key shore routes

(Trenton) – New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials, in partnership with the New Jersey State Police (NJSP), the New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA), the South Jersey Transportation Authority (SJTA), and the New Jersey Department of Corrections (NJDOC) announced today that it will be conducting its annual emergency evacuation exercise on Thursday, August 6 to practice and refine response activities in the event of a major hurricane.

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Traffic Advisory-Overnight Road Closure

Thursday, August 6, 2026, from 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM

Sicklerville Road northbound will be closed between Malaga Road and Erial Road due to ongoing roadway construction.

A signed detour will be in place to guide motorists around the work zone. Please allow extra travel time, follow all posted detour signs, and use caution when traveling through the area.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as this work is completed.

Advisory Alert: Flood Warning!

FFWPHI The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for… Northwestern Burlington County in southern New Jersey… Northwestern Camden County in southern New Jersey… Northeastern Gloucester County in southern New Jersey… South Central Bucks County in southeastern Pennsylvania… Southeastern Montgomery County in southeastern Pennsylvania… Central Philadelphia County in southeastern Pennsylvania…

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Voorhees Tax Bill Grace Period Extended

This is a blast notification to Voorhees property owners. Voorhees tax bills will be mailed by 8/6/26.  The grace period for 3Q will be extended until 8/31/26.  Tax amounts can be viewed on the Tax Collector page at www.voorheesnj.com Questions? Contact Tax Collector’s office at 856-429-7762.

Wanted for Home Invasion Sexual Assault

The Philadelphia Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 26-year-old Lee Johnson, who is wanted for Aggravated Indecent Assault, Burglary, Unlawful Restraint, and related charges.

The primary incident occurred on June 4, 2026, at approximately 5:30 AM at a residence on the 2200 block of E. Somerset Street.

Johnson is described as a Black male, 5’10” tall, weighing approximately 150 pounds, with a last known address on the 6300 block of Horrocks Street. 

He was most recently seen near the 6100 block of Algon Avenue.

Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is urged to contact the Special Victims Unit at 215-685-3251 or dial 911immediately.

Scam Alert Targeting the Elderly

THE SCAM: The victim receives a phone call or text message from someone claiming to work for a bank’s fraud department. The scammer may say that bank tellers or employees are stealing money from customer accounts and that the victim must assist with a confidential investigation.

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The victim is then instructed to:
• Withdraw a large amount of cash from the bank
• Lie to the bank teller about why the money is needed
• Keep the investigation secret from family members, bank employees, and police
• Place the cash inside an envelope, box, or bag
• Hand the package to a rideshare or delivery driver sent to the victim’s home OR drive to a convenient store and send the money through crypto currency.

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Road Closed Due To Flooding

Rt 130 at Maple Ave is closed in both directions due to flooding. Please avoid the area.

Alert sent on 08/03/2026 at 5:30AM EDT

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Flash Flood Warning until 10 AM

* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE…Portions of New Jersey, including the following counties, Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Mercer, Middlesex and Somerset and southeast Pennsylvania, including the following counties, Bucks, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia.

* WHEN…Until 1000 AM EDT.

* IMPACTS…It will take several hours for all the water from these storms to work through local drainage systems in urban areas.

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Joint Media Release From Gloucester County OEM: Grenloch Lake Investigation

On Thursday, July 30, 2026,  a complaint was filed to New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) regarding a substance on Grenloch Lake in Washington Township, Gloucester County that was white and filmy in appearance. Officials from Gloucester County HazMat Response Unit, within the Office of Emergency Management, responded to investigate along with Washington Twp. Fire Department. The substance on the lake was discovered as described in the complaint to NJDEP. Through the investigation, it was later discovered that an accidental discharge of an ABC dry chemical fire extinguishing agent took place at the New Jersey Transit Bus Garage on SR42 (Black Horse Pike) which entered a nearby waterway, and later collected in a southern section of Grenloch Lake.

Officials on scene coordinated with NJDEP – Bureau of Emergency Response and environmental officials of NJ Transit during the investigation. Less than 25lbs of this low toxicity extinguishing agent was released during the incident, which is anticipated to have a minimal impact to aquatic life.

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Camden County Starts $2.5M Bridge Repair Project

Beginning August 3, Camden County will begin work on Collings Ave Bridge over Newton Creek at the border of Gloucester City and Camden City. The $2.5 million project involves replacement of the concrete deck, sidewalks, and parapet, as well as refurbishment of steel support beams and bearings. Beginning on August 3, the bridge will be closed for approximately three months. Traffic will be diverted to Route 676 Exit 3 via Broadway and Morgan Boulevard.   

“These improvements to the Collings Avenue Bridge are essential to keeping our infrastructure safe and reliable,” said Commissioner Al Dyer, liaison to the Department of Public Works. “We want to thank our residents for their patience during the next few months and recommend that they give themselves extra time in their commute while detours are in place.”