For Immediate
Release:
January 28, 2025
Monmouth County designated
as StormReady County by National Weather Service
FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth County Board of County
Commissioners welcomed the designation of the County as a StormReady County by
the National Weather Service (NWS) during the Commissioner meeting on Jan. 16.
“On behalf of my fellow Commissioners, I would like
to commend the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Management for
taking the initiative and working towards becoming a StormReady County by the
NWS,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone. “Sheriff Shaun Golden and
his team continue to be ahead of the curve and make sure Monmouth County has
the best tools and resources available to keep residents safe.”
“Becoming an NWS StormReady County offers several
key benefits, including enhanced public safety as this demonstrates the County
has established reliable weather monitoring, alert and emergency communication
systems,” said Commissioner Ross F. Licitra, liaison to the Monmouth County
Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Management. “Other benefits include community
preparedness, strengthened emergency management and the potential for lower
insurance premiums. We thank the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office for its dedicated
effort in helping the County to obtain this important designation.”
"We are proud that
Monmouth County has been designated as a StormReady County by the National
Weather Service, a testament to our dedication to keeping our residents safe
and prepared for severe weather events," said Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun
Golden. "By meeting storm ready criteria, Monmouth County is one of only
three counties to achieve this designation. That recognition highlights the
efforts of our emergency management team, local officials, and community
partners, who work tirelessly to ensure that we have the resources, plans, and
communication strategies in place to protect lives and property during times of
crisis."
For more information about Monmouth County, go to
visitmonmouth.com.
FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth County Board of County
Commissioners welcomed the designation of the County as a StormReady County by
the National Weather Service during a meeting on Jan. 16. Photo by Monmouth
County Government.
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