Hurricane Irma: Madison Officials Begin Preparations

MADISON, NJ — Madison Borough officials have begun preparations for Hurricane Irma which, by some forecasts, will hit New Jersey next week.

Some forecasts have Hurricane Irma hitting New Jersey sometime Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Depending on the trajectory of the storm, the impact could vary greatly.

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Despite the uncertainty, Madison officials have begun preparations for the storm, including monitoring the forecast closely. The Department of Public works has also begun checking various storm equipment in preparation for severe weather.

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Residents can also begin their own preparations for the storm. Residents should have a few days worth of water available, and easy-to-prepare meals that don't require electricity on hand. Much of Irma's impact is expected to be from the rain, so residents in areas that flood should be particularly cautious.

Image: A satellite image of Hurricane Matthew, via NASA Goddard Space, Flickr.