LODI, N.J. — The Lodi Police Department is urging residents in flood-prone neighborhoods to move vehicles to higher ground and consider temporary relocation as powerful storms threaten to inundate the area Thursday.
In a public alert posted Thursday morning, officials emphasized that roads may become impassable and dangerous, and that any attempt to drive through floodwaters or closed roads is both illegal and hazardous.
“If you live in the flood prone areas of town, you should move your vehicles to higher ground and if need be, temporarily relocate you and your families until the water recedes,” the department stated in a message shared through social media and its RAVE mobile alert system.
Police reminded drivers that it is unlawful under New Jersey Title 39:4-94.2 to drive on closed roads or move cones and barricades used to block access. Violators could face penalties and put both themselves and emergency responders at risk.
Officials also advised residents to stay off the roads during and after the storm and not to attempt driving through any flooded roadways.
The department said it continues to monitor the storm’s path and will release updates as they become available. Residents experiencing power outages are advised to report them directly to PSEG.