South Toms River hurricane guide¶

South Toms River is an Ocean County borough beside the Toms River, so flooding and wind from hurricanes and other storms are the main concerns. The borough's Office of Emergency Management page covers evacuation and shelter planning, and a Superstorm Sandy resources page remains on the borough site. Use the Ocean County page for the coastal evacuation map and county contacts.

Official website: southtomsriver.org

Emergency and information numbers¶

Official alerts and information¶

• South Toms River Emergency Management: The borough's emergency management page, with storm preparation and evacuation advice. Website.
• South Toms River Disaster and Emergency Readiness: Preparation guides for hurricanes, floods, and other hazards. Website.

County services that cover South Toms River¶

Ocean County manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in South Toms River. The Ocean County guide has the full list of county numbers, radio stations, and recovery help.

• Look up your evacuation zone
• Official list of open evacuation centers
• Ocean County emergency management: The county's emergency management page, with evacuation, hurricane and flood, power outage, wildfire, and winter pages. Website.
• Ocean County email updates: Sign up for county email notifications such as press releases and traffic updates. Subscribe Now is on the page. Website.

Related guides¶

• Should I evacuate?
• What to expect at a hurricane shelter
• Hurricane supply list
• After a hurricane: the first 24 hours
• Insurance claims and disaster aid

Sources¶

Checked on October 10, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.

• https://www.southtomsriver.org/contact
• https://www.southtomsriver.org/emergencymanagement
• https://www.southtomsriver.org/policedepartment
• https://www.southtomsriver.org/disasterandremergencyreadiness