Evacuation Routes
NJ Coastal Evacuation Maps
The maps on these pages do not display local or county-specific evacuation routes. However, they do show state roads identified as potential evacuation routes for coastal emergencies, such as approaching tropical storms or hurricanes.
To prepare for an evacuation, use a local map to identify the roads you would take from your home, workplace, or other frequented locations to reach these designated state evacuation routes.
Please note that all evacuation plans – including the routes listed on this and other NJOEM webpages – are flexible and may change depending on the specific emergency.
If an evacuation is ordered by local, county, or state officials, they will provide detailed instructions on which roads to use. Police and emergency personnel will be stationed in your area to direct traffic and close any unsafe roads.
The Maps
How will I know if it is time to Evacuate?
Local, county, or state emergency management officials will notify your community if you need to evacuate or take other protective actions.
These notifications may come through:
- Emergency Alert System messages on local radio and television
- Community notification systems (such as Reverse 911), which send alerts to landline phones
- Public announcements using bullhorns or loudspeakers in affected neighborhoods
Remember: Your most reliable source of information before, during, and after an emergency is a battery-powered radio.
If you are unable to monitor radio alerts or think you may miss messages, make arrangements in advance with a neighbor, friend, or family member. Ensure someone will contact you and help keep you informed.
| Counties | File Type | File Size |
|---|---|---|
| Landslide Susceptibility of Bergen County | 1.70MB | |
| Landslide Susceptibility of Essex County | 1.40MB | |
| Landslide Susceptibility of Hudson County | 483kb | |
| Landslide Susceptibility of Middlesex County | 1.71MB | |
| Landslide Susceptibility of Monmouth County | 2.40MB | |
| Landslide Susceptibility of Morris County | 1.69MB | |
| Landslide Susceptibility of Passaic County | 1.36MB | |
| Landslide Susceptibility of Somerset County | 2.27MB | |
| Landslide Susceptibility of Union County | 833kb |