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Resilient NJ Atlantic County Coastal Region

Comprising Atlantic County, Brigantine, Atlantic City, Ventnor, Margate, Longport, Northfield, Pleasantville, and the American Red Cross

Preparing the region for current and future natural disasters

The State of New Jersey, through the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Climate and Flood Resilience Program's Bureau of Climate Resilience Planning (BCRP), has commenced a Regional Resilience and Adaptation Action Plan ("Action Plan") process that will align local visions for a flood resilient future with projects and implementation strategies for the Atlantic County Coastal Region. The goal is to identify actions that will aid the Region in being better prepared for current and future flood events and chart a regionally collaborative pathway forward toward a more resilient future.

Engage with our crowdsource map

The crowdsource map will allow users to comment on areas of concern, such as those with a history of flooding, and identify locations of existing and possible future resilience improvements. Tell us what you think, learn about what others think.

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Events & Announcements

Atlantic City Harbor Strategic Resilience Plan and Economic Development Scenarios

As part of the Atlantic City Harbor Strategic Resilience Plan/Blue Economy Sites action in the ACCR RRAAP, Atlantic City Harbor was identified as one of the region’s most important strategic resources. The Atlantic City Harbor Strategic Resilience Plan was completed during the Resilient NJ implementation phase. The plan offers scenarios for the future development of Atlantic City Harbor to best take advantage of its diverse offerings and opportunities along with an assessment of other nearby potential sites for operations and maintenance facilities for the wind industry.


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Atlantic County Coastal Region Back Bays Restoration Project Prioritization Report

As part of the Living Bay Master Plan action identified in the ACCR RRAAP, the ACCR Steering Committee recognized that local communities would benefit from a holistic assessment to prioritize locations for investments in living shoreline and tidal marsh restoration/enhancement projects. A geospatial analysis of restoration opportunities in the Back Bays area was completed during the Resilient NJ implementation phase.


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Emergency Evacuation Preparedness Guide

As part of the Resilient NJ implementation phase, the Evaluate and Improve Preparedness Actions for Socially Vulnerable Populations (SVPs) action identified in the ACCR RRAAP was initiated through the development of an Emergency Evacuation Preparedness Guide. The guide complements the existing Evacuation Plan and Post-Evacuation Plan to enhance community preparedness. The Emergency Evacuation Preparedness Guide consolidates existing evacuation communications resources and improves the accessibility and utility of existing resources especially for SVPs.


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NOTICE OF ATLANTIC COUNTY COASTAL REGION RESILIENT NJ OPEN HOUSE

The NJ Department of Environmental Protection held a virtual open house on May 18, 2022 to discuss the Resilient NJ regional resilience and adaptation action plan. The NJ Department of Environmental Protection has launched a planning process to prepare for the impacts of climate change - including protection against hurricanes, flooding, and other hazards. At this third public meeting the community was asked for their feedback on the preferred scenario and projects that will enable the Atlantic County Coastal Region to prepare for, plan for, respond to, and adapt to our changing climate.

Engagement

Focus Group/Community Conversation Meetings

Upcoming Advisory Group Sessions & Next Public Meeting

Our next round of Community Conversations and focus group sessions will occur early in the new year. We will follow these smaller group discussions with a larger public meeting open to all. These discussions will center on (1) the findings of the flood risk assessment and (2) the development of three scenarios that present different pathways for achieving desired regional resilience and adaptation outcomes. Your feedback on the planning scenarios is critical! We greatly value your input and hope you will join us to provide ideas, questions, and recommendations for evaluating scenarios and guiding development of the Action Plan. All sessions will be held virtually to observe latest safety regulations and guidance from state and federal levels.

Mailing List & Feedback

Have a question, comment or want to receive plan updates and learn about upcoming events? Sign-up for email updates and send us your comments or questions by completing the form on this page.

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Our Project Team communities have taken considerable steps over the past several years to approach resilience, creating a new sense of cooperation with communities realizing that being physically, economically, and socially resilient takes planning across community boundaries.

Superstorm Sandy was not a one-off event, and the physical effects of the storm (such as flooding and wind damage) and our continuously changing climate will continue to resonate and recur in the Project Team communities in the years ahead.

The Resilient NJ program is an unparalleled opportunity to achieve and arrive at a regional resilience and adaptation action plan together. While challenges and opportunities vary across respective communities, a joint effort will allow for new synergies and effective use of resources to be realized.

Get Involved!

To help build the foundation of our risk assessment and resilience planning process, we invite you to contribute to identifying local needs and local assets (whether it may be a particular building, service, or natural area) through the website. What is important to you in your neighborhood and region? Let us know by completing the form on this page.

Advisory Group Sign-Up/Survey

The Communities of Brigantine, Atlantic City, Ventnor, Margate, Longport, Northfield, Pleasantville, the American Red Cross, and Atlantic County have been working with regional leaders to identify stakeholders and advisory groups. These stakeholders shall represent businesses, residents, environmental groups, the socially vulnerable, and community based organizations. Therefore, if you would like to be one of our advisory group members please complete our survey so that you can be placed in a group.

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Language Translation Services

If English is not your primary language, you may request language translation services for housing program documents that are available to the public. These translation services are available free of charge. For more information, please call 1-800-822-5552. The agent will connect you with an interpreter or arrange for an interpreter to return your call at your convenience.

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