New Jersey to Test Hurricane Evacuation Routes on Thursday

Issue #416

August 06, 2025

In This Cape May Local Scoop Issue…

 📆 Cape May Events

☀️ Cape May Local Weather 

‍🌀 New Jersey to Test Hurricane Evacuation Routes on Thursday

⛵ Tall Ship A.J. Meerwald Returns to Cape May for Summer Sails

🦀 Family Fun and Fundraising Collide at North Wildwood’s Crab Tournament

Cape May Local Scoop’s Events Are Sponsored By: East Lynne Theater Company

👇 Here’s what’s going on in the Cape May Local Area👇  

  August 6

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New Jersey to Test Hurricane Evacuation Routes on Thursday

 

 New Jersey will run a hurricane evacuation drill on Thursday to practice traffic control on major Shore evacuation routes. No roads will close, but drivers will see increased police and work crews. The drill includes a simulated contraflow setup and covers several major highways. Officials are reminding drivers to be alert for roadside workers and law enforcement during the drill. Motorists are urged to slow down and change lanes when possible to ensure everyone's safety.

The drill will involve several major evacuation corridors, including:

· The Garden State Parkway, from Lower Township to Egg Harbor

· Route 47 and Route 347 between Dennis and Maurice River

· The full length of the Atlantic City Expressway

Tall Ship A.J. Meerwald Returns to Cape May for Summer Sails

The historic schooner A.J. Meerwald, New Jersey’s official tall ship, has returned to the Cape May Ferry Terminal for public and educational sails through September 21. The vessel, originally launched in 1928 as an oyster schooner, returned on August 1 after a regional tour that included stops in Toms River, New York Harbor, and Sandy Hook Bay. Through a partnership with the Delaware River & Bay Authority, the Meerwald will operate public sailings and educational programs out of Cape May through September 21. The two-hour cruises explore the Delaware Bay and include family-friendly environmental programs on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Guests are welcome to bring snacks and beverages aboard. Full sailing schedules and ticket information are available at bayshorecenter.org.

Family Fun and Fundraising Collide at North Wildwood’s Crab Tournament

  PBA Local 59 is hosting a family-friendly Crab Tournament on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at the Saltwater Outpost in North Wildwood. Open to teams of 1–4 people, the $25-per-person event includes land and boat crabbing competitions, cash prizes, a kids’ bracket, door prizes, and an after-party with a food truck. Proceeds benefit local law enforcement. Participants can register online in advance here, with limited in-person registration available at a later date. Check-in begins at 7:00 a.m. on the day of the event, which will take place rain or shine. Whether you're a seasoned crabber or simply looking for a fun day on the water, this community event promises to deliver summer fun with a purpose. 

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Answer to the August 3th Trivia Question

What significant role did Cape May play during World War II?

A) It was a major shipbuilding center.
B) It hosted numerous naval facilities to protect American coastal shipping.
C) It was the site of a secret military training base.
D) It served as a key location for the Manhattan Project.

Answer: B) It hosted numerous naval facilities to protect American coastal shipping.

During World War II, Cape May was home to several U.S. Navy facilities, including a naval air station and a naval base, which played a crucial role in protecting American coastal shipping from the threat of German submarines​e the largest hotel in the world, but it burned down in 1856 before it could be completed​​​​.

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