Woodland Township Office of Emergency Management

06/27/2026

Resident Input Requested for Woodland Township OEM Animal Evacuation Assistance Program

Woodland Township OEM is preparing to launch a new public system to help us better plan for animal evacuations during emergencies.

This system will allow residents to provide information about large animals and livestock that may need evacuation assistance during an emergency. It will also allow residents who are willing to help to let us know about available transport capabilities, animal sheltering options, and other resources that may be available on their property.

Before this system goes live, we would like to hear from residents who may have valuable input, ideas, or experience with large animals, livestock, trailers, farms, shelters, or emergency animal care.

If you are a Woodland Township resident and would like to be involved in the planning and launch of this program, please reach out to us by sending a message to this page or by emailing Christopher Stopero, Emergency Management Coordinator, at [email protected].

We would like to schedule a meeting with interested residents to gather feedback and make sure this program is as useful and effective as possible for our community.

Thank you for helping Woodland Township OEM improve emergency preparedness for residents, farms, and animals throughout our community.

04/21/2026

Route 563 is closed between Sooy and Panama due to MVC.

04/13/2026

04/12/2026

4/12/2026 - Woodland Fire & EMS will be conducting a large-scale inter-agency training exercise today and will be staging apparatus and equipment in the area of Cedar Road and Laurel Lane.

There is no emergency and no cause for concern for residents. This is only a training exercise.

You may notice emergency vehicles, personnel, and training activity in the area during this time. We appreciate the public’s understanding as we conduct this important training to help keep our community prepared.

03/29/2026

March 29, 2026 - New Jersey Forest Fire will be conducting a prescribed burn near the end of Baptist Road. Expect smoke conditions in the area for the remainder of the day. Any questions contact the Office of Emergency Management 609-621-5757. For all emergencies, dial 911.

03/16/2026

Tornado Watch has been issued for our area until 7pm. We will provides updates as they become available.

02/23/2026

Update 7pm, 2/24/26: Savoy Blvd. has been reopened in from 563 to the County Line.

Update 8pm, 2/23/2026: Savoy Blvd. Between 563 and 72 has been reopened. All trees that were currently down have been removed by public works. Continue to use caution around town as more trees have been falling regularly.

Due to the ongoing winter storm and the extreme danger of falling trees, portions of Savoy Blvd. are now closed.

🔴 Savoy Blvd. from Route 72 to the Ocean County line is CLOSED to all traffic.
🟡 Savoy Blvd. between County Route 563 and Route 72 is LOCAL TRAFFIC ONLY.

Trees are falling at a high rate and roadways are likely impassable.

⚠️ There is a danger of falling trees on ALL town roadways.
If at all possible, please stay inside and remain off the roads.

⚠️ Do NOT loiter on the roadway.
Avoid the area and use alternate routes.

Woodland Township Office of Emergency Management will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates as needed.

02/23/2026

The New Jersey Office of Emergency Management under the New Jersey State Police has issued a mandatory travel restriction due to a major winter storm expected to bring heavy snow, blizzard conditions, and strong winds statewide.

** UPDATE **

🚨This Travel Restriction has been extended until 12 PM today. 🚨

A Travel Restriction is in effect to protect public safety and support emergency response operations.

This measure is intended to safeguard lives and allow emergency and utility crews to clear roadways and restore essential services as quickly as possible.

Please comply with the restriction and avoid unnecessary travel.

For official updates and preparedness information, visit www.ready.nj.gov.

02/21/2026

❄️ WINTER STORM UPDATE – SUNDAY INTO MONDAY ❄️

The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning for our area from Sunday at 10:00 AM through Monday at 6:00 PM.

While light precipitation may begin earlier, the bulk of the storm is expected later Sunday and will continue through Monday, with periods of heavy snow, strong winds, and significantly reduced visibility. Travel conditions are expected to deteriorate Sunday evening and could remain hazardous into Monday.

⚠️ What to Expect:
• Heavy snowfall with strong wind gusts
• Blowing and drifting snow
• Potential whiteout conditions
• Dangerous travel conditions, especially Sunday night into Monday morning

As with our previous storm events, the Woodland Township Office of Emergency Management Emergency Operations Center will be staffed during the storm to assist residents and coordinate with county and state agencies as needed.

We encourage residents to:
✔️ Complete storm preparations by Sunday morning
✔️ Avoid unnecessary travel once conditions worsen
✔️ Check on elderly or vulnerable neighbors
✔️ Charge devices and have emergency supplies ready

Please continue to follow this page for updates as additional information becomes available.