Tornado Watch - The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for this area through 5 p.m., as severe weather is approaching from the west. Please monitor the weather reports through this afternoon and plan accordingly.
Weather/Traffic Alert - According to the National Weather Service, a strong storm system may bring the threat of severe weather and flooding to our region today (Thursday, June 13, 2013). Due to the expected heavy rainfall, flash flooding of low areas is expected. There is also the threat of a significant severe weather outbreak with the threat of strong winds and hail. As was experienced last Friday, motorists must exercise extreme caution during and following heavy [...]
Nixle Text Messaging System (June 10, 2013) - The Lacey Township Police Department participates in the Nixle text messaging system to enable citizens to register for and receive text messages from the police department. This system has proven nationally to be invaluable asset during emergencies. By simply registering your cell phone in the Nixle database, you are able to receive important messages via text from emergency services including the Lacey Township Police Department and the [...]
Traffic Alert: (Friday, June 7, 2013) Due to the heavy volume of rain, both the main and back roads throughout Lacey Township have portions of significant water collection posing a hazard to motorists. Please exercise extreme caution when driving this afternoon and this evening. The hazard will increase as we approach darkness. Please drive with the assumption that each roadway has partially flooded sections which may adversely affect the operation of your vehicle.
Residents should be aware that the emergency sirens positioned within a 10 mile radius of the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station will be tested at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 4, 2013. This particular activation is required to test the old siren system that is still in place until the new system is approved by FEMA. The sirens will sound simultaneously for three (3) full minutes during the test. Please share this message with your neighbors. As a side note to these tests, residents should know that [...]
Residents should be aware that the emergency sirens positioned within a 10 mile radius of the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station will be tested at both 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 23, 2013. These activations are required tests of the system. The sirens will sound for up to three (3) full minutes during the tests. Further testing is scheduled for Wednesday, May 29th, 2013, as well. On Wednesday, May 29, 2013, the testing will begin at 9:00 a.m. [...]
Weather Alert. The latest weather report indicates the likelihood of snow accumulations in our area during the overnight hours into Saturday morning (2/9/13). Please limit driving during this period and remember to remove all parked vehicles from the roadways as required by Lacey Township ordinance. Keeping the roadways clear during and after a snow fall is necessary so the Department of Public Works (DPW) can effectively clear the streets.
January 26, 2013 - The Lacey Township Police Department has now included a feature on its website www.LaceyPD.org which allows residents to electronically register telephone numbers in the police department's Reverse 9-1-1 directory. The Global Connect Emergency Notification System is utilized by the Lacey Township Police Department to notify residents via telephone of emergency conditions as well as other essential information. The system's database automatically includes landline telephone numbers and most Internet-based phone numbers. The [...]