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Jersey Shore evacuation plan advances
New Jersey is improving its plans to quickly evacuate large sections of the Shore in the event of a storm or other emergency.
The Legislature approved the recommendations Monday of a task force that studied the state’s ability to move large numbers of people away from the coast.
The plan includes lane reversals on major highways leading away from the Shore; using schools as emergency shelters; and setting up a registry of residents who would need special help in leaving the area. (Parry, Associated Press)
