Two New Jersey Police Departments Issue False Tsunami Warnings
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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Two New Jersey police departments startled residents with a false tsunami warning. Harvey Cedars Police Department tweeted on Monday afternoon that a tsunami warning would be in effect until 2:06 p.m.
Tsunami Warning until 02:06PM https://t.co/CY9ko9yw4z
— Harvey Cedars Police Department ???????? (@HCPolice) April 29, 2019
Approximately 15 minutes later, the police department realized National Weather Service Mount Holly was testing their system and apologized to followers for any concerns.
According to @NWS_MountHolly they were testing their system..it worked. Our apologies for any concerns. https://t.co/Mua9dtFk2Q
— Harvey Cedars Police Department ???????? (@HCPolice) April 29, 2019
Police in Asbury Park, New Jersey also reportedly sent residents an alert regarding the tsunami warning.
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