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Photo Gallery: Storm on Monday in Ocean City

A morning high tide leaves most of the island underwater.

Ocean City, NJ -- The City of Ocean City is under a mandatory evacuation order and has declared a State of Emergency. Here are the first images from high tide in Ocean City at about 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 29.

All access routes off the island are now closed and will remain so during the next several hours.

If water is entering your home and you are comfortable doing so, turn off the main electrical power breaker. For any emergencies, dial 911.

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Residents still in Ocean City are advised to remain indoors on Monday as weather conditions continue to deteriorate.

A number of roads are impassable and are likely to remain so for the duration of the storm. this includes roads that usually do not experience flooding. Do not drive through flood covered roads. The water may be much deeper than it appears.

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No one is permitted on the beach at this time.

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