New Jersey State Police
Incident Management Unit
Lieutenant
Michael Abline
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In 1993 the New Jersey State Police
entered into partnership with the New
Jersey Department of Transportation
in the development of a statewide
traffic incident management program.
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The two main goals are:
1. Reduce Congestion
2. Safe quick clearance
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I.M.R.T.
S.T.M.C
Weather Related Activations
State Police Liaison
December 27, 2010 Snow Storm
• 30 inches of snow in approximately 12 hours.
• Monmouth County hardest hit.
Hurricane Irene August 26, 2011
Jersey Shore Evacuation. “Get off the beach”.
• Contra Flow Plan
Hurricane Irene August 26-27, 2011
•Interstate 287 roadway washout
Hurricane Irene August 26-27, 2011
State Highway 18 New Brunsick
Hurricane Sandy October –November 2012
Hurricane Sandy October –November 2012
Hurricane Sandy October –November 2012
Mantoloking New Jersey Before and After
Conclusion
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“Mother Nature is a Democrat”
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TIM Training
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Communication is the Key