Atlantic County shelters near full capacity, officials working to set up additional locations

    The Press of Atlantic City reports Atlantic County’s two emergency shelters are at or near capacity Saturday morning.

    According to the report, officials are now working to open an additional shelter as necessary.

    The Press of Atlantic City reports 550 residents were located at shelters at St. Augustine Preparatory School in Buena Vista Township and the Reeds Roads School in Galloway Township.

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