Joaquin 2015

The amount of Hurricane Joaquin prep information hitting you is almost as dense as the raindrops will be if you wind up standing in it. On the Ocean County Health Department web page, you can find a comprehensive guide to resources and tips to safeguard yourself and your loved ones.

This is normally one of the shore's busiest post-summer weekends, but Hurricane Joaquin's uncertain trajectory and intensity has forced reschedulings that promise to turn next weekend into Eventapalooza.

While Hurricane Joaquin's path is still uncertain, there's no need to panic here at the Jersey Shore. The best thing you can do is be smart, keep an eye on Meteorologist Dan Zarrow's storm updates, and be prepared for the worst case scenario, while hoping for the best. Here's some items you should have before the weekend:

Despite continuing uncertainty, the latest models and official forecasts from the National Hurricane Center show Hurricane Joaquin's track is trending eastward.

Chris Christie says he thinks NJ will have gas after Joaquin. The head of a gas station industry group isn't so confident.

Gov. Christ Christie (R) holds a press conference at the Statehouse to address New Jersey's preparedness for Hurricane Joaquin.

Even though Joaquin is still hundreds of miles away and despite continuing uncertainty in the exact forecast track of Joaquin, New Jersey will start to experience significant rain, wind, and surf impacts Friday through the weekend.

A reinforced beachfront and enhanced rescue capabilities highlight hurricane preparations organized today by officials in Toms River.