Tropical Storm Isaias brought home the realization that sheltering in the 2020 hurricane season will be impacted differently by COVID-19. Large-group sheltering was not needed to be implemented this time, but prior to the storm, Ocean County Emergency Management officials issued a press release that pandemic-related precautions would be implemented in shelters.

“There’s no question that COVID-19 will make storm preparations more challenging,” said Freeholder John P.