Full Notification

April 16^th, 2020 

The Ocean Township Office of Emergency Management continues to work with the Ocean Township Police Department, Waretown First Aid Squad, Waretown Fire Company and the Township of Ocean Committee along with officials from the county, state, health department and school district to address this ever changing situation. 

This afternoon the Ocean County Health Department notified us of NO new cases of COVID-19 in town today. The total number of positive residents in Ocean Township remains at twenty-three (23). Please note the total estimated population according the Census Bureau for Ocean Township is 9,049 which equals approximately .254% infection among residents in town. 

At this time, the Ocean County Health Department is leading the investigation in the case and is the agency responsible for additional notifications. As testing sites and the availability of tests within the southern part of the state increase we will inevitably see an increase of positive cases within our town, this has been expected and it has been planned for. 

For a full review of all cases within Ocean County please visit the Ocean County Health Department Website:https://www.ochd.org/covid-19-case-totals/ 

As time progresses, the Office of Emergency Management will provide you with regular briefings on what is taking place in the community. We will keep you updated on information on closings and postponements and the latest information concerning the virus from county and state offices as it applies to the Township of Ocean. 

Township of Ocean: 

All township parks remain closed until further notice. 

County of Ocean: 

All county parks included the Barnegat Rail Trail remain closed until further notice. 

COVID-19 testing is available for symptomatic residents of Ocean County with physician’s script and appointment. Go to www.OCHD.org for more information and to make an appointment. 

State of New Jersey:

New Jersey’s death toll from the coronavirus pandemic climbed steadily on Thursday, with state officials now reporting at least 3,518 dead and 75,317 total cases, with 362 new fatalities and 4,391 new positive in the last 24 hours— the state’s largest single-day increase in cases.

This marked the third consecutive day that more than 300 new deaths were reported, though state officials have cautioned that there are some delays in confirming coronavirus in patients after they died.

As of 10 p.m. Wednesday, there were 8,224 patients in New Jersey hospitalized with the coronavirus or under investigation for it. That includes 2,014 in critical care and 1,645 on ventilators.

Between 10 p.m. Tuesday and 10 p.m. Wednesday, 802 patients were discharged from the state’s hospitals.

Governor Murphy also announced he was extending the closure of all schools in New Jersey until at least May 15.

Local Information:

ShopRite of Waretown has reserved the first hour after their daily store opening for CDC’s defined “High Risk” population.

Ocean Township PBA Local #371 will once again be offering Free Pizza to Ocean Township residents in need on April 17^th, 2020 from 5-7pm (or until supplies last). Location: 50 Railroad Ave. (in front of town hall) / No Questions Asked! Please cover your mouth and nose to keep our first responders safe. 

Prepared by:

Michal J. Rogalski
Chief of Police – Ocean Township Police Department
Ocean Township Office of Emergency Management
Email: [email protected]
Office: 609-693-4007 ext 310
Fax: 609-693-8392