Full Notification

April 23^rd, 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 that we had three (3) new cases of COVID-19 in town today. The total number of positive residents in Ocean Township is now at thirty-one (31). Please note the total estimated population according the Census Bureau for Ocean Township is 9,049 which equals approximately .343% 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:

Please be advised due to the Pandemic of Covid-19
 
The Mayor and Township Committee are announcing the cancellation of this year's Founder's Day Events including the Fireworks scheduled for May 23, 2020.
 
During this time of COVID-19 outbreak, the very difficult, but necessary, decision to cancel this Township of Ocean Event was for the safety of the public and our residents.
 
Continuing to Stay at Home and wear masks while a person is out is helping New Jersey flatten the curve of COVID-19 cases.
 
Vendor’s can obtain a refund by contacting Jean Broadbent, Recreation Director – [email protected]  609-693-3302 ext. 601
 
Waretown Wine Festival - scheduled May 2nd & 3rd
has been rescheduled to:  September 12 & 13, 2020 
 
Information regarding New Jersey Unemployment
The New Jersey Department of Labor created a new web portal that allows New Jersey residents to contact the Department of Labor directly. This is a helpful tool for residents who have questions about their applications. To submit a message, residents must go to www.myunemployment.nj.gov and follow the instructions below:
 

• On the top navigation, scroll to the right for “Need Help” and unveil the drop down menu
• Choose Send an Email
• Choose Email: Submit a message through our new online form.
• Follow the prompts

 
State of New Jersey:

99,989 total confirmed COVID-19 cases
5,368 total deaths
4,227 new cases and 307 deaths within the last 24 hours in the State of New Jersey

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