Forest Fire Safety

With forest fire season in full swing, as evident by the recent fast moving Ocean County Jones Road fire, we would like to remind all our residents that 100-foot buffer of defensible space is recommended around homes and structures to protect against wildfires. This buffer should be free of easily burnable vegetation like leaves, pine needles, twigs, and branches.

Also, open burns are prohibited, and fire pits cannot be lit on red flag days. A "Red Flag Day" is a warning issued by the National Weather Service when conditions are ideal for wildfires to spread rapidly. It indicates a high fire danger due to warm temperatures, very low humidity, and strong winds. Also please never leave a lit firepit unattended!

 

 

A friendly reminder that in New Jersey, the "Move Over" law requires drivers to slow down and move over one lane when approaching a stationary emergency vehicle or other highway safety vehicle with flashing lights, if it's safe to do so. If a lane change isn't safe or possible, drivers must reduce speed below the speed limit and be prepared to stop. Please help us, the police, tow truck drivers and all emergency personnel stay safe on the very dangerous roadways!

 

Out with the Old

For those that have, or will, pass by our Main Street Firehouse recently you will notice some very exciting changes coming for us! More to follow in the coming weeks...