Increased Hours at OCC COVID-19 Drive Thru Testing Site

Ocean County will again increase the hours of testing at the Ocean County College drive thru test site and will add Saturday hours during December.

Testing by appointment will now be done from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., five days a week and from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays beginning Dec. 5.

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Small Businesses Lease Grant Program

Ocean County is encouraging small businesses having difficulty making their commercial rent payments due to COVID 19 to apply for a grant that specifically will help with rent or lease payments.

The grant program provides up to $30,000 and applications for Ocean County businesses will be available starting at 9 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 17.

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Ways to Report a Power Outage

For emergencies only, call 911. If you experience an outage due to the weather, please report it using one of the following methods:
For Jersey Central Power and Light Company customers
• Text OUT to 544487...
• Online at www.jcp-l.com
• Use our smartphone app (iPhone and Android)
• Via the "Report an Outage" tab on Facebook
• Call 888-LIGHTSS (888-544-4877)
Steer clear of downed power lines. Always assume they are live and dangerous. Report downed lines immediately to 888-544-4877.

For Atlantic City Electric Customers:
Customers are asked to report any outages and to stay away from any downed wires. To report outages and/or downed wires, call 1-800-833-7476, follow the prompts, and ask for a call back to confirm that power has been restored. Outages also may be reported through their mobile app or at atlanticcityelectric.com/storm.
Find additional information by visiting atlanticcityelectric.com. Follow them on Facebook and on Twitter. And, the mobile app is available at atlanticcityelectric.com/mobileapp.

Ocean County Government Buildings Closed for Non-Essential County Business

Ocean County officials have signed an emergency proclamation regarding the coronavirus outbreak. As part of that action, Ocean County government buildings will be closed to the public for all non-essential county business as of 11:59 p.m., March 16. Please call 732-244-2121 or visit www.co.ocean.nj.us to access many government departments.

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Officials Urge Use of Prescription Drug Dropoff Boxes

OCEAN COUNTY officials are urging residents to safely dispose of unused and expired prescription medications at drop-off boxes located throughout the County.
 Click here for program information and a list of dropoff locations

Beware of Scam Artists

Residents need to be vigilant of scam artists.

 Click here to read information on how to protect yourself from scam artists

Emergency Lines for Emergency Calls Only

The Ocean County Sheriff's Department asks that residents do not call 9-1-1 or the Office of Emergency Management unless it is an actual emergency. Information on evacuations, shelters and other storm-related activities is available on the county and local municipal websites or by calling non-emergency numbers. For county information please call 732-929-2000.

Silver Alert System

Ocean County wants the public to be aware of the state's Silver Alert System which could serve as a lifeline in cases of missing persons who suffer from dementia or other cognitive impairment.

 Click here to read important information on this program.

Grass Too High on State Road?

To report unattractive weeds and grass too tall that might be causing site distance problems along state Highways in Ocean County including Routes 37, 35, 72 and 70, call the state Department of Transportation dispatch number at 609-588-6212. The call is taped and logged into a state data base.