Mayor Kelaher has announced that following the release of the FEMA “Preliminary Working Maps,”

Preliminary Work Maps have been introduced for Monmouth, Hudson, Atlantic and Ocean counties. New Jersey property owners with questions about National Flood Insurance Program rates now have a helpline to call to get the most up-to-date information.

FEMA reps will be in Ortley, the Northern beaches and on the mainland for the next month, to assess substantial damage to homes.  All FEMA reps are wearing vests and will have ID.

Mayor Tom Kelaher is pleased to announce that there are a large amount of new bike racks installed at the 3^rd Avenue parking lot in Ortley Beach.  Township officials noticed an influx of bicycles in the area, so the Township responded by adding bike racks. Mayor Kelaher said, “Not only are the new bike racks a safety feature, but we want to support our local residents who choose to use a bicycle for exercise or recreation.”

Toms River Mayor Tom Kelaher and members of the Township professional staff participated in a FEMA sponsored webinar today on the release of the new flood maps which are known as the “Preliminary Work Maps”.

Tomorrow (Wednesday, June 19^th) is the Hurricane Sandy NJ Relief Fund's National Dine Out Day. Each restaurant is donating a portion of their proceeds from the day's sales to the Fund. Below, please find the link for participating restaurants.

http://nationaldineoutday.com/locations.html