Pre-Season Beach Badges

Beginning Friday June 21, 2013
The Beach Badge Office will be open 7 Days a week from 9am - 3pm

Badge Office / Welcome Center

Super Storm Sandy Wet Debris Removal

Andrew Mills/The Star-Ledger


For the latest information and updates regarding Super Storm Sandy wet debris removal.
Please Click Here.

Army Corps of Engineers Beach Replenishment Project

Army Corps of Engineers report on beach replenishment available for review. Click Here.

Federal Funding Disaster Relief Information

A Review of Federal Funding Disaster Relief for those affected by Super Storm Sandy

Monmouth County tried to summarize the funding availability for individuals as best as possible:
Click here to view the PowerPoint Presentation they created.

Proposed Locations of Dune Openings to Access the Beach for the 2013 Summer Season

Below is a link to a map that depicts the proposed locations for access to the beach for the 2013 Summer Season. With the dune and the beach in such a vulnerable state it is thought best to limit the amount of openings in the dune system for this up and coming season. The governing body discussed these locations during their meeting of March 25, 2013. Please review the map. Anyone who wishes to comment or make any suggestions regarding this proposal can do in by attending the next Council Meeting, which is scheduled for April 8, 2013. Map was approved at the Council Meeting April 8, 2013.
Proposed Locations Map

NJNG Home Demolition Information


If you are demolishing or raising your home due to damage caused by Superstorm Sandy, NJNG may need to retire (disconnect) your natural gas service from the street or turn off your natural gas meter prior to construction. The most critical first step in this process is to contact your municipal code official to determine what your town requires.

To assist our customers, we have posted the following new page on our web site that contains important information about service turn-offs and retirements due to Sandy damage:
 Website

FEMA Advisory Base Flood Elevation (ABFE) Information

 Provided is a list of resources containing valuable information and resources related to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Advisory Base Flood Elevation (ABFE) products for coastal New Jersey. The contents listed below are available utilizing the links provided in each topic.
Please click here for the resource packet.

New as of April 23, 2013
Coastal Outreach Advisory Team

COAT presentation
Rebuilding after Hurricane Sandy Building Safer and Stronger Pays Off
Fact sheet, dated March, 2013, about the Biggert-Waters 2012

Lavallette Electric Utility Customers ONLY.

The Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is providing inspectors to perform electric service inspections. Be advised that homeowners must be present for inspection. Certification forms are to be delivered to the Lavallette Public Works Department who will create a work order for reconnection.

Electric services that require work can submit permit applications and set up electric services inspections at a later date. Do not call the DCA

Borough of Lavallette Electric Reconnection Form

Ocean County Hazardous Material Disposal

Pre-Registration Is Required.

Materials accepted at the household hazardous waste collection sites are: paints, thinners, boat paints, solvents, pool chemicals, pesticides and herbicides, aerosol cans, auto products, toilet and drain cleaners, silver polishes, oven cleaners, photographic chemicals, rug and upholstery cleaners, polishes and bleaches, waste oil and used gasoline.
More Information

Repopulation Plan

The Borough of Lavallette has received approval to allow the repopulation of our residents and property owners. Your ability to repopulate back into Lavallette is contingent upon the restoration of your water, sewer, electric and gas service to your property. As noted below, it is imperative that you submit the completed NJ Natural Gas “tag” to the Code Enforcement Officer. Upon submission of the tag and verification that all other utilities are provided to your property a permit will be issued that will allow you permanent access. Decals will be issued for each vehicle owned by you or someone who resides with you. Please bring that vehicle information with you when you turn in your completed gas tag and request a repopulation decal. Code Enforcement / building office is located in a trailer in firehouse parking lot.

Click here for the Repopulation Form.

No Wake Zones

"No wake" is defined as "The slowest possible speed required in order to maintain steerage and headway."

In New Jersey, it is unlawful to operate any vessel or personal watercraft (PWC) at greater than "no wake" speed when within 200 feet or less of docks, marinas, piers, or wharfs.

Vessel operators are responsible for any property damage caused by their vessels wake.

Remember to obey No Wake Zones in and out of the Borough lagoons and surrounding bay front areas.

NJNG Savegreen Project

The SAVEGREEN project, rebates and incentives available to residents who upgrade to high-efficiency equipment. This link is especially beneficial to residents that need to rebuild after Super Storm Sandy.
Website

Lavallette First Aid Members Wanted

The Lavallette First Aid Squad is looking for members to who want to join the squad.
 All training is provided and no experience is necessary.
Training such as CPR, EMT is provided at no charge.
More Info

Managing the Emotional Impact of Super Storm Sandy

Super storm Sandy has devastated many New Jersey communities and wreaked havoc in people’s lives all along the East Coast. More than 50 million Americans are coping with the aftermath of the storm. No one who lives through a disaster is untouched by the experience. Like other disasters, severe storms and flooding can result in emotional distress, as well as property damage. The New Jersey Department of Human Services’ Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services - Disaster and Terrorism Branch, is coordinating statewide efforts to help individuals and communities manage the emotional impact of the storm. Toll free Disaster Mental Health Helpline:
(877) 294-4357.
Website

“Coping with the Emotional Consequences of Storms.”

Lavallette Project Connect

The Borough is looking to connect those Lavallette property owners that are having difficulties removing debris from within their homes and volunteer groups that are willing to provide this type of service.

If you need assistance or know someone that does please email the Borough's website administrator at webadmin@lavallette.org. In the subject line of your email please put "Lavallette Project Connect - and your Lavallette property address". Also provide your name and contact information in the body of the email.

If you are a volunteer group that is interested in providing this type of service please email the Borough's website administrator at webadmin@lavallette.org. In the subject line of the email please put "Lavallette Project Connect - Volunteer Group". In the body of the email please provide your name or the group's name and contact information.

Ocean County Document Shredding Program

Residents are limited to six boxes or bags each day. Commercial documents will not be accepted. Paper clips and staples do not have to be removed from the documents.

Hours vary, the truck has an 8,000lb capacity.
Registration not required and the service is free.
Throughout Ocean County
April 6, 2013- November 16, 2013 Flyer

Speed Limit Returned to 35Mph



Use caution on the roadway.
Route 35 South speed limit had returned to 35Mph for the summer season. Drive alert, watch for pedestrians and bicycles.

Lavallette Emergency Notification System



We are proud to offer this new service to the public. An Emergency Notification System gives those in charge of Public Safety a chance to reach out to the public in case of an emergency event.
Click Here to get more information and sign up.

Website Feedback

Your feedback is appreciated to continually make The Borough of Lavallette website more useful, and user friendly. Please take a moment to submit your feedback on the Borough of Lavallette website.
 Thank You. Feedback form

Stop for pedestrians in the crosswalks!

It's The Law!

The driver of a vehicle must stop and stay stopped for a pedestrian crossing the roadway within any marked crosswalk, but shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection, except at crosswalks when the movement of traffic is being regulated by police officers or traffic control signals.
More Information

Bicycle Safety
 
Ride your bicycle with the flow of Traffic, Not against it!  Obey all of the same traffic laws as a motor vehicle!

When ridden on any roadway a bicycle rider has all of the rights and responsibilities of any vehicle. Unless bicycles are specifically excepted, all traffic laws and rules apply to bicycles. Bicyclists who violate traffic laws are subject to a citation.
More Bicycle Safety Information

Power Restoration

Please keep in mind that as we repair the electric infrastructure there may be sporadic outages. They will be as short as possible. Thank you for your continued patience during this time.

Postal Service

Post Office Update 3/15/13
Mobile post office trucks have arrived in the Firehouse parking lot, residents can pick up mail from PO Boxes in town instead of Brick. The mobile postal trucks will be providing retail services when the trucks are fully stocked. Postal Hours 7:15am -3:45pm

Hydrant Flushing

Flushing of Water Mains will take place at night. Temporary discoloration of the water may result from flushing, therefore, water should be allowed to run long enough so as to allow any sediment in the lines in your home, including laundry areas, to clear.

Hydrant flushing dates for 2013
Spring April 1, 2013 - May 17, 2013
Fall October 1, 2013 - November 15, 2013

The Office of the Tax Assessor

The Tax Assessor will begin his regularly scheduled office hours starting
Thursday, January 17, 2012.

He is scheduled to be in his office
Thursday 6:00pm to 8:00pm.
He will be in the temporary trailer that is located in the fire department parking lot along Philadelphia Avenue. Trailer 1.
The phone number to reach the assessor during those hours is 732-250-8008
Homeowners who sent in the tax assessment relief form will receive communication from the assessors office.  Any adjustments made will not occur until the 3rd and 4th quarters of 2013

Hurricane Sandy Recovery Resources

FEMA
FEMA disaster assistance registration and helpline: 800-621-FEMA (3362), TTY 800-462-7585
Apply online for assistance: DisasterAssistance.gov
Smartphone/tablet: m.FEMA.gov/Sandy
Find the nearest disaster recovery center: FEMA.gov/DRC or text “DRC” and your “zip code” to 43362

Small Business Administration
Customer service center: 800-659-2955,
TTY 800-877-8339
Disaster assistance website: SBA.gov/DisasterAssistance

Resources for Additional Needs
New Jersey disaster case management:
877-510-6762 or email at
dcmNewJersey@CatholicCharitiesUSA.org
Cleanup resources and local recovery efforts: 2-1-1 or online at NJ211.org
NJ Helps: NJhelps.org
American Red Cross: 800-733-2767 or online at RedCross.org
New Jersey Hope and Healing: 877-294-HELP (4357), TTY 877-294-4356
Disaster legal services: 888-541-1900
Disaster unemployment: Online at NJuifile.net

Repairs to Substantially Damaged Structures

 If your home or business incurred damage, the Construction Department will need to determine if your structure has been substantially damaged. Substantially damaged means the cost to make your necessary repairs will meet or exceed 50% of the value of the structure. In Lavallette, we use the assessed value to make that determination.

 If you structure is substantially damaged, you may qualify for additional insurance money through the FEMA Increased Cost of Compliance Program (ICC).

 A form is attached for your reference and will need to be completed and submitted to the Construction Code Official in order for him to make the determination. Substantial Damage Form

 Caution should be exercised when submitting this form. If a determination is made that your property did sustain substantial damage (50% or more) you will be required, along with the other needed repairs, to raise the structure in compliance with the Borough’s flood hazard ordinance.

 Also provided is a brochure relating to the FEMA’s Cost of Compliance Program (ICC). ICC

 Also provided from FEMA are Mitigation Publications