As of approximately 10:30AM, power is out to a large section of Shark River Hills due to a transformer issue caused by a tree falling on lines. JCP&L is on scene for repairs, no estimated restoration time is available. An estimated 1,100 homes are impacted, report your power outage directly to JCP&L. ![]()
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West Bangs Ave between Hwy 35 and Sayre Street will be closed for approximately 1-2 hours while NJ DOT repairs on a downed traffic signal.
Funding Announced for Lake Alberta Flooding Project![]()
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Last week, it was announced that Neptune Township expects to receive $1,250,000 in federal funding for the purposes of dredging and cleanup of Lake Alberta. Lake Alberta, located between Neptune Blvd and Taylor Ave, is surrounded by Neptune Senior Housing and residences that have experienced flooding incidents that have caused serious property damage, including the heavy rainfall in September of 2023. This project will involve the dredging of the lake to increase the capacity for rainfall overflow as well as cleaning up the brush along the sides of the lake and planting of native vegetation, which will help reduce erosion. Neptune OEM has responded to numerous flooding incidents around Lake Alberta, and we are thrilled to see this project moving forward to help mitigate the impact future storms have on the surrounding community. Residents should be aware that this project hopes to reduce the severity and frequency of flooding leading to road closures and damage, but it will not prevent all flooding, especially during heavy rains like those we experienced in September 2023. We would like to thank all those who supported this project including the Neptune Township Committee, U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone, Neptune Township Public Works, Engineering, OEM, and the Township of Neptune Housing Authority.![]()
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馃摳: NTOEM photos depict flooding incidents in the area of Lake Alberta from the last few years.![]()
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Neptune Township's AWARD WINNING Youth Emergency Services Camp returns for the second time this August, and space is still available for kids who would like to learn more about Neptune's public safety agencies! The camp runs Monday through Friday for two weeks, beginning August 5th and ending on August 16th, 2024. Each day of the camp will provide attendees with a hands-on experience with one of our public safety agencies. Call Neptune Recreation at (732) 869-1202 to join!![]()
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Neptune Township's Youth Emergency Services Camp received the 2023 "Excellence in Heath and Wellness Programming Award" from the New Jersey Recreation and Parks Association after just the first year of the camp! The success of the Youth Emergency Services Camp is thanks to the collaborative effort between all of Neptune's public safety agencies and the Neptune Recreation Department. We hope that this camp continues to ignite a passion for community service amongst Neptune's youth, and look forward to the 2nd annual camp kickoff in August!![]()
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Earlier this week, Neptune Township Office of Emergency Management HazMat responded to South Riverside Drive for a reported E-Bike fire. Upon arrival, a working E-Scooter fire was observed and the rider was safely off of the bike. FD was able to extinguish the fire, and HazMat techs discovered the batteries to be Sealed Lead Acid, presenting less danger of explosion than the typical Lithium Ion batteries found in most E-Bikes and E-Scooters. The batteries were safely removed for proper disposal, and the road was reopened with no further hazard to residents.![]()
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Thankfully, this incident did not result in any injuries or additional property damage, but the threat posed by Lithium Ion battery fires is very real and has caused explosions and fires resulting in many injuries, fatalities, and property damage throughout the country. Lithium Ion batteries can be found in every household in your laptops, tablets, phones, and many other common devices, but the large batteries found in E-Bikes, E-Scooters, Hoverboards, etc. can present a more significant hazard. To help prevent explosions and fires from Lithium Ion batteries, please make sure you are following all of the below steps with any devices, but especially motorized vehicles:![]()
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路 When purchasing devices, be sure that the equipment has the Underwriters![]()
Laboratories Mark. The UL mark shows that the product has been safety tested. ![]()
路 Follow the manufacturer鈥檚 instructions for charging and storage.![]()
路 Do not charge a device under your pillow, on your bed, or a couch.![]()
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路 Keep batteries/devices at room temperature. Do not place in direct sunlight.![]()
路 Store batteries away from anything flammable.![]()
路 If a battery overheats or you notice an odor, change in shape/color, leaking, or odd![]()
noises from a device discontinue use immediately. If safe to do so, move the device/vehicle outdoors and away from structures, roads, or other people and call 9-1-1.![]()
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