Berkeley Township will be in a flood watch for the next 72hrs as Tropical Storm Debby continues to move north along the east coast.
Several inches of rain are expected during the next 72 hours. Excessive rainfall, higher winds, and tides may make roads along the Barnegat Bay and Toms River impassable. Please keep this in mind when traveling to and from home.
In the event there is a power outage at your residence, use the following for reporting and updates from JCP&L:
To report an outage: Text OUT to 544487 (LIGHTS). If you're not enrolled in text messaging, text REG to 544487 to get started. To receive the latest update for your reported outage: Text STAT to 544487
If you choose to utilize a generator during a power outage, please refer to the home generator safety card below.
Continue to check the BTPD and BT FB pages for updates. Additional updates will be sent out using NIXLE. Residents can sign up for NIXLE by texting their zip code 08721, 08752, or 08757 to 888777 or by signing up on the Berkeley Township home page => https://twp.berkeley.nj.us/
****Update - Any Berkeley resident living along the coast that wishes to move their vehicle to higher ground to avoid risk of flooding may park it in the lower lot in front of the Central Regional Middle School overnight.****
Please bring trash cans in from the curb.
