National Preparedness Month 2025
This year’s National Preparedness Month theme is Preparedness Starts at Home. We are asking people to take four key actions to prepare for any disaster they may face:
- Know the different types of emergencies that could happen and appropriate responses to stay safe.
- Make a family emergency plan.
- Build an emergency supply kit. Find a list of supplies at Build A Kit.
- Get involved in their community by taking action to prepare for emergencies.
Everbridge Notification System
Everbridge is a Community Information Service that helps you stay connected to the information that matters the most to you. Everbridge provides you with information immediately from the Township of Ocean Police, Township of Ocean Administration, and Office of Emergency Management via email, text message, and on the web. To sign up, click here or use this QR code.
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
Ocean has restarted our CERT team. We are recruiting members for our next basic class that will be starting in the fall. The class is around 20 hours and consists of a combination of classroom and practical sessions. The training will teach you basic skills that are important to know in a disaster when emergency services are not available. With training and practice, and by working as a team, you will be able to protect yourself and maximize your capability to help your community after a disaster.
The training is free, and we provide all the necessary materials. Once you complete the training you will have the option of joining the CERT for the township, though it is NOT required.
Registration is now open for our next class starts in October. If you would like more information or want to sign up, please click here.