2015 Floodplain Management Plan DRAFT
Borough of Point Pleasant Beach
Ocean County, New Jersey
2015 Floodplain Management Plan DRAFT
May 2015
Prepared for:
Point Pleasant Beach
Ocean County, New Jersey
Prepared by:
11 Tindall Road
Middletown, NJ 07748
Martin P. Truscott, P.P., AICP, LEED- GA
NJ Professional Planner No.: 02443
Ray Savacool, P.E., P.P., CFM
NJ Professional Planner No.: 05573
The original of this document was signed
and sealed in accordance with New Jersey Law
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Acknowledgements
Mayor and Council
Vincent Barrella, Mayor
Andy Cortes, Council President
William R. Mayer
Tom Migut
Stephen Reid
Thomas Toohey
Thomas Vogel
Floodplain Management Plan Committee
Tom Migut, Councilman
Guy Dempsey, OEM
Michael Gardner, Construction Code Official
Ray Savacool, PE, PP, CFM, Borough Engineer
Christine Bell, PP, ACIP, CFM, T&M Associates Planner
Seth Sloan, Resident
Karen Mills, Resident
Carolyn Slachetka, Resident
Bruce Fioretti, Resident
Maryann Ellsworth, Resident
Robert Santanello, Resident
T&M Project Team
Martin Truscott, PP, ACIP
Ray Savacool, PE, PP, CME, CFM
Christine Bell, PP, ACIP, CFM
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Executive Summary
This plan is intended to identify and assess flood hazards within the Borough of Point
Pleasant Beach, establish goals and objectives for floodplain management and
resiliency, and to present a series of actions designed to minimize flooding and mitigate
the impacts from flooding in the future. This Floodplain Management Plan was funded
using Phase II- Post Sandy Planning Assistance Grant Funding from the New Jersey
Department of Community Affairs and will be incorporated as an element of the
Borough’s Master Plan.
This plan has been organized according to the guidelines of the 2013 National Flood
Insurance Program Community Rating System Coordinator’s Manual to receive credit
points in the FEMA Community Rating System Program and follows the 10-step
planning process outlined in the manual. The planning process was conducted through
a committee consisting of public members as well as Borough employees and officials.
The committee met frequently throughout the planning process to discuss each step of
the plan and provide input on suggested activities and actions.
To assess the problems and flood hazards impacting the Borough of Point Pleasant
beach, a review was done of all relevant planning studies, documents, and relevant
zoning ordinances. Outside stakeholder agencies were contacted for input on the
planning process. Historical flooding events, repetitive loss properties and known
flood hazards were reviewed to determine problem areas within the Borough. Much of
this work was completed utilizing the Borough’s newly created Geographic Information
Systems (GIS) program.
Possible activities to mitigate the impacts of flooding in the community were discussed.
The committee determined a list of goals for the Point Pleasant Beach Floodplain
Management Plan and determined a prioritized list of action items from the list of
possible activities, using the goals as guidance. The Borough’s recently updated
Hazard Mitigation Plan was also used as a reference when determining proposed
activities.
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Table of Contents
I. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................... 1
PURPOSE AND SCOPE .......................................................................................................... 1
FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT PLANNING ................................................................... 1
COMMUNITY RATING SYSTEM......................................................................................... 1
ORGANIZATION OF THE PLAN ........................................................................................ 2
II. BOROUGH OF POINT PLEASANT BEACH PROFILE .................................................... 3
POPULATION TRENDS......................................................................................................... 4
III. PROJECT ORGANIZATION & PUBLIC MEETINGS ...................................................... 5
IV. COORDINATION ................................................................................................................. 7
EXISTING DOCUMENTS ...................................................................................................... 7
COORDINATION WITH OUTSIDE AGENCIES ............................................................. 13
V. FLOOD HAZARD ASSESSMENT ..................................................................................... 15
FLOODING HISTORY .......................................................................................................... 15
DESCRIPTION OF FUTURE EVENTS FOR OTHER HAZARDS .................................. 24
SPECIAL FLOOD RELATED HAZARDS .......................................................................... 30
VI. PROBLEM ASSESSMENT ................................................................................................. 32
HAZARD IMPACT................................................................................................................ 33
HISTORICAL DAMAGE ...................................................................................................... 36
ECONOMIC IMPACTS ......................................................................................................... 37
NATURAL FEATURES ......................................................................................................... 38
FUTURE FLOODING IMPACTS ......................................................................................... 39
VII. GOALS ................................................................................................................................. 40
VIII. POSSIBLE FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES ........................................ 41
PREVENTIVE ......................................................................................................................... 41
PROPERTY PROTECTION .................................................................................................. 43
NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION ............................................................................. 45
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EMERGENCY SERVICES ..................................................................................................... 47
STRUCTURAL PROJECTS ................................................................................................... 48
PUBLIC INFORMATION ..................................................................................................... 49
IX. ACTION PLAN .................................................................................................................... 51
PREVENTATIVE MEASURES ............................................................................................. 52
PROPERTY PROTECTION .................................................................................................. 53
NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION ............................................................................. 53
EMERGENCY SERVICES ..................................................................................................... 54
STRUCTURAL PROJECTS ................................................................................................... 54
PUBLIC INFORMATION ..................................................................................................... 55
X. PLAN IMPLEMENTATION & MAINTENANCE ........................................................... 56
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List of Tables
Table 1. Floodplain Property Data........................................................................................... 32
List of Figures
Figure 1. Borough Map ............................................................................................................... 3
Figure 2. Preliminary FIRM ...................................................................................................... 16
Figure 3. Flood Hazard Area Description .............................................................................. 17
Figure 4. Damage from Hurricane Sandy .............................................................................. 20
Figure 5. NOAA National Weather Service Heat Index ...................................................... 27
Figure 6. Hurricane Sandy Damaged Boardwalk ................................................................. 28
Figure 7. Category 3 SLOSH Model ........................................................................................ 34
Figure 8. Northern end of the Boardwalk, rebuilt after sustaining damage from
Hurricane Sandy ................................................................................................................ 37
Figure 9. Natural Features ........................................................................................................ 38
Figure 10. Newly constructed home to meet BFE standards in Point Pleasant Beach .... 44
Figure 11. Borough Police Boardwalk Substation ................................................................. 47
List of Appendices
Appendix A: Ordinance Forming Steering Committee ......................................................... 1
Appendix B: Steering Committee Meeting Outlines .............................................................. 2
Appendix C: Public Meetings Information .............................................................................. 3
Appendix D: Sample Letter to Outside Agencies ................................................................... 4
Appendix E: Log of Stakeholder Interactions .......................................................................... 5
Appendix F: Effective FIRM Map .............................................................................................. 6
Appendix G: Advisory Base Flood Map.................................................................................. 7
Appendix H: Preliminary FIRM Map ...................................................................................... 8
Appendix I: Sandy Surge Extents ............................................................................................. 9
Appendix J: Repetitive Loss Areas Map ................................................................................. 10
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Appendix K: Critical Facilities Map ....................................................................................... 11
Appendix L: SLOSH Maps ...................................................................................................... 12
Appendix M: Sea Level Rise Maps ......................................................................................... 13
Appendix N: Marsh Retreat Maps ......................................................................................... 14
Appendix O: NFIP Claim Areas Map ..................................................................................... 15
Appendix P: Natural Features Map ........................................................................................ 16
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I. INTRODUCTION
PURPOSE AND SCOPE
This plan has been prepared as the Borough of Point Pleasant Beach’s Floodplain
Management Plan (FMP) and will be incorporated as an element of the Borough’s
Master Plan and reviewed and adopted by the Borough’s governing body. The FMP
acts as an update to the 2007 Borough Floodplain Management Plan by identifying and
assessing flood hazards within the Borough, establishing the goals and objectives for
floodplain management in Point Pleasant Beach, and presenting a series of actions
designed to minimize flooding and mitigate the impacts from flooding in the future.
The FMP evaluates the need and potential options for wetland restoration and
maintenance and/or other engineering control measures to mitigate potential storm
surge in those areas of the Borough that may be vulnerable. The FMP also includes
recommendations for the Borough’s current Floodplain Development Protection
Ordinance. This Floodplain Management Plan is designed to receive points under
FEMA’s Community Rating System Program.
FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT PLANNING
Floodplain management is defined by FEMA as the operation of a community program
of preventive and corrective measures to reduce the risk of current and future flooding,
resulting in a more resilient community. While FEMA has minimum floodplain
management standards for communities participating in the National Flood Insurance
Program (NFIP), adopting higher standards will lead to safer, stronger, more resilient
communities.
COMMUNITY RATING SYSTEM
The Community Rating System (CRS) is a voluntary incentive program of the National
Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) that provides participating communities with
discounted flood insurance premium rates for undertaking community floodplain
management activities that exceed the minimum NFIP requirements. Flood insurance
premium rates are discounted in increments of 5%, reflecting the reduced flood risk
resulting from community actions in four categories: public information, mapping and
regulations, flood damage reduction, and flood preparedness. The three goals of the
Community Rating System Program are:
1. Reduce flood damage to insurable property;
2. Strengthen and support the insurance aspects of the NFIP; and
3. Encourage a comprehensive approach to floodplain management.
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ORGANIZATION OF THE PLAN
This plan has been organized according to the guidelines of the 2013 National Flood
Insurance Program Community Rating System Coordinator’s Manual to receive credit
points under FEMA’s Community Rating System Program. This Floodplain
Management Plan follows the 10- step planning process outlined in the manual:
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Step 1: Organize
Step 2: Involve the public
Step 3: Coordinate
Step 4: Assess the hazard
Step 5: Assess the problem
Step 6: Set goals
Step 7: Review possible activities
Step 8: Draft an action plan
Step 9: Adopt the plan
Step 10: Implement, evaluate, revise
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II. BOROUGH OF POINT PLEASANT BEACH PROFILE
Point Pleasant Beach
is located in the
Northeastern corner
of Ocean County,
New Jersey. It is
bounded to the east
by the Atlantic
Ocean, to the south
by the Borough of
Bay Head, and by
Point Pleasant
Borough to the west.
The Manasquan
River forms the
northern boundary
of the Borough and
of Ocean County.
Across the
Manasquan River
from Point Pleasant
Beach are the
Boroughs of Brielle
and Manasquan,
both in Monmouth
County. The
Borough of Point
Pleasant Beach is
approximately 1.79
Figure 1. Borough Map
square miles, with
about 16% of the
Borough’s area comprised of water bodies including Lake of the Lilies, Little Silver
Lake, Lake Louise, and the Manasquan River. Although the Atlantic Ocean forms the
eastern boundary of the Borough, it is not considered to be located within the Borough.
The Borough is a popular family vacation destination during the summer months. The
Point Pleasant Beach Boardwalk is approximately one mile long, spanning the coastline
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from the Manasquan Inlet in the north to New Jersey Avenue at the southern end. The
boardwalk contains amusement rides, arcades, a number of restaurants, and mini-golf,
as well as an Aquarium.
Point Pleasant Beach is easily accessible by many forms of transit. New Jersey Route 35
runs north to south through the Borough, while New Jersey Route 88 runs east to west
throughout the southern portion of the Borough. The Point Pleasant Beach Train
Station is served by the New Jersey Transit North Jersey Coast line, which provides
service from Bay Head to New York Penn Station. There is also NJ Transit bus services
throughout the Borough. Additionally, Point Pleasant Beach is the northern terminus of
the East Coast’s Intercoastal Waterway.
The Borough of Point Pleasant Beach has a moderate climate with hot, humid summers
and cold winters. The Borough is located in the Coastal Climate zone, one of New
Jersey’s five zones (Office of the New Jersey State Climatologist, Rutgers University). In
the coastal zone, seasonal temperature fluctuations are less prone to extremes due to the
high heat capacity of the Atlantic Ocean. During the fall months, temperatures in Point
Pleasant Beach will remain slightly warmer than inland due to the warm ocean water
nearby. Similarly, during the spring and early summer months, temperatures will often
be cooler than further inland.
POPULATION TRENDS
The 2015 Point Pleasant Beach Master Plan Reexamination Report found that the
Borough’s population had declined by 12.2 percent in the period from 2000 to 2010,
from 5,314 to 4,665. During the same time period Ocean County’s population increased
by 12.8 percent and the State of New Jersey’s by 4.5 percent. The population of Point
Pleasant Beach also aged during the decade from 2000- 2010, with a median age
increase to 45.7 years old. It should be noted that these census counts were taken prior
to Sandy and do not account for any residents who have been displaced by the storm,
or new residents moving to Point Pleasant Beach post- Sandy.
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III. PROJECT ORGANIZATION & PUBLIC MEETINGS
T & M Associates assisted the Borough of Point Pleasant Beach in preparing this
Floodplain Management Plan, as the appointed Borough Engineer. The planning
process was conducted under the supervision of a New Jersey licensed professional
planner.
The planning process was conducted through a Floodplain Management Plan Steering
Committee consisting of both Borough staff and representatives of the public. The
Committee was formed by Borough Council Ordinance 2015-01 and met on a bi-weekly
basis from March 2015 to May 2015 to discuss the existing hazards and problems related
to flooding in the Borough, review potential goals and hazard mitigation activities,
prepare an action plan, and make recommendations to revise existing Borough
Ordinances. The resolution forming the Floodplain Management Plan Steering
Committee can be found in Appendix A and outlines of all steering committee meetings
are located in Appendix B. The following are the members of the Floodplain
Management Plan Steering Committee:
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o Tom Migut, Council
o Guy Dempsey, OEM
o Michael Gardner, Construction Code Official
o Ray Savacool, P.E., P.P., CFM, Borough Engineer
o Christine Bell, P.P., AICP, CFM, T&M Associates Planner
Members of the Public:
o Seth Sloan, Resident
o Karen Mills, Resident
o Carolyn Slachetka, Resident
o Bruce Fioretti, Resident
o Maryann Ellsworth, Resident
o Robert Santanello, Resident
In addition to the Steering Committee meetings, a separate public information meeting
was held during the initial stages of planning on March 9, 2015. This meeting was
publicly advertised on the Borough website and open to all members of the public. The
public was informed of the proposed Floodplain Management Plan and was given the
opportunity to provide input and recommendations.
A second open public meeting was held on May 27, 2015. The draft Floodplain
Management Plan was made available on the Borough website and the public was
encouraged to provide input on the recommended plan.
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Additional information on these public meetings can be found in Appendix C.
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IV. COORDINATION
EXISTING DOCUMENTS
It is important to coordinate floodplain management goals with other planning and
community development goals in Point Pleasant Beach. As part of the planning
process, the following documents were reviewed:
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1992 Master Plan Land Use Plan
2007 Master Plan Reexamination Report
2007 Floodplain Management Plan
2008 Municipal Stormwater Management Plan
2014 Strategic Recovery Planning Report
2014 Ocean County Multi-Jurisdictional All Hazards Mitigation Plan
Recent Zoning Amendments
Information from the following documents was identified as important to the
floodplain management planning process:
1992 Master Plan Land Use Plan
The 1992 Master Plan Land Use Plan updated the land use element of the Borough’s
1978 Comprehensive Master Plan. The following goals and objectives are relevant to
floodplain management planning:
 Recognize the importance of protecting and stabilizing established residential and
commercial areas of the borough.
 Adequately relate planning in the borough to adjoining municipalities, Ocean
County, and the State of New Jersey to assure full recognition of regional planning
issues.
 Protect and preserve areas of environmental sensitivity, such as wetlands.
 Restrict impervious surface coverage through the development regulations
ordinance as a way of controlling stormwater runoff.
 Regulate development in recognition of the importance of retaining the Borough’s
valuable natural resources, including the beach, views of the ocean, and relationship
to the Manasquan River.
2007 Master Plan Reexamination Report
The 2007 Master Plan Reexamination Report recommended the following changes to
the 1992 Master Plan that may be relevant to this floodplain management plan:
 Evaluate the appropriateness of establishing FAR
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Develop form based code that uses graphics to clearly illustrate ordinance
requirements
Revise the zoning ordinance as appropriate to incorporate land use and design
concepts along the Broadway Avenue and Channel Drive Corridor in accordance
with the Broadway Avenue Plan currently being prepared by the Borough
2007 Floodplain Management Plan
The Borough’s Floodplain Management Plan was originally adopted in 2007, and
outlines the strategy that the Borough will employ to address stormwater-related
impacts. This plan can provide a basis for this Floodplain Management Plan update.
The 2007 plan set forth the following goals:
 Reduce flooding by preventing tidal backflow;
 Facilitate and upgrade stormwater facilities for proper drainage;
 Decrease wave wash over by maintaining beach and dune programs;
 Review the latest technology for flood reduction;
 Reduce losses by promoting retrofitting or elevating flood prone structures;
 Promote public education on all measures for flood safety and loss reduction;
 Reduce impermeable surface area to facilitate drainage;
 Reduce losses by continuing to develop and improve the existing warning
system and maintain it, as well as hold drills and exercises to test the plan;
 Update evacuation plan and other hazard plans; and,
 Acquire open space property located in the floodplain to prevent development.
2008 Municipal Stormwater Management Plan
The following goals from the 2008 Municipal Stormwater Management Plan are
relevant to this Floodplain Management Plan:
 Require the use of native vegetation within the planting strip and buffer areas in
the Highway Commercial, Resort Commercial, Limited Commercial, and Marine
Commercial zones
 Mitigation of stormwater runoff for lots with impervious surfaces greater than
allowed by Zoning when application for non-conforming uses is made
 Native vegetation to be used for parking lots and loading areas
2014 Strategic Recovery Planning Report
The Strategic Recovery and Planning Report, adopted in 2014, discusses the
vulnerabilities that have been exacerbated by Hurricane Sandy, and the opportunities it
created. They are as follows:
Vulnerabilities exacerbated:
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Hurricane Sandy exacerbated the vulnerabilities posed by the low elevation of
residences and businesses located in flooded areas of Point Pleasant Beach
Borough.
The loss of power throughout the borough also exposed residents to dangerously
cold nighttime temperatures, and wave action presented serious threats to life
and property.
The hurricane weakened bulkheads and caused shoreline erosion. This made the
Borough vulnerable to flooding and wave action. Extensive damage to dunes
also increased the Borough’s vulnerability to flooding and wave action. Though
dunes have been repaired, the fiscal impact on the municipal budget was
significant.
Opportunities Created:
Hurricane Sandy has provided Point Pleasant Beach Borough with an important
learning opportunity, and its impacts demonstrate that the Borough may become more
resilient to future hurricanes and storms by doing the following:
 Promoting increased cooperation between municipalities and utilities;
 Promoting public awareness of the importance of hazard mitigation and the need
to develop resiliency;
 Focusing the attention of public entities on issues such as flooding, high winds,
and vulnerabilities;
 Encouraging regional solutions to flood- and storm-related impacts; and
 Ensuring that future and reconstructed capital projects are designed and
constructed to incorporate features that are resilient to storm- and hurricanerelated impacts.
The SPRP also recommended the following actions to promote recovery:
 Incorporate the principles of the 2013 Multi-Jurisdictional All Hazard Mitigation
Plan into the Point Pleasant Beach Borough Master Plan
 Investigate opportunities for shared services and mutual aid, in particular with
adjoining communities to improve emergency response for a greater number of
residents.
 Consider providing a new generator at the municipal building.
 Provide natural gas backup service for generators
 Provide the Department of Public Works with an emergency staging facility
 Update Floodplain Management Plan
 Automate and expedite processing of building and zoning permits
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Reexamine the Borough’s Master Plan Elements and prepare a sustainability
element to address post- Sandy strategies and policies related to hazard
mitigation, community resiliency and forecasted sea level rise and its impacts.
This should involve amending the goals and objectives, incorporating areas of
redevelopment, as well as up-to-date mapping of current land uses, new FEMA
mapping, community facilities, and important natural resource areas.
Prepare and adopt a debris management plan.
Revise the Borough’s zoning ordinance in accordance with the updates of the
Master Plan and Floodplain Management Plan.
Streamline development review process.
Develop a GIS database and user interface to catalog and inventory all
infrastructure owned by the Borough, including roadways and its stormwater
and sanitary sewer collection systems. This will include up-to-date GPS
mapping of the utility infrastructure, as well as inventory and classification of
the road network to build a Borough-wide capital improvement plan.
Reinforce existing and provide new bulkheads at various locations.
Investigate feasibility of providing dunes along entire beachfront.
Develop recovery information resources and a training program for Borough
staff
Continue to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program
Recent Zoning Provisions
In response to the destruction caused by Hurricane Sandy, the Borough of Point
Pleasant Beach passed a number of zoning ordinances to facilitate rebuilding in a more
resilient manner. They are as follows:
2012-37 Reconstruction of Single Family Residential Housing Units
Non-conforming single family dwellings in LR, SF-2, SF-5, HR, RR-1, RR-2, & RR-3
that have been destroyed by an act of god can be rebuilt in the same footprint
2013-04 Zoning Changes Due to New ABFE Maps
No structure or land shall hereafter be constructed, located, extended, converted or
altered without full compliance with the terms of this ordinance and other
applicable regulations. This ordinance requires that first floor elevations be built
to the ABFE standards.
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2013-05 Permission to Increase Dwelling Height
Existing dwellings shall be permitted to be raised a max of 10% over the allowable
height limitation to meet ABFE or BFE requirements plus one foot freeboard
2013-10 Reconstruction of Single-Family Residential Units
Additional stairs may not exceed 6’ in width and may only encroach to the extent
required to comply with the height requirements of the ABFE or BFE
2013-30 Zoning Amendment- District Regulations
 Single Family use deleted from Highway Commercial, Marine Commercial
 In Limited Commercial single family building height is limited to 2 stories
2013-38 Amend Zoning Ordinance – Definition of Story
Structure located within the flood hazard area- area located above ground but below
the lowest floor does not constitute a story
2014-06 Amend Zoning Ordinance – Definition of Story
When the finished floor will be constructed over three feet above the adjoining
exterior grade the following shall be provided:
1. Foundation plantings designed to screen the front foundation block or
2. foundation shall be of decorative facing or
3. Chosen house siding shall be constructed to within three feet of the
adjoining grade
2014 Ocean County Multi-Jurisdictional Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan
The 2014 Multi-Jurisdictional All Hazard Mitigation Plan is intended to provide a
blueprint for saving lives and reducing property damage from the effects of natural and
man-made disasters in Ocean County, as well as to improve community resiliency
following disastrous events. The Multi-Jurisdictional All Hazard Mitigation Plan is also
intended to fulfill state and federal legislative requirements related to local hazard
mitigation planning, and facilitate access to pre- and post-disaster grant funding.
The Multi-Jurisdictional All Hazard Mitigation Plan is comprehensive in scope, and
outlines a mitigation strategy that is centered on the following countywide goals and
objectives:
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Encourage sustainable development to protect people, property, community
resource and the environment from natural and human-made disasters.
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o Meet and exceed minimum standards of the National Flood Insurance
Program.
o Manage building code, land use code, ordinance and other planning
mechanisms to prevent and mitigate the impact of disasters on people and
property.
o Improve information available for mitigation planning.
o Coordinate and increase applications for federal and state grant programs.
o Integrate and leverage other planning mechanisms from: neighboring
jurisdictions; local, county and regional organizations; and, state
partnerships to implement the plan.
o Improve shelter management.
Build and rebuild structures and infrastructure to protect people, and to reduce
impacts of future disasters.
o Increase the number of residential properties protected from hazards.
o Increase the number of community resources and amount of
infrastructure protected from hazards.
o Improve the ability of critical facilities and infrastructure to safely operate
during storms and utility interruptions.
o Improve evacuation capability.
Protect and restore the natural environment to support disaster resiliency.
o Improve the health of natural systems to safely and naturally
accommodate flooding and wildfire.
o Improve the health of natural systems used to protect residential
properties and other community resources.
o Plan for increased open space in the most vulnerable areas.
o Promote appropriate urban-wild land interface for wildfire mitigation.
Promote education, awareness and outreach before, during and after disaster.
o Improve and expand information and opportunities for input available by
television, radio, websites, social media, newsletters, and meetings.
o Increase participation in mitigation programs, including the Community
Rating System, StormReady, and FireWise programs.
o Tailor timely messages for audiences, including children, parents,
community groups, universities, seniors and other groups.
o Improve alert and warning systems.
To support the implementation of the 2014 Multi-Jurisdictional All Hazard Mitigation
Plan in Point Pleasant Beach, the plan recommends that the Borough use it (i.e., the 2014
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Multi-Jurisdictional All Hazard Mitigation Plan) to implement the mitigation strategies
and actions as outlined in the Plan.
COORDINATION WITH OUTSIDE AGENCIES
Notices were sent to the following groups, commissions, municipalities, and agencies
soliciting data or information related to flooding, as well as any specific actions the
agency or organization has undertaken that may affect flooding. The following
agencies and organizations were contacted:
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Borough of Manasquan
Borough of Brielle
Point Pleasant Borough
Borough of Bay Head
Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation
Ocean Fire Company #1
Point Pleasant Beach Fire Company #2
Point Pleasant Beach First Aid & Emergency Squad
Point Pleasant Beach Police Department
Borough of Point Pleasant Beach Beautification Committee
Borough of Point Pleasant Beach Tourism Advisory Committee
Borough of Point Pleasant Beach Environmental Commission
Borough of Point Pleasant Beach Historic Preservation Commission
Borough of Point Pleasant Beach Open Space Committee
Borough of Point Pleasant Beach Shade Tree Commission
Ocean County Sheriff’s Department Office of Emergency Management
Ocean County Planning Department
Ocean County Soil Conservation District
North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority
Natural Resources Conservation Service
New Jersey Coastal Management Program
U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, Philadelphia District
American Red Cross, Jersey Coast Chapter
American Littoral Society, Barnegat Bay Office
Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve
Shore Builders Association of Central Jersey
Comcast Cable
New Jersey American Water
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, State Floodplain Manager
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Barnegat Bay Partnership
Save Barnegat Bay
New Jersey Natural Gas
A sample of the letter sent out to all the above mentioned stakeholders, agencies, and
individuals can be found in Appendix D. Many agencies responded and discussed
information that could be beneficial to the Borough’s Plan. An example of this work is
the various mapping provided by the Jacques Cousteau Reserve and the Rutgers
University Center for Remote Sensing and Spatial Analysis (CRSSA). A log of all
agencies contacted, along with their responses can be found in Appendix E.
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V. FLOOD HAZARD ASSESSMENT
FLOODING HISTORY
Description of Known Flood Hazards
The Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for the Borough of Point Pleasant Beach is
currently in the process of being updated. The Effective FIRM maps dated September
29, 2006 can be found in Appendix F. The Advisory Base Flood Maps, which were
adopted shortly after Hurricane Sandy, can be found in Appendix G. The new
Preliminary FIRM maps issued on January 30, 2015 indicates that the majority of the
Borough is located within the Special Flood Hazard Area, with the exception of a small
area west of Route 35. The Point Pleasant Beach Police Department, Municipal
Building, a fire station, and a United States Coast Guard Station are located within the
100 year floodplain on the preliminary FIRM. The Preliminary FIRM map for the
Borough is identified in Figure 2. below and in Appendix H. The Borough has adopted
a combination of the Advisory Base Flood Elevations maps and the PFIRM maps to
require that property owners build to the most conservative elevation requirement.
Point Pleasant Beach is in a coastal flood hazard area. Severe flooding in the Borough is
caused by storm surge from the Atlantic Ocean. Additionally, flooding is caused by the
Manasquan River and high water levels in the Borough’s lakes; the Lake of the Lillies,
Little Silver Lake, and Lake Louise. Much of the repetitive loss area in Point Pleasant
Beach is near Little Silver Lake and Lake Louise. Severe flooding in these areas are
caused by extreme tides.
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Figure 2. Preliminary FIRM
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There are three designated flood zones in Point Pleasant Beach; the VE Zone, AE Zone
and AO zone. VE Zones are areas subject to inundation by the 1-percent-annual-chance
flood event with additional hazards due to storm-induced velocity wave action.
Predicted wave heights are three feet or greater. Base Flood Elevations (BFEs) are
derived from detailed hydraulic analyses and are indicated by the elevation provided.
Among other criteria, the lowest horizontal structural member of a proposed structure
must be located above the BFE in V Zones. AE Zones are areas subject to inundation by
the 1-percent-annual-chance flood event determined by detailed methods. Base Flood
Elevations (BFEs) are shown. AO Zones are areas subject to inundation by 1-percentannual-chance shallow flooding (usually sheet flow on sloping terrain) where average
depths are between one and three feet. Average flood depths derived from detailed
hydraulic analyses are shown in this zone.
In addition to the above designations Point Pleasant Beach also contains some areas
mapped as Coastal A Zones. These are areas adjacent to V Zones where waves could be
propagated of greater than 1.5 feet but less than 3 feet. Laboratory tests and field data
has shown that a wave as small as 1.5 feet may cause failure of light framed or masonry
walls and in these designated areas V Zone construction standards are recommended.
A graphic depiction of the flood zones can be found below in Figure 3.
Figure 3. Flood Hazard Area Description
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Point Pleasant Beach is bordered to the north by the Manasquan Inlet and to the south
by the Borough of Bay Head. Bay Head is at the northern terminus of Barnegat Bay
which ends at Twilight Lake. There is a string of three lakes between the two; Lake
Louise, a tidal impoundment with access to the Manasquan River, Little Silver Lake, a
brackish lake, and Lake Louise whose natural discharge is to Twilight Lake. Connecting
these bodies of water defines the lowest points in Point Pleasant Beach and the areas
most susceptible to flooding. The majority of runoff in the Borough is directed to these
three lakes. During periods of high tide, drainage out of Lake Louise and Little Silver
Lake are inhibited by high water levels leading to localized street flooding. Flow from
Lake of the Lillies is controlled by the Sea Avenue Pump Station which discharges to
Twilight Lake during low flow conditions and directly to the Atlantic Ocean during
severe events. The pump station was shut down during Hurricane Sandy since coastal
flooding inundated the area and its use would have been ineffective.
Hurricane Sandy made landfall along the coast of New Jersey on October 29, 2012,
causing major flooding and destruction. This event has become the flood of record (the
highest flood recorded) for much of New Jersey and New York. Where available,
Hurricane Sandy Surge Elevations were mapped throughout Point Pleasant Beach and
surrounding communities and are noted on the Preliminary FIRM map located in
Figure 2 above and in Appendix H. A map of the Sandy Surge Extent can be found in
Appendix I. Storm Surge elevation data can be found in the report entitled ‘Monitoring
Storm Tide and Flooding from Hurricane Sandy Along the Atlantic Coast of the United
States, October 2012,’ and is located at the following web site
http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2013/1043/ Additional description of the effort to gather surge
data
can
be
found
at
http://www.state.nj.us/dep/wms/suro_hurricanesandy_njwatermonitoring_meeting.pdf
Historical Flooding Events
Point Pleasant Beach is susceptible to flooding from the Atlantic Ocean and Manasquan
River and has flooded repeatedly throughout time. Some of the major storm events that
have affected the Borough and the greater Ocean County area with flooding and
damage are as follows:
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September 14 – 15, 1944: A Category 2 hurricane passed within 47 miles of the
coast of New Jersey in September 1944, producing wind velocities over 100 mph
and a maximum tidal elevation of 7.4 feet at the gage in Sandy Hook.
Hurricane Donna: On September 12, 1960 Hurricane Donna was classified as a
Category 2 hurricane when it reached Monmouth County. Wind speeds of up to
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110 mph were recorded, as was a maximum tidal elevation of 8.6 feet at Sandy
Hook.
The Ash Wednesday Storm: A nor’easter struck the coast of New Jersey lasting 3
days and 5 tidal cycles from March 6- 8, 1962, causing massive amounts of
destruction and 10 deaths in the state of New Jersey.
Hurricane Belle: On August 9, 1976, Hurricane Belle impacted New Jersey as a
Category 1 hurricane with wind speeds of up to 90 mph. In Asbury Park, 2.56
inches of rain was recorded as having fallen in a 24-hour period.
March 1984: This nor’easter coincided with astronomically high tides and caused
flooding, erosion, and damage to roads and boardwalks.
Hurricane Gloria: On September 27, 1985, Hurricane Gloria came onshore in
Long Island, NY as a Category 2 hurricane. The storm caused extensive power
outages through New Jersey and forced people to be evacuated from their
homes. However, coastal flooding was minimized as the peak storm surge
arrived during low tide.
The Perfect Storm: The Perfect Storm, also known as the Halloween Storm, was
a nor’easter that caused coastal flooding on October 31, 1991.
The Storm that Stole Christmas: A nor’easter struck the coast of New Jersey on
December 11, 1992 and continued to impact the area through eleven (11) tidal
cycles, causing extensive beach erosion and a 3 to 5 foot storm surge.
Tropical Storm Floyd: Tropical Storm Floyd impacted New Jersey on July 16,
1999. Heavy rains coincided with high tide to exacerbate flooding. However, the
greatest impacts were felt away from coastal areas in Bergen and Somerset
Counties.
Tropical Storm Irene: Tropical Storm Irene produced heavy rains from August
27-28, 2011, causing tidal flooding and beach erosion, making it the costliest
storm in New Jersey after Hurricane Floyd prior to Hurricane Sandy.
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Figure 4. Damage from Hurricane Sandy
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Hurricane Sandy: Hurricane Sandy made landfall in Brigantine on October 29,
2012, becoming the costliest natural disaster in the State of New Jersey and
second only to Hurricane Katrina nationwide. The coastal areas of Monmouth
and Ocean Counties were among the hardest hit with record breaking high tides
and wave action. Many homes throughout the coastal communities were
destroyed or impacted by severe flooding.
All communities within Ocean
County faced power outages, some lasting up to two (2) weeks.
Storms with Repetitive Loss
Using repetitive loss data provided by FEMA, areas in Point Pleasant Beach were
identified as generally being affected by flooding. A repetitive loss property is
classified as one which has experienced two or more claims of more than $1,000 that
have been paid by the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) within any 10 year
period since 1978. To protect the privacy of homeowners’ individual repetitive loss
properties were not mapped, but rather a 200 foot buffer was created around each
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repetitive loss property and any parcel falling in the buffer was categorized as in an
area generally affected by flooding. The highest concentration of repetitive loss
properties are located surrounding the two most northern lakes in the Borough, in some
of Point Pleasant’s most low-lying areas. Numerous homes in this area were
substantially damaged during Hurricane Sandy. A map of the repetitive loss areas in
Point Pleasant Beach can be found in Appendix J.
The average number of losses per repetitive loss property in the Borough of Point
Pleasant Beach is two (2). The average pay-out per loss for a repetitive loss property in
the Borough is $48,554, with an average total pay-out per property of $112,018 for all
loses. Storm events that have resulted in repetitive losses since 1978 include:
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Blizzard of ’78: The Blizzard of 1978 was a nor’easter that impacted the
northeastern portion of the United States from February 5- 7, 1978. Heavy snow
and winds contributed to the flooding in Point Pleasant Beach. One (1) repetitive
loss property in Point Pleasant Beach filed claims for this event on February 6,
1978.
July 4, 1978: One (1) flood insurance claim from a repetitive loss property was
made for this event.
February 26, 1979: One (1) flood insurance claim from a repetitive loss property
was made for this event.
September 6, 1979: One (1) flood insurance claim from a repetitive loss property
was made for this event.
April 9, 1980: One (1) flood insurance claim from a repetitive loss property was
made for this event.
October 26, 1980: One (1) flood insurance claim from a repetitive loss property
was made for this event.
November 19, 1982: One (1) flood insurance claim from a repetitive loss property
was made for this event.
April 10, 1983: One (1) flood insurance claim from a repetitive loss property was
made for this event.
June 21, 1983: One (1) flood insurance claim from a repetitive loss property was
made for this event.
February 28, 1984: One (1) flood insurance claim from a repetitive loss property
was made for this event.
Nor’easter: A nor’easter on March 29, 1984 caused over $3 million in damage
throughout the state. In Point Pleasant Beach, nine (9) repetitive loss properties
filed claims for this event.
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August 21, 1985: One (1) flood insurance claim from a repetitive loss property
was made for this event.
Hurricane Gloria: Hurricane Gloria was a Category 2 storm when it made
landfall in Long Island, NY. Hurricane Gloria caused extensive power outages
throughout New Jersey due to a large amount of downed trees. Although the
storm surge averaged about 6.5 feet above predicted tide levels, the peak surge
arrived during low tide, minimizing coastal flooding. In the Borough of Point
Pleasant Beach, five (5) flood insurance claims on repetitive loss properties were
made on September 27, 1985 for this event.
August 11, 1989: One (1) flood insurance claim from a repetitive loss property
was made for this event.
October 3, 1991: One (1) flood insurance claim from a repetitive loss property
was made for this event.
The Perfect Storm (The Halloween Storm): The Perfect Storm, also known as the
Halloween Nor’easter, was a nor’easter that caused extensive damage along the
east coast from North Carolina to Maine. It began on October 28 th and lasted
until November 1, 1991. On October 30, 1991, one (1) flood claim for repetitive
loss properties were made in Point Pleasant Beach and two (2) were made on
October 31, 1991; totaling three (3) claims for this event.
August 18, 1992: One (1) flood insurance claim from a repetitive loss property
was made for this event.
“The Storm that Stole Christmas”: The nor’easter of December 1992 caused
massive coastal flooding and erosion. Hurricane force winds, a lunar eclipse, a
full moon, and four inches of rain in 24 hours all contributed to the flooding. The
strongest portion of the storm remained over New Jersey for several days,
resulting in elevated surge levels through a number of tidal cycles. In Point
Pleasant Beach, 32 flood insurance claims were made on repetitive loss
properties on December 11, 1992.
Blizzard: A federal emergency declaration was declared for a blizzard from
March 13, 1993 to March 17, 1993 in the State of New Jersey. The Borough of
Point Pleasant Beach had seven (7) flood insurance claims for repetitive loss
properties due to this event on March 13, 1993.
March 8, 1998: One (1) flood insurance claim from a repetitive loss property was
made for this event.
Hurricane Floyd: Hurricane Floyd produced high winds and torrential rains
throughout the Mid-Atlantic United States. In Point Pleasant Beach, two (2)
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flood insurance claims for repetitive loss properties were made on September 16,
1999.
December 25, 2002: One (1) flood insurance claim from a repetitive loss property
was made for this event.
October 12- 15, 2005: A total of five (5) flood insurance claims from repetitive loss
properties were made over the course of these three (3) days in the Borough of
Point Pleasant Beach. One (1) claim was filed on October 12th, two (2) claims on
October 13th, and two (2) claims on October 14, 2005.
November 7, 2005: One (1) flood insurance claim from a repetitive loss property
was made for this event.
December 15, 2005: One (1) flood insurance claim from a repetitive loss property
was made for this event.
Nor’easter: A nor’easter in mid- March caused severe storms and flooding in
New Jersey. On March 13, 2010, one (1) flood insurance claim for a repetitive
loss property was filed in the Borough of Point Pleasant Beach.
Tropical Storm Irene: Tropical Storm Irene caused flooding throughout the state
of New Jersey. In the Borough of Point Pleasant Beach, a total of sixty-seven (67)
flood insurance claims were submitted for repetitive loss properties; fifteen (15)
of these on August 27, 2011, forty-seven (47) on August 28th, four (4) on August
29th, and one (1) on August 30, 2011.
Tropical Storm Lee: Tropical Storm Lee caused heavy rain throughout the state of
New Jersey and led to one (1) flood insurance claim from a repetitive loss
property in Point Pleasant Beach on September 8, 2011.
Hurricane Sandy: Hurricane Sandy is the costliest storm to hit the state of New
Jersey. It caused extensive damage and severe flooding throughout the state.
Coastal Ocean County was one of the areas hardest hit by the storm with power
outages in some areas lasting up to two weeks. A total of eighty-one (81) flood
insurance claims were filed on repetitive loss properties during Hurricane Sandy.
On October 29, 2012 seventy-two (72) claims were filed, followed by seven (7) on
October 30th, and two (2) on October 31, 2012.
Nor’easter: One week after Hurricane Sandy a nor’easter hit the area, bringing
significant amounts of snow and causing additional power outages. The
Weather Channel named the storm Winter Storm Athena, although the National
Weather Service does not recognize the naming of winter storms. One (1)
repetitive loss property in Point Pleasant Beach filed a claim for this flood event
on November 4, 2012.
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August 13, 2014: One (1) repetitive loss property in the Borough of Point Pleasant
Beach filed a claim for this flood event.
DESCRIPTION OF FUTURE EVENTS FOR OTHER HAZARDS
In addition to flooding, the Borough of Point Pleasant Beach is susceptible to a number
of other hazards. While the intent of this plan is to focus on flood hazards, it is
important to identify and recognize other hazards that impact the Borough. Information
on other hazards was taken from the 2014 Ocean County Multi-Jurisdictional AllHazards Mitigation Plan.
Coastal Erosion
Coastal erosion occurs when more sediment is being lost than is being gained at a
particular location. Coastal erosion can result from natural or man-made causes,
including sea level rise, flooding, strong wave action or large storms, some types of
shore protection structures, some land uses, and other alterations to the natural
environment. Coastal erosion can occur gradually, as shorelines recede over a period of
time or can be caused by a rapid recession of shoreline due to another hazard event.
Erosion increases the vulnerability of near-shore structures to damage from storms and
flooding events. The impacts of coastal erosion can be lessened by implementing living
shoreline techniques, undertaking a variety of shoreline protection measures, and
frequent beach nourishment projects.
Climate Change
The Borough of Point Pleasant Beach will be affected by increasing sea levels along the
oceanfront and Manasquan River. The effects of sea level rise will be more pronounced
in low-lying areas of the Borough and will exacerbate problems with flooding.
Additionally, severe storm events are predicted to become more frequent as the climate
warms. The impacts of climate change in the future will depend on the rate which sea
level rises and human actions and response to the threats caused by climate change.
Sea level rise will worsen the impacts of storm surges on the Borough of Point Pleasant
Beach.
Dam Failure
There are no dams in the Borough of Point Pleasant Beach nor are there any dams
upstream whose failure would affect flooding in Point Pleasant Beach; therefore, the
hazard from a dam failure is low.
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Drought
A drought is a period of low or no precipitation in a given area. The severity of the
drought depends on the length of time, geographic reach, regional water supply
demands, and the impact of other hazards, such as extreme heat. There is a low
probability of severe drought conditions occurring in Point Pleasant Beach, due to
Borough’s relatively low elevation and abundant groundwater supply; although short
term, less severe droughts may be more likely. If extended drought conditions do occur
in Point Pleasant Beach, the Borough may be subject to restricted water usage and other
regulations. Recent periods of drought in New Jersey include:
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October 1997
1998- 1999
October 2001- 2002
August- September 2008
August to October 2010
Earthquake
The probability of a significant, damaging earthquake in Point Pleasant Beach is low.
While low magnitude earthquakes do occur throughout New Jersey on a fairly regular
basis, most earthquakes impacting Point Pleasant Beach will have only minor effects.
The greatest probability of an earthquake occurrence in New Jersey exists in the
northern portion of the State near the Ramapo Fault.
Extreme Temperature
Point Pleasant Beach is highly susceptible to both extreme heat and extreme cold events.
The Ocean County Multi-Jurisdictional All-Hazards Mitigation Plan defines extreme
heats as occurring when temperatures hover 10 degrees or more above the average high
temperature for a region for several weeks. The plan defines extreme cold temperatures
as well below the average level for an area during the winter and often coinciding with
winter storm events. Long periods of extreme temperatures can overstress power
supply systems, resulting in brown-outs or black outs and leaving residents without
heat or air conditioning. Generally, the impact on humans of extreme weather events is
minimal, with the exception of the very young and elderly populations, who are more
susceptible to the health impacts of extreme temperatures. If the population of Point
Pleasant Beach continues to age, the vulnerability to extreme temperature events will
increase. Improved weather forecasting, community warnings, and community
preparedness can help to reduce the risks of extreme weather events to vulnerable
populations.
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Extreme Cold
Extreme cold events often accompany a winter storm or occur soon after. Prolonged
exposure to the cold can cause frostbite or hypothermia. Recent periods of extreme cold
in Point Pleasant Beach include:
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Jan 14- 29, 2003
Jan 9-11, 2004
Jan 16- 18, 2009
Jan 23, 2014
Jan 4, 7, & 22, 2014
Extreme Heat
Point Pleasant Beach is more likely to experience extreme heat than extreme cold
events. Extreme heat events occur during the summertime when the weather in Point
Pleasant Beach is substantially hotter and/or more humid than the Borough average for
that time of year. Recent periods of extreme heat include:
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July 4- 11, 1999
August 1-3, 2006
June 7-10, 2008
July 5-7, 2010
July 21- 24, 2011
July 17- 18, 2012
July 18-19, 2013
The extent of extremely hot temperatures are typically measured through the Heat
Index, which calculates the temperature that is felt when the effects or relative humidity
are added to the base air temperature, highlighting dangerous extreme heat conditions.
The NOAA National Weather Service Heat Index is illustrated in Figure 5.
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Figure 5. NOAA National Weather Service Heat Index
Extreme Wind
Extreme wind can occur alone or with other natural hazards, often occurring during
thunderstorms. The impacts of extreme winds can be critical and can include flying
debris and downed trees and power lines. The probability of future extreme wind
events is high, with an average of 5- 10 extreme wind events occurring each year in the
Central New Jersey region. Recent extreme wind events near Ocean County, New
Jersey include:
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Thunderstorm on September 9,
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Thunderstorm on August 7, 2000
Thunderstorm on August 2, 2002
Thunderstorm on July 22, 2003
January 18, 2006
Thunderstorm on August 17,
2007
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March 5, 2008
March 13, 2010
Hurricane Irene, August 27- 28,
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Hurricanes, Tropical Storms, & Nor’easters
Hurricanes, tropical storms, and nor’easters are events consisting of a number of
damaging hazards including heavy precipitation, high winds, wave action, storm surge,
coastal flooding, and coastal erosion. All of New Jersey, including the Borough of Point
Pleasant Beach, falls within the Hurricane Susceptible Region, and there is a 24- 36%
chance
of
experiencing
a
tropical storm or
hurricane
event
between June and
November of any
given year in Ocean
County.
Ocean
County lies within a
design
Zone
II,
meaning that shelters
and critical facilities
should be designed to
withstand a 3 second
wind gust of up to
160
mph.
Figure 6. Hurricane Sandy Damaged Boardwalk
Nor’easters generally
occur during the
winter months and are named after the wind direction of the storm. They tend to last
for more than one tidal cycle, often generating flooding events. Severe storms that have
impacted the Borough of Point Pleasant Beach with flood damages were discussed in
the Historical Flooding Events section of this document.
Lightning
Point Pleasant Beach is susceptible to lightning events, but not as much as other areas of
the United States, particularly the Southeast. The probability of future lightning events
in Point Pleasant Beach is certain, however, lightning often occurs with other natural
hazards, such as thunderstorms.
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Storm Surge
All coastal areas are at high risk for storm surge. The severity of storm surge is
generally related to the severity of the storm making landfall, as well as the tidal and
lunar cycles.
Tornado
The probability of a tornado in Point Pleasant Beach is low. If a tornado is to occur, it is
mostly likely to do so between March and August, forming in the late afternoon or early
evening at the trailing edge of a thunderstorm.
Wave Action
All immediate coastal and shoreline areas along the Atlantic Ocean are at risk from
wave action. Waves are caused by wind during storm events, even those which remain
offshore, and generally the more severe the storm, the more destructive waves become.
The size of wind generated waves is related to the speed of the wind, the distance over
which the wind travels (the fetch length) and the depth of the water. Wave action will
affect the areas of Point Pleasant Beach located along the Atlantic Ocean in the coastal
flood hazard velocity zone. The velocity zone is an area where a 3 foot wave is capable
of being propagated and the hazard from the force of those waves is high. Beyond the
velocity zone is an area known as the Coastal A Zone where waves of from 1.5 to 3 feet
are capable of being propagated. Post storm analysis has shown that a wave of this
height is still capable of producing damage to building using typical construction
techniques. The lake area for each of the lakes in Point Pleasant Beach is not significant
enough to produce substantial waves.
Wildfire
Wildfires typically occur in unoccupied, rural, or forested areas and happen during the
fall and spring when it is hot and dry. In New Jersey, 99% of wildfires are caused by
human activity. Due to the developed nature of the Borough of Point Pleasant Beach,
the probability of wildfires occurring is low, although the probability of wildfires
occurring in Ocean County is high, due to the presence of the Pinelands.
Winter Storms
Although the Borough of Point Pleasant Beach is located south of the typical boundary
between freezing and non-freezing precipitation during the wintertime, there is a high
probability of occurrence of winter storms in the Borough of Point Pleasant Beach, with
Coastal Ocean County averaging approximately 15 inches of snowfall annually. Winter
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storms generally occur from November through mid- April, with the peak season being
December through March. Winter storms can consist of blizzards, heavy snow, sleet,
and/or ice storms.
Winter storms can result in downed trees, damaged vegetation, transportation
accidents, road closings, stranded travelers, power outages, and a depletion of heating
supplies. They can cause major disruptions to transportation, commerce, and electrical
power. Recent winter storm events that have impacted the Borough of Point Pleasant
Beach include:
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January 6-8, 1996
February 16-17, 2003
January 22, 2005
February 17, 2007
December 26, 2010
November 7-8, 2012
SPECIAL FLOOD RELATED HAZARDS
There are many special localized situations in which flooding or flood-related problems
do not fit the national norm for riverine and coastal floodplain management. These
special flood-related hazards include:
Uncertain Flow Paths
Alluvial fans, moveable bed streams, channel migration, and other floodplains where
the channel shifts during a flood are classified as uncertain flow paths. This hazard is
not an issue in Point Pleasant Beach.
Closed Basin Lakes
Lakes that have a small or no outlet that may stay above flood stage for weeks, months,
or years are called closed basin lakes. This hazard is not relevant to Point Pleasant
Beach.
Ice Jams
Ice jams, also known as ice dams, typically occur in late winter or early spring when a
frozen river begins to thaw. Blocks of ice break free and can accumulate at bends in the
river, mouths of tributaries, or near structures such as bridge piers. The ice can restrict
the flow of a river and cause flooding upstream. A flash flood type event can also occur
downstream if the ice jam suddenly breaks free. Although the Manasquan River has
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been known to freeze in winter months, this has occurred further upstream and the
threat of flooding from ice jams in the Borough of Point Pleasant Beach is low due to the
width, depth and tidal nature of the river. However, there is a possibility of damage to
structures such as bulkheads, docks and piles from floating ice.
Land Subsidence
Land Subsidence, as defined by the United States Geological Survey, is the process by
which land sinks or lowers; this, combined with rising water levels can cause a relative
sea-level rise. Roughly 80% of land subsidence in the United States is caused by
groundwater withdrawals. Evidence suggests that the global sea-level rise rate during
the last century is on average 1.0 to 2.0 mm/year. During this time, the sea level rose by
3 to 5 millimeters per year in the region between North Carolina and New Jersey. On
the coast of New Jersey, tidal gauges predicted that the relative sea-level rise was about
3.53 mm/year during the last century, but only 2mm/year can be particularly attributed
to land subsidence and sediment compaction. Land subsidence is an aggravating factor
in relative sea level rise.
Mudflow hazards
Mudflow hazards are identified as a river, flow, or inundation of liquid mud down a
hillside, usually as a result of a dual condition of loss of brush over and the subsequent
accumulation of water on the ground, preceded by a period of unusually heavy or
sustained rain. This is not considered to be a threat in Point Pleasant Beach.
Coastal Erosion
This hazard was discussed in the previous section. It has and will continue to have a
large impact on Point Pleasant Beach.
Tsunamis
Tsunamis are large ocean waves typically caused by an earthquake, landslide, or
underwater volcano. Although Tsunamis are far more likely on the west coast, there
are three DART (Deep-ocean Assessment and Reporting of Tsunamis) monitoring
stations off the coast of New Jersey, near the Hudson Canyon.
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VI. PROBLEM ASSESSMENT
FEMA is currently in the process of updating the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for
the Borough of Point Pleasant Beach. The updated Preliminary FIRM indicates that the
much of the eastern portion of the Borough is located within the 100-year floodplain,
also known as the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA), with the exception of a small
area along the dune line, which is located in the 500- year floodplain. A total of 2,262
residential properties and 206 commercial properties are located within the SFHA.
Table 1 below indicates the properties and land area located within both the 100-year
and 500-year floodplains. The table also shows the percentage of each category that is
located within the 100-year floodplain to get a better understanding of how much of the
Borough is vulnerable to flooding.
Table 1. Floodplain Property Data
Item
Properties
Land Area (acres)2
Borough 100-Year
Total
Floodplain
3626
848.77
2798
617.29
500-Year
Floodplain
100-Year + 500-Year
Floodplain
Percent Located
within the 100Year Floodplain
184
46.09
2982
663.38
77.16%
72.73%
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1. This does not include the area within the 100-year floodplain.
2. Land area only includes land parcel areas. Waterways and roads are not included in this area.
Numerous critical facilities are also located within either the 100-year or 500-year
floodplain. There is a United States Coast Guard Station located along the Manasquan
Inlet in the 100-year floodplain. Additionally, the Municipal Building and Police
Department as well as one firehouse are located within the 100-year floodplain. The
Borough maintains flood insurance on the police substation and the comfort station
located on the Boardwalk. The bathhouse building at the south end of the boardwalk
does not currently have flood insurance. The Borough also maintains property
insurance on the Municipal Building, Police Department and both firehouses. It is
critical that these facilities be protected from flooding so valuable equipment is not
destroyed and emergency services can be provided during and after storm events.
FEMA recommends that any critical facility be properly flood proofed or elevated to
withstand the 500-year storm event. A map showing the Borough’s critical facilities and
the Special Flood Hazard Areas can be found in Appendix K. The map also indicates
which roads have the potential for flooding during the 100-year flood.
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HAZARD IMPACT
Borough residents and first responders are particularly vulnerable to the impacts of
flooding in Point Pleasant Beach. Residents who live within the SFHA should be
encouraged to take all necessary precautions to ensure their homes are safe from flood
hazards. Additionally, those residents who do not live within the SFHA, but live in
areas which are known to flood should take similar precautions as their neighbors
living within the SFHA. In addition to the possible damage to buildings and other
infrastructure, there is the possibility of injury or even death to residents or responders
who could get trapped in a flooded building or swept away in fast moving floodwaters.
The Borough and its residents must also be aware of the potential impacts to public
health from flooding. Mold will quickly develop in many structures and cause
respiratory issues for those attempting to rebuild. Debris from damaged and
demolished structures could also contain hazardous materials such as mold, lead or
asbestos. Early warning and evacuation, as well as making the necessary preparations
to protect facilities from flooding, can protect the health and safety of residents and
emergency workers and facilitate a rapid response and recovery from future flood
events. Additionally, it will be importation to ensure that damaged areas can be
secured after flooding recedes to prevent scavengers and gawkers. In 2013, Point
Pleasant Beach updated its Emergency Operations Plan; and a Debris Management Plan
is currently being finalized. These documents address hazard preparedness issues and
minimize their impacts to the maximum extent practical.
Many of the hazards to which Point Pleasant Beach is vulnerable generally occur
concurrently with flooding. Areas that are susceptible to flooding will only increase in
their vulnerability as impacts due to sea level rise become greater in the future. Homes
which are not raised above the base flood elevation are particularly vulnerable to flood
related hazards, as are areas prone to flooding but not located within the SFHA. Local
observations indicated that after Sandy, older homes and newer homes built to the BFE
fared well, while those built 20- 30 years ago fared the worst. The Borough of Point
Pleasant Beach should work with FEMA to ensure that all flood maps illustrate an
accurate portrayal of flood risk within the community. Currently, Point Pleasant Beach
has adopted both the Advisory Base Flood Elevations and the Preliminary FIRMs and
requires that new or substantially damaged homes be elevated to the more restrictive of
the two in order to minimize the vulnerability of homes within Point Pleasant Beach to
flood events.
Repetitive loss areas indicate portions of the Borough where the risk of flooding may be
higher as indicated by multiple flood insurance claims filed on a single property. The
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average number of losses per repetitive loss property within Point Pleasant Beach is two
(2), and the highest concentration of these properties are located in the eastern portion
of the Borough, generally in the low-lying areas around the coastal lakes. The
Repetitive Loss Areas can be found mapped in Appendix J.
Category 1, 2, & 3 SLOSH models for the Borough of Point Pleasant Beach were run by
the Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve (JCNERR) to estimate storm
surge heights and wind resulting from historical, hypothetical, or predicted hurricanes.
SLOSH is a computer model developed by the National Weather Service (NWS) and
stands for Sea, Lake, and Overland Surge from Hurricanes. It is important to note that
the SLOSH model does not include rainfall amounts, river flow, or wind-driven waves
and accuracy is generally within 20% (NOAA).
Figure 7. Category 3 SLOSH Model
As depicted in the maps found in Appendix L., during a Category 1 storm event storm
surge would be above ground level along the oceanfront, the Manasquan River and
throughout the Borough from the western boundary of the boardwalk to extending to
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the NJ Transit North Jersey Coast train line. During a Category 2 storm event, storm
surge would further inundate the Borough. More of the beach area would be
underwater, with full inundation across the entire beach just south of Arnold Avenue.
Additionally, storm surge would extend further inland along the banks of the
Manasquan River. Much of the Borough from the western edge of the boardwalk past
the south-bound lanes of Route 35 would be underwater. As shown above in Figure 6,
the entire Borough would be inundated by storm surge during a Category 3 storm
event, with depths reaching above 9 feet throughout most of the Borough. Category 4
SLOSH models were also run and indicate that if a Category 4 storm were to strike
Point Pleasant Beach, storm surge would exceed 9 feet in the majority of the Borough
and surpass 6 feet in the higher land areas.
The impacts of Sea Level Rise and marsh retreat on the Borough of Point Pleasant Beach
were also analyzed by JCNERR. With a one foot increase in sea level rise, there would
be some encroachment along the shoreline in the northern portion of the Borough, as
well as along the banks of the Manasquan River along the western shore of Lake Louise
and throughout much of Gull Island. Tidal marshes would remain mostly unchanged
throughout the Borough, with a small area of conversion to open water at the north tip
of Gull Island. With two feet of sea level rise, water will encroach slightly more in the
same areas as discussed with a one foot increase in sea level rise. On Gull Island there
will be slightly more marsh retreat and conversion to open water. Three feet of sea
level rise will encroach further on all shorelines within the Borough. Additionally, the
areas between the Borough’s three lakes will have some impacts from sea level rise.
With three feet of sea level rise, there will be a small area of salt marsh conversion to
open water, an area of conversion to unconsolidated shore, and a small area of marsh
retreat all on Gull Island. Sea level rise maps and marsh retreat maps can be found in
Appendices M and N, respectively.
Point Pleasant Beach is a predominately residential community, with commercial areas
for tourism and marine industries along the ocean and river and a downtown
commercial corridor along Arnold Avenue and Route 35. Much of the areas that will
be affected by storm surge and/or sea level rise are residential or support the tourism
industry. The eastern portion of the Borough has very high density of summer vacation
homes as well as the Boardwalk, Jenkinson’s Aquarium and amusements. The
northeastern portion of the Borough along the Manasquan River supports a large
number of commercial fishing vessels and acts as an important port for the region.
These are also the areas that are and will continue to be most impacted by storm and
flooding events.
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Point Pleasant Beach has an established land use pattern and is essentially a fully
developed community. As such, there are not many viable options for major changes to
zoning and development regulations. However, the Borough should consider adopting
stricter regulations to limit the impacts of flooding and protect those residents building
in flood zones.
HISTORICAL DAMAGE
All NFIP claims from 1978 to the present in the Borough of Point Pleasant Beach were
mapped with a 200 foot buffer to protect the privacy of the property owners. Almost all
properties in the Borough east of Route 35 North fall within this claim area, as well as
west of Route 35 along the Manasquan River, as illustrated in Appendix O. A total of
1,912 flood insurance claims have been filed in the Borough since 1978.
Hurricane Sandy caused the most damage of any storm in recent history. During the
storm, Point Pleasant Beach experienced major impacts from wind, storm surge, and
flooding of up to seven feet resulting in significant damage to structures and buildings,
the disruption of electrical service, downed trees, and damage to roadways. The storm
also deposited sand and debris onto roads, right-of-ways, and caused it to enter the
sewer system.
The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development considers a
residential unit to have sustained “major” damage when there is between $8,000 and
$28,799 of physical damage or more than one foot of flooding on the first floor and
“severe” damage when there is more than $28,800 of physical damage or more than
four feet of flooding on the first floor. During Hurricane Sandy, approximately 45% of
homes within Point Pleasant Beach were affected with major or severe damage. The
entire Borough was without electrical service for approximately four days. However,
service was restored on an area-by- area basis, with many areas without service for
much longer. A handful of water and sewer lines throughout the Borough were
damaged as a result ground saturation, sand infiltration and the dislocation of
buildings from their foundations leading to fractured service lines.
The Point Pleasant Beach Fire House No. 1 on Arnold Avenue was flooded during
Sandy. AS a result, police and emergency vehicles exposed to saltwater during
evacuation and response operations are experiencing increased maintenance issues. A
downed tree caused damage to the Borough’s variable message board during the storm.
Hurricane Sandy also impacted the roads within Point Pleasant Beach, washing out the
eastern terminus of Washington Avenue, Delaware Avenue, and New York Avenue; as
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well as depositing extensive amounts of sand on roads throughout the Borough,
particularly Ocean Avenue, which became impassable.
The Fisherman Memorial Park & Inlet Parking Lot were also impacted by Hurricane
Sandy. A section of pavement, sidewalks, guard rails, and concrete parking bumpers
were washed out by Hurricane Sandy; as well as bulkhead and two sets of stairs. The
park’s electrical system, trash receptacles, and on-site comfort station were also
destroyed. The Point Pleasant Beach Boardwalk was destroyed in many areas due to
sand and wave action during the storm. Pleasure Park and Green Acres Park both
suffered damage due to downed trees.
ECONOMIC IMPACTS
The economic impacts of any major flooding event in the Borough of Point Pleasant
Beach will be greatly felt. Due to Hurricane Sandy, the Borough lost $99 million in
ratables and incurred $9.5 million in restoration and repair costs. Local businesses were
impacted in a variety of ways from temporary business disruption to severe damage
from winds, flooding, and storm surge. Within Point Pleasant Beach, the Small
Business Administration provided more than $1,700,000 in Business and Economic
Injury Disaster loans.
Due to the large percentage
of residential homes within
the eastern portion of the
Borough, the majority of
flood damage within Point
Pleasant Beach has been,
and will continue to be, to
residential
properties,
many of which are summer
homes, which are not
eligible for FEMA funds.
The cost of flood damage
to residential property is
generally
covered
by
insurance pay-outs and
owner out of pocket
expenses.
The average
flood insurance pay-out Figure 8. Northern end of the Boardwalk, rebuilt after sustaining damage
from Hurricane Sandy
for a repetitive loss
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property within the Borough of Point Pleasant Beach is $48,554.31. If property owners
can no longer pay their taxes or decide to abandon their property prior to making
necessary repairs, there could be a potential impact on the tax base of the Borough due
to flooding events.
Additionally, economic impacts of flooding to the Borough are felt in the cost of debris
removal, municipal facility repair, and personnel costs during the event. The impact of
costs to the community would depend on the severity and longevity of the event as well
as reductions in the tax base due to property loss or migration.
NATURAL FEATURES
Point Pleasant Beach is a largely
built out community, with the
entire eastern boundary of the
community bordered by beach
and the Atlantic Ocean. The
wide beachfront acts as a
natural buffer and absorbs the
impacts of storm surge from
smaller scale storms.
Throughout the Manasquan
River there are a number of
small islands in their natural
state, including Gull Island,
which is maintained by the
Ocean County Park System.
Additionally, the Ocean County
Park System maintains some
small park areas along the
banks of the Manasquan River.
Within the interior of the
Borough there are a few areas
designated for open space and
recreation, consisting mostly of
lakes or playing fields. These
Figure 9. Natural Features
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parks provide passive and active recreational opportunities and aid in the natural
recharge of stormwater.
There are a few areas of wetlands within the Borough of Point Pleasant Beach, most of
which are located on Gull Island in the Manasquan River. Additionally, there is a small
area of wetlands on the southeastern shore of Lake of the Lillies and an area of mapped
wetlands west of the NJ Transit train tracks and south of Route 35 in the very southern
portion of the Borough. This area has been developed and is the location of single
family housing. A map of all the natural feature areas in Point Pleasant Beach can be
found in Figure 9. and in Appendix P.
FUTURE FLOODING IMPACTS
As previously indicated, the Borough of Point Pleasant Beach is predominantly builtout. Due to existing development and current regulations, there is little vacant land
available for new development. The Borough should continue to enforce the existing
development standards and maintain its open spaces and natural features. This is
critical to maintaining permeable surfaces and limiting stormwater runoff.
As sea levels rise and marshes retreat, Point Pleasant Beach could become more
vulnerable to impacts from flooding. The overall impacts of flooding on the community
will be contingent on how effectively the Borough mitigates current vulnerabilities and
plans for future conditions. It is imperative that the Borough utilize this Floodplain
Management Plan as a valuable tool to plan for the future.
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VII. GOALS
Over the course of the various Floodplain Management Plan Steering Committee
meetings, the Committee reviewed the goals from the 2007 Floodplain Management
Plan and discussed potential new goals to determine what the Borough would like to
achieve with the Floodplain Management Plan to increase resiliency and mitigate
damage from future storm events. The following is a list of the goals agreed upon by
the Committee:
1. Reduce flooding by preventing tidal backflow.
2. Facilitate and upgrade stormwater facilities for proper drainage.
3. Support natural resource development and protection through government
funded programs and local initiatives.
4. Review latest technology for flood reduction.
5. Reduce losses by promoting retrofitting or elevating flood-prone structures.
6. Promote public education on flood hazards, measures for flood safety, and loss
reduction.
7. Reduce runoff potential from development.
8. Reduce losses by continuing to develop and improve the existing warning
system and maintain it as well as hold drills and tabletop exercises to test the
plan.
9. Update Evacuation Plan and other Hazard Plans.
10. Improve critical facility resiliency.
11. Preserve Open Space throughout the Borough.
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VIII. POSSIBLE FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES
As part of the planning process, all existing and potential floodplain management
activities and measures to mitigate property damage and impacts to community
infrastructure were reviewed. The benefits, costs and general feasibility of each action
were considered prior to making a recommendation to proceed with the action. Many
of the proposed activities coincide with actions recommended in the 2014 Ocean
County Multi-Jurisdictional All Hazards Mitigation Plan. All activities and measures
have been grouped into the following six mitigation strategies: Preventative Measures,
Property Protection, Natural Resource Protection, Emergency Services, Structural
Projects and Public Information. The findings are as follows.
PREVENTIVE
Preventive activities keep flood problems from getting worse by limiting the use and
development of flood-prone areas through planning, land acquisition, or regulation.
These activities are generally administered by the Borough building, zoning, planning,
and code enforcement offices.
Floodplain mapping and data
The Borough of Point Pleasant Beach has been studied and its flood-prone areas
mapped by FEMA in entirety. FEMA is currently in the process of updating the flood
maps for the Borough.
Additionally, the Borough is developing Geographic
Information Systems (GIS) to increase the community’s resiliency and enable them to
better prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters. The components of GIS will
support facilities and public works infrastructure, land information, and floodplain
management- related data layers and applications. This will be done as part of Round 2
Post-Sandy Planning Assistance Grant program.
Open Space Preservation
The opportunity for future open space preservation in Point Pleasant Beach is small,
due to the fact that it is largely built-out and the value of land within the community is
high. However, there are already parks and areas of preserved open space scattered
through-out the community, including the County owned Gull Island located in the
Manasquan River. While the opportunity for future open space preservation within the
Borough is low, measures should be taken to ensure that existing areas of open space
within the Borough remain as such.
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Floodplain Regulations
Floodplain Regulation are in place throughout the Borough by zoning and development
regulations at the local, county, state, and federal levels.
Erosion Setbacks
The Borough of Point Pleasant Beach does not allow construction east of the dune line
along the Atlantic Ocean. Additionally, erosion setbacks throughout the Borough
would not be applicable.
Planning and Zoning
Point Pleasant Beach is a predominately built out community and as such, zoning
ordinances to limit development within the floodplain are not feasible. The Borough
can, however, promote resiliency by regulating impervious cover and by allowing for
residences to be built above the base flood elevation. In the aftermath of Hurricane
Sandy, the Borough of Point Pleasant Beach adopted the Advisory Base Flood
Elevations published by FEMA. The Borough is in the process of updating the zoning
ordinance to promote resiliency in the zone districts most impacted by Hurricane
Sandy. The 2014 Ocean County Multi-Jurisdictional All Hazards Mitigation Plan
recommends that the Borough of Point Pleasant Beach undertake the following actions
related to planning and zoning:
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Maintain the dune ordinance including completing dune inspections to protect
community from flood related hazards.
Continue participation in CRS program and consider upgrading to the next class
level to complete pro-active floodplain management and assist residents with
flood insurance costs.
Adopted the FEMA Advisory BFE floodplain ordinance plus 1 foot of freeboard
to support pro-active floodplain management that will assist property owners in
rebuilding at or above regulatory standards when the new floodplain maps
become effective in approximately 2015.
Stormwater Management
The Borough has stormwater management regulations in place that any new
development is required to follow as well as requiring all lots to manage the runoff
from roofs.
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Drainage System Maintenance
Point Pleasant Beach’s stormwater discharge permit mandates cleaning and
maintenance and as such the Borough Department of Public Works has standard
operating procedures in place for regular maintenance and monitoring of the
stormwater drainage system. Additionally, the pump station at the Lake of the Lillies
should be updated, elevated, and dredged to maintain access to critical community
resources during flooding related hazards.
Building Codes
The Borough of Point Pleasant Beach has adopted model building codes and requires
plot plans to include a recharge component. The Borough’s Master Plan subcommittee
recommends that the Planning and Zoning Board resist granting variances for building
and impervious coverage, unless these requirements must be exceeded to allow for
stairs to provide an entrance to a home. The 2014 Ocean County Multi-Jurisdictional
All Hazards Mitigation plan recommends that the Borough of Point Pleasant Beach
continue to enforce building codes to require building, renovations, and re-building to
meet or exceed the Uniform Construction Code thus protecting homes from risk related
to hazards including flooding, fire, wind, earthquakes, and winter storms.
PROPERTY PROTECTION
Property protection activities are usually undertaken by property owners on a buildingby-building or parcel basis.
Acquisition
The 2014 Ocean County Multi-Jurisdictional All Hazards Mitigation Plan actions for
Point Pleasant Beach include the acquisition and permanent removal from the
floodplain of one (1) home in the Borough. However, wide-scale acquisition of
structures within the floodplain is not feasible within Point Pleasant Beach, as over half
of the Borough’s ratables are located within the flood hazard area.
Relocation
The wholesale acquisition and relocation of properties located within flood prone areas
is not practical in the Borough of Point Pleasant Beach. Individual lots within the
Borough are relatively small, without room for relocation of a structure on the same lot,
and the Borough is fully developed with no potential for relocation elsewhere in the
Borough.
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Building Elevation
Requiring that structure within the flood hazard area be elevated to at least the highest
regulatory standard is the best method for reducing flood problems and losses in Point
Pleasant Beach Borough. The elevation of 353 homes within the Borough to higher
standards and elevations are recommended actions in the 2014 Ocean County MultiJurisdictional All Hazards Mitigation plan. The Borough of Point Pleasant Beach has
decided to adopt requirements to maintain both the ABFE maps and the new FIRMs,
requiring property owners to meet the more restrictive of the requirements.
Additionally, the state of New Jersey requires one foot of freeboard above the base
flood elevation. Home elevation will mitigate the impact of flood related hazards while
maintaining residents in the community.
Figure 10. Newly constructed home to meet BFE standards in Point Pleasant Beach
Retrofitting
The Borough provides information to property owners on filling basements and
installing flood vents through the construction office. As property owners utilize these
techniques, they should be encouraged to get new elevation certificates. Commercial
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buildings within Point Pleasant Beach can be encouraged to utilize flood-proofing
techniques.
Sewer Backup Protection
Point Pleasant Beach is equipped with separate storm and sanitary sewers. There are
no known sewer overflow points or locations of excessive infiltration. Sewer backup is
not considered a problem.
Insurance
Point Pleasant Beach participates in the National Flood Insurance Program.
Homeowners are encouraged to maintain flood insurance to protect against loss of
structure and contents in case of flooding. Homeowners who are not necessary located
within a flood zone should also be encouraged to carry flood insurance. The Borough
of Point Pleasant Beach can reduce the flood insurance rates for property owners by
increasing participation in the Community Rating System program. This plan assists in
gaining points towards that program.
NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION
Natural resource protection activities preserve or restore natural areas or the natural
functions of floodplain and watershed areas. They are implemented by a variety of
agencies including parks, recreation, or conservation agencies and organizations.
Wetlands Protection
Due to the built out nature of Point Pleasant Beach, there are very few areas of wetlands
left within the Borough. Gull Island in the Manasquan River consists of wetlands and
has been preserved as a County Park for many years. The State regulates wetlands
protection through NJDEP freshwater and coastal wetland permit programs.
Erosion and Sediment Control
Soil erosion and sediment control is regulated through New Jersey’s Soil Erosion and
Sediment Control Act and is administered by the Ocean County Soil Conservation
District.
Natural Area Preservation
The Borough should work with the Ocean County Park System and other owners of
natural areas within Point Pleasant Beach to ensure the natural areas of the Borough are
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preserved as such and to assure that natural areas are not degraded or cleared, which
would lead to an increase in runoff.
Natural Area Restoration
The Borough should work with the Ocean County Park System and other owners of
natural areas within Point Pleasant Beach to restore degraded natural areas and reduce
runoff from the sites.
Water Quality Improvement
Sewage is treated regionally by the Ocean County Utilities Authority and does not enter
waterways in Point Pleasant Beach. Stormwater discharge is permitted and regulated
within the Borough, as discussed earlier in the preventive measures section. Green
infrastructure techniques can be used to promote resiliency in the Borough of Point
Pleasant Beach and improve the water quality entering the Manasquan River and
Atlantic Ocean. Green infrastructure uses permeable surfaces, landscape formations,
and plant material to intercept stormwater runoff before it enters storm drains by
promoting infiltration. Their use can promote resiliency by mitigating flooding and
helping the Borough to quickly recover from storms. Additionally, green infrastructure
captures runoff pollution and prevents it front entering waterways.
Coastal Barrier Protection
Point Pleasant Beach should continue its beach and dune maintenance programs and
the Borough Floodplain Management Plan Committee supports the construction of
dunes along the beachfront within the Borough. The 2014 Ocean County MultiJurisdictional All Hazards Mitigation Plan calls for the completion of the USACE dune
and beach replenishment project to protect the community from flood related hazards
and allow for construction of a large dune from Manasquan to Barnegat Light. The
Coastal Area Facilities Review Act (CAFRA) regulates coastal development at the state
level, including a restriction on building on beaches or dunes. Locally, no construction
is permitted east of the Boardwalk.
Environmental Corridors
This is not applicable to Point Pleasant Beach.
Natural Functions Protection
The 2014 Ocean County Multi-Jurisdictional All Hazards Mitigation Plan recommends
that Point Pleasant Beach maintain their dune ordinance, including completing dune
inspections to protect the community from flood related hazards. Additionally, the
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Borough Floodplain Management Plan Committee recommends that the Borough
protect against alteration and filling of wetlands and flood hazard areas.
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Emergency services are measures taken during an emergency to minimize its impact.
These measures are usually the responsibility of municipal or county emergency
management staff and the owners or operators of major or critical facilities.
Hazard Threat Recognition
Prior to storm events, warnings are issued by the National Weather Service.
Hazards Warning
The Borough of Point Pleasant Beach already alerts its residents to hazards through a
Reverse 911 calling system and it is recommended by the 2014 Ocean County MultiJurisdictional All Hazards Mitigation Plan to keep this system in place. Early warnings
give residents time to prepare for the hazard and evacuate if necessary, resulting in
reductions to the loss of life and property from an event. Point Pleasant Beach also
utilizes the Borough website, 1060 am radio, door to door announcements, and dive by
loud speakers to alert residents to hazard events. Additionally, Ocean County utilizes
the Emergency Broadcast System. The Borough has emergency operating procedures to
warn residents of hazard events.
Hazards Response Operations
The Borough’s fire and first aid departments provide evacuation assistance during
hazard events.
Critical Facilities Protection
Point Pleasant Beach’s Municipal Building,
Police Department, and a fire station are
located within the 100 year floodplain. Also
located in the floodplain is the United States
Coast Guard Station. Efforts should be
taken to ensure these critical facilities are
flood-proofed in case of an extreme
flooding event. Generators should also be
installed at these facilities to ensure they
have power during hazard events and
Figure 11. Borough Police Boardwalk Substation
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power outages.
Health and Safety Maintenance
The Borough should develop operating procedures to deal with contaminated water,
spoiled food, debris, and condemned buildings in the aftermath of a flood event.
Post-disaster Mitigation Actions
The Floodplain Management Plan Committee determined that the Borough should
focus post-disaster mitigation actions on debris management, utility restoration,
limiting access to the Borough and securing the Borough from the train tracks eastward,
cleaning and restoration of sewer systems, and a door- to – door check to see what
residents need.
STRUCTURAL PROJECTS
Structural projects keep flood waters away from an area with a levee, reservoir, or other
flood control measure. They are usually designed by engineers and managed or
maintained by the public works staff.
Reservoirs
This is not applicable to Point Pleasant Beach.
Levees/ floodwalls
Levees are not possible in Point Pleasant Beach due to the area constraints. Floodwalls
would be difficult to implement due to the amount of shoreline. However, there are a
number of bulkheads along the river. A minimum bulkhead elevation could be
implemented within the Borough, however there would be little to no benefit from this
action, as flooding occurs from multiple directions.
Diversions
The Borough has requested that the New Jersey DOT reroute stormwater away from the
Borough’s lakes and divert it to the Manasquan River.
Channel Modifications
This is not applicable to Point Pleasant Beach.
Storm Drain Improvements
The Borough should upgrade storm drains where possible, however the capacity of
these systems is limited by the water elevation of the Borough’s lakes.
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PUBLIC INFORMATION
Public Information activities advise property owners, potential property owners and
visitors about the hazards, ways to protect people and property from the hazards, and
the natural and beneficial functions of local floodplains. In Point Pleasant Beach, these
activities are implemented largely by the Borough’s construction official and CRS
coordinator.
Map Information
Copies of the FIRM maps are available for the public to review in the Borough
Construction Office. Michael Gardner, the Borough’s construction official, is available
to explain the maps as needed. A log should be kept of information provided to
residents who come in to view maps or who call with questions for CRS credit
documentation.
Outreach Projects
Point Pleasant Beach sends out letters to property owners annually discussing the NFIP
program and their flood risk. There is a high cost associated within sending out annual
mailings and the Borough plans to move toward more online outreach materials, as that
is what gets credit under the new CRS manual and the majority of the population can
now be readily reached through online sources and social media. The Floodplain
Management Plan Committee suggested that the Borough upgrade the location of flood
information on the Borough website, to make it more user friendly. The 2014 Ocean
County Hazard Mitigation Plan recommends the following outreach actions for the
Borough of Point Pleasant Beach:
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Continue outreach through local radio station to improve outreach and
community member capability for disaster mitigation, preparedness, response
and recovery
Maintain reverse 911 system to assist in communication for all hazards.
Continue Police and Fire Department outreach programs in schools to include
children in outreach and improve families capability for disaster mitigation,
preparedness, response and recovery
Continue Police outreach programs in schools to include children in outreach
and improve families capability for disaster mitigation, preparedness, response
and recovery
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Real Estate Disclosure
Michael Gardner, Borough construction official and CRS coordinator, sends a letter out
annually to all local lending agencies, real estate companies, and insurance companies,
informing them they can get flood information from the building office.
Library
Michael Gardner, Borough construction official and CRS coordinator, supplies the Point
Pleasant Beach Branch of the Ocean County Library System with 3 copies of FEMA
publications related to flooding annually. There are currently 8 different publications
supplied to the Library, two of which are intended to be kept in Point Pleasant Beach,
while the third is meant to be placed at the Library System’s main branch in Toms
River.
Technical Assistance
Michael Gardner, Borough construction official and CRS coordinator, provides
technical information on a daily basis to anyone who calls or visits his office.
Additionally, pamphlets and flood information are provided throughout the Borough.
Environmental Education
The Point Pleasant Beach Environmental Commission has organized and sponsored
several public presentations on topics such as Dune formation and planting, native
plants for landscaping, and Barnegat Bay issues/concerns. In the future, they plan on
continuing to organize presentations, including one regarding Climate Change. The
Borough should work with Jenkinson’s Aquarium to provide additional information on
natural resource protection to visitors. The Point Pleasant Beach website should be
updated to include an area to ask questions on flood related issues.
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IX. ACTION PLAN
The previous section presented a wide range of possible floodplain management
activities to address the goals established by the Floodplain Management Plan Steering
Committee. This section presents an Action Plan that describes which activities should
be implemented, who is responsible for implementing the activity, the deadline for
completing the activity, the proposed budget and the funding source. The Committee
realizes that there are many proposed activities, and that not all activities can be
completed immediately based on available funds. The Borough should initially focus
on those projects that are economically feasible and will aid in the recovery and
resiliency of the Borough. The following priority levels were therefore established:
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High Priority – Activities in this category are critical to protecting the Borough’s
critical facilities and creating a more resilient community. The benefits of these
activities far outweigh the costs. Funding for these projects is currently in place
or there is the high likelihood for grant funds to be secured in the near future. It
is recommended that the majority of these projects be completed prior to the next
hurricane season.
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Medium Priority – Activities in this category are necessary to increase the
Borough’s resiliency and provide flood protection. Benefits outweigh the costs;
however, funding has not yet been secured for those activities with physical
improvements. The Borough should continue to seek grants and other funding
sources for these activities. It is recommended that these projects be completed
in the next three years as funding becomes available.
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Low Priority – Activities in this category will mitigate hazard risks for the
Borough and are cost-effective. However, it is understood that these projects are
not as critical as those identified as high or medium priority and that funding
may be difficult to obtain for some of the larger construction projects.
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Ongoing – Activities in this category are required on a continuous or regular
basis to be effective. These activities do not require special funds outside of the
Borough’s standard budget.
The following is the recommended Action Plan for the Borough of Point Pleasant Beach:
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PREVENTATIVE MEASURES
Action Item
Update the Floodplain
Management Plan
Create an automated and
expedited system for
zoning and construction
permit administration
Develop a Geographic
Information System (GIS)
Program
Priority
High
High
Responsible
Party
Borough Staff
and T&M
Associates
Borough Staff
and T&M
Associates
Deadline Budget
August
2015
$50,000
August
2015
$25,000
Funding
Source
NJDCA
Grant
(secured)
NJDCA Grant
(secured)
2016
Borough
General Funds
July 2015
$50,000
NJDCA
Grant
(secured)
High
Borough Staff
and T&M
Associates
Update Zoning
Ordinances related to
flooding, grading and
stormwater management
High
Borough Staff
and T&M
Associates
Ongoing
Borough NJDCA Grant
& Borough
Staff
General
Funds
Time
Continue participation in
the Community Rating
System (CRS) Program
and work to upgrade to
the next class.
Ongoing
Borough Staff
October
2015
Borough
Staff
Time
Borough
General
Funds
Borough
Staff
Time
Borough
General
Funds
Continue to enforce
building codes to require
building, renovations, and
re-building to meet or
exceed the Uniform
Construction Code
Incorporate the principles
of the 2014 MultiJurisdictional All Hazard
Mitigation Plan into the
Borough Master Plan
Maintain and clean the
Borough drainage system.
Maintain the Borough
dune ordinance including
dune inspections
Ongoing
Borough Staff
Ongoing
High
Borough Staff
and T&M
Associates
August
2015
$50,000
NJDCA
Grant
(secured)
Ongoing
Department of
Public Works
Ongoing
Borough
Staff
Time
Borough
General
Funds
Ongoing
Department of
Public Works
Ongoing
Borough
Staff
Time
Borough
General
Funds
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PROPERTY PROTECTION
Action Item
Adopt requirements to
maintain the most
restrictive base flood
elevation for properties
within the Borough by
using both the ABFE and
FIRMs
Continue to participate in
the National Flood
Insurance Program
Encourage the elevation of
homes within the Borough
to higher standards and
elevations
Responsible
Party
Priority
High
Borough Staff
Ongoing
Borough Staff
Low
Homeowners
Deadline Budget
Funding
Source
Ongoing
Borough
Staff
Time
Borough
General
Funds
Ongoing
Borough
Staff
Time
Borough
General
Funds
Ongoing
Will
vary by
home
Potential
HMGP
NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION
Action Item
Complete the USACE
dune and beach
replenishment project to
protect the Borough from
flood related hazards and
allow for construction of
a large dune from
Manasquan to Barnegat
Light
Continue to prohibit
construction east of the
boardwalk
Priority
Responsible
Party
High
United States
Army Corp of
Engineers
Ongoing
Planning,
Zoning, Code
Enforcement
&
Construction
Departments
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Budget
Funding
Source
2015/ 2016
$167,000,000
United
States Army
Corp of
Engineers &
the State of
New Jersey
Ongoing
Borough
Staff Time
Borough
General
Funds
Deadline
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EMERGENCY SERVICES
Action Item
Priority
Responsible
Party
Borough Staff
and T&M
Associates
Deadline Budget
Prepare a Debris
Management Plan
High
Provide a new natural gas
generator at the municipal
building
High
Borough Staff
Medium
Borough
Office of
Emergency
Mgmt.
2018
Medium
Borough
Engineer
Ongoing
pending
funding
Ongoing
Borough
Office of
Emergency
Mgmt.
Provide OEM with an
emergency staging facility
Increase the flood
resiliency of critical
facilities within the
Borough
Maintain the Borough's
various hazard warning
systems and educate the
public on these systems
Funding
Source
NJDCA
Grant
(secured)
August
2015
$20,000
2016
$250,000
HMGP
TBD
Look for
potential
grant
funding
Ongoing
Potential
HMGP
Borough
Staff
Time
Borough
General
Funds
Budget
Funding
Source
STRUCTURAL PROJECTS
Action Item
Priority
Dredge and improve
drainage at Silver Lake
Medium
Responsible
Party
Borough Staff/
Contractor
Reinforce existing and
provide new bulkheads at
various locations.
High
Borough Staff/
Contractor
Request that the New
Jersey DOT reroute
stormwater away from the
Borough's lakes and divert
it to the Manasquan River
Medium
NJDOT
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Deadline
August
2016
$3,100,000
EIT
August
2016
$800,000
NJDEP and
local funds
NJDOT
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PUBLIC INFORMATION
Action Item
Conduct outreach projects
by updating the section on
the Borough website
devoted to floodplain
management and hazard
mitigation
Make flood information
more prominent on the
Borough website
Maintain the Borough’s
reverse 911 system to
assist in communication
for all hazards and explore
and encourage options for
more participation.
Continue OEM outreach
programs in schools to
include children in
outreach and improve
families capability for
disaster mitigation,
preparedness, response
and recovery
Priority
Ongoing
High
Responsible
Party
Funding
Source
Deadline
Budget
Borough Staff
Ongoing
Borough
Staff
Time
Borough
General
Funds
Borough Staff
August
2015
Borough
Staff
Time
Borough
General
Funds
Borough
General
Funds
Ongoing
Borough Staff
Ongoing
Borough
Staff
Time
Ongoing
OEM
Ongoing
OEM
Time
Borough
General
Funds
Borough
General
Funds
Borough
General
Funds
Continue to send an
annual letter to all real
estate companies, lending
agencies, and insurance
companies on available
flood information
Ongoing
Borough staff
Ongoing
Borough
Staff
Time
Gather and maintain
documents at Borough
Hall and the Library for
public distribution
regarding flood
preparation, NFIP,
elevation requirements,
etc.
Ongoing
Borough Staff
Ongoing
Borough
Staff
Time
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X. PLAN IMPLEMENTATION & MAINTENANCE
It is anticipated that this Plan will be introduced to the Borough Planning Board and
adopted on June 3, 2015. The Plan will also be adopted by the Borough Council by a
formal Resolution on June 16, 2015.
This floodplain management plan is intended to be a dynamic document, adapting to
changes in flood hazards and the needs of the Borough of Point Pleasant Beach. The
recommendations and actions identified in this plan should be implemented by the
designated lead for each action item as funding and resources become available.
Changes in future conditions and funding availability may determine the timeline for
when some actions get implemented. As the plan is evaluated each year and updated
every five years, the goals and objectives of this plan should also be evaluated and
revised as necessary.
The Borough’s CRS Coordinator will be responsible for monitoring the plan and
ensuring that the Floodplain Management Plan Steering Committee will meet at least
once per year to aid with the yearly plan evaluation. The original members of the
committee will remain, unless they wish to be replaced. Then a like representative will
replace them. The committee will review the plan on an annual basis to evaluate
changes to hazard conditions, goals and objectives, and progress made towards
objectives. The committee will identify any necessary changes or revision to the plan.
The annual review will include:
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A review of the original plan;
Identification of any flood, hurricane, or other disaster that has impacted Point
Pleasant Beach since the last review;
Review of action items from the original plan, including what has been
accomplished;
Discussion on why actions have not been completed;
Where vulnerabilities have increased, identify why and what additional
measures can be taken to decrease the vulnerability of that area to flood hazards;
Recommendations for new projects or revised action items; and
Survey of available resources to address action items.
This Floodplain Management Plan will be updated every five years and reviewed for
CRS credit according to the CRS Coordinator’s Manual in effect at the time. The 5-year
update must include the following steps to retain CRS credit:
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The update must be conducted by a committee;
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A public meeting must be conducted to review and receive comments on the
draft update;
Review of new studies, reports, and technical information of the community’s
needs, goals, and plans for the area;
New floodplain or hazard mapping;
Identification of additional repetitive loss properties or completed mitigation
projects;
Discussion of any major flood or other disasters that have occurred since the plan
was adopted;
Review of any other changes in flooding conditions or development exposed to
flooding or other hazards;
Goals must be evaluated to determine if they are still appropriate;
The action plan will be revised to account for projects that have been completed,
dropped, or changed, and for changes in the hazard and problem assessments;
and
The update shall be adopted by the community’s governing body.
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Appendix A: Ordinance Forming Steering Committee
Floodplain Management Plan
Borough of Point Pleasant Beach
Appendix B: Steering Committee Meeting Outlines
Point Pleasant Beach
Floodplain Management Plan
Public Hearing
Monday, March 9, 2015
The Point Pleasant Beach Committee held a public hearing on March 9, 2015 at 7:00 pm. An ad
notifying of same was published in the local official newspaper and the meeting was posted on the
Borough web site. In attendance were the following:
1. Ray Savacool, Borough Engineer
2. Tom Migut, Council
3. Guy Dempsey, OEM
4. Seth Sloan, Citizen
5. Karen Mills, Citizen
6. Michael Gardner, Construction Code Official
7. Carolyn Slachetka, Citizen
8. Bruce Fioretti, Citizen
9. Maryann Ellsworth, Citizen
10. Christine Bell, T&M Associates
Ray Savacool led the meeting and discussed the following:
Point Pleasant Beach is preparing a Floodplain Management Plan.
The objective is to produce a program of activities that will tackle a community’s vulnerability to the
hazard and meet other needs by involving the public and various stake holders.
The plan will be following the process outlined by the Community Rating System (CRS) in order to
maximize the number of point achievable under this activity and to reduce flood insurance premiums
throughout Point Pleasant Beach.
The process involves a step by step process that involves:
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Seeking input
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Coordinating with other agencies
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Assessing the hazard
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Assessing the problem
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Setting goals
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Reviewing possible activities
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Drafting an action plan
There is a committee made up of both public officials and Borough residents to formulate the plan.
The committee was established by Borough ordinance. The committee will meet bi-weekly throughout
the planning process to guide the formation of the plan, with each meeting addressing a specific step
in the planning process.
Additionally, letters were sent to various stakeholders from the local to state level, including
surrounding municipalities, asking for any input.
The purpose of this open forum is to obtain public input on the natural hazards, problems and possible
solutions.
The plan will discuss the following:
Natural Hazards
 Flooding
o Coastal flooding
o Rainfall/runoff flooding/localized coastal erosion
 Others
o Wild fires, mudslides, earthquakes and droughts
 Ocean CO HMP
o Updated in 2014
o Covers all hazards
o Point Pleasant Beach is a participating municipality
Problem
 When human development gets in the way of exacerbates natural flooding processes. No
streams (in PPB) but impervious surfaces can aggravate local flooding.
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100 year flood elevations / V Zones (higher hazard).
Nuisance flooding areas within Borough
o Low-lying areas around lakes
There are currently 98 repetitive loss properties in Point Pleasant Beach ≥ $1,000 2x in ten
years.
There are 2 severe RL properties ≥ $5,000 4x in ten years.
At the time of the 2007 plan there were only 20 RL properties.
Goals from 2007 Plan
The following are the Goal Statement for Point Pleasant Beach Borough:
 Reduce Flooding by Preventing Tidal Backflow.
 Facilitate and upgrade stormwater facilities for proper drainage.
 Decrease wave wash over by maintaining beach and dune program.
 Review latest technology for flood reduction.
 Reduce losses by promoting retrofitting or elevating flood prone structures.
 Promote public education on all measures for flood safety and loss reduction.
 Reduce impermeable surface area to facilitate drainage.
 Reduce losses by continuing to develop and improve the existing warning system and maintain
it as well as hold drills and table top exercises to test the plan.
 Update Evacuation Plan and other Hazard Plans.
 Acquire open space property located in the Floodplain to prevent development.
Potential Activities
 There are 6 categoires of potential activities to be included in the Floodplain Management Plan
 Preventive activities keep flood problems from getting worse. The use and development of
flood prone areas is limited through planning, land acquisition, or regulation. They are usually
administered by building, zoning, planning, and/or code enforcement offices.
● Floodplain mapping and date
● Planning and Zoning
● Open space preservation
● Stormwater management
● Floodplain regulations
● Drainage system maintenance
● Erosion setbacks
● Building codes
 Property protection activities are usually undertaken by property owners on a building-bybuilding or parcel basis.
● Relocation
● Retrofitting
● Acquisition
● Sewer backup protection
● Building elevation
● Insurance
 Natural resource protection activities preserve or restore natural areas or the natural functions
of floodplain and watershed areas. They are implemented by a variety of agencies, primarily
parks, recreation, or conservation agencies or organizations.
● Wetlands protection
● Water quality improvement
● Erosion and sediment control
● Coastal barrier project
● Natural area preservation
● Beach and dune protection
● Natural area restoration
● Environmental corridors
● Natural functions protection
 Emergency Services measures are taken during an emergency to minimize its impact. These
measures are usually the responsibility of city or county emergency management staff and the
owners or operators of major city or critical facilities.
● Hazard threat recognition
● Critical facilities protection
● Hazard warning
● Health and safety maintenance
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● Hazard response operations
● Post-disaster mitigation actions
Structural projects keep flood waters away from an area with a levee, reservoir, or other flood
control measure. They are usually designed by engineers and managed or maintained by
public works staff.
● Reservoirs
● Channel modifications
● Levees/floodwalls
● Storm drain improvements
● Diversions
Public Information activities advise property owners, potential property owners, and visitors
about the hazards, ways to protect people and property from the hazards, and the natural and
beneficial functions of local floodplains. They are usually implemented by a public information
office.
● Map information
● Library
● Outreach projects
● Technical assistance
● Real estate disclosure
● Environmental education
Following the review of all possible activities, an action plan will be drafted at the following committee
meeting.
A second public meeting will follow, for input on floodplain management plan and identified action
items.
The plan will then be sent to the Point Pleasant Beach governing body for adoption.
There were no members of the public wishing to be heard.
After a review of the Preliminary FIRM map and an elevation map of Point Pleasant Beach, the public
meeting closed at 7:45 pm.
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Point Pleasant Beach
Floodplain Management Plan
Committee Meeting
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
The Point Pleasant Beach Floodplain Management Committee held a committee meeting on March
25, 2015 at 6:00 pm. An ad notifying of same was published in the local official newspaper and the
meeting was posted on the Borough web site. In attendance were the following:
1. Ray Savacool, Borough Engineer
2. Tom Migut, Council
3. Bob Santanello, Citizen
4. Seth Sloan, Citizen
5. Karen Mills, Citizen
6. Michael Gardner, Construction Code Official
7. Carolyn Slachetka, Citizen
8. Bruce Fioretti, Citizen
9. Maryann Ellsworth, Citizen
10. Christine Bell, T&M Associates
Ray Savacool led the meeting and discussed the following:
The Floodplain Management Plan process consists of 10 steps. The first few were discussed at the
previous meeting. At this meeting the next two steps, assess the hazard and assess the problem will
be discussed. The hazard is flooding, and the problem is development in the flood zone.
Assess the Hazard:
Flooding generally occurs east of the railroad tracks, in the coastal flood hazard area, with some
nuisance flooding in other areas, generally the low parts of Point Pleasant Beach. The lowest part of
the Borough are the areas connecting the three lakes.
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Bob Santanello said that Central Ave floods every couple of month- the frequency of flooding
has increased since Sandy, the 100 block of Central Ave and Arnold Aves are the worst
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Baltimore and New York Avenue are guaranteed to flood whenever it rains since Sandy
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The question was raised as to what constituted a flood and discussion followed.
The Coastal Flood Hazard Zone consists of:
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V (velocity) zone: waves greater than 3 feet are likely during 100 year storm event
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A zone: will flood during 100 year storm event
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Coastal A zone: area between A & V zone, waves less than 3 feet are possible
The new NJ Building Code will make it mandatory that homes within the coastal A zone are built to V
zone standards
In Point Pleasant Beach, the flood hazards are coastally based, sometimes caused by heavy rainfall.
Less Frequent Flood Hazards include coastal erosion and tsunamis.
Assess the Problem:
The committee identified the following problems as a result of flood hazards:
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The elevation of houses in relation to the flood hazard. New and old houses faired okay, those
in the middle did not.
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Life and safety issues.
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It was noted that you are not allowed to build east of the dune line.
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Securing the area after the flood recedes
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Security against gawkers and scavengers
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Made sure everyone was out, but did not check to see what people needed
post- storm
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Volunteers were an important component for clean-up
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The mason’s lodge volunteer scanned drivers licenses to know who was going
in and out
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Public utilities
The Borough has flood insurance on the police substation and comfort station. And property insurance
on the Municipal building and both fire houses. No one ever thought to get flood insurance on the
Surf Taco building.
The committee raised the question if abandonment could go up due to foreclosures if insurances rates
change. New Orleans was raised as a case study. While some areas have recovered from Katrina,
others have not.
There were no members of the public wishing to be heard.
The next meeting will take place on April 14th at 6 pm. The committee meeting closed at 6:45 pm.
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Point Pleasant Beach
Floodplain Management Plan
Committee Meeting
Tuesday, April 14th, 2015
The Point Pleasant Beach Floodplain Management Committee held a committee meeting on April 14,
2015 at 6:00 pm. An ad notifying of same was published in the local official newspaper and the
meeting was posted on the Borough web site. In attendance were the following:
1. Ray Savacool, Borough Engineer
2. Tom Migut, Council
3. Bob Santanello, Citizen
4. Seth Sloan, Citizen
5. Karen Mills, Citizen
6. Michael Gardner, Construction Code Official
7. Christine Bell, T&M Associates
8. Dave Cavagnaro, Citizen
Ray Savacool led the meeting and discussed the following:
Setting Goals:
The goals should set the context for the subsequent review of floodplain management activities and
drafting of the action plan. They should incorporate or be consistent with other community goals for
the affected areas. The goals must address all flood-related problems identified in the “Assess the
Problem” step. Activities must fall under the following categories:
1. Preventive
2. Property Protection
3. Natural Resource Protection
4. Emergency Services
5. Structural Projects
6. Public Information
The goals from 2007 Point Pleasant Beach Floodplain Management Plan were discussed for their
relevancy and whether they should be included as goals in the new plan. The 2007 goals are as
follows:
1. Reduce Flooding by Preventing Tidal Backflow. This goal is in progress. A number of projects are
underway including projects at Baltimore & Yale, Randall Ave, and Little Silver Lake & Lake Louise.
2. Facilitate and upgrade stormwater facilities for proper drainage. Ongoing.
3. Decrease wave wash over by maintaining beach and dune program. Ongoing. The committee is
in favor of the creation of dunes and if Army Corp funding is not available, the cooperation between
the Borough and adjacent property owners to create dunes.
4. Review latest technology for flood reduction. The Borough is in the process of automating and
updating its system for processing zoning and construction permits. Ongoing.
5. Reduce losses by promoting retrofitting or elevating flood prone structures. Ongoing.
6. Promote public education on all measures for flood safety and loss reduction. Ongoing. Include
flood hazards. The internet is the preferred method of disseminating information.
7. Reduce impermeable surface area to facilitate drainage. Maintain. It was suggested to make a
recommendation to the zoning board to not grant variances for impervious cover.
8. Reduce losses by continuing to develop and improve the existing warning system and maintain it
as well as hold drills and table top exercises to test the plan. Maintain. Discuss plans with OEM.
9. Update Evacuation Plan and other Hazard Plans. Maintain current status and other Hazard Plans.
10. Acquire open space property located in the Floodplain to prevent development. Delete this goal,
as due to the highly developed nature of the Borough this is not reasonable. This was later
reinstated as a goal at the April 22 FMP Committee meeting.
Possible new goals to add to the Floodplain Management Plan were also discussed. They are as
follows:
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Review zoning ordinances to encourage resiliency while limiting the need for variances and
regulatory review. This may be better classified as an activity under the plan.
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Improve critical facility resiliency. This will be added as a goal of the Floodplain Management Plan.
The next meeting will take place on April 22nd at 6pm. The committee meeting closed at 7 pm.
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Point Pleasant Beach
Floodplain Management Plan
Committee Meeting
Wednesday, April 22th, 2015
The Point Pleasant Beach Floodplain Management Committee held a committee meeting on April 22,
2015 at 6:00 pm. An ad notifying of same was published in the local official newspaper and the
meeting was posted on the Borough web site. In attendance were the following:
1. Ray Savacool, Borough Engineer
2. Tom Migut, Council
3. Bob Santanello, Citizen
4. Seth Sloan, Citizen
5. Michael Gardner, Construction Code Official
6. Bruce Fioretti, Citizen
7. Christine Bell, T&M Associates
Ray Savacool led the meeting and discussed the following:
Review Possible Activities: The plan reviews different activities that could prevent or reduce the
severity of the problems described in the Assess the Problem section. This is a systematic review of a
wide range of activities to ensure that all possible measures are explored, not just the traditional
approaches of flood control, acquisition, and regulation of land use. The review, including the pros
and cons of each activity, must be included in the plan document. Figure 510-4 was distributed and
lists some of the types of activities that could be reviewed under each of the six credited categories.
The Borough of Point Pleasant Beach is a zoned community with a Master Plan, Zoning Ordinance
and Subdivision Ordinance. Building construction is regulated through the adoption of model codes
including the International Residential Code. The community is well established and for all intent built
out, with construction occurring as redevelopment. Land use patterns within the Borough are well
established.
As the Borough’s guiding documents relate to Floodplain Management, it would not be appropriate for
the land use plan or zoning ordinance deter or prohibit development in the flood zone since a majority
of the housing stock is within the flood zone and these areas are already fully developed. The chief
flooding problem in Point Pleasant Beach is Pre-FIRM housing that was constructed without
consideration for flood risk. Therefore, the focus should be on promoting resiliency and flood
compliance. The zoning code has been amended to reduce height limitations in order to promote
home elevation in compliance with FEMA standards. The Borough continues to enforce the elevations
on the ABFE map in order to be conservative and promote a higher level of flood safety. Existing
Borough Planning documents were examined including the Master Plan. The goals and objectives of
the 1992 Land Use Plan were discussed as they relate to floodplain management planning. Since the
community is fully developed amending the land use plan will do little to alter development in the
floodplain. The credited categories and activities were discussed as follows:
1. Preventive- activities which keep flood problems from getting worse.
a. Floodplain mapping and data- FEMA has studied the entire town and the entire
floodplain is mapped and currently in the process of being updated.
b. Open space preservation- Almost all existing open space is held by town as recreation.
i. Preservation of Open Space should be kept as a goal in the floodplain
management plan. Although there is not much left to preserve, it is important
to maintain what is there.
ii. What is the mission statement of the Borough open space committee?
Perhaps this could be incorporated somehow.
c. Floodplain regulations- are in place throughout the Borough by zoning and
development regulations at the local, county, state, and federal levels.
d. Erosion setbacks- There is no construction permitted east of the dune line. Otherwise,
this is not applicable within the Borough.
e. Planning and zoning- The community is built out. Zoning ordinances cannot prevent
new development in the floodplain. They can however promote resiliency by regulating
impervious cover and allowing for residences to be built or reconstructed above base
flood elevation.
With so little vacant land only minor subdivisions are feasible on
oversized lots. All additional development would be infill, and there are no large
undeveloped tracts within Point Pleasant Beach.
f.
Stormwater management:
i. Regulations in place that any development has to follow. Major development
is defined as any disturbance over an acre.
ii. required for lots to manage the runoff from roofs
iii. Existing stormwater management rules
g. Drainage system maintenance
i. The Borough has a stormwater discharge permit that mandates cleaning and
maintenance
ii. The Department of Public Works has a SOP in place for maintenance and
monitoring- Michael Gardner will share the SOP
h. Building codes:
i. The Borough of Point Pleasant Beach has adopted model codes.
ii. Plot plan requirements with a recharge component.
iii. Resist variances for building and impervious coverage
iv. Allow for some exceedance for necessary stairs.
2. Property Protection- Activities that are usually undertaken by property owners on a building-bybuilding or parcel basis.
a. Relocation- not an option. Lots are small, Borough is fully developed.
b. Acquisition- with more than half of the ratables in the same flood zone, this is not a
good option.
c. Building elevation- this should be encouraged and is the best method for reducing
flood problems and losses.
i. The Borough has decided to adopt requirements maintaining both the ABFE
maps and FIRM, whatever is more restrictive for a property should be used.
ii. Additionally, the state requires one foot of freeboard; and as part of its Flood
Hazard Regulations the Borough flood code also requires a 1 foot freeboard.
d. Retrofitting- Only commercial buildings are able to floodproof their buildings. For
residential structures- encourage owners to fill basements to grade, install flood vents,
and then get new elevation certificates
e. Sewer backup protection- very few basements and properties with old sewers. This is
not really applicable in Point Pleasant Beach.
f.
Insurance- insure against potential flood losses. Do not have to be in the flood zone
for flood insurance.
i. Increase the Borough’s rating in the CRS program
ii. Encourage residents to maintain flood insurance, even if they are not in a flood
zone.
3. Natural Resource Protection- activities which preserve or restore natural areas or the natural
functions of floodplain and watershed areas.
a. Wetlands protection- Due to the built out nature of the Point Pleasant Beach, there are
very few areas of wetlands left within the Borough. Gull Island in the Manasquan River
consists of wetlands but has been preserved as a County Park for many years.
b. Erosion and sediment control- Regulated through the Ocean County Soil Conservation
District
c. Natural area preservation- assure natural areas are not degraded/ cleared, which
would increase runoff. The community is built out.
d. Natural area restoration- Improve function of natural areas.
e. Water quality improvement- Sewage is already treated. Stormwater discharge is
permitted and regulated.
f.
Coastal barrier protection:
i. CAFRA rules statewide cover coastal development. – restriction on building on
beaches and dunes
ii. Support dune construction in Point Pleasant Beach
iii. Locally, no construction is allowed east of the boardwalk in town
g. Environmental corridors- This is not applicable to Point Pleasant Beach
h. Natural functions protection:
i. Dune protection ordinance
ii. Protect against alternation and filling
4. Emergency Services- measures that are taken during an emergency to minimize its impact.
Usually the responsibility of city or county emergency management staff and the owners or
operators of major or critical facilities.
a. Hazard threat recognition- warnings issued by the National Weather Service
b. Hazard warning- Point Pleasant Beach warns residents through:
i. Borough website
ii. Reverse 911
iii. Emergency Operating Procedures include:
1. Drive by loud speaker
2. Door to door announcements
3. 1060 am radio
c. Hazard response operations
i. Evacuation assistance
ii. Fire and first aid utilize boats to assist when necessary
d. Critical facilities protection
i. Elevation and floodproofing of critical facilities
ii. Emergency power- The Borough is currently seeking funding to replace the
emergency generator that powers the water plant, police department and
municipal building.
e. Health and safety maintenance- Concern for:
i. Contaminated water
ii. Spoiled food
iii. Debris
iv. Condemned buildings
f.
Post-disaster mitigation actions
i. Debris management
ii. Utility restoration
iii. Access
iv. Security from the tracks eastward
v. Sewer
vi. Check door-to-door to see what residents need
5. Structural Projects- These projects keep flood waters away from an area with a levee, reservoir,
or other flood control measures. They are usually designed by engineers and managed or
maintained by public works staff.
a. Reservoirs- Not applicable
b. Levees/floodwalls
i. Levees are not possible due to area constraint
ii. Floodwalls are difficult due to the amount of shoreline
iii. Should there be a minimum bulkhead elevation?- little to no benefit
c. Diversions
i. Reroute of stormwater
ii. The borough has made a request of the NJDOT to reroute stormwater away
from the Borough’s lakes and divert it to the Manasquan River
d. Channel modifications- Not applicable
e. Storm drain improvements- upgrade where possible, capacity limited by water
elevation of lakes
6. Public Information- Activities which advise property owners, potential property owners, and
visitors about the hazards, ways to protect people and property from the hazards, and the
natural and beneficial functions of local floodplains. They are usually implemented by a public
information office. Michael Gardner spoke to what the Borough is already doing or plans to
do.
a. Map information
i. There is a copy of maps on display in the building department. Building
department explain maps to residents as requested.
b. Outreach projects
i. Move towards more on internet
ii. More prominent location on Borough website
iii. Letters are currently sent out once a year- this is done by a service and is
expensive.
iv. Upgrade the location of flood information on Borough website
c. Real estate disclosure- a letter is sent annually to lending agencies, real estate
companies, and insurance companies informing them they can get flood info from the
building office
d. Library- Currently supply technical information to library annually- 8 different
publications, 3 copies of each
e. Technical Assistance- provided by the building department on a daily basis
f.
Environmental education- teaching about natural resource protection
i. Contact environmental commission on outreach
ii. Jenkinson’s aquarium
iii. Website- question box- opportunity to ask a question on flooding.
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Point Pleasant Beach
Floodplain Management Plan
Committee Meeting
Tuesday, May 12th, 2015
The Point Pleasant Beach Floodplain Management Committee held a committee meeting on May 12th,
2015 at 6:00 pm. An ad notifying of same was published in the local official newspaper and the
meeting was posted on the Borough web site. In attendance were the following:
1. Ray Savacool, Borough Engineer
2. Tom Migut, Council
3. Bob Santanello, Citizen
4. Seth Sloan, Citizen
5. Michael Gardner, Construction Code Official
6. Bruce Fioretti, Citizen
7. Christine Bell, T&M Associates
Ray Savacool led the meeting and discussed the following:
Action Plan: A wide range of possible floodplain management activities were discussed at the
previous meeting to address the goals established by the Floodplain Management Plan
Steering Committee.
An Action Plan will be established that describes which activities should be implemented, who
is responsible for implementing the activity, the deadline for completing the activity, the
proposed budget and the funding source; with the following priority levels:
•
High Priority – Activities in this category are critical to protecting the Borough’s critical
facilities and creating a more resilient community. The benefits of these activities far
outweigh the costs. Funding for these projects is currently in place or there is the high
likelihood for grant funds to be secured in the near future. It is recommended that the
majority of these projects be completed prior to the next hurricane season.
•
Medium Priority – Activities in this category are necessary to increase the Borough’s
resiliency and provide flood protection. Benefits outweigh the costs; however, funding
has not yet been secured for those activities with physical improvements. The Borough
should continue to seek grants and other funding sources for these activities. It is
recommended that these projects be completed in the next three years as funding
becomes available.
•
Low Priority – Activities in this category will mitigate hazard risks for the Borough and
are cost-effective. However, it is understood that these projects are not as critical as
those identified as high or medium priority and that funding may be difficult to obtain
for some of the larger construction projects.
•
Ongoing – Activities in this category are required on a continuous or regular basis to
be effective. These activities do not require special funds outside of the Borough’s
standard budget.
The following action plan items were then discussed. Items in bold italics were decided on
by the committee at the meeting. Items marked with a strikethrough were decided by the
committee to not be relevant action items for this plan:
PREVENTATIVE MEASURES
Action Item
Priority
Update the Floodplain
Management Plan
High
Create an automated and
expedited system for zoning
and construction permit
administration
Develop a Geographic
Information System (GIS)
Program
Update Zoning Ordinances
related to flooding, grading
and stormwater management
Continue participation in the
Community Rating System
(CRS) Program and consider
upgrading to the next class.
High
Responsible
Party
Borough Staff
and T&M
Associates
High
High
Borough Staff
and T&M
Associates
Borough Staff
Budget
$25,000
Jul-15
Funding
Source
NJDCA Grant
(secured)
August
Borough Staff
and T&M
Associates
Borough Staff
and T&M
Associates
Ongoing
Deadline
$50,000
NJDCA Grant
(secured)
NJDCA Grant
(secured)
Borough
Borough
Aug-15 Staff
General Funds
Time
Borough
Borough
Oct-15 Staff
General Funds
Time
Committee Comments
This is currently underway
and should be included.
This is currently underway
and should be included.
The first planning portion of
this is currently underway
and is funded through the
state. The actual hardware
and implementation portion
will be funded through
Borough General funds in
2016.
This is being done as part of
the current Master Plan
Reexam.
Yes. Definitely. Mike
Gardener just received a
letter from the ISO
coordinator that he needs to
provide 30 more elevation
certificates but that the
Borough will probably go up
to classes to a 6.
Continue to enforce building
codes to require building,
renovations, and re-building
to meet or exceed the
Uniform Construction Code
Resist granting variances for
building and impervious
coverage, unless
requirements must be exceed
to allow for entrance stairs
Incorporate the principles of
the 2014 Multi- Jurisdictional
All Hazard Mitigation Plan
into the Borough Master Plan
Streamline the development
review process
Ongoing
ongoing
High
Borough Staff
Borough
Planning and
Zoning Boards
Borough Staff
and T&M
Associates
Ongoing
Ongoing
Borough
Borough
Staff
General Funds
Time
Borough
Borough
Staff
General Funds
Time
This is not an action. Should
be general practice.
This plan will be adopted by
the Borough/
Redundant.
Develop a GIS database and
user interface to catalog and
inventory all infrastructure
owned by the Borough,
including roadways and its
stormwater and sanitary
sewer collection systems.
The will include up-to-date
GPS mapping of the utility
infrastructure, as well as
inventory and classification of
the road network to build a
Borough-wide capital
improvement plan.
Enforce the Borough
Stormwater Management
Plan & Ordinance
Ongoing
Planning, Zoning,
Code
Enforcement &
Construction
Departments
Maintain and clean the
Borough drainage system,
streams and ditches
Ongoing
Department of
Public Works
Ongoing
Department of
Public Works
Maintain the Borough dune
ordinance including dune
inspections
General practice.
Ongoing
Borough
Borough
Staff
General Funds
Time
Ongoing
Borough
Borough
Staff
General Funds
Time
Ongoing
Borough
Borough
Staff
General Funds
Time
PROPERTY PROTECTION
Action Item
Priority
Responsible
Party
Deadline
Budget
Adopt requirements to
maintain the most restrictive
base flood elevation for
properties within the
Borough by using both the
ABFE and FIRMs
High
Borough Staff
Ongoing/
Completed
Borough
Borough
Staff
General Funds
Time
Ongoing
Borough
Borough
Staff
General Funds
Time
Continue to participate in the
National Flood Insurance
Program
Elevate 353 Encourage the
elevation of homes within
the Borough to higher
standards and elevations
Increase the flood resiliency
of critical facilities
Ongoing
Borough Staff
Ongoing
Low
Medium
Funding
Source
HMGP
Borough
Engineer
Ongoing
pending
funding
Committee Comments
Do not want to force anyone
to elevate their homes
Move to emergency services
NATURAL RESOURCE
PROTECTION
Action Item
Complete the USACE dune
and beach replenishment
project to protect the
Borough from flood related
hazards and allow for
construction of a large dune
from Manasquan to Barnegat
Light
Priority
high
Responsible
Party
United States
Army Corp of
Engineers
Deadline
Budget
Check
2015/2016 project
website
Funding
Source
Yes. Hope to get this
accomplished within the
year.
USACOE &
State of NJ
Don’t want to make it seem
like residents are responsible
for dune maintenance
Move to public information
Provide dune maintenance
information to residents
Make flood information more
prominent on the Borough
website
Continue to prohibit
construction east of the
boardwalk
Committee Comments
High
Ongoing
Planning, Zoning,
Code
Enforcement &
Construction
Departments
Ongoing
Borough
Borough
Staff
General Funds
Time
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Action Item
Priority
Responsible
Party
Borough Staff
and T&M
Associates
Deadline
Budget
Funding
Source
NJDCA Grant
(secured)
Committee Comments
This is ongoing.
Prepare a Debris
Management Plan
High
Provide a new generator at
the municipal building
High
HMGP
Combine two generator
actions as one
Provide natural gas backup
service for generators
High
HMGP
Combine two generator
actions as one
Provide the Department of
Public Works OEM with an
emergency staging facility
Medium
OEM
Maintain the Borough's
various hazard warning
systems and educate the
public on these systems
Ongoing
Borough Staff
August
TBD
Ongoing
Look for Grant
Funding
Borough
Borough
Staff
General Funds
Time
STRUCTURAL PROJECTS
Action Item
Priority
Dredge and improve drainage
at Silver Lake
Medium
Reinforce existing and
provide new bulkheads at
various locations.
High
The Borough has requested
that the New Jersey DOT
reroute stormwater away
from the Borough's lakes and
divert it to the Manasquan
River
Medium
Responsible
Party
Borough
Staff/Contractor
NJDOT
Deadline
Aug-16
Budget
Funding
Source
EIT
NJDOT
PUBLIC INFORMATION
Action Item
Implement the GIS program
and make available to the
public
Conduct outreach
projects such as mailing
newsletters and creating
updating a section on the
Borough website devoted to
floodplain management and
hazard mitigation
Priority
Responsible
Party
High
Borough Staff
and T&M
Associates
Borough
Borough
Staff
General Funds
Time
Borough Staff
Borough
Borough
Staff
General Funds
Time
Ongoing
Maintain and encourage
reverse 911 system to assist
in communication for all
hazards. Explore
opportunities for more
participation.
Ongoing
Continue Police and Fire
Department OEM outreach
programs in schools to
include children in outreach
and improve families
capability for disaster
mitigation, preparedness,
response and recovery
Ongoing OEM
Deadline
Ongoing
Budget
Funding
Source
Committee Comments
Not for public
Biggest challenge is getting
residents to sign up for the
system.
Continue to send an annual
letter to all real estate
companies, lending agencies,
and insurance companies on
available flood information
Ongoing
Borough staff
Ongoing
Borough
Borough
Staff
General Funds
Time
Redundant.
Continue Police outreach
programs in schools to
include children in outreach
and improve families
capability for disaster
mitigation, preparedness,
response and recovery
Low
Gather and maintain
documents at Borough Hall
and library for public
distribution regarding flood
preparation, NFIP, elevation
requirements, etc.
Low
Ongoing
Borough
Staff and T&M
Associates
Continue outreach through
local radio station to improve
outreach and community
member capability for
disaster mitigation,
preparedness, response and
recovery
Low
Borough Staff
December
2015 &
Ongoing
Borough
Borough
Staff
General Funds
Time
Borough
Borough
Aug-16 Staff
General Funds
Time
Floodplain Management Plan
Borough of Point Pleasant Beach
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FISHING AND BOATING FLEA
MARKET AT STRIPER, USED BOAT
OPEN HOUSE
Date: Saturday, April 11 [rain or
shine]
Time: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Flea Market
hours; 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Boat Show
hours
Location:Clarks Landing Boat &
Yacht Sales Marina, 847 Arnold
Ave.
Contact: 732-899-5559
Free striper fishing seminar will take
place at 11 a.m. Call to sign up.
PT. PLEASANT HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING
Date: Monday, April 13
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Woman’s Club, 513 St.
Louis Ave.
Contact: President, James
Malone 732-892-8152 or
jfm8152@verizon.net
Cost: Free, open to public
Program: The Hindenberg Zeppelin
Mr. Kevin Pace is a founder and trustee
of the Navy Lakehurst Historical
Society and a chairman of the Ocean
County Cultural and Heritage
Commission. The program will cover
the construction, crew, flights and the
final voyage to Lakehurst on May 6,
1937. Mr
Pace is a co-author of the history of the
Naval Air Station, Lakehurst N.J.
PHOTOGRAPHY
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CIRCULATION
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732-223-0076, Ext 21
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CLASSIFIEDS
Pat Berry, 732-223-0076, Ext 13
classified@thecoaststar.com
Classified fax: 732-528-1212
POINT PLEASANT BEACH LITTLE
LEAGUE PARADE
Date: Saturday, April 11; Raindate
April 18
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Location: Parade starts at
Lincoln Avenue, goes down
Arnold Avenue and to the Little
League Field.
POINT PLEASANT PIRATES AMERICAN FOOTBALL AND CHEER
POINT PLEASANT BEACH
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Chris Kaczorowski &
Cathy Wardell
732-223-0076, Ext 10
LEGALS
Maureen Ramina
732-223-0076, Ext 14
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REAL ESTATE/BUSINESS
AND SERVICE ADVERTISING
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ADVERTISING SALES
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Sales Fax: 732-528-1212
BOOKKEEPING
OPEN HOUSE
This Weekend:
• 243 Boardwalk
Go to our Classified and
Real Estate Section for details and
many other fine homes for sale.
Date: Saturday, April 18 for open
registration for 2015 fall season
Time: 10 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Location: Point Pleasant Borough
High School Cafeteria
Cost: The registration fee is
$200 for the first child, $175 for
the second child, $150 for the
third child and free for the fourth
child.
Flag football and cheer [ages 5
and 6] registration is $70 for
each child.
Registration for challenger programs [Ages 5-21] is free
Football and cheer registration is open
to children ages 5 to 15 who reside in
Point Boro, Point Beach, Bay Head,
Lavallette and Mantoloking.
The league offers traditional flag football and cheer, tackle football, co-ed
challenger flag football and challenger
cheer.
Child be registered is requested to be
present.
Items need for registration include:
a passport-sized photo of the child,
original and copy of their birth certificate and copy of health insurance card.
Participants can register online at
www.pointpleasantyfc.com
THE HITMAN MURDER MYSTERY
SHOW
Date: Saturday, April 11
Time: 6:30p.m. doors open;
show starts at 7 p.m.
Location: Pt. Pleasant Elks
Lodge, 820 Arnold Ave.
Cost: $35 buffet dinner included
Contact: Carol 732-988-9387;
Nancy 732-892-8961
The Degenerate Housewives of NJ by
Jade Green is sponsored by the Pt.
Pleasant Elks Lodge 1698 Veteran’s
Committee. All profits support our veterans, servicemen and servicewomen.
Show is open to the public.
FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
COMMITTEE MEETING
Date: April 14 & 22
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Municipal building, 416
New Jersey Ave.
The public and interested parties are
encouraged to attend and provide input
on the natural hazards, problems and
possible solutions relating to same
within the community. Those interested in commenting, who cannot attend,
may address comments to T&M
Associates, 9 Grand Avenue, Building 1,
Toms River, NJ 08753, Attention:
Raymond W. Savacool, P.E., P.P.
NATIONAL COIN WEEK SHOW &
EXHIBIT
Date: April 16
Time: 4-8 p.m.
Location: Ocean Fire House, 400
Arnold Ave.
Contact: Dennis 732-785-0449
The show is sponsored by the Ocean
County Coin Club. Everyone is welcome! Free parking, free admission and
a special youth table will be provided.
There will be 15 tables of dealers. Visit
occoinclub.org.
CHARITY GIFT AUCTION DINNER
SHOW
Date: Sunday, April 19
Time: 5 p.m.
Location: White Sands Hotel
Cost: $55 advance purchase only
Contact: Diane at 732-899-1705
A fabulous Gift Auction will be followed
by a Full Course Dinner by Firefly and a
night of live entertainment. "Rock and
Rhythm"
will perform oldies and pop standards
for listening and dancing. A cash bar
will also be available. UNICO is a
national non profit and all proceeds will
go to Jimmy V Cancer Research as well
as scholarships for local high school
students.
ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE
FUNDRAISER
Date: Sunday, April 19
Time: 4-7 p.m.
Location: The Ark Pub and Eatery
on Rt. 35
Cost: $20
Contact: For tickets, call 732425-0866; 908-783-7865
The Point Pleasant Beach Animal
Welfare Committee is holding its annual Spring Fling. Great food, door prizes
and a 50/50 raffle. All proceeds collected benefit TNR [Trap Neuter Return]
efforts in Point Pleasant Beach.
DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT
Date: Saturday, April 25
Time: 6- 9:30 p.m.
Location: Point Pleasant Beach
High School Gym
Cost: $5 per team member
Contact: Lisa Kitchenman at 732492-5599
Point Pleasant Beach Education
Association will be holding a Dodgeball
Tournament to raise money for scholarships for PPBHS graduating seniors.
The elementary division will begin at 6
p.m.; middle school teams will begin at
8 p.m.; adult teams will begin at 8:30
pm. Approximate end time is 9:30 pm.
Teams will have 6 members each.
Divisions include elementary [grades
4-6], middle school [grades 7-8], high
school [grades 9-12], and adults [age
18 and older]. Spectator fees are $2 for
students and $3 for adults.
COUNCIL MEETING
Date: April 21
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: 416 New Jersey Ave.
WOMAN’S CLUB ANNUAL
GIFT AUCTION & LUNCHEON
Date: Sunday, April 26
Time: 12 p.m.
Location: Lobster Shanty
Cost: $35
Contact: Anne DunkleBresnahan, 732-899-2310
Abundant baskets and a 50/50. Tickets
must be purchased by April 19.
CLOTHING DRIVE
Date: May 1 & 2
Time: Friday, 3-4 p.m.; Saturday,
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Location: PPBHS wrestling gym
parking lot on Trenton Avenue
next to tennis courts
Contact: 732-349-6200
Time: 10 a.m.
Contact: Tracy Jackson 732-2958495; Sharon McCartney 732762-8370
Bag up everything! Clothing, shoes,
linens, drapery, blankets, small appliances, and books are all acceptable.
All proceeds go to the Music department for scholarships and instruments
Participants meet at parking lot across
from Elks Lodge on Arnold Avenue at
9:30 a.m. Parade follows route east up
Arnold Avenue. Organizations that wish
to use floats or that have questions
may call for more information.
CLASS OF 1958 57TH REUNION
Date: Wednesday, May 6
Time: 12 p.m.
Location: Spano’s Restaurant,
719 Arnold Ave, Point Pleasant
Beach
Contact: Kathy Keleher at 732840-1850
The reunion will feature casual dress
and BYOB. Attendees order off of the
menu and receive separate checks for
their order.
RUMMAGE SALE
Date: Thursday, May 7 from 9
a.m.-2p.m.; Friday, May 8 from 9
a.m.-1p.m.
Location: St. Mary’s by-the-sea
Episcopal Church, 804 Bay Ave.
A $5 bag sale will be held all day on
Friday [first large bag filled to capacity,
second bag is free]. Church is located
on the corner of Bay and Atlantic
avenues.
TOWN-WIDE GARAGE SALE
Date: Saturday, May 30; registration deadline is Tuesday, May 26
[Sunday May 31 rain date]
Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $20 donation
Contact: Marie 732-701-0403 or
732-995-7673
Register at: PPBHS 700 Trenton
Ave.; 106 Bridge Ave. for Bay
Head residents
Municipal fees have been waived for
participants. Addresses of participants
will be placed on maps that will be
available at the Borough Halls, 7-11’s on
Broadway, Ocean Road & Ocean Ave
near Bay Head border, Central Market
in Bay Head.
Proceeds benefit Point Pleasant Beach
High School Project Graduation class of
2015.
Balloons will be available at Point
Beach Borough Hall the morning of the
event. If you can’t pick them up, we
will deliver them to you!
Sponsored by Project Graduation
Committee. Checks payable to PPB
Project Graduation.
FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
COMMITTEE MEETING
Date: May 12 & 27
Time: 6 p.m.
PPBHS CLASS OF 1965 REUNION
Location: Municipal building, 416 Date: Saturday, June 13
New Jersey Ave.
Point Pleasant Beach High School Class
The public and interested parties are
encouraged to attend and provide input
on the natural hazards, problems and
possible solutions relating to same
within the community. Those interested in commenting, who cannot attend,
may address comments to T&M
Associates, 9 Grand Avenue, Building 1,
Toms River, NJ 08753, Attention:
Raymond W. Savacool, P.E., P.P.
MOMS ROCK RUN FOR ANTRIM
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Date: Saturday, May 16
Location:G.Harold Antrim
Elementary School, 401 Niblick
Street
Contact:Maura Bradley, 201-8926733 or maura@momsrockevents.com
All information regarding this event can
be found at
www.momsrockevents.com
SPRING CONCERT
Date: May 20
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: F. Thomas Crawley
Auditorium, Antrim School, 401
Niblick St.
This is a free event for the community
featuing the jazz band, choir, select
choir.
POINT PLEASANT BEACH MEMORIAL DAY BIKE PARADE
Date: Saturday, May 23
of 1965 is planning their 50th reunion.
A casual weekend of fun is planned
with a banquet to be held June 13,
2015. For more information and to
assist in locating classmates, contact
Sharyn Exarhos Vadimski at 732-7666302.
VFW HALL RENTALS
Contact: 732-892-9725
Hall rentals are available at VFW Post
4715 for all occasions. Call for more
information and pricing.
WOMAN’S CLUB RENTALS
AVAILABLE
Contact: Irene Morgenroth, 732295-5773
The Woman's Club of Point Pleasant
Beach clubhouse, 513 St. Louis Ave., is
available to rent for parties, family
events and meetings.
PROGRESSIVE BRIDGE
Date: Second & fourth Tuesday
each month
Time: 12:30 p.m.
Location: Point Pleasant
Woman’s Club, 513 St. Louis Ave.
Contact: Patricia Sullivan, 732899-2731
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BEACH
EVENTS
To submit a calendar listing
or Point Beach story, email
ptaylor@theoceanstar.com
POINT PLEASANT PIRATES
FOOTBALL AND CHEER
Date: Saturday, April 18
Time: 10 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Location: Point Pleasant Borough
High School cafeteria
Cost: $200 for the first child,
$175 for the second child, $150
for the third child [fourth free];
flag football and cheer [ages 5
and 6] registration is $70 for
each child; registration for challenger program is free
Football and cheer registration is open
to children ages five to 15 who reside
in Point Borough, Point Beach, Bay
Head, Lavallette and Mantoloking. The
league offers traditional flag football
and cheer, tackle football, co-ed challenger flag football and challenger
cheer. Child be registered is requested
to be present. Items need for registration include: a passport-sized photo of
the child, original and copy of their
birth certificate and copy of health
insurance card. Participants can register online at
www.pointpleasantyfc.com.
UNICO CHARITY GIFT AUCTION
DINNER SHOW
Date: Sunday, April 19
Time: 5 p.m.
Location: White Sands Hotel
Cost: $55 advance purchase only
Contact: Diane at 732-899-1705
A fabulous Gift Auction will be followed
by a Full Course Dinner by Firefly and a
night of live entertainment. "Rock and
Rhythm" will perform oldies and pop
standards for listening and dancing. A
cash bar will also be available. UNICO
is a national non profit and all proceeds
POINT PLEASANT BEACH
WWW.STARNEWSGROUP.COM
ment for scholarships and instruments
Date: Wednesday, April 22
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Municipal building, 416
CLASS OF 1958 57TH REUNION
New Jersey Ave.
Date: Wednesday, May 6
The public and interested parties are
ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE
encouraged to attend and provide input Time: 12 p.m.
FUNDRAISER
Location: Spano’s Restaurant,
on the natural hazards, problems and
Date: Sunday, April 19
possible solutions relating to same
719 Arnold Ave, Point Pleasant
Time: 4-7 p.m.
within the community. Those interest- Beach
Location: The Ark Pub and Eatery ed in commenting, who cannot attend, Contact: Kathy Keleher at 732may address comments to T&M
on Rt. 35
840-1850
Associates, 9 Grand Avenue, Building 1,
Cost: $20
The reunion will feature casual dress
Toms River, NJ 08753, Attention:
Contact: For tickets, call 732and BYOB. Attendees order off of the
Raymond W. Savacool, P.E., P.P.
menu and receive separate checks for
425-0866; 908-783-7865
will go to Jimmy V Cancer Research as
well as scholarships for local high
school students.
The Point Pleasant Beach Animal
Welfare Committee is holding its annual Spring Fling. Great food, door prizes
and a 50/50 raffle. All proceeds collected benefit TNR [Trap Neuter Return]
efforts in Point Pleasant Beach.
COUNCIL MEETING
Date: Tuesday, April 21
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: 416 New Jersey Ave.
FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
COMMITTEE MEETING
their order.
DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT
Date: Saturday, April 25
Time: 6 - 9:30 p.m.
Location: Point Pleasant Beach
High School Gym
Cost: $5 per team member
Contact: Lisa Kitchenman at 732492-5599
Point Pleasant Beach Education
Association will be holding a Dodgeball
Tournament to raise money for scholarships for PPBHS graduating seniors.
The elementary division will begin at 6
p.m.; middle school teams will begin at
8 p.m.; adult teams will begin at 8:30
pm. Approximate end time is 9:30 pm.
Teams will have 6 members each.
Divisions include elementary [grades
4-6], middle school [grades 7-8], high
school [grades 9-12], and adults [age
18 and older]. Spectator fees are $2 for
students and $3 for adults.
CLEAN OCEAN ACTION 30TH
ANNIVERSARY SPRING BEACH
SWEEPS
Date: Saturday, April 25
Time: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location: Maryland Avenue
Beach, Pt. Beach
Rain or shine, be the solution to ocean
pollution.
Abundant baskets and a 50/50. Tickets
must be purchased by April 19.
POINT PLEASANT BEACH
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The public and interested parties are
encouraged to attend and provide input
on the natural hazards, problems and
possible solutions relating to same
within the community. Those interested in commenting, who cannot attend,
may address comments to T&M
Associates, 9 Grand Avenue, Building 1,
Toms River, NJ 08753, Attention:
Raymond W. Savacool, P.E., P.P.
Municipal fees have been waived for
participants. Addresses of participants
will be placed on maps that will be
available at the Borough Halls, 7-11’s on
Broadway, Ocean Road & Ocean Ave
near Bay Head border, Central Market
in Bay Head.
Proceeds benefit Point Pleasant Beach
High School Project Graduation class of
2015.
Balloons will be available at Point
Beach Borough Hall the morning of the
event. If you can’t pick them up, we
will deliver them to you!
Sponsored by Project Graduation
Committee. Checks payable to PPB
Project Graduation.
PPBHS CLASS OF 1965 REUNION
Date: Saturday, June 13
Point Pleasant Beach High School Class
of 1965 is planning their 50th reunion.
A casual weekend of fun is planned
with a banquet to be held June 13,
2015. For more information and to
assist in locating classmates, contact
Sharyn Exarhos Vadimski at 732-7666302.
REC DEPARTMENT SEEKS DIRECTORS, COUNSELORS
Point Pleasant Beach Recreation is
interviewing for directors and counselors for the 2015 summer camp program. The program runs for 6 weeks
starting on June 29, with hours from
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Applicants
must be 18 years of age and a background check is required. Please apply
to the Municipal clerk at 416 New
Jersey Ave. All applications must be
received no later than May 15.
PICKLE BALL
Date: Tuesday and Thursday
nights
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Location: Antrim Elementary
All information regarding this event can
School Gym
be found at
Contact: Glen Paesano 908-693www.momsrockevents.com
6289
This is a free event for the community
featuing the jazz band, choir, select
choir.
Bag up everything! Clothing, shoes,
linens, drapery, blankets, small appliances, and books are all acceptable.
All proceeds go to the Music depart-
This Weekend:
FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
COMMITTEE MEETING
Date: May 12 & 27
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Municipal building, 416
New Jersey Ave.
SPRING CONCERT
Date: May 20
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: F. Thomas Crawley
Auditorium, Antrim School, 401
Niblick St.
CLOTHING DRIVE
Date: May 1 & 2
Time: Friday, 3-4 p.m.; Saturday,
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: PPBHS wrestling gym
parking lot on Trenton Avenue
next to tennis courts
Contact: 732-349-6200
OPEN HOUSES
A $5 bag sale will be held all day on
Friday [first large bag filled to capacity,
second bag is free]. Church is located
on the corner of Bay and Atlantic
avenues.
MOMS ROCK RUN FOR ANTRIM
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Date: Saturday, May 16
Location:G.Harold Antrim
Elementary School, 401 Niblick
Street
Contact:Maura Bradley, 201-8926733 or maura@momsrockevents.com
WOMAN’S CLUB ANNUAL
GIFT AUCTION & LUNCHEON
Date: Sunday, April 26
Time: 12 p.m.
Location: Lobster Shanty, 83
Channel Drive
Cost: $35
Contact: Anne DunkleBresnahan, 732-899-2310
New Customer
RUMMAGE SALE
Date: Thursday, May 7 from 9
a.m.-2p.m.; Friday, May 8 from 9
a.m.-1p.m.
Location: St. Mary’s by-the-sea
Episcopal Church, 804 Bay Ave.
[Sunday May 31 rain date]
Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $20 donation
Contact: Marie 732-701-0403 or
732-995-7673
Register at: PPBHS 700 Trenton
Ave.; 106 Bridge Ave. for Bay
Head residents
POINT PLEASANT BEACH MEMORIAL DAY BIKE PARADE
Date: Saturday, May 23
Time: 10 a.m.
Contact: Tracy Jackson 732-2958495; Sharon McCartney 732762-8370
Participants meet at parking lot across
from Elks Lodge on Arnold Avenue at
9:30 a.m. Parade follows route east up
Arnold Avenue. Organizations that wish
to use floats or that have questions
may call for more information.
The Point Pleasant Beach recreation
Dept is hosting senior "Pickle Ball" at
the Antrim Gym. Pickle Ball is a scaled
down combination of tennis/badminton and racquetball played 2
against 2 and there is an opportunity
for all ages starting at the beginner
level. Please join us and experience the
Pickle Ball Craze that is sweeping the
nation. All equipment is supplied.
VFW HALL RENTALS
Contact: 732-892-9725
Hall rentals are available at VFW Post
4715 for all occasions. Call for more
information and pricing.
WOMAN’S CLUB RENTALS
AVAILABLE
Contact: Irene Morgenroth, 732295-5773
The Woman's Club of Point Pleasant
Beach clubhouse, 513 St. Louis Ave., is
available to rent for parties, family
events and meetings.
TOWN-WIDE GARAGE SALE
Date: Saturday, May 30; registration deadline is Tuesday, May 26
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POINT PLEASANT BEACH
BEACH
EVENTS
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or Point Beach story, email
ptaylor@theoceanstar.com
CLOTHING DRIVE
Date: May 1 & 2
Time: Friday, 3-4 p.m.;
Saturday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: PPBHS wrestling
gym parking lot on Trenton
Avenue next to tennis courts
Contact: 732-349-6200
Bag up everything! Clothing, shoes,
linens, drapery, blankets, small appliances, and books are all acceptable.
All proceeds go to the Music department for scholarships and instruments
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
RELAY FOR LIFE
Date: Friday, May 8
Time: 5 p.m.
Location: Pt. Pleasant Boro
High School Track & Field
Website:www.RelayForLife.org
/PointPleasantBoroNJ
Contact: RFLpoint@gmail.com
All are welcome to attend and honor
cancer survivors, remember loved
ones lost, and fight back against
cancer! Although Relay For Life
teams camp out and take turns
walking, we will welcome anyone in
the community to stop by and see
our event. Registered teams will be
onsite 3 p.m.-3 a.m. and non-registered participants are allowed 5-10
p.m.
CLASS OF 1958 57TH REUNION
Date: Wednesday, May 6
Time: 12 p.m.
Location: Spano’s Restaurant,
719 Arnold Ave, Point Pleasant
Beach
Contact: Kathy Keleher at 732840-1850
The reunion will feature casual dress
and BYOB. Attendees order off of the
menu and receive separate checks
for their order.
ity, second bag is free]. Church is
located on the corner of Bay and
Atlantic avenues.
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POINT PLEASANT BEACH
MEMORIAL DAY BIKE PARADE
Date: Saturday, May 23
Time: 10 a.m.
Contact: Tracy Jackson 732A $5 bag sale will be held all day on 295-8495; Sharon McCartney
Friday [first large bag filled to capac- 732-762-8370
a.m.-2p.m.; Friday, May 8 from
9 a.m.-1p.m.
Location: St. Mary’s by-the-sea
Episcopal Church, 804 Bay
Ave.
Participants meet at parking lot
across from Elks Lodge on Arnold
Avenue at 9:30 a.m. Parade follows
route east up Arnold Avenue.
Organizations that wish to use floats
or that have questions may call for
more information.
TOWN-WIDE GARAGE SALE
Date: Saturday, May 30; registration deadline is Tuesday,
May 26 [Sunday May 31 rain
date]
Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $20 donation
Contact: Marie 732-701-0403
or 732-995-7673
Register at: PPBHS 700
Trenton Ave.; 106 Bridge Ave.
for Bay Head residents
Municipal fees have been waived for
participants. Addresses of participants will be placed on maps that
will be available at the Borough
Halls, 7-11’s on Broadway, Ocean
Road & Ocean Ave near Bay Head
border, Central Market in Bay Head.
Proceeds benefit Point Pleasant
Beach High School Project
Graduation class of 2015.
Balloons will be available at Point
Beach Borough Hall the morning of
the event. If you can’t pick them up,
we will deliver them to you!
Sponsored by Project Graduation
Committee. Checks payable to PPB
Project Graduation.
FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
COMMITTEE MEETING
Date: May 12 & 27
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Municipal building,
416 New Jersey Ave.
The public and interested parties are
encouraged to attend and provide
input on the natural hazards, problems and possible solutions relating
to same within the community.
Those interested in commenting,
who cannot attend, may address
comments to T&M Associates, 9
Grand Avenue, Building 1, Toms
River, NJ 08753, Attention: Raymond
W. Savacool, P.E., P.P.
MOMS ROCK RUN FOR ANTRIM
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Date: Saturday, May 16
Location:G.Harold Antrim
Elementary School, 401 Niblick
Street
Contact:Maura Bradley, 201892-6733 or maura@momsrockevents.com
All information regarding this event
can be found at
www.momsrockevents.com
WOMAN’S CLUB 11TH ANNUAL
SUNDAY TEA PARTY
Date: May 17
Time: 2-4 p.m.
Location: Woman’s Club clubhouse, 513 St. Louis Ave.
Come enjoy music and Billboard to
Broadway featuring Rene Goodwin &
Ed Hagopian. Light refreshments will
be served in tea party style
Donation cost is $20
For information or reservations call Patricia at 732-899-2731
SPRING CONCERT
Date: May 20
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: F. Thomas Crawley
Auditorium, Antrim School,
401 Niblick St.
This is a free event for the community featuing the jazz band, choir,
select choir.
RUMMAGE SALE
Date: Thursday, May 7 from 9
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One of the few waterfront lots on Lake Ave with riparian grant within walking distance to town, beaches and
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Price requested $1,100,000.
Call Michael Van Sciver 732 899-0038.
Lot faces East Avenue - sought after location in a quiet
neighborhood across from a beach entrance. Enjoy the
charming ambience of Mantoloking and a beautiful
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close to South Beach Association entrance.
Priced requested $2,000,000.
Call Rory Joyce 732 899-0038 or 732 580-7101
Coveted oceanfront location. Spectacular Views! Wonderful opportunity to build the home of your dreams on this
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Price requested $3,595,000.
Call Michael Van Sciver 732 899-0038
Mantoloking
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Mantoloking
Oceanfront lot on prestigious East Avenue. Build your dream
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floor ocean views. This premier location is nestled amongst
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Price requested $3,499,000.
Call Lawrence Greenberg 732 691-7524 or 732 899-0038
The spectacular home features 8 bedrooms and 7 baths
with a gorgeous garden and pool setting, a large deck
which allows three separate entertainment areas with
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Price upon request.
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Floodplain Management Plan
Borough of Point Pleasant Beach
Appendix D: Sample Letter to Outside Agencies
March 11, 2015
Joseph DeIorio, Municipal Administrator
Borough of Manasquan
201 East Main Street
Manasquan, NJ 08736
jdeiorio@manasquan-nj.com
Dear Mr. Delorio;
The Borough of Point Pleasant Beach is currently in the process of preparing a Floodplain Management Plan
to be incorporated as an element of the Borough Master Plan. The Floodplain Management Flan will identify
and assess flood hazards within the Borough, establish the goals and objectives for floodplain management in
Point Pleasant Beach, and present a series of actions designed to minimize flooding and mitigate the impacts
from flooding in the future. The Plan is being funded through a Post- Sandy Planning Assistance Grant
issued by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA). As we continue to recover from the
effects of Superstorm Sandy, the Borough has prioritized flood prevention and mitigation as key elements of
its post- Sandy planning strategy. The project implements recommendations of the Strategic Recovery
Planning Report (SRPR) adopted by the Borough Council in May of 2014.
As part of the Floodplain Management planning process, we are seeking the input of valued stakeholders to
develop a foundation for assessing known hazards and flood impacts in Point Pleasant Beach. We would
appreciate any information from your organization regarding flood hazards in the Borough of Point Pleasant
Beach and/ or anything your agency or organization is doing that may affect flooding or properties in floodprone areas. Additionally, we would like to invite you, or another representative of your agency or
organization to become more actively involved in our floodplain management planning process. Your input
and involvement in this planning process is important to help identify key floodplain management issues
affecting the Borough of Point Pleasant Beach and to establish goals and objectives to make Point Pleasant
Beach more resilient to flooding events in the future.
Please contact Christine Bell, Staff Planner, T&M Associates at 732-671-6400 or
cbell@tandmassociates.com on or before March 25, 2015 if you have any comments, suggestions, input, or
would like to set up a meeting to discuss the floodplain management plan in greater detail.
Sincerely,
T & M Associates
Floodplain Management Plan
Borough of Point Pleasant Beach
Appendix E: Log of Stakeholder Interactions
Organization
Borough of Manasquan
Borough of Brielle
Point Pleasant Borough
Bay Head
Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation
Ocean Fire Company #1 Station 42
Point Pleasant Beach Fire Company #2 Station 43
Point Pleasant First Aid & Emergency Squad
Point Pleasant Beach Police Department
Beautification Committee
Tourism Advisory Committee
Contact
Joseph DeIorio
Thomas B. Nicol
William G. Schroeder
William W. Curtis
Michael Mangum
A Jay Fox
Kevin R. O'Hara
Sent
Responded
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3/19/2015
3/19/2015
4/22- spoke to Clemmons Bremmer. The Commission would like to see the adoption of
uniform standards for plantings, taking into consideration that PPB is a flood zone. No gravel
3/19/2015 or turf. Plants with deep roots that absorb wave action and h2o.
3/19/2015
3/19/2015
3/19/2015
had phone conversation at 8:40am- said only input are those activities listed in the County
3/19/2015 HMP
3/19/2015 sent letter saying to look in County HMP
3/19/2015
3/19/2015
Responded by email- may be able to provide review and comment on the study as it
3/19/2015 progresses
3/19/2015
3/19/2015
3/19/2015
Environmental Commission
Historic Preservation Commission
Open Space Committee
Shade Tree Commission
Peter Ritchings
Greg Cox
Anne Lightburn
Kitty Stillufsen
Ocean County Sheriff's Office Office of Emergency Management
Ocean County Planning Department
Ocean County Soil Conservation District
North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority
Bob Butkis
David McKeon
Christine Raabe
Zenobia Fields
Natural Resources Conservation Service
NJ Coastal Management Program
US Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District
American Red Cross Jersey Coast Chapter
David Lamm
American Littoral Society Barnegat Bay Office
Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve
Shore Builders Association of Central Jersey
Comcast Cable
New Jersey American Water
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
Helen Henderson
Christopher Huch
Gina Woolley
Lawrence Fary
Paul Richards
John H. Moyle
Joseph Ruggeri
3/19/2015 30 min phone conversation, followed with email information on stormwater regulations
3/19/2015 sent SLOSH maps, encouraged Borough to join getting to resiliency program.
3/19/2015
3/19/2015
3/19/2015
3/19/2015
3/19/2015
Barnegat Bay Partnership
Save Barnegat Bay
Stan Hales
Britta Forsberg- Wenzel
3/19/2015 phone conversation- would like to meet to discuss floodmapper and getting to resilience
3/19/2015
Floodplain Management Plan
Borough of Point Pleasant Beach
Appendix F: Effective FIRM Map
Point Pleasant Beach Effective FIRM
²
BFE: 13
BFE: 10
BFE: 9
BFE: 15
Legend
Flood Zone
AE
AO
VE
500 Year Floodplain
Road Centerlines
0.25
0.125
0
1 inch = 0.25 miles
0.25
Miles
Floodplain Management Plan
Borough of Point Pleasant Beach
Appendix G: Advisory Base Flood Map
9.28
Manasquan Borough
V 12
Brielle Borough
35
·
Æ
A 10
A9
CHICAGO
A 12
V 14
AVE
RIVER AV
E
A 11
BALTIMORE AVE
8.74
VE
ARNOLD A
35
·
Æ
E
TRENTON AV
A 11
E
ATLANTIC AV
AVE
Point Pleasant Borough
A
Shaded X
Body of Water
35
·
Æ
â Hurricane Sandy Surge Elevation
North Jersey Coast Line
Bay Head Borough
A8
1,300
A8
Legend
Municipal Boundary
Parcels
Flood Zone
V
A9
0 325 650
AVE
TON
WASHING
OC EA
N
BAY A
VE
A 10
1,950
V 10
2,600
Feet
A 10
US or State Route
County Route
Local Road
Ramp
±
Floodplain Management Plan
Borough of Point Pleasant Beach
Appendix H: Preliminary FIRM Map
9.28
Manasquan Borough
VE11
AE11
Brielle Borough
VE12
AE11
VE12
VE12
AE11
8.74
35
VE14
BALTIMORE AVE
AE9
AE10
VE15
AE10
VE16
AVE
RIVER AV
E
CHICAGO
AE11
AE10
·
Æ
AE10
AE9
VE14
VE12
VE
ARNOLD A
35
·
Æ
AE9
E
Point Pleasant Borough
AVE
OC EA
N
TON
WASHING
AVE
E
ATLANTIC AV
BAY A
VE
TRENTON AV
VE12
AE10
VE15
Legend
VE16
±
35
·
Æ
AE10
0 325 650
1,300
AE8
AE8
1,950
VE12
2,600
Feet
Bay Head Borough
VE15
VE14
VE15
Municipal Boundary
Parcels
VE Zone
AE Zone
0.2% Annual Chance Flood
Body of Water
â Hurricane Sandy Surge Elevation
North Jersey Coast Line
US or State Route
County Route
Local Road
Ramp
Floodplain Management Plan
Borough of Point Pleasant Beach
Appendix I: Sandy Surge Extents
Sandy Storm Surge
"
Point Pleasant Beach Borough
Legend
Municipality
Schools
#
"
Fire Stations
"
Law Enforcement
$
Assisted Living
(
!
Hospitals
u
"
#
Evacuation Routes
Sandy Storm Surge
"
High: More Water
"
#
#
Low: Less Water
0
0.175
0.35
$
0.7 Miles
"
Year 2010 Population:
#
4665
This map depicts the Sandy Storm Surge
extents provided by FEMA. The depths are
ranged in meters of inundation above ground
level and are categorized in the legend above.
Map Authors: Rachael Sacatelli and Bryan Serino
Rutgers, New Brunswick
Center for Remote Sensing
and Spatial Analysis
·
(
!
Sources: Esri, HERE, DeLorme, TomTom, Intermap, increment P Corp.,
GEBCO, USGS, FAO, NPS, NRCAN, GeoBase, IGN, Kadaster NL,
Ordnance Survey, Esri Japan, METI, Esri China (Hong Kong), swisstopo,
MapmyIndia, © OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS User
Community
Floodplain Management Plan
Borough of Point Pleasant Beach
Appendix J: Repetitive Loss Areas Map
9.28
Manasquan Borough
VE11
AE11
Brielle Borough
VE12
AE11
VE12
VE12
AE11
8.74
35
VE14
BALTIMORE AVE
AE9
AE10
VE15
AE10
VE16
AVE
RIVER AV
E
CHICAGO
AE11
AE10
·
Æ
AE10
AE9
VE14
VE12
VE
ARNOLD A
35
·
Æ
AE9
E
Point Pleasant Borough
AVE
OC EA
N
TON
WASHING
AVE
E
ATLANTIC AV
BAY A
VE
TRENTON AV
VE12
AE10
VE15
0 325 650
35
AE10
AE8
AE8
1,950
2,600
Feet
Bay Head Borough
Repetitive Loss Areas
Parcels
VE Zone
AE Zone
0.2% Annual Chance Flood
Body of Water
·
Æ
1,300
Legend
Municipal Boundary
VE16
±
VE12
VE15
VE14
VE15
â Hurricane Sandy Surge Elevation
North Jersey Coast Line
US or State Route
County Route
Local Road
Ramp
Floodplain Management Plan
Borough of Point Pleasant Beach
Appendix K: Critical Facilities Map
Point Pleasant Beach Critical Facilities and Flooded Roads
²
Legend
Critical Facilities
City Facilities
Daycare
¼
»
Evacuation Center
Chemical Handling Facilities
Schools
Firehouse
Emergency Medical Center
Police Station
2015 Preliminary Floodplain
100 Year Floodplain
500 Year Floodplain
Road Centerlines
Flooded Roads
0.25
0.125
0
1 inch = 0.25 miles
0.25
Miles
Floodplain Management Plan
Borough of Point Pleasant Beach
Appendix L: SLOSH Maps
$
Category 1 SLOSH Model
"
Point Pleasant Beach Borough
Legend
Municipality
#
(
!
$
u
"
"
Schools
"
Assisted Living
Law Enforcement
Hospitals
Fire Stations
#
Evacuation Routes
Category 1 SLOSH
0 - 3 Feet Above Ground Level
"
3-6
"
6-9
#
>9
$
0.6 Miles
STA
TE H
"
Year 2010 Population:
#
4665
This map depicts the SLOSH model extents provided
by NOAA. The depths are ranged from 0-9 or greater
feet of inundation above ground level and are
categorized in the legend above.
Map Authors: Rachael Sacatelli and Bryan Serino
Rutgers, New Brunswick
Center for Remote Sensing
and Spatial Analysis
·
(
!
IGH
WAY
88
WAY 35
0.3
STATE H
IGH
0
#
Sources: Esri, HERE, DeLorme, USGS, Intermap, increment P
Corp., NRCAN, Esri Japan, METI, Esri China (Hong Kong), Esri
(Thailand), TomTom, MapmyIndia, © OpenStreetMap contributors,
and the GIS User Community
$
Category 2 SLOSH Model
"
Point Pleasant Beach Borough
Legend
Municipality
#
(
!
$
u
"
"
Schools
"
Assisted Living
Law Enforcement
Hospitals
Fire Stations
#
Evacuation Routes
Category 2 SLOSH
0 - 3 Feet Above Ground Level
"
3-6
"
6-9
#
>9
$
0.6 Miles
STA
TE H
"
Year 2010 Population:
#
4665
This map depicts the SLOSH model extents provided
by NOAA. The depths are ranged from 0-9 or greater
feet of inundation above ground level and are
categorized in the legend above.
Map Authors: Rachael Sacatelli and Bryan Serino
Rutgers, New Brunswick
Center for Remote Sensing
and Spatial Analysis
·
(
!
IGH
WAY
88
WAY 35
0.3
STATE H
IGH
0
#
Sources: Esri, HERE, DeLorme, USGS, Intermap, increment P
Corp., NRCAN, Esri Japan, METI, Esri China (Hong Kong), Esri
(Thailand), TomTom, MapmyIndia, © OpenStreetMap contributors,
and the GIS User Community
$
Category 3 SLOSH Model
"
Point Pleasant Beach Borough
Legend
Municipality
#
(
!
$
u
"
"
Schools
"
Assisted Living
Law Enforcement
Hospitals
Fire Stations
#
Evacuation Routes
Category 3 SLOSH
0 - 3 Feet Above Ground Level
"
3-6
"
6-9
#
>9
$
0.6 Miles
STA
TE H
"
Year 2010 Population:
#
4665
This map depicts the SLOSH model extents provided
by NOAA. The depths are ranged from 0-9 or greater
feet of inundation above ground level and are
categorized in the legend above.
Map Authors: Rachael Sacatelli and Bryan Serino
Rutgers, New Brunswick
Center for Remote Sensing
and Spatial Analysis
·
(
!
IGH
WAY
88
WAY 35
0.3
STATE H
IGH
0
#
Sources: Esri, HERE, DeLorme, USGS, Intermap, increment P
Corp., NRCAN, Esri Japan, METI, Esri China (Hong Kong), Esri
(Thailand), TomTom, MapmyIndia, © OpenStreetMap contributors,
and the GIS User Community
Floodplain Management Plan
Borough of Point Pleasant Beach
Appendix M: Sea Level Rise Maps
1 foot of Sea Level Rise
Point Pleasant Beach Borough
Legend
"
Municipality
#
"
+
$
(
!
u
"
Schools
Fire Stations
Law Enforcement
Assisted Living
#
Hospitals
Evacuation Routes
1ft SLR
"
"
0
0.125 0.25
0.5 Miles
#
#
+
$
Year 2010 Population:
4665
According to Kenneth G. Miller et al. in
the 2013 study "A Geological Perspective
on Sea-Level Rise and its Impacts Along the
U.S. Mid-Atlantic Coast" a probable threat
is the 1ft sea level rise condition that could be
expected by 2050. This map depicts that sea
level rise as well as the proceeding projections
thereafter and is centered on target municipalities
Map Authors: Rachael Sacatelli and Bryan Serino
Rutgers, New Brunswick
Center for Remote Sensing
and Spatial Analysis
#
·
(
!
Sources: Esri, HERE, DeLorme, TomTom, Intermap, increment P Corp.,
GEBCO, USGS, FAO, NPS, NRCAN, GeoBase, IGN, Kadaster NL,
Ordnance Survey, Esri Japan, METI, Esri China (Hong Kong), swisstopo,
MapmyIndia, © OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS User
Community
2 feet of Sea Level Rise
Point Pleasant Beach Borough
Legend
"
Municipality
#
"
+
$
(
!
u
"
Schools
Fire Stations
Law Enforcement
Assisted Living
#
Hospitals
Evacuation Routes
2ft SLR
"
"
0
0.125 0.25
0.5 Miles
#
#
+
$
Year 2010 Population:
4665
According to Kenneth G. Miller et al. in
the 2013 study "A Geological Perspective
on Sea-Level Rise and its Impacts Along the
U.S. Mid-Atlantic Coast" a probable threat
is the 1ft sea level rise condition that could be
expected by 2050. This map depicts that sea
level rise as well as the proceeding projections
thereafter and is centered on target municipalities
Map Authors: Rachael Sacatelli and Bryan Serino
Rutgers, New Brunswick
Center for Remote Sensing
and Spatial Analysis
#
·
(
!
Sources: Esri, HERE, DeLorme, TomTom, Intermap, increment P Corp.,
GEBCO, USGS, FAO, NPS, NRCAN, GeoBase, IGN, Kadaster NL,
Ordnance Survey, Esri Japan, METI, Esri China (Hong Kong), swisstopo,
MapmyIndia, © OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS User
Community
3 feet of Sea Level Rise
Point Pleasant Beach Borough
Legend
"
Municipality
#
"
+
$
(
!
u
"
Schools
Fire Stations
Law Enforcement
Assisted Living
#
Hospitals
Evacuation Routes
3ft SLR
"
"
0
0.125 0.25
0.5 Miles
#
#
+
$
Year 2010 Population:
4665
According to Kenneth G. Miller et al. in
the 2013 study "A Geological Perspective
on Sea-Level Rise and its Impacts Along the
U.S. Mid-Atlantic Coast" a probable threat
is the 1ft sea level rise condition that could be
expected by 2050. This map depicts that sea
level rise as well as the proceeding projections
thereafter and is centered on target municipalities
Map Authors: Rachael Sacatelli and Bryan Serino
Rutgers, New Brunswick
Center for Remote Sensing
and Spatial Analysis
#
·
(
!
Sources: Esri, HERE, DeLorme, TomTom, Intermap, increment P Corp.,
GEBCO, USGS, FAO, NPS, NRCAN, GeoBase, IGN, Kadaster NL,
Ordnance Survey, Esri Japan, METI, Esri China (Hong Kong), swisstopo,
MapmyIndia, © OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS User
Community
Floodplain Management Plan
Borough of Point Pleasant Beach
Appendix N: Marsh Retreat Maps
Marsh Retreat at 1 feet
of Sea Level Rise
Point Pleasant Beach Borough
Legend
"
Municipality
Schools
#
Fire Stations
"
Law Enforcement
$
Assisted Living
(
!
Hospitals
u
"
#
Evacuation Routes
Marsh Retreat at 1ft SLR
Unimpeaded Marsh Retreat Zone
Impeded Marsh Retreat Zone
"
Marsh Conversion: Unconsolidated Shore
Marsh Conversion: Open Water
"
Unchanged Tidal Marsh
0
0.15
0.3
Year 2010 Population:
#
#
0.6 Miles
4665
According to Kenneth G. Miller et al. in
the 2013 study "A Geological Perspective
on Sea-Level Rise and its Impacts Along the
U.S. Mid-Atlantic Coast" a probable threat
is the 1ft sea level rise condition that could be
expected by 2050. This map depicts the marsh
retreat caused by sea level rise centered on
target municipalities.
Map Author: Rachael Sacatelli
Rutgers, New Brunswick
Center for Remote Sensing
and Spatial Analysis
$
#
·
(
!
Sources: Esri, HERE, DeLorme, TomTom, Intermap, increment P Corp.,
GEBCO, USGS, FAO, NPS, NRCAN, GeoBase, IGN, Kadaster NL,
Ordnance Survey, Esri Japan, METI, Esri China (Hong Kong), swisstopo,
MapmyIndia, © OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS User
Community
Marsh Retreat at 2 feet
of Sea Level Rise
Point Pleasant Beach Borough
Legend
"
Municipality
Schools
#
Fire Stations
"
Law Enforcement
$
Assisted Living
(
!
Hospitals
u
"
#
Evacuation Routes
Marsh Retreat at 2ft SLR
Unimpeaded Marsh Retreat Zone
Impeded Marsh Retreat Zone
"
Marsh Conversion: Unconsolidated Shore
Marsh Conversion: Open Water
"
Unchanged Tidal Marsh
0
0.15
0.3
Year 2010 Population:
#
#
0.6 Miles
4665
According to Kenneth G. Miller et al. in
the 2013 study "A Geological Perspective
on Sea-Level Rise and its Impacts Along the
U.S. Mid-Atlantic Coast" a probable threat
is the 1ft sea level rise condition that could be
expected by 2050. This map depicts the marsh
retreat caused by sea level rise centered on
target municipalities.
Map Author: Rachael Sacatelli
Rutgers, New Brunswick
Center for Remote Sensing
and Spatial Analysis
$
#
·
(
!
Sources: Esri, HERE, DeLorme, TomTom, Intermap, increment P Corp.,
GEBCO, USGS, FAO, NPS, NRCAN, GeoBase, IGN, Kadaster NL,
Ordnance Survey, Esri Japan, METI, Esri China (Hong Kong), swisstopo,
MapmyIndia, © OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS User
Community
Marsh Retreat at 3 feet
of Sea Level Rise
Point Pleasant Beach Borough
Legend
"
Municipality
Schools
#
Fire Stations
"
Law Enforcement
$
Assisted Living
(
!
Hospitals
u
"
#
Evacuation Routes
Marsh Retreat at 3ft SLR
Unimpeded Marsh Retreat Zone
Impeded Marsh Retreat Zone
"
Marsh Conversion: Unconsolidated Shore
Marsh Conversion: Open Water
"
Unchanged Tidal Marsh
0
0.15
0.3
Year 2010 Population:
#
#
0.6 Miles
4665
According to Kenneth G. Miller et al. in
the 2013 study "A Geological Perspective
on Sea-Level Rise and its Impacts Along the
U.S. Mid-Atlantic Coast" a probable threat
is the 1ft sea level rise condition that could be
expected by 2050. This map depicts the marsh
retreat caused by sea level rise centered on
target municipalities.
Map Author: Rachael Sacatelli
Rutgers, New Brunswick
Center for Remote Sensing
and Spatial Analysis
$
#
·
(
!
Sources: Esri, HERE, DeLorme, TomTom, Intermap, increment P Corp.,
GEBCO, USGS, FAO, NPS, NRCAN, GeoBase, IGN, Kadaster NL,
Ordnance Survey, Esri Japan, METI, Esri China (Hong Kong), swisstopo,
MapmyIndia, © OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS User
Community
Floodplain Management Plan
Borough of Point Pleasant Beach
Appendix O: NFIP Claim Areas Map
9.28
Manasquan Borough
Brielle Borough
35
·
Æ
BALTIMORE AVE
8.74
AVE
RIVER AV
E
CHICAGO
VE
ARNOLD A
35
·
Æ
E
AVE
OC EA
N
TON
WASHING
AVE
E
ATLANTIC AV
BAY A
VE
TRENTON AV
Legend
NFIP Claims 200 ft. buffer
Point Pleasant Borough
±
0 330 660
35
·
Æ
1,320
1,980
2,640
Feet
Bay Head Borough
Municipal Boundary
Parcels
Body of Water
â Hurricane Sandy Surge Elevation
North Jersey Coast Line
US or State Route
County Route
Local Road
Ramp
Floodplain Management Plan
Borough of Point Pleasant Beach
Appendix P: Natural Features Map
Manasquan Borough
Brielle Borough
35
BALTIMORE AVE
·
Æ
AVE
RIVER AV
E
CHICAGO
VE
ARNOLD A
35
·
Æ
E
Point Pleasant Borough
AVE
OC EA
N
TON
WASHING
AVE
E
ATLANTIC AV
BAY A
VE
TRENTON AV
Municipal Boundary
Wetland Boundary
Area of Historic Fill
Body of Water
Municipal Parking Lot
Public Parking
Recreation & Open Space
Beach
35
·
Æ
0 330 660
1,320
Bay Head Borough
1,980
2,640
Feet
±
North Jersey Coast Line
US or State Route
County Route
Local Road
Ramp
Floodplain Management Plan
Borough of Point Pleasant Beach