2015 Floodplain Management Plan DRAFT · 2015 Floodplain Management Plan DRAFT May 2015 Prepared for: Point Pleasant Beach Ocean County, New Jersey Prepared by: 11 Tindall Road Middletown,

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

Floodplain Management Plan Borough of Point Pleasant Beach

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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:

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


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

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

Figure 1. Borough Map


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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:

Public Officials:

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:

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 hurricane-

related 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:

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:

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-percent-

annual-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:

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

http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2013/1043/

http://www.state.nj.us/dep/wms/suro_hurricanesandy_njwatermonitoring_meeting.pdf


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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

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:

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


April 9, 1980: One (1) flood insurance claim from a repetitive loss property was


October 26, 1980: One (1) flood insurance claim from a repetitive loss property


November 19, 1982: One (1) flood insurance claim from a repetitive loss property


April 10, 1983: One (1) flood insurance claim from a repetitive loss property was


June 21, 1983: One (1) flood insurance claim from a repetitive loss property was


February 28, 1984: One (1) flood insurance claim from a repetitive loss property


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


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.



October 3, 1991: One (1) flood insurance claim from a repetitive loss property


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 28th 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.



“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


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


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


December 15, 2005: One (1) flood insurance claim from a repetitive loss property


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 All-

Hazards 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:

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:

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:

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:

Thunderstorm on September 9,

1998

Thunderstorm on August 7, 2000

Thunderstorm on August 2, 2002

Thunderstorm on July 22, 2003

January 18, 2006

Thunderstorm on August 17,

2007

February 13, 2008

March 5, 2008

March 13, 2010

Hurricane Irene, August 27- 28,

2011

Hurricane Sandy, October 29,

2012


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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.

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.

Figure 6. Hurricane Sandy Damaged Boardwalk


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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:

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 Borough

Total 100-Year

Floodplain 500-Year1 Floodplain

100-Year + 500-Year Floodplain

Percent Located within the 100-Year Floodplain

Properties 3626 2798 184 2982 77.16%

Land Area (acres)2 848.77 617.29 46.09 663.38 72.73%

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

for a repetitive loss

Figure 8. Northern end of the Boardwalk, rebuilt after sustaining damage

from Hurricane Sandy


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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 built-

out. 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:

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 building-

by-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 Multi-

Jurisdictional 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 Multi-

Jurisdictional 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 Multi-

Jurisdictional 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


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


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:

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:

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.

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PREVENTATIVE MEASURES

Action Item Priority Responsible

Party Deadline Budget

Funding

Source

Update the Floodplain

Management Plan High

Borough Staff

and T&M

Associates

August

2015 $50,000

NJDCA

Grant

(secured)

Create an automated and

expedited system for

zoning and construction

permit administration

High

Borough Staff

and T&M

Associates

August

2015 $25,000

NJDCA Grant

(secured)

2016 Borough

General Funds

Develop a Geographic

Information System (GIS)

Program

High

Borough Staff

and T&M

Associates

July 2015 $50,000

NJDCA

Grant

(secured)

Update Zoning

Ordinances related to

flooding, grading and

stormwater management

High

Borough Staff

and T&M

Associates

Ongoing

Borough

Staff

Time

NJDCA Grant

& Borough

General Funds

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

Continue to enforce

building codes to require

building, renovations, and

re-building to meet or

exceed the Uniform

Construction Code

Ongoing Borough Staff Ongoing

Borough

Staff

Time

Borough

General

Funds

Incorporate the principles

of the 2014 Multi-

Jurisdictional All Hazard

Mitigation Plan into the

Borough Master Plan

High

Borough Staff

and T&M

Associates

August

2015 $50,000

NJDCA

Grant

(secured)

Maintain and clean the

Borough drainage system. Ongoing

Department of

Public Works Ongoing

Borough

Staff

Time

Borough

General

Funds

Maintain the Borough

dune ordinance including

dune inspections

Ongoing Department of

Public Works Ongoing

Borough

Staff

Time

Borough

General

Funds


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PROPERTY PROTECTION



Funding

Source

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

Borough

Staff

Time

Borough

General

Funds

Continue to participate in

the National Flood

Insurance Program


Borough

Staff

Time

Borough

General

Funds

Encourage the elevation of

homes within the Borough

to higher standards and

elevations

Low Homeowners Ongoing

Will

vary by

home

Potential

HMGP




Funding

Source

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

High

United States

Army Corp of

Engineers

2015/ 2016 $167,000,000

United

States Army

Corp of

Engineers &

the State of

New Jersey

Continue to prohibit

construction east of the

boardwalk

Ongoing

Planning,

Zoning, Code

Enforcement

&

Construction

Departments

Ongoing Borough

Staff Time

Borough

General

Funds


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EMERGENCY SERVICES



Funding

Source

Prepare a Debris

Management Plan High

Borough Staff

and T&M

Associates

August

2015 $20,000

NJDCA

Grant

(secured)

Provide a new natural gas

generator at the municipal

building

High Borough Staff 2016 $250,000 HMGP

Provide OEM with an

emergency staging facility Medium

Borough

Office of

Emergency

Mgmt.

2018 TBD

Look for

potential

grant

funding

Increase the flood

resiliency of critical

facilities within the

Borough

Medium Borough

Engineer

Ongoing

pending

funding

Potential

HMGP

Maintain the Borough's

various hazard warning

systems and educate the

public on these systems

Ongoing

Borough

Office of

Emergency

Mgmt.

Ongoing

Borough

Staff

Time

Borough

General

Funds

STRUCTURAL PROJECTS



Funding

Source

Dredge and improve

drainage at Silver Lake Medium

Borough Staff/

Contractor

August

2016 $3,100,000 EIT

Reinforce existing and

provide new bulkheads at

various locations.

High Borough Staff/

Contractor

August

2016 $800,000

NJDEP and

local funds

Request that the New

Jersey DOT reroute

stormwater away from the

Borough's lakes and divert

it to the Manasquan River

Medium NJDOT

NJDOT


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PUBLIC INFORMATION



Funding

Source

Conduct outreach projects

by updating the section on

the Borough website

devoted to floodplain

management and hazard

mitigation


Borough

Staff

Time

Borough

General

Funds

Make flood information

more prominent on the

Borough website

High Borough Staff August

2015

Borough

Staff

Time

Borough

General

Funds

Maintain the Borough’s

reverse 911 system to

assist in communication

for all hazards and explore

and encourage options for

more participation.


Borough

Staff

Time

Borough

General

Funds

Continue OEM outreach

programs in schools to

include children in

outreach and improve

families capability for

disaster mitigation,

preparedness, response

and recovery

Ongoing OEM Ongoing OEM

Time

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

Borough

General

Funds

Gather and maintain

documents at Borough

Hall and the Library for

public distribution

regarding flood

preparation, NFIP,

elevation requirements,

etc.


Borough

Staff

Time

Borough

General

Funds


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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:

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:

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.


Appendix A: Ordinance Forming Steering Committee


Appendix B: Steering Committee Meeting Outlines


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:

Seeking input

Coordinating with other agencies

Assessing the hazard

Assessing the problem

Setting goals

Reviewing possible activities

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.

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-by-

building 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

● 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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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:



3. Bob Santanello, Citizen




7. Carolyn Slachetka, Citizen


9. Maryann Ellsworth, Citizen



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.

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

Baltimore and New York Avenue are guaranteed to flood whenever it rains since Sandy

The question was raised as to what constituted a flood and discussion followed.

The Coastal Flood Hazard Zone consists of:

V (velocity) zone: waves greater than 3 feet are likely during 100 year storm event

A zone: will flood during 100 year storm event

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:

The elevation of houses in relation to the flood hazard. New and old houses faired okay, those

in the middle did not.

Life and safety issues.

It was noted that you are not allowed to build east of the dune line.

Securing the area after the flood recedes

o Security against gawkers and scavengers

Made sure everyone was out, but did not check to see what people needed

post- storm

Volunteers were an important component for clean-up

The mason’s lodge volunteer scanned drivers licenses to know who was going

in and out

o 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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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









8. Dave Cavagnaro, Citizen


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:

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.

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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Committee Meeting

Wednesday, April 22th, 2015

The Point Pleasant Beach Floodplain Management Committee held a committee meeting on April 22,











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-by-

building 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,











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 Responsible Party Deadline Budget Funding

Source Committee Comments

Update the Floodplain Management Plan High

Borough Staff and T&M Associates

August NJDCA Grant (secured)

This is currently underway and should be included.

Create an automated and expedited system for zoning and construction permit administration

High Borough Staff and T&M Associates

$25,000 NJDCA Grant (secured)

This is currently underway and should be included.

Develop a Geographic Information System (GIS) Program


Jul-15 $50,000 NJDCA Grant (secured)

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.

Update Zoning Ordinances related to flooding, grading and stormwater management


Aug-15 Borough Staff Time

Borough General Funds

This is being done as part of the current Master Plan Reexam.

Continue participation in the Community Rating System (CRS) Program and consider upgrading to the next class.

Ongoing Borough Staff Oct-15 Borough Staff Time


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

Ongoing Borough Staff Ongoing Borough Staff Time


Resist granting variances for building and impervious coverage, unless requirements must be exceed to allow for entrance stairs

ongoing Borough Planning and Zoning Boards

Ongoing Borough Staff Time


This is not an action. Should be general practice.

Incorporate the principles of the 2014 Multi- Jurisdictional All Hazard Mitigation Plan into the Borough Master Plan


This plan will be adopted by the Borough/

Streamline the 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. 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.

Redundant.

Enforce the Borough Stormwater Management Plan & Ordinance

Ongoing

Planning, Zoning, Code Enforcement & Construction Departments



General practice.

Maintain and clean the Borough drainage system, streams and ditches

Ongoing Department of Public Works Ongoing

Borough Staff Time


Maintain the Borough dune ordinance including dune inspections

Ongoing Department of Public Works Ongoing

Borough Staff Time


PROPERTY PROTECTION



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 Staff 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

Ongoing Low HMGP

Do not want to force anyone to elevate their homes

Increase the flood resiliency of critical facilities Medium Borough

Engineer

Ongoing pending funding

Move to emergency services




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

high United States Army Corp of Engineers

2015/2016 Check project website

USACOE & State of NJ

Yes. Hope to get this accomplished within the year.

Provide dune maintenance information to residents

Don’t want to make it seem like residents are responsible for dune maintenance

Make flood information more prominent on the Borough website

High Move to public information

Continue to prohibit construction east of the boardwalk

Ongoing

Planning, Zoning, Code Enforcement & Construction Departments



EMERGENCY SERVICES



Prepare a Debris Management Plan High


August NJDCA Grant (secured)

This is ongoing.

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 TBD Look for Grant Funding

Maintain the Borough's various hazard warning systems and educate the public on these systems



STRUCTURAL PROJECTS


Source

Dredge and improve drainage at Silver Lake Medium Borough

Staff/Contractor Aug-16 EIT

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 NJDOT NJDOT

PUBLIC INFORMATION



Implement the GIS program and make available to the public


Borough Staff Time


Not for public

Conduct outreach projects such as mailing newsletters and creating updating a section on the Borough website devoted to floodplain management and hazard mitigation



Maintain and encourage reverse 911 system to assist in communication for all hazards. Explore opportunities for more participation.

Ongoing

Biggest challenge is getting residents to sign up for the system.

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

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


Continue Police outreach programs in schools to include children in outreach and improve families capability for disaster mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery

Low

Redundant.

Gather and maintain documents at Borough Hall and library for public distribution regarding flood preparation, NFIP, elevation requirements, etc.

Low Ongoing


December 2015 & Ongoing

Borough Staff Time


Continue outreach through local radio station to improve outreach and community member capability for disaster mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery

Low Borough Staff Aug-16 Borough Staff Time



Appendix C: Public Meetings Information

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: 732-899-5559Free striper fishing seminar will take

place at 11 a.m. Call to sign up.

PT. PLEASANT HISTORICAL SOCIE-

TY 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

[email protected]

Cost: Free, open to publicProgram: 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.

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 AMERI-

CAN FOOTBALL AND CHEER

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 pro-

grams [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 foot-

ball 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 certifi-

cate 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 732-892-8961The Degenerate Housewives of NJ by

Jade Green is sponsored by the Pt.

Pleasant Elks Lodge 1698 Veteran’s

Committee. All profits support our vet-

erans, 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 interest-

ed 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 732-785-0449The show is sponsored by the Ocean

County Coin Club. Everyone is wel-

come! 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 732-899-1705A 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


Time: 4-7 p.m.

Location: The Ark Pub and Eatery

on Rt. 35

Cost: $20

Contact: For tickets, call 732-

425-0866; 908-783-7865The Point Pleasant Beach Animal

Welfare Committee is holding its annu-

al Spring Fling. Great food, door prizes

and a 50/50 raffle. All proceeds collect-

ed benefit TNR [Trap Neuter Return]

efforts in Point Pleasant Beach.

DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT


Time: 6- 9:30 p.m.

Location: Point Pleasant Beach

High School Gym

Cost: $5 per team member

Contact: Lisa Kitchenman at 732-

492-5599Point Pleasant Beach Education

Association will be holding a Dodgeball

Tournament to raise money for scholar-

ships 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


Time: 12 p.m.

Location: Lobster Shanty

Cost: $35

Contact: Anne Dunkle-

Bresnahan, 732-899-2310Abundant 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,

9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Location: PPBHS wrestling gym

parking lot on Trenton Avenue

next to tennis courts

Contact: 732-349-6200Bag up everything! Clothing, shoes,

linens, drapery, blankets, small appli-

ances, and books are all acceptable.

All proceeds go to the Music depart-

ment for scholarships and instruments

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 732-

840-1850The 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.


COMMITTEE MEETING

Date: May 12 & 27

Time: 6 p.m.












MOMS ROCK RUN FOR ANTRIM

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Date: Saturday, May 16

Location:G.Harold Antrim

Elementary School, 401 Niblick

Street

Contact:Maura Bradley, 201-892-

6733 or maura@momsrock-

events.comAll 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 MEMO-

RIAL DAY BIKE PARADE


Time: 10 a.m.

Contact: Tracy Jackson 732-295-

8495; Sharon McCartney 732-

762-8370Participants 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; registra-

tion 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 residentsMunicipal 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 13Point 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 732-766-

6302.

VFW HALL RENTALS

Contact: 732-892-9725Hall rentals are available at VFW Post

4715 for all occasions. Call for more

information and pricing.

WOMAN’S CLUB RENTALS

AVAILABLE

Contact: Irene Morgenroth, 732-

295-5773The 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, 732-

899-2731

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Go to our Classified andReal Estate Section for details and

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BEACHEVENTSTo submit a calendar listing

or Point Beach story, email

[email protected]

POINT PLEASANT PIRATES

FOOTBALL AND CHEER


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 chal-

lenger 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 chal-

lenger flag football and challenger

cheer. Child be registered is requested

to be present. Items need for registra-

tion include: a passport-sized photo of

the child, original and copy of their

birth certificate and copy of health

insurance card. Participants can regis-

ter online at

www.pointpleasantyfc.com.

UNICO CHARITY GIFT AUCTION

DINNER SHOW


Time: 5 p.m.

Location: White Sands Hotel

Cost: $55 advance purchase only

Contact: Diane at 732-899-1705A 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


Time: 4-7 p.m.

Location: The Ark Pub and Eatery

on Rt. 35

Cost: $20

Contact: For tickets, call 732-

425-0866; 908-783-7865The Point Pleasant Beach Animal

Welfare Committee is holding its annu-

al Spring Fling. Great food, door prizes

and a 50/50 raffle. All proceeds collect-

ed 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.


COMMITTEE MEETING

Date: Wednesday, April 22

Time: 6 p.m.












DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT


Time: 6 - 9:30 p.m.

Location: Point Pleasant Beach

High School Gym

Cost: $5 per team member

Contact: Lisa Kitchenman at 732-

492-5599Point Pleasant Beach Education

Association will be holding a Dodgeball

Tournament to raise money for scholar-

ships 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


Time: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Location: Maryland Avenue

Beach, Pt. BeachRain or shine, be the solution to ocean

pollution.

WOMAN’S CLUB ANNUAL

GIFT AUCTION & LUNCHEON


Time: 12 p.m.

Location: Lobster Shanty, 83

Channel Drive

Cost: $35

Contact: Anne Dunkle-

Bresnahan, 732-899-2310Abundant 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,

9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Location: PPBHS wrestling gym

parking lot on Trenton Avenue

next to tennis courts





ment for scholarships and instruments



Time: 12 p.m.



Beach




menu and receive separate checks for

their order.

RUMMAGE SALE


a.m.-2p.m.; Friday, May 8 from 9

a.m.-1p.m.


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.


COMMITTEE MEETING

Date: May 12 & 27

Time: 6 p.m.













ELEMENTARY SCHOOL




Street

Contact:Maura Bradley, 201-892-

6733 or maura@momsrock-

events.comAll information regarding this event can

be found at


SPRING CONCERT

Date: May 20

Time: 7 p.m.


Auditorium, Antrim School, 401

Niblick St.This is a free event for the community

featuing the jazz band, choir, select

choir.

POINT PLEASANT BEACH MEMO-

RIAL DAY BIKE PARADE


Time: 10 a.m.

Contact: Tracy Jackson 732-295-

8495; Sharon McCartney 732-

762-8370Participants 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.


Date: Saturday, May 30; registra-

tion 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 residentsMunicipal 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.


Beach Borough Hall the morning of the

event. If you can’t pick them up, we

will deliver them to you!



Project Graduation.

PPBHS CLASS OF 1965 REUNION

Date: Saturday, June 13Point 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 732-766-

6302.

REC DEPARTMENT SEEKS DIREC-

TORS, COUNSELORSPoint Pleasant Beach Recreation is

interviewing for directors and coun-

selors for the 2015 summer camp pro-

gram. 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 back-

ground 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

School Gym

Contact: Glen Paesano 908-693-

6289The Point Pleasant Beach recreation

Dept is hosting senior "Pickle Ball" at

the Antrim Gym. Pickle Ball is a scaled

down combination of tennis/bad-

minton 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: 732-892-9725Hall rentals are available at VFW Post

4715 for all occasions. Call for more

information and pricing.

WOMAN’S CLUB RENTALS

AVAILABLE

Contact: Irene Morgenroth, 732-

295-5773The Woman's Club of Point Pleasant

Beach clubhouse, 513 St. Louis Ave., is

available to rent for parties, family

events and meetings.



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This Weekend:• 58 Harborhead Drive

• 105 St. Louis Avenue

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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





ment for scholarships and instru-

ments

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: [email protected] 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-regis-

tered participants are allowed 5-10

p.m.



Time: 12 p.m.



Beach




menu and receive separate checks

for their order.

RUMMAGE SALE


a.m.-2p.m.; Friday, May 8 from

9 a.m.-1p.m.


Episcopal Church, 804 Bay

Ave.A $5 bag sale will be held all day on

Friday [first large bag filled to capac-

ity, second bag is free]. Church is

located on the corner of Bay and

Atlantic avenues.


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, prob-

lems 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.


ELEMENTARY SCHOOL




Street

Contact:Maura Bradley, 201-

892-6733 or maura@mom-

srockevents.comAll information regarding this event

can be found at


WOMAN’S CLUB 11TH ANNUAL

SUNDAY TEA PARTY

Date: May 17

Time: 2-4 p.m.

Location: Woman’s Club club-

house, 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.


Auditorium, Antrim School,

401 Niblick St.This is a free event for the communi-

ty featuing the jazz band, choir,

select choir.


MEMORIAL DAY BIKE PARADE


Time: 10 a.m.

Contact: Tracy Jackson 732-

295-8495; Sharon McCartney

732-762-8370Participants 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.


Date: Saturday, May 30; regis-

tration 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 residentsMunicipal fees have been waived for

participants. Addresses of partici-

pants 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.


Beach Borough Hall the morning of

the event. If you can’t pick them up,

we will deliver them to you!



Project Graduation.

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Appendix D: Sample Letter to Outside Agencies

March 11, 2015

Joseph DeIorio, Municipal Administrator Borough of Manasquan 201 East Main Street Manasquan, NJ 08736 [email protected] 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 flood-prone 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 [email protected] 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


Appendix E: Log of Stakeholder Interactions

Organization Contact Sent Responded

Borough of Manasquan Joseph DeIorio 3/19/2015

Borough of Brielle Thomas B. Nicol 3/19/2015

Point Pleasant Borough William G. Schroeder 3/19/2015

Bay Head William W. Curtis 3/19/2015

Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation Michael Mangum 3/19/2015

Ocean Fire Company #1 Station 42 A Jay Fox 3/19/2015

Point Pleasant Beach Fire Company #2 Station 43 3/19/2015

Point Pleasant First Aid & Emergency Squad 3/19/2015

Point Pleasant Beach Police Department Kevin R. O'Hara 3/19/2015

Beautification Committee 3/19/2015

Tourism Advisory Committee 3/19/2015

Environmental Commission Peter Ritchings 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

or turf. Plants with deep roots that absorb wave action and h2o.

Historic Preservation Commission Greg Cox 3/19/2015

Open Space Committee Anne Lightburn 3/19/2015

Shade Tree Commission Kitty Stillufsen 3/19/2015

Ocean County Sheriff's Office Office of Emergency Management Bob Butkis 3/19/2015

had phone conversation at 8:40am- said only input are those activities listed in the County

HMP

Ocean County Planning Department David McKeon 3/19/2015 sent letter saying to look in County HMP

Ocean County Soil Conservation District Christine Raabe 3/19/2015

North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority Zenobia Fields 3/19/2015

Natural Resources Conservation Service David Lamm 3/19/2015

Responded by email- may be able to provide review and comment on the study as it

progresses

NJ Coastal Management Program 3/19/2015

US Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District 3/19/2015

American Red Cross Jersey Coast Chapter 3/19/2015

American Littoral Society Barnegat Bay Office Helen Henderson 3/19/2015 30 min phone conversation, followed with email information on stormwater regulations

Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve Christopher Huch 3/19/2015 sent SLOSH maps, encouraged Borough to join getting to resiliency program.

Shore Builders Association of Central Jersey Gina Woolley 3/19/2015

Comcast Cable Lawrence Fary 3/19/2015

New Jersey American Water Paul Richards 3/19/2015

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection John H. Moyle 3/19/2015

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Joseph Ruggeri 3/19/2015

Barnegat Bay Partnership Stan Hales 3/19/2015 phone conversation- would like to meet to discuss floodmapper and getting to resilience

Save Barnegat Bay Britta Forsberg- Wenzel 3/19/2015


Appendix F: Effective FIRM Map

Point Pleasant Beach Effective FIRM

LegendFlood Zone

AEAOVE500 Year FloodplainRoad Centerlines

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0.25 0 0.250.125Miles

1 inch = 0.25 miles

BFE: 9

BFE: 10 BFE: 13

BFE: 15


Appendix G: Advisory Base Flood Map

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Appendix H: Preliminary FIRM Map

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Low: Less Water

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 SerinoRutgers, New Brunswick

Center for Remote Sensing and Spatial Analysis

Sandy Storm SurgePoint Pleasant Beach Borough

Year 2010 Population: 4665


Appendix J: Repetitive Loss Areas Map

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Appendix K: Critical Facilities Map

Point Pleasant Beach Critical Facilities and Flooded Roads

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0.25 0 0.250.125Miles

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City Facilities

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»¼ Evacuation CenterChemical Handling FacilitiesSchoolsFirehouse

Emergency Medical Center

Police Station2015 Preliminary Floodplain

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Appendix L: SLOSH Maps

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0 - 3 Feet Above Ground Level3 - 6 6 - 9> 9

Category 1 SLOSH ModelPoint Pleasant Beach Borough

This map depicts the SLOSH model extents providedby NOAA. The depths are ranged from 0-9 or greater

feet of inundation above ground level and are categorized in the legend above.

Year 2010 Population:



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Appendix M: Sea Level Rise Maps

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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 projectionsthereafter and is centered on target municipalities




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Appendix N: Marsh Retreat Maps

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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



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Appendix O: NFIP Claim Areas Map

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0 660 1,320 1,980 2,640330Feet

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Appendix P: Natural Features Map

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Municipal BoundaryWetland BoundaryArea of Historic FillBody of WaterMunicipal Parking LotPublic ParkingRecreation & Open SpaceBeachNorth Jersey Coast LineUS or State RouteCounty RouteLocal RoadRamp0 660 1,320 1,980 2,640330

Feet ±


Documents

2015 Floodplain Management Plan DRAFT · 2015 Floodplain Management Plan DRAFT May 2015 Prepared for: Point Pleasant Beach Ocean County, New Jersey Prepared by: 11 Tindall Road Middletown,