Know What the Locals Know: Flooding on the Coast

Know What the Locals Know: Flooding on the Coast

Online resources

What are government agencies doing?

US Army Corps of Engineers

• Beach Renourishment – Official information for the LBI Storm Damage Reduction Project
• NJ Back Bays Coastal Storm Risk Management Study – Official information for the study

State of New Jersey

• Climate Resilience for NJ – Info about the Climate Change Resilience Strategy/Coastal Resilience Plan and sign-up for email updates
• NJ Protecting Against Climate Threats – Info about regulatory updates to address climate change, stakeholder meetings, and a survey to add your input

Long Beach Township

• Flood Information – A wealth of information including flood awareness, regulations, preparedness, and insurance

How can I better understand my flood risk?

• Rutgers Science and Technical Advisory Panel Report – Sea level rise projections by year and what they mean for flooding on our coast
• NJ Flood Mapper – A tool to visualize a variety of flood scenarios and impacts on your community
• NOAA Tide Predictions – Get tide predictions for your nearest tide gage as well as a variety of other tidal flooding resources
• Stevens Flood Advisory System – Sign up to receive email alerts when flooding is predicted for your nearest tide gage
• Nixle – Sign up to receive text alerts from your local agencies, including flood alerts from the Long Beach Township Police Department

How can I prepare for flooding?

• NJ floodplain regulations – Info from the NJDEP Division of Land Use Regulation to determine what State rules apply to alterations to your property
• Long Beach Township floodplain regulations – Info to determine what local rules apply to alterations to your property
• Jersey-Friendly Yards – Learn how to create a beautiful landscape that minimizes flood impacts and does no harm to the environment
• Protect Your Home – FEMA resources to learn ways to protect your home from flooding
  • Low-cost projects you can do yourself
  • A Homeowner’s Guide to Retrofitting
• Protect Yourself – Learn how to make a plan for your household, build a preparedness kit, and stay safe during flood events
• Flood Insurance – The official site of the National Flood Insurance Program providing info about costs, coverage, and providers