{"id":177236,"date":"2025-04-24T18:00:55","date_gmt":"2025-04-24T22:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/?p=177236"},"modified":"2025-04-24T18:47:26","modified_gmt":"2025-04-24T22:47:26","slug":"wildfire-resources-jersey-shore-nj","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wildfire-resources-jersey-shore-nj\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to Wildfire Resources at the Jersey Shore"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"custom_featured_image\" style=\"display:none;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/wildfire-resources-jersey-shore-nj-800x533.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"wildfire resources jersey shore nj\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/wildfire-resources-jersey-shore-nj-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/wildfire-resources-jersey-shore-nj-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/wildfire-resources-jersey-shore-nj-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/wildfire-resources-jersey-shore-nj-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/wildfire-resources-jersey-shore-nj-263x175.jpg 263w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/wildfire-resources-jersey-shore-nj.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><div id=\"custom_category\" style=\"display:none;\">need-to-know<\/div><p>A fast-moving wildfire erupted on Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025, in Ocean County, New Jersey, rapidly expanding to over 11,500 acres within a day. Mandatory evacuation orders were in effect in the areas of Ocean, Lacey, and Barnegat townships as <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lieutenant Governor Tanesha Way<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> declared a State of Emergency. As situations like these develop, it remains crucial for residents to stay informed about safety measures, evacuation routes, and available resources. <\/span><b>Please bookmark this page for future reference, and read on for wildfire resources at the Jersey Shore.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-177241\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/wildfire-resources-jersey-shore-nj-1-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"wildfire resources jersey shore nj\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/wildfire-resources-jersey-shore-nj-1-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/wildfire-resources-jersey-shore-nj-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/wildfire-resources-jersey-shore-nj-1-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/wildfire-resources-jersey-shore-nj-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/wildfire-resources-jersey-shore-nj-1-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/wildfire-resources-jersey-shore-nj-1-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/wildfire-resources-jersey-shore-nj-1.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Latest Updates on the Jones Road Wildfire<\/h3>\n<p>As of 5:30PM on Thursday, April 24th, the 15,200-acre Jones Road Wildfire is currently 50% contained, per the New Jersey Forest Fire Service on <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/njdepforestfire\/status\/1915518301259677965\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">X<\/a>. NJ-based businesses Eat Clean Bro and Caliber Construction are providing meals to to first responders battling the wildfire.<\/p>\n<p>Per the <a href=\"https:\/\/ocponj.gov\/waretown-man-charged-with-aggravated-arson-and-arson-in-connection-with-jones-road-wildfire\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ocean County Prosecutor&#8217;s Office<\/a>, 19-year-old Ocean Township resident Joseph Kling was arrested and charged with aggravated arson and arson in connection with the wildfire. An improperly extinguished bonfire was found to be the cause, with further investigation revealing that Kling was the individual responsible for setting wooden pallets on fire and then leaving the area without the fire being fully extinguished.<\/p>\n<h3>Wildfires at the Jersey Shore<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the Jersey Shore, several towns and areas are at a higher risk for wildfires due to the presence of forests, dense vegetation, and <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/drought-new-jersey-november-2024\/\">dry conditions<\/a>, particularly from mid-March through May. During this period, trees and underbrush are still in the process of leafing out, humidity levels tend to be low, and windy conditions are frequent. These factors create an environment where forested areas, especially in the Pinelands of southern New Jersey, dry out rapidly. The region\u2019s sandy, porous soil doesn&#8217;t hold moisture well, which further accelerates drying and raises the risk of wildfires, sometimes just hours after a rainfall.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>For Live + Local Wildfire Updates<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">WILDFIRE UPDATE: Jones Road Wildfire &#8211; Ocean &amp; Lacey Townships, Ocean County<\/p>\n<p>SIZE &amp; CONTAINMENT<br \/>\n15,200 acres<br \/>\n50% contained <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/zmDxwP7l1w\">pic.twitter.com\/zmDxwP7l1w<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 New Jersey Forest Fire Service (@njdepforestfire) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/njdepforestfire\/status\/1915518301259677965?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 24, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>In the event of a major wildfire or a complex smaller fire, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service will provide real-time updates on its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/NJForestFireService\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/njdepforestfire\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">X<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0accounts. These posts will share critical details such as the fire\u2019s size, containment progress, road closures, evacuation notices, and the types of resources involved in the response. Each update will also include an estimated time for the next expected post.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/moonstruck-asbury-park-restaurant-sold\/\">Moonstruck\u2019s Owners Announce Retirement; Asbury Park Restaurant Sold to New Owners<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>More live social media resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/njdepforestfire\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@njdepforestfire<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 the official account for the New Jersey Forest Fire Service<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ReadyNJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@ReadyNJ<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 the official account of the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management, NJ Task Force One (NJ-TF1), + NJ All-Hazards Incident Management Team<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NewJerseyDEP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@NewJerseyDEP<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 the official account for the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NJRedCross\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@NJRedCross<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 the official account of the American Red Cross New Jersey Region<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/JCP_L\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@JCP_L<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 the official account of Jersey Central Power + Light, reporting power outages + emergencies<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Wildfire Risk + Prevention<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Information about wildfire risks and mitigation is critical for people who live within or next to forested areas. Through advanced planning, increased awareness, and readiness, <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/summer-jobs-jersey-shore-nj\/\">Jersey Shore<\/a> residents can contribute to the solution for managing and reducing wildland fire risks.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newjerseywildfirerisk.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The New Jersey Wildfire Risk Assessment Portal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> brings together data and resources to help residents, community leaders, and fire professionals take proactive steps to reduce wildfire risk around their homes and throughout their communities. Residents can improve their home&#8217;s resiliency in the face of wildfire using the tools provided on the assessment portal to learn how and why to prepare.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Firewise\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nfpa.org\/en\/downloadable-resources\/safety-tip-sheets\/how-to-prepare-your-home-for-wildfires\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How To Prepare Your Home<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> fact sheet provides insights and instructions on vegetation management, fire-resistive construction, and things residents can do to be better prepared for wildfires.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fire.sref.info\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eastern US Plant Selector Tool<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> helps wildland-urban property owners choose plants that reduce wildfire risk.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/newjerseywildfirerisk.com\/media\/dtwiq41a\/rsg_newjerseyactionguide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">y,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Set, Go! Action Guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0provides tips and tools needed to prepare for a wildland fire threat, aids in situational awareness for when a fire starts, and notes to leave early when instructed to do so.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/dep\/parksandforests\/fire\/infotools\/conditions-restrictions.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NJ Fire Danger Dashboard<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 information Hub for fire danger ratings and burning restrictions for the entire state of New Jersey.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/newjerseywildfirerisk.com\/media\/fkeni0cx\/firewise_homeignitionzonechecklist.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Home Ignition Zone Checklist<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provides steps to protect homes from embers and radiant heat.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The American Red Cross recommends that every family have an emergency supply kit long before a wildland fire or other emergency occurs. An emergency supply kit includes a supply of <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/quiet-beaches-jersey-shore-new-jersey\/\">water<\/a>, non-perishable food, a First aid kit and sanitation supplies, a flashlight, batteries, keys, credit cards, cash, checks, eyeglasses, contact lenses, prescriptions, and medications, important family documents, and contact numbers, including insurance documents, and personal electronic devices and chargers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Evacuation Preparation<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not wait to be advised to leave if there is a possible threat to your home or evacuation route.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leave early enough to avoid being caught in fire, smoke, or road congestion. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/newjerseywildfirerisk.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Jersey Forest Fire Service<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> recommends dressing in clothing (long sleeves and pants) made from natural fibers (such as cotton) and having goggles and a dry bandana or particle mask handy during an evacuation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If possible, prepare homes before evacuating. Close windows and doors, move furniture away from windows, remove any outdoor furniture or flammable materials, and fill bathtubs, sinks, and containers with water for emergency use.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NJRedCross\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Red Cross New Jersey<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will share temporary shelter locations that open due to mandatory evacuation orders.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>See More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/flooding-resources-hoboken-nj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A Guide To Flooding Resources In Hoboken, New Jersey<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3>What To Do During A Wildfire<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay informed by local officials and listen for updates on the fire&#8217;s progression, evacuation orders, and air quality alerts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoiding or minimizing exposure to smoke is crucial, as it can be harmful to health even when not near flames. Wearing an N95 mask or bandana can help protect you from inhaling smoke and ash.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When indoors, remain inside and keep windows and doors closed. Prevent smoke from entering the home by sealing vents, chimneys, and any openings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If time permits, move any furniture, firewood, or other flammable materials away from homes to reduce the fire risk.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wildfires can change direction quickly, especially with shifting winds. Be prepared to adjust plans as necessary and stay in communication with <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/jersey-shore-restaurants-family-style-menus\/\">family<\/a> and neighbors. 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