Ocean City Residents Invited to Free Presentation on Proposed Flood Elevation Rules That Will Affect Everybody
Families of Ocean City United in Success (FOCUS) invites all Ocean City residents to a free presentation on proposed new statewide flood elevation requirements that will affect Ocean City homes and properties.
The event is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024 at the Ocean City Yacht Club (100 Bay Road). (Update: Due to overwhelming demand, the venue has been moved to the Ocean City Tabernacle.) FOCUS is working in cooperation with Cape May County officials and their environmental consultant to sponsor the expert presentation.
The discussion points to be reviewed will include:
Governor Murphy's executive order
Flood insurance rates
Property valuations
Changing architecture of Ocean City
The presentation will be made by Peter Lomax, president of the Lomax Consulting Group, an environmental and regulatory firm. It will be followed by a question-and-answer session.
The event will be free to all attendees who RSVP. Visit ocnjfocus.org/events for more information and to RSVP.
FOCUS is seeking donations and sponsorships to help offset the cost of the event and support the work of the community group. To learn more, visit ocnjfocus.org/sponsors.
