Date:
May 15, 2020
Am I allowed to be on the beach?
The beach is open. The Ocean City Beach Patrol is guarding the ocean (see list of guarded beaches). As per the governor’s guidelines, please maintain six feet of space between others. Avoid large groups. Masks or face coverings are recommended. Tents and canopies will not be permitted on the beaches between First Street and 10th Street. On other beaches, they will be limited in size to 8 feet wide by 6 feet deep by 6 feet tall, and they must be placed at the back of the beach within 10 feet of the seaward side of the dunes.
Are beach tags on sale?
Beach tags are on sale online and by mail at www.ocnj.us/beachtags. The deadline for purchase of discounted ($20) seasonal tags has been extended to June 30. In-person sales are open and available at the following locations:
City Hall: At the reception desk. Hours are 8:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday; and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and holidays (including Memorial Day).
Music Pier/Box Office Window: Purchase from the window. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday; and 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday through Sunday.
Route 52 Causeway Welcome Center: Purchase from the window. Hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday; and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Henry Knight Building: Purchase from the lobby. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
34th Street Information Center: Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Military Beach Tags are available at City Hall, the Route 52 Causeway Welcome Center and the Music Pier, with proper I.D.
Please remember to follow social distancing guidelines when purchasing beach tags; stay 6 feet apart in line, wear a face covering, and wash or sanitize your hands after the transaction.
Am I allowed to be on the boardwalk?
The boardwalk is open for walking, running, bicycling and for access to takeout food. Please avoid social gathering and respect social distancing guidelines. Amusement centers remain closed by executive order of the governor. "Curbside" pickup for retail stores began on May 18, and they will be permitted to open starting June 15. Public restrooms on the boardwalk are open and being sanitized throughout the day. Hand sanitization stations have been installed at regular intervals along the boardwalk.
Are other recreational facilities open?
The Ocean City Municipal Golf Course is open (with restrictions). The Ocean City Skate Park is open (with restrictions). The Ocean City Dog Park is open to members (please respect social distancing guidelines). Recreational fields are open (please respect social distancing guidelines). Tennis and Pickleball courts are open. The Ocean City Aquatic and Fitness Center remains closed.
When can I leave home under the “shelter in place” order issued by the governor?
All residents are to stay at home or at their place of residence unless they are leaving for the following reasons:
Obtaining goods or services from essential retail businesses;
Obtaining takeout or food beverages from restaurants;
Seeking medical attention, essential social services, or assistance from law enforcement;
Visiting family or close friends, caretakers, or romantic partners;
Reporting to or performing their job;
Walking, running, or engaging in outdoor activities with immediate family, caretakers, household members, or romantic partners;
Leaving for an educational, religious, or political reason;
Leaving because of a reasonable fear for health or safety;
Leaving at the direction of law enforcement or other government agency.
Individuals who have to travel must practice social distancing when possible and should use public transportation only if they have no other choice. People do not have to be with only "immediate family members." People can walk down the street, travel in cars or otherwise be outside with non-family members with whom they have a close personal relationship.
NAR- Guidance for Fair Housing Compliance During the COVID-19 Pandemic May 5, 2020 During the COVID-19 pa Guidance for Fair Housing Compliance During the COVID-19 Pandemic
May 5, 2020
During the COVID-19 pandemic, REALTORS® continue to play an important role in assisting people to find homes.
On March 4, NAR published Coronavirus: A Guide for REALTORS®, which is continually updated based on evolving guidance from the World Health Organization, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the White House, among others. These frequently asked questions about complying with the Fair Housing Act during the COVID-19 pandemic supplement our previous guidance.
What anti-discrimination laws apply to housing during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Federal and state fair housing laws remain intact during the COVID-19 pandemic. Those laws make it unlawful to discriminate on several protected bases, including disability and national origin. The pandemic provides a unique set of circumstances for navigating federal antidiscrimination provisions.
First, each real estate professional must determine whether they will provide services during this time. To the extent they continue to make services available, the Fair Housing Act applies. Such services should be provided on an equal basis while recognizing that no one is required to engage in any transactions that put their health or safety, or the health and safety of others, at risk. If reasonable accommodations can be made to provide housing or services to individuals with COVID-19, without threatening the health or safety of others, the federal Fair Housing Act calls for such accommodations to be made.
Are individuals who have COVID-19 covered under the national origin protections of the federal Fair
Housing Act?
Yes. When an infectious disease, such as COVID-19, is associated with a specific population or nationality, fear and anxiety may lead to social stigma and discrimination. REALTORS® may not discriminate against individuals on the basis of their national origin, even if they are from other countries that have also been hit particularly hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Are individuals who have COVID-19 covered under the disability protections of the federal
Fair Housing Act?
SBA Funding Availability
Available Monday, April 27, 2020 10:30 AM
www.sba.gov/disaster-assistance/...
Notice: Additional Economic Injury Disaster Loan Funding
With the additional funding provided by the new COVID-19 relief package, SBA will resume processing EIDL Loan and Advance applications that are already in the queue on a first come, first-served basis.
We will provide further information on the availability of the EIDL portal to receive new applications (including those from agricultural enterprises) as soon as possible.
The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering designated states and territories low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Upon a request received from a state's or territory's Governor, the SBA will issue under its own authority, as provided by the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act that was recently signed by the President, an Economic Injury Disaster Loan declaration.