Press Release from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office

Important Message

The Borough of Mantoloking participates in the Community Rating  System (CRS) under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).  The Borough has achieved a rating of class 5, resulting in a total premium
reduction of 25% for every policy written for Mantoloking homeowners.

The CRS is a voluntary program for NFIP-participating communities to reduce flood damages to insurable property and encourage a comprehensive approach to floodplain management by providing incentives in the form of premium discounts for communities that go beyond the minimum floodplain management requirements and take extra measures to provide protection from flooding. The program benefits all residents by increasing flood protection, awareness, and prevention.  In efforts to aid in the application of these measures, please find attached the “Flood Protection and Coastal Storm Safety for the Borough of  Mantoloking” brochure for more information.

Muskrat Jack informs us of a k-9 distemper epidemic in raccoons.

He has picked up and euthanized 5 raccoons in PPB, in the last week with k-9 distemper, and indicated that it has spread to surrounding towns. Symptoms mimic rabies; raccoons acting strange during daylight hours. His concerns are that distemper is highly contagious, and spread airborne. He asked that anyone encountering a raccoon exhibiting this behavior, call the police immediately so they can dispatch him asap. Also, as a precaution, make sure your pets are up to date on all their vaccinations.