Barnegat Light hurricane guide¶
Barnegat Light is a coastal borough on the northern tip of Long Beach Island in Ocean County, New Jersey. The borough's flood awareness page links to FEMA flood information and the National Flood Insurance Program, and its emergency management page says the borough has a team ready to activate in any emergency. See the Ocean County page for the coastal evacuation map and county agencies.
Checked on October 10, 2026
Every phone number and web address on this page was checked against official sources on that date. Details can change, especially during a storm. Always follow instructions from the Borough of Barnegat Light. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.
Official website: barnegatlight.org
What to know in Barnegat Light¶
- Register Ready, the state special needs registry, lets residents with disabilities or access and functional needs give emergency responders information ahead of time, so they can be notified when an evacuation is ordered. Pick up a brochure at Borough Hall or register online.
Emergency and information numbers¶
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency | 911 | Police, fire, and ambulance. Call only when someone's life or property is in danger. |
| Borough Hall | 609-494-9196 | Office line. Not for emergencies. |
| Long Beach Township Police Department | 609-494-3322 | Barnegat Light contracts the township police. For police matters that are not emergencies. |
Official alerts and information¶
- Nixle alerts (Long Beach Township Police Department): Free alerts from local public safety departments, which the borough asks residents to sign up for. Website.
- Barnegat Light Emergency Management: The borough's emergency management page, with Register Ready information. Website.
- Barnegat Light Flood Awareness: Flood insurance outreach, FEMA and National Flood Insurance Program links. Website.
County services that cover Barnegat Light¶
Ocean County manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in Barnegat Light. The Ocean County guide has the full list of county numbers, radio stations, and recovery help.
- Look up your evacuation zone
- Official list of open evacuation centers
- Ocean County emergency management: The county's emergency management page, with evacuation, hurricane and flood, power outage, wildfire, and winter pages. Website.
- Ocean County email updates: Sign up for county email notifications such as press releases and traffic updates. Subscribe Now is on the page. Website.
Related guides¶
- Should I evacuate?
- What to expect at a hurricane shelter
- Hurricane supply list
- After a hurricane: the first 24 hours
- Insurance claims and disaster aid
Sources¶
Checked on October 10, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.