How To Use Berkeley Township Services During Coronavirus

BERKELEY, NJ — Mayor Carmen Amato urged everyone to cancel or reschedule gatherings. But there are still ways to use public services as Berkeley and New Jersey handle the novel coronavirus.

Access to Township buildings is prohibited until further notice. But the Township released a guide on how to use public services without leaving home.

See the guide below:

"What we do collectively over the next 3 to 4 weeks will have a significant impact as we all do our part to 'flatten the curve,'" said Amato, referring to the strategy to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

The guide shows residents how to access services such as paying taxes online, checking building permits, applying for a marriage license and other routine paperwork.

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Public-works functions will continue uninterrupted. Refer to your sanitation and recycling schedules for pickup dates.

Berkeley Township has one confirmed case of the coronavirus as of Tuesday morning — one of three known cases in Ocean County. Read more: Berkeley Resident Tests Presumptive Positive For Coronavirus

People who don't show symptoms may still carry the coronavirus, according to the Center for Disease Control. The best way to prevent illness is to avoid potential exposure to the virus.

The CDC and Ocean County Health Department recommend the following:

• social distancing
• washing your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after using the bathroom, before eating and after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing
• avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth
• avoid close contact with people who are sick
• stay home when you are sick and avoid contact with those in poor health
• cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue and then dispose of it
• clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a cleaning spray or wipe

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