CAPE MAY — Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, police, fire, EMS and the Office of Emergency Management are operating as normal in Cape May.
City departments are continually meeting and updating plans, schedules and stocking supplies.
Those who require police, fire or EMS services and are experiencing flu-like symptoms are asked to notify the dispatcher when calling so emergency services personnel may take measures to protect patients and themselves. Some reports will be taken by phone in nonemergency situations.
In the City Clerk’s Office, all requests for permits/licenses/renewals or certified copies of vital records (birth/marriage/death) must be submitted by mail. Certified copies of vital records can also be requested directly from the state at state.nj.us/health/vital/. Due to nonessential city employees being directed to stay home until April 6, delays in the processing of requests are likely. All applicable deadlines are still being enforced based on postmarked date of submission.
In accordance with the Gov. Phil Murphy’s executive order, all gatherings of people in the city are canceled indefinitely. No new marriage license application appointments are being scheduled until further notice.
City Council meetings will be held on the same dates and at the same times as scheduled, but completely virtually. The city website will be updated with further information and instructions once a protocol for virtual meetings is established.