Ocean Beach COVID-19 Update, April 30

Critical Information & Guidance for Homeowners and Visitors

The spread of Covid-19 has raised significant health and safety risks for Ocean Beach year-round and seasonal residents, as well as tourists seeking to come to the Village during the pandemic.

Although the Village of Ocean Beach remains accessible, to maintain public health and safety, the Village Administration urges homeowners and tourists to strongly consider the following information and guidance before visiting the Village:

·        The Village has very limited emergency services and healthcare personnel. Please read the following procedures to follow in the event of a suspected illness. 

1.      If you think you have the coronavirus, please call your doctor, health care provider or before calling 911. They will advise if a hospital visit is recommended.

2.      If a hospital visit is required, please consider the following:

a)      If you have a FINS permit and can drive yourself, please do so. If someone in your home who has already been exposed can drive you and return, even better.  They should be self-quarantining for 14 days. Please do NOT ask someone who has not been with you to drive you.

3.      UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES, should you get on a ferry.

4.      If you need transportation to a hospital from Fire Island, please call 911. The 911 Operator will take you through a series of questions, and if they determine you do need to go to the hospital, OBFD will be activated.

5.      If possible, meet the responders outside your home and follow their instructions explicitly.

·        A 14-day quarantine remains in place for all off-island visitors. March 25th, 2020 Mayors directive Covid-19 update: It’s recommended that all those who have been in NYC or anywhere for that matter, should quarantine for 14 days.

·        All homeowners please check-in with the Ocean Beach Police upon arrival to the Village. This only applies to anyone staying here for any extended period of time so we know which houses are occupied in cases of emergency.

·        Social distancing and the donning facial masks are required throughout the entire Village. NYS EO 202.17. Specifically applies to situations in public places where a person is unable to maintain or is not maintaining social distancing. (all persons over 2 years of age) Tickets may be written with a fine up to $1000.00

·        For tourists seeking to explore the village, the administration strongly recommends that you reconsider your visit for a future date.

·        For homeowners coming to Ocean Beach via private boat, the Village Administration requests that you check-in with the Ocean Beach police upon docking in the marina. The transient marina is closed until further notice.

·        The village currently has very limited restaurant and grocery store availability for patronage for takeout only. Remember: The consumption of alcohol is prohibited in public places. VOBO: 145-9.A tickets may be issued.

·        The Ocean Beach Village Office is open to telephone calls and email. Phone 631-583-5940, email info@villageofoceanbeach.org, or visit the Ocean Beach website at https://villageofoceanbeach.org

·        For information on the Ocean Beach Youth Group, please contact by phone 631-583-5300, website www.obyg.org, email oceanbeachyouthgroup@yahoo.com

All subject to change as per NYS Governors Office.