Politics & Government

UPDATE: Second Session Added for Toms River Home Elevation Seminar

Seminar at High School East scheduled for Saturday, March 23

After 625 available tickets were claimed in less than one day, a second session of an informal home elevation seminar slated for late-March in Toms River has been added.

Presenters at the Saturday, March 23 seminar include a hazard mitigation specialist from Louisiana and a professional engineer who will speak about an elevation technique that does not require moving a home from the property, according to the township. A reservation can be made for the 9 to 11 a.m. ro 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. program at High School East through the township's website; an additional session may be added that day based on demand. 

"For property owners who may need to raise their homes, it is critical that you get the best possible information out there from licensed professionals. At the seminar, you will learn what is involved in raising your home and how long a typical project will last," said Mayor Thomas Kelaher in a statement. 

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The scheduled presenters are:

Roderick Scott from L & R Resources based in Mandeville, La. Scott is a hazard mitigation specialist representing the Home Elevation industry, and will give a Power Point presentation on the techniques utilized to elevate homes after Katrina and other disasters.

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Gary Seider, P.E. and Steve Gencorelli, P.E., from Chance-Hubbel Power Systems who will present a Power Point presentation on Helical Pull-Down Micro piles for home elevation, which is a technique utilized to elevate homes without moving them off of the property.

A Structural Engineer is also expected to be confirmed to speak.

Kelaher said that the event is merely a public service provided by the township and officials cannot endorse a company or firm. 

As was done with a previous disaster recovery event, the township will post video of the seminar online.


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