Governor Christie's ongoing effort to bring government services directly to those who suffered damage or disruption in their lives due to Superstorm Sandy will move forward with a series of free tax assistance events around the state during February and March.

The events, organized by the State Treasury Department's Division of Taxation, will help individuals and businesses prepare their 2012 tax returns.

For the convenience of the public, the events will be held in towns that suffered heavy damage during Sandy. In Ocean County they will be conducted at three library branches and have been scheduled during weekday, evening hours.

To register online go to the Web site https://www.state.nj.us/treas/taxation/contactus_tytstormsandyrelief.shtml or send an email to outreach.tax@treas.state.nj.us or telephone 609-633-6015 and leave a message. Walk-ins are also welcome to participate.

In Ocean County the events will be held:

• Thursday, February 28th from 6 to 8:30pm in the Ocean County Library branch in Little Egg Harbor, 609-294-1197
• Monday, March 18th from 6 to 8:15pm in the Ocean County Library branch in Toms River, 732-349-6200
• Tuesday, March 26th from 6 to 8:30pm in the Ocean County Library branch in Brick, 732-477-4513