Saddle
Brook Office of Emergency Management
Emergency 9-1-1
Non-emergency: 201-843-7000
Emergency
Management Coordinator
Robert J. Kugler, Chief of Police
201-843-7000 ext 2928
Emergency Management Deputy Coordinator
Michael Seitz, Fire Prevention
Chief
201-587-8184
Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is responsible for developing and maintaining a current state approved emergency operations plans. Its purpose and function is also to coordinate and assist all departments and agencies called on during a declared emergency. The group is activated during large storms that can cause damage, large fires, severe medical emergencies, hazardous material releases and other large scale events
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NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY INTEREST
NJ DEP BLUE ACRES PROGRAM
STATE ACQUISITION (BUYOUT) OF FLOOD PRONE PROPERTY
Attn: Saddle Brook Residents
The Twp of Saddle Brook is advising all homeowners that may have interest in applying for the NJ DEP Blue Acres Program to voluntarily apply by application. The NJ DEP Blue Acres Program is a part of the larger Green Acres Program administered by the NJ DEP. The VOLUNTARY program provides for the STATE to consider acquiring properties that are prone to flooding and dedicate those properties for recreation or conservation purposes. Properties that are eligible for the Blue Acres program include those that have been damaged by, or may be prone to incurring damage caused by, storm-related flooding. An offer to participate must be officially submitted to the STATE in the form of an application. The on-line link for the application can be found at:
http://www.state.nj.us/dep/greenacres/pdf/blue_acres_app.pdf
NOTE: All Blue Acres program applications must be copied to the Township of Saddle Brook, Attn: Municipal Offices, so as to coordinate the efforts of any interested applicants and the Township of Saddle Brook.
For more information contact:
NJDEP Green Acres Program
Mail Code 501-01
POB 420
Trenton, NJ 08625-0420
Tel: (609) 984-0500
Fax: (609) 984-0608
www.nj.gov/dep/greenacres
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USGS Real Time Information on the Saddle River
(as reported from the data collection unit at the Saddle Brook/Lodi border)
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Weather Watch
vs. Weather Warning
A WEATHER WATCH means a that particular type of weather is possible in the area, because conditions are more favorable than usual for its occurrence. A watch is a recommendation for planning, preparation, and increased awareness (be alert for changing weather, listen for further information, and think about what to do if the danger materializes.)
A WEATHER WARNING means that particular type of weather is imminent or occurring; take immediate action to protect life and property.
How does OEM fit into the overall Emergency Services Plan?
Every municipality and county in the state is required by law to have an approved
emergency management plan. The plan considers all aspects of emergency services.
The Local Emergency Planning Council (LEPC) identifies which hazards endanger
their community and plan accordingly. LEPC's usually consist of traditional
emergency personnel such as police, fire, and EMS, as well as non traditional
emergency personnel such as Health Department, Public Works, Engineering or
Building Department, School board members, Finance personnel etc.
For Schools and Day/Child
Care Centers, important information is available for your needs at:
http://www.state.nj.us/njoem/preparedness.html
Information such as the following
can be found at the following website links:
Other useful informational links:
New Jersey
Office of Emergency Management
| Saddle
Brook Police Department
Saddle
Brook Fire Department
Saddle
Brook Volunteer Ambulance Corps
Township
of Saddle Brook (Municipal Government site)
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Bergen County OEM
American Red Cross
Salvation Army
Weather
Channel
The Saddle Brook Police Department
in conjunction with the Saddle Brook Office of Emergency Management will continue
to update this page. In case of disaster our best defense is being sure each
and every one of us is aware of what to do and how, when and where to do it.