GET INVOLVED - Borough of Pompton Lakes

GET INVOLVED
4th Thursday
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7:30 pm
Council Chambers
March 5, 2014
Annual Preparedness Seminar
WHO IS THE FAB?
-Your
Neighbors
-Volunteers
-Appointed by the Mayor
March 5, 2014
Annual Preparedness Seminar
WHAT WE DO
Advise
Communicate
“To alleviate, curtail,
solve or prevent
Investigate solve,
problems relating to
flooding … and to
recommend policy and
practice to the Council
Council”
Educate
March 5, 2014
Listen
Identify
y Solutions
Annual Preparedness Seminar
Recent Successes
-Adoption
of RiverWork Master Plan by
Borough Council
-Ongoing River DeDe-snagging Projects
-Level 5 CRS Rating
-Prepare and Recover Manual
-Modification of Quick Chek Site Plan
March 5, 2014
Annual Preparedness Seminar
RIVER WORK
March 5, 2014
Annual Preparedness Seminar
RIVER WORK
March 5, 2014
Annual Preparedness Seminar
RIVER WORK
Garden Road, Before
Garden Road, After
March 5, 2014
Annual Preparedness Seminar
RIVER WORK
Pequannock River Debris Dam and Shoals,
Before
March 5, 2014
Annual Preparedness Seminar
Quick Chek
March 5, 2014
Annual Preparedness Seminar
WHAT’S
WHAT
S NEXT?
-Spring
2014 Field Work and River
Action Plan Update
-Monitoring Flood Insurance Reform
-Preservation of Open Space Along the
Ramapo River
-Office of River Management
Legislation
March 5, 2014
Annual Preparedness Seminar
Borough of Pompton Lakes
Office of Emergency
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Management
Albert Evangelista, Coordinator
William Baig,
Baig Deputy Coordinator
Elected Officials
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Mayor Katie Cole
Council President Mike Simone
Councilman Bill Baig
Councilwoman
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Councilman Mike Serra
Councilman Rick Steele
Councilman Lloyd Kent
Communications
Sharon Sonne, Secretary
Paul Beshlian,
Beshlian Communications Deputy
„ R.A.C.E.S. Radio Communication Center
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„ All Borough, County, and State Radio
Frequencies, as well as HAM radio
Approved Borough Shelters
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Colleen Moyle, Shelter Coordinator
Primaryy Shelter: Lakeside School
Secondary Shelter: Carnevale Center
Deb Ross, Shelter and Cert Coordinator
Third Shelter if needed: St. Mary’s Church
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No Pets, American Red Cross approved
Bring supplies, e.g. prescriptions, bedding,
toys for children, comfort needs
Environmental Officer
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Edwin Merrill, E.O.
Borough Environmental Officer
Is available to assist you with flood
plain delineation and information and/or
mapping in accordance with FEMA
and/or state guidelines
Maintains an office in Borough Hall
Police Department
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Chief Moises Agosto
Lt William Jernstedt,
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Lt. Derek Clark, Operations
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flood plain areas
Fire Department
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Fire Chief Robert Mendell
Ass’t.
Ass
t. Fire Chief Ron Fusaro
Responsible for routine fire and rescue
response duties, as well as assisting
residents in any manner, including
basement pump outs
Many resident-firefighters are also
affected by flooding
First Aid Squad
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EMS Chief Walt Gosson
Ass’t. EMS Chief Dan Cottrell
Maintain 2 ambulances, first-response
vehicle, and Task Force truck and trailer to
serve 2 communities
Squad Building can serve as a “temporary
hospital” if the need should arise.
hospital
Supply E.M.T.’s at the shelter.
Continue
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espo d to routine
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emergency
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calls and rehab as necessary
Department of Public Works
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Ben Steltzer, Superintendent
Tim Duffy,
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Responsible for “Windshield Survey” damage
assessment,, as well as supplying
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borough-owned equipment and supplies to
assist in the handling of the incident
Responsible for the huge task of debris
removal during and after the flood event
Tilcon Corp.
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Safety Supervisor
Tilcon continually provides much
needed support to our borough
residents by sitting on our Local
Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)
and offering manpower and equipment
for any purpose, specifically evacuations
with heavy equipment.
equipment
Health Department
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Maryann Orapello, Health Officer
Responsible for any and all health
related issues as a result of the flood
event
Maintains an office in Borough Hall and
is available to answer questions on any
health-related issue.
Municipal Utilities Authority
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John Wegele, Operations Manager
Supplies municipal water to our town, as well
as sanitary sewer services.
Will check our potable water supply for safe
drinking water throughout and after the
event.
Works closely with OEM to notify residents of
any impending problems with water or sewer
system
Flood Zone Security
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Police provide security
Boats available for patrol and
evacuation
Wave runner available for security and
medical emergencies
Police roadblocks provide limited
access- have your ID with you to regain
access to homes
Flood Watch
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Means a flood event is possible
Yellow “watch”
watch signs will be posted
River markers are checked by police
every hour and then half
half-hour
hour as the
need progresses
People should prepare to evacuate their
homes and raise everything to a higher
level
Passaic Valley River Basin
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The Borough of Pompton Lakes
lies between the Pequannock
and Ramapo Rivers, contains
the Wanaque River within its
borders and is periodically
borders,
subject to flooding.
Flooding
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High water levels can occur at any
time of the year, but are more
likely to occur during the Spring
due to rain in combination with
snow runoff and during the late
summer and fall which is the prime
season for tropical storms and
hurricanes in northern New Jersey
Flood Warning
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Means a flood is definite and residents should
begin preparations to evacuate. Reverse 9-11 voice
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sent to cell and land-line phones.
Red “warning”
warning signs will be posted
Sound trucks will broadcast throughout areas
Door-to-door
Door
to door notification may or will take
place by Police, Block Captains or CERT team
members
Reverse 9-1-1
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In 2009, the Borough contracted the services
of Code Red, and can broadcast emergency
and informational messages to our entire or
select sections of our community.
Residents can sign up for the service on the
Borough website, pomptonlakesgov.com, and
enter any phone numbers they want called
called.
Sign-up forms are also available at Police
Headquarters and Borough Hall.
Hall
Wanaque Reservoir
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As of today:
Reservoir is at 59
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9 % capacity
Level is 18 feet from spillway
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Wanaque Reservoir
Rivers are usually “up” in the Spring.
Block Captains
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We have block captains who
have volunteered to serve their
neighborhoods. In they event of
a flood,
flood the block captains will
be notified by O.E.M. and in
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CERT Team
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The 2006 Citizens Emergency Response
Team (CERT) is trained to assist in
emergencies and at our shelter.
They may be deployed via phone chain,
chain
or self-deploy in a catastrophe.
CERT members operate in teams and
carry special equipment.
Mutual Aid Resources
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Passaic County Sheriff’s Department
Passaic County Fire Departments
Passaic County EMS Mobilization
UASI and
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Private Contractors
Specialized Teams
Utility Companies,
Companies e.g.
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Siren warning signals
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An evacuation warning is a series of
short intermittent blasts for 3 minutes
The signal to evacuate is a steady 3
minute blast on the siren
Sirens are not used for fire notifications
during a flood event to eliminate
confusion
Before evacuating„
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Secure all loose objects indoors if possible
Maintain battery-operated
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equipment
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such as
portable radios, cell phones, and flashlights
Fuel yyour vehicle g
gas tank
Move your vehicles to higher ground
Relocate pets to relatives or the Pompton
Lakes Animal Hospital for no-fee in advance
Move important items to a higher level
Before evacuation, continued
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Keep tuned to WGHT 1500 AM and Channel
77 (PLTV)/or Cable Channel 12 for
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information.
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Store drinking water in jugs in the event that
the water supply is affected.
affected
Notify relatives of where you will be going if
evacuated.
Check the Borough Do’s and Don’ts list for
information on web and in calendar.
If a Flood Disaster is declared„
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Evacuate immediately. If you choose to stay
home, stay indoors
Make sure any infirm are evacuated well
before flooding begins, as access via
ambulance will be impossible
Make certain your children are cared for, for
example,
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school
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Keep children away from floodwaters!!!!!!!
Bring important items to
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such
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medications and eyeglasses
blankets and pillows
games/toys for tots and kids!
favorite snacks
money!!
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Shutoff water supply to home.
Shutoff gas line coming into home.
home
Shutoff electrical breakers except a
sump pump if you have one.
one
Secure your doors and windows.
Move any remaining cars to high
ground.
Roadways
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DO NOT DRIVE OR WALK through
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flooded roadwaysundermined.
DO NOT DRIVE OR WALK around police
barricades- the area is secured for your
protection and security.
Carry ID to allow you access back to
your home after the event.
After the flood„
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Police will notify the shelter when it is safe for
residents to return home.
Cleanup kits will be distributed by the
American Red Cross.
Information regarding FEMA will be available.
available
Disinfect all areas affected with solution of
soap and bleach. NEVER MIX bleach and
ammonia!!!!!
Lime should be spread over lawn areas.
D.A.C.
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A Disaster Assistance Center may be set up.
If it is, it will likely be in the Lenox School Allpurpose room. Agencies would be available
for residents to file claims.
After Tropical Storm Floyd and March 2010,
FEMA representatives actually went door-todoor to do damage assessment inventories,
inventories
and in some cases, provided checks on the
spot.
River Crest
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Remember that the rivers in Pompton
Lakes crest approximately 12 hours
after the end of the rainfall. They will
continue to rise 1 to 1.5 feet during that
time.
If you need your basement pumped,
pumped
call the fire department at 973-8350072 and you will be placed on a list.
list
Pumping
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The fire department will not pump until
the water stops rising and begins to
recede.
Be patient
patient.
Limited equipment and manpower are
available.
available
Help yourself by helping each other.
Flood Insurance
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Homeowners insurance does not cover
flood damage
Don’t wait until a flood to purchase
flood insurance- most policies don’t
don t take
until 30 days after purchase
Be familiar with the National Flood
Insurance Program (NFIP)
Inspecting Utilities„
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Check for gas leaks- if you smell rotten
eggs, hear hissing noises, open a
window, call 9-1-1, and leave building
Look for electrical system damageseeing sparks or if breakers keep
tripping call 9
tripping,
9-1-1
1 1 and an electrician
Check for sewer and water line damage
Be Prepared!!!!
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The best protection for you and your
family is to prepare in advance and be
knowledgeable of what to do
Check the FEMA website www.fema.gov
www fema gov
Print the information and review it with
your family
Be safe!
Thank you!
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For helping yourself by being here
tonight
For helping your family and friends in
need
For being an informed citizen
By volunteering
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to fulfill
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our community