Community Corner
Township Of Millburn Storm Preparedness & Tracking Hurricane Zeta
We would like to take this time to inform residents on the preparations we will put in place in case of an extreme weather event.
Posted on: October 29, 2020
Millburn Township is closely monitoring the trajectory of Hurricane Zeta. Updates will be made via Township Social Media and through SwiftReach as necessary.
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We would like to take this time to inform residents on the preparations we will put in place in case of an extreme weather event. The following steps are initiated once a severe weather event shows signs of reaching our region:
Department of Public Works
The Department of Public Works begins the process of opening outflow pipes, catch basins, and walking the rivers to clear brush and potential hazards. We have drained the Taylor Park Pond due to expected rain levels and the potential for flooding during the storm. They service and prepare all 10 submersible pumps which are used during clean up to expedite the removal of standing water. A generator is placed ahead of time at the Gilbert Place pump station, and another is installed at Haran Circle. All sanitary pump stations have emergency generators installed.
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Fire Department
The Fire Department evaluates staffing levels should they need to mobilize in the event of a storm. Pumps and generators are readied. The department stocks up on gasoline, checks equipment and conducts last-minute maintenance preparations.
Police Department
The Police Department evaluates its staffing levels, and is prepared to respond to an emergency should the need arise.
What You Can Do:
The Township encourages residents to visit the Township’s Office of Emergency Management page to find helpful links and tips for storm preparation and safety. Our OEM page has documents with information for pet owners, senior citizens, people with disabilities, commuters, and more. Links to FEMA, NJOEM, and Ready.gov are also included.
Do1Thing is a 12-month program that makes it easy for you to prepare yourself, your family, and your community for emergencies or disasters. Visit the Do1Thing website for tips and precautionary steps that can be taken before a storm.
Remember:
- Know the phone numbers for your utility companies
- JCP&L: 1-888-544-4877
- NJAW: 1-800-272-1325
- PSE&G: 1-800-436-7734
- Always assume a downed wire is "live" and has electricity still flowing through it.
- Do not approach downed lines or downed trees that may have power lines entangled in it.
- If you are in your vehicle and downed wires fall on it, stay in your car and call 911 for help.
- Be Prepared before threats are known.
Ready.gov Basic Preparedness Tips:
- Know where to go. If you are ordered to evacuate, know the local hurricane evacuation route(s) to take and have a plan for where you can stay. Contact your local emergency management agency for more information.
- Put together a go-bag: disaster supply kit, including a flashlight, batteries, cash, first aid supplies, medications, and copies of your critical information if you need to evacuate
- If you are not in an area that is advised to evacuate and you decide to stay in your home, plan for adequate supplies in case you lose power and water for several days and you are not able to leave due to flooding or blocked roads.
- Make a family emergency communication plan.
- Many communities have text or email alerting systems for emergency notifications. To find out what alerts are available in your area, search the Internet with your town, city, or county name and the word “alerts.”
For updates regarding electric, gas and water, please visit the following websites using these links:
JCP&L Website, Twitter and Facebook:
PSE&G Website, Twitter and Facebook:
New Jersey American Water Company Website, Twitter and Facebook
This press release was produced by the Township of Millburn.The views expressed here are the author’s own.
