Showing posts with label Emergency Management. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Emergency Management. Show all posts
Thursday, January 21, 2016
Township News: Middletown Prepared for Winter Storm
From Middletown Public Info:
January 20, 2016
With a potential snow storm on deck this weekend, it’s time to prepare for winter weather.
“Middletown is ready to face what may be the first major snow storm of the season,” said Mayor Gerry Scharfenberger, Ph.D. “The township has 153 pieces of equipment at its disposal to clear snow from more than 650 lane miles of road.”
The fleet includes 83 township plows, brining machines, sanders, and other heavy equipment. The township can put more equipment on the road this year thanks to the recent acquisition of several army surplus vehicles at no cost. The other 70 plows are provided by local contractors who augment township snow removal efforts as needed.
Township crews will begin pre-treating roads with brine, salt and sand as early as Thursday. All emergency personnel will be on standby as the storm advances as well, said Township Administrator Anthony P. Mercantante.
The storm has the potential to bring high wind and heavy precipitation with it. In the event that streets flood, do not drive around barricades or attempt to drive through standing water. Seek alternate routes, said Mercantante.
High tides of particular concern include those at 7:00 am and 7:30 pm on Saturday, January 23rd. Keep in mind a full moon tide is anticipated this weekend.
Meanwhile, Middletown Township asks that residents make preparations as well. “We encourage residents to prepare, plan and stay informed about the current weather situation,” said Mayor Scharfenberger.
STAY INFORMED by registering to receive emergency alerts from Middletown Township. Residents can register through the town website at www.middletownnj.org/register. Alerts and updates are sent by text and e-mail. Residents need to register their cell phone to receive voice messages on their cells. Be sure to include a home or local address since messages are sometimes sent based on geographic location. Registration is not necessary to receive voice messages via landline phone.
Updates will also be posted on the township website (www.middletownnj.org/alerts) the township television station (Comcast Channel 20 and Verizon Channel 26), Middletown Emergency Radio 1620 AM, Facebook at middletownnjtownhall, Twitter at middletownnj and Nixle (nixle.com)
Residents should prepare for the upcoming storm now, said Emergency Management Coordinator Charles Rogers.
Secure your property. Remove upright portable basketball nets from streets, put away outdoor decorations and other items that could be affected by high winds and heavy precipitation. Clear and debris away from storm drains allowing water to flow properly.
Residents in low-lying areas are reminded to move vehicles to higher ground. Residents can park vehicles at the Middletown train station.
Assemble Kit of Emergency Supplies that includes batteries, a flashlight, radio, first-aid kit, medications, food and water to last three or more days, can opener, cooking tools, and toiletries.
Residents should also have an EMERGENCY PLAN in place. Know your evacuation routes. In addition, your family may not be together when disaster strikes, so plan a way to contact one another, such as enlisting the help of a third party in another state as a contact, and review what you will do in different situations, Rogers said.
Residents with home generators need to be aware that they must be placed at least 20 feet away from any habitable structure when they are in use for safety reasons. Now is also a good time to start up the generator and make it is in working order, he said. It is also a good idea to have extra fuel stored in the appropriate containers on hand.
Please remember to limit 9-1-1 calls to emergencies only. In the event of power outages that do not involve hazardous conditions, contact JCP&L directly at 1-888-LIGHTSS (544-4877).
Middletown OEM works closely with the School District, Monmouth County, federal, state and local partners to prepare for virtually all hazards, natural or manmade, that could affect New Jersey’s families, communities and businesses.
Visit www.ready.nj.gov for more preparedness information
Saturday, April 18, 2015
Emergency Preparedness Training Offered this Spring
From Middletown Alerts:
The Community Emergency Response Team program educates people about preparing for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as first aid, fire safety, light search and rescue, and team organization. A free multi-session training program will be held this spring at Hazlet Town Hall, 1766 Union Avenue. Interested participants can register on-site on April 22nd at 7:15pm or send an email with contact information to oem@hazlettwp.org.
Using the skills learned in this program, CERT members can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event when professional responders are not immediately available to help. CERT members are also encouraged to support emergency response agencies by taking a more active role in emergency preparedness. Call Middletown Emergency Management at 732-615-2129 for more information.
The Community Emergency Response Team program educates people about preparing for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as first aid, fire safety, light search and rescue, and team organization. A free multi-session training program will be held this spring at Hazlet Town Hall, 1766 Union Avenue. Interested participants can register on-site on April 22nd at 7:15pm or send an email with contact information to oem@hazlettwp.org.
Using the skills learned in this program, CERT members can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event when professional responders are not immediately available to help. CERT members are also encouraged to support emergency response agencies by taking a more active role in emergency preparedness. Call Middletown Emergency Management at 732-615-2129 for more information.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Mtown News Flash 1-19-12
Free Rabies Clinic for Dogs
Saturday, January 21, 2012
The Middletown Health Department will hold a free rabies clinic for dogs on Saturday, January 21st at the Belford Engine Fire Company located at 739 Main St., Belford, NJ 07718. The clinic will run from 9:00 am to 11:30 am. All dog licenses must be renewed by January 31, 2012 as late fees start as of February 1st. Residents can obtain a license during the clinic if they have not done so yet. For more information, please contact Animal Control at 732-615-2097.
Saturday, January 21, 2012
The Middletown Health Department will hold a free rabies clinic for dogs on Saturday, January 21st at the Belford Engine Fire Company located at 739 Main St., Belford, NJ 07718. The clinic will run from 9:00 am to 11:30 am. All dog licenses must be renewed by January 31, 2012 as late fees start as of February 1st. Residents can obtain a license during the clinic if they have not done so yet. For more information, please contact Animal Control at 732-615-2097.
A Reminder from Middletown Emergency Management
Be Prepared. Stay Informed.
It may be warm, windy and rainy, but you should make time to get ready for any storms or emergencies that may occur this cold weather season. No matter what the storm event, there are several steps residents can take to prepare themselves:
Be Prepared. Stay Informed.
It may be warm, windy and rainy, but you should make time to get ready for any storms or emergencies that may occur this cold weather season. No matter what the storm event, there are several steps residents can take to prepare themselves:
Prepare – Assemble a Kit of Emergency Supplies – Batteries, flashlight, radio, first-aid kit, medications, food and water to last three or more days, can opener, cooking tools, toiletries.
Plan – Create an Emergency Plan – Your family may not be together when disaster strikes, so plan a way to contact one another, such as enlisting the help of a third party in another state as a contact, and review what you will do in different situations. Also, in the event that you are separated from family members, plan a meeting place outside of your neighborhood or town.
Stay Informed – Listen to local radio and television for the latest information on storms and other emergencies.
Visit Middletown Emergency Management on the web and www.ready.gov for more information.
Seasonal Job Expo Coming Feb 4
Middletown’s 2012 Seasonal Job Expo will be held on Saturday, Feb 4th from 10 a.m. to noon at the Senior Center, 900 Leonardville Road, Leonardo, NJ 07737. The township is seeking summer recreation supervisors, counselors and leaders, lifeguards, camp counselors, sports camp instructors and park maintenance workers. Seasonal employees must be 16 years old for recreation programs and 18 years old for Public Works and Park Maintenance positions. Employment runs from May through September and varies depending on the seasonal program. The salary range is $7.25 to $15 per hour depending on the position and experience. Call 732-615-2260 for more information.
Middletown’s 2012 Seasonal Job Expo will be held on Saturday, Feb 4th from 10 a.m. to noon at the Senior Center, 900 Leonardville Road, Leonardo, NJ 07737. The township is seeking summer recreation supervisors, counselors and leaders, lifeguards, camp counselors, sports camp instructors and park maintenance workers. Seasonal employees must be 16 years old for recreation programs and 18 years old for Public Works and Park Maintenance positions. Employment runs from May through September and varies depending on the seasonal program. The salary range is $7.25 to $15 per hour depending on the position and experience. Call 732-615-2260 for more information.
Middletown Fire Academy Offers, Boating Safety, CPR & AED Classes
The Middletown Fire Department Training Academy is offering classes to civilians on CPR, automatic electronic defibrillators and boating safety. A course on CPR and use of Automatic Electronic Defibrillators (AEDs) will be held on Sunday, March 4 at 9 a.m. Registrants must be 16 years old or older. Tuition is $25. Course Number is 12-1601-28.
The Middletown Fire Department Training Academy is offering classes to civilians on CPR, automatic electronic defibrillators and boating safety. A course on CPR and use of Automatic Electronic Defibrillators (AEDs) will be held on Sunday, March 4 at 9 a.m. Registrants must be 16 years old or older. Tuition is $25. Course Number is 12-1601-28.
New Jersey Boating Safety courses will be offered Sunday, February 19 and Sunday, May 6 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. All persons who wish to operate a power vessel must possess a Boating Safety Certificate. Successful completion of this 1-day course will result in a Boating Safety Certificate issued by the New Jersey State Police. Tuition is $50 per session. Feb session course number is 12-1701-05. May session course number is 12-1701-20
For more information visit www.middletownfireacademy.com, send e-mail to info@middletownfireacademy.com or call 732-615-3280, fax: 732-957-9369.
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