Full Notification

August 26, 2011

Dear Bloomfield Residents,
As of 8/25/2011, Governor Chris Christie has declared a State of Emergency for New Jersey (NJ) as a result of Hurricane Irene. High winds (100 MPH), heavy rain and flooding, and power outages may be experienced throughout all of NJ.

With that in mind, please observe the following reminders for your family as well as anyone whom you know with Special Needs:
• Be prepared to shelter in place if necessary
• Three days' supply of canned, non-perishable, ready-to-eat FOOD Three days' supply of WATER (a total of three gallons per family member)
• Battery-operated RADIO and extra batteries
• FLASHLIGHT and extra batteries
• One week's prescription MEDICATIONS
• FIRST AID KIT
• Personal TOILETRIES
• Non-electric CAN OPENER and UTENSILS
• SPECIAL NEEDS items:
o INFANT care items
o Items for ELDERLY family members
o Items for relatives with DISABILITIES
• CASH or TRAVELERS CHECKS
• Store important DOCUMENTS in a waterproof, safe location
• Try to keep cell phones charged at all times
• Pet supplies
• Register with CODE RED https://cne.coderedweb.com/Default.aspx?groupid=M6B2RuuviViv2Vw5mraxlQ%3d%3d
• Pick up a FREE “File of Life” (to have all emergency info in one place) from the Health Department Nursing Office

Please keep up to date by checking the following:
Township website: www.bloomfieldtwpnj.com
WBMA-TV
Local radio and TV Stations


Please see the following links for more useful information:


Forecasts & Weather/Flood Info
National Hurricane Center: http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/

How To Prepare
NJ Hurricane Safety Page: http://www.ready.nj.gov/plan/hurricanes.html
FEMA: www.ready.gov
Preparedness Info (Espanol): http://www.listo.gov/


People with Disabilities, Senior Citizens, & Others with Access and Functional Needs
http://www.ready.nj.gov/plan/special-needs.html

Important Numbers
Bloomfield Police: 973.680.4141
Bloomfield Fire: 973.680.4153
PSEG (EMERGENCIES or to report Power Outage): 1.800.436.7734
Bloomfield Health & Human Services: 973.680.4024

ALL EMERGENCIES: 9-1-1