973-635-0674
54 Fairmount Avenue
Chatham, NJ 07928
OEM Coordinator
Steve Davenport
862-214-4554
sdavenport@chathamborough.org
Senior Deputy OEM Coordinator
Sam Francis
973-417-3042
sfrancis@chathamborough.org
The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is responsible for providing Chatham Borough with mitigation, preparedness, response, recovery, and coordination for large-scale emergencies, both natural and human-caused, for the purpose of saving lives and preventing property damage.
Keep up with the often-changing forecast here.
Do not park on the roadways during inclement weather.
When clearing snow from your driveway or sidewalk do not deposit it in the roadway.
Sidewalks must be cleared within 24 hours after the cessation of snowfall.
Consider helping your neighbors who are seniors or disabled with snow removal if you are able to.
Stay inside if you can and if you need to be out, please use caution and slow down.
For information on preparing for winter storms visit-https://www.ready.gov/winter-weather
The NJDEP has a website relating to NJ weather. For more information visit-https://www.nj.gov/dep/weatherready/
Be prepared for a power outage. For information on how to do so, visit- https://www.ready.gov/power-outages
If you lose power report it to JCP&L and get updates from them here- http://outages.firstenergycorp.com/nj.html
If you lose service from Altice get updates from them here- https://www.optimum.com/outage-map
If you lose service from Verizon get updates from them here-https://www.verizon.com/support/residential/service-outage
NJ Board of Public Utilities offers these tips for severe weather forecasts:
- Charge your phone and electrical devices in case of power outages.
- If an outage occurs, contact your utility right away; don't assume someone else will make the call.
- Treat all downed power lines as live. Stay away from them.
- Call 9-1-1 for fallen tree branches and downed live wires.
More safety information:
— Summer safety tips from the Sheriff's Office
— Preparedness resource links from Office of Emergency Management
— Sign up for emergency alerts through AlertMorris
Mitigation
Mitigation activities are those that lessen the undesirable effects of unavoidable hazards. Examples include public-education programs, the establishment of building codes, flood-plain management, pruning tree branches that overhang power lines, and taking down trees in danger of falling.
Chatham Borough collaborates with Morris County’s Office of Emergency Management to maintain the County’s Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Preparedness
OEM is responsible for writing and updating Chatham Borough’s Emergency Operations Plan, outlining the functions and responsibilities of all Borough departments and agencies during emergencies or disasters. In addition, OEM executes preparedness exercises to enhance readiness. These exercises simulate emergencies involving all first-responder agencies and all levels of government, allowing challenges to be addressed before a real emergency occurs.
Response
During a large emergency, OEM provides overall coordination for Borough-wide response efforts. Such coordination may involve the activation of the Emergency Operations Center at Borough Hall, where centralized coordination is managed by representatives from Borough departments and partner agencies. These representatives facilitate resource coordination, mutual aid, and policy decisions.
Recovery
After an emergency, OEM assists in the coordination of both short-term and long-term recovery functions. Short-term recovery efforts begin immediately following an emergency, as the Borough works to restore basic services and functions. Long-term recovery involves restoring economic activity and rebuilding the community’s quality of life.
Federal Agencies
State and County Agencies