New Jersey will be under a State of Emergency beginning at 2:00 PM today.  A significant amount of rainfall is expected with heavy downpours. 

The National Weather Service’s latest forecast confirms 1-3” of rain, with the possibility of up to 6-7” localized. The concern would be how quickly the rain falls which can lead to localized flooding. 

NJ OEM Flood Prep Info

During a State of Emergency, the Verona Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is the Official Point of Contact for the public.  OEM’s goal is to mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from the effects of natural or man-made disasters and emergencies that may occur within the Township of Verona. 

OEM coordinates the plans and operations of the various components of the Emergency Management System, consisting of police, fire, emergency medical services, public works, volunteers, and other groups contributing to the management of emergencies.

Be prepared for flooding, heavy rain, strong winds, downed trees/wires, and power outages.  

Things to know in preparation for the storm:

• Please report any emergencies or dangerous conditions (down trees blocking roads, flooded roads, down wires, etc.) to the Verona Police Department
• Property Damage should be reported to your insurance company.  If your insurance company requires official documentation, please contact the Verona Police Department when the storm has subsided
• Power Outages can be reported directly to PSEG
• Down Trees/Branches and Flooding can be reported directly to Verona DPW 
• Bulk Pick-Up is cancelled for tomorrow
• Do Not Drive Through Flood Water
• Do Not Walk Through Flood Water

Important Phone Numbers and Links:

Verona Police Department Emergency:  9-1-1

Verona Police Department Non-Emergency:  973-239-5000

Verona Department of Public Works:  973-857-4806

Weather updates and safety information:  Ready.NJ.gov 

PSEG Storm Safety:  Storm Safety Link

PSEG Outage Updates:  PSEG Outages

PSEG Outage Reporting:  Report an Outage

Northern NJ National Weather Service:  National Weather Service

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Stay Safe!

---Verona Police Department