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FLOOD RESPONSE AND RECOVERY
NJ Continues to Experience Flooding
Just as residents of Northern New Jersey were recovering from the March storms that flooded the area, they are headed into another rainy week. The National Weather Service issued a Flood Warning on April 18, 2011. While this series of storms has not caused the governor to declare a state of emergency as was the case in the March storm, it has caused flooding in low-lying areas of Passaic and Morris counties.
On this page and those linked to it, we will provide resources and information related to recovering from the damage caused by this storm. Information will be updated regularly as new data becomes available.
Local Resources for Information and Assistance
Call 2-1-1
If you have a need and you don't know where to turn, dial 2-1-1 and we will do our best to find the community resource that will help. NJ 2-1-1 is keeping track of all of the needs expressed by callers and we are in contact with agencies and services in all of the affected areas. If we can't find resources to direct you to when you call, we will do our best to find an answer and call you back.
Statewide Resources
Necessities such as shelter, food, clothing, or cleaning materials can be obtained from the American Red Cross and the Salvation Army. Local resources will be added to the "Local Resources" section (below) as they become available.
Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is ready to assist you if you have been affected by the floods. They will direct you to the nearest shelter and will provide food and clothing resources. Pastoral care is given to flood victims and exhausted responders. Comfort care items, blankets, cots and clean-up kits are actively distributed as well. Find your local Salvation Army office here or call (908) 851-9300.
American Red Cross
The Red Cross provides immediate emergency assistance to people affected by disaster, such as; shelter, food and water, health and mental health services to address basic human needs. The goal of Red Cross disaster relief is to enable individuals and families to resume their normal daily activities independently. The Red Cross also feeds emergency workers, handles inquiries from concerned family members outside the disaster area, provides blood and blood products to disaster victims, and helps those affected by disaster to access other available resources. Find your local American Red Cross chapter.
Emergency Food
Food pantries and soup kitchens can be found in every county in our state. If you are finding it difficult to feed your family, locate a food resource in your community at www.endhungernj.org. Food supplies in these locations depend upon the donations received. Whenever possible call the food pantry or soup kitchen before going to verify hours and availability.
Emotional Support
Crisis counselors will provide outreach and education services about coping with the emotional difficulties in the aftermath of emergencies such as these. Stress can surface in many forms and often appears weeks or months after a traumatic event. It may include anger, fatigue, loss of appetite, sleeplessness, nightmares, depression, inability to concentrate, hyperactivity and/or increased alcohol or drug use. If you or someone you know is experiencing distress or feeling overwhelmed by painful emotions related to recent events, call the New Jersey MentalHealthCares' Disaster Helpline: 1-877-294-4357 (HELP). A TTY line is available at (877) 294-4356. Translation services are available as well.
Download a copy of Managing the Emotional Consequences of Storms and Flooding. (Available in Spanish and English)
Legal Services
Low-income New Jerseyans can get free legal help by phone calling LSNJ Law's toll-free hotline 1-888-LSNJ-LAW (1-888-576-5529), Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Outside of New Jersey, please call 732-572-9100 and ask to be transferred to the hotline. Find your local office at the LSNJ website.
Local Resources
Shelter, Food, Clothing and More (by locale)
This section of our site will be updated continuously to include local resources in the towns and counties affected by flooding.
Little Falls - For general flood information that is specific to your town, call the Little Falls Flood Hotline at 973-256-6538. Find current news at the township website.
Pequannock Township - Find current news at the Pequannock Township website.
Township of Wayne - the OEM information line at 973-694-5050, and the township's website, offer current information on road closures and warnings. The township has created a Flood Preparation, Response and Recovery Guide for residents that includes pictures from the 2010 flood as well as detailed advice on action that should be taken at each stage of the flood event.
MORRIS COUNTY
| GENERAL ASSISTANCE |
Catholic Family & Community Services (serving residents of Morris, Passaic and Sussex counties) call Rita Kelly at 973 279-7100 ext. 33 |
Mon-Fri 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM; can help with referrals for food, clothing and furniture. Call for more information.
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| CLEAN-UP |
The American Red Cross is providing clean up kits. Call 973-797-3300. |
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Dial 2-1-1 if you are physically challenged and are not capable of cleaning up flood related damage. |
| DEBRI PICK-UP |
Lincoln Park |
Electronics and metal need to be seperated, everything else can go together at curb |
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Pequannock |
No seperation needed, put all debris at curb and town will pick up |
| FOOD |
Lincoln Park -just off of Rt 202 at the Lincoln Park Fire House |
Canteen will start operations at 11 AM; lunch, dinner & snacks; CLOSED 3.18.11 |
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Pequannck Valley Park |
Canteen 1 will start operations at 11 AM; lunch, dinner & snacks; CLOSED 3.18.11 |
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Pequannock Valley Park (Lyman Park near Roosevelt) |
Canteen 2 will start operations at 11 AM; CLOSED 3.18.11 |
| LEGAL SERVICES |
Legal Services of Northwest NJ
30 Schuyler Place
2nd Floor
Morristown, NJ 07963
(973) 285-6911
e-mail: lsnwj-morris@lsnj.org |
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Mon.-Fri.
Will assist low-income individuals with flood-related legal issues such as landlord failure to make repairs, return of security deposit if they need to move, insurance questions, etc |
| SHELTER |
Pequannock Twsp. High School, 85 Sunset Road
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PASSAIC COUNTY
| GENERAL ASSISTANCE |
Catholic Family & Community Services (serving residents of Morris, Passaic and Sussex counties)
Call Rita Kelly at 973 279-7100 ext. 33 |
Mon-Fri 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM; can help with referrals for food, clothing and furniture. Call for more information.
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| CLEAN-UP |
Father English Community Center
435 Main Street
Paterson
Call Carlos at 973-881-0127
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Will help with food, clothing, furniture, disaster food boxes and clean-up kits for those affected by the flood |
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Pompton Lakes - Lime is available at the Borough garage. Basements can be pumped out by the Pomptom Lakes Volunteer Fire Department after water table has receded. |
Contact the Office of Emergency Management between 8:00AM and 11:00PM 973-835-0143, EXT. 707 to be placed on the list for first-come, first-served assistance with pumping. |
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The American Red Cross is providing clean up kits. Call 973-797-3300. |
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Dial 2-1-1 if you are physically challenged and are not capable of cleaning up flood related damage. |
| CLOTHING/FURNISHINGS |
CUMAC in Paterson, Ellison Street (across from shelter at Passaic County Community College)
973-742-5518 |
Thrift shop is open from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
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Father English Community Center
435 Main Street
Paterson
Call Carlos at 973-881-0127
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Will help with food, clothing, furniture, disaster food boxes and clean-up kits for those affected by the flood |
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Oasis
59 Mill Street
973.881.8307 ext. 123 |
Will assist with food, baby items and social service referrals |
| DEBRI PICK-UP |
Little Falls |
No seperation needed, put all debris at curb and town will pick up
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Paterson |
No seperation needed, but notify Paterson DPW if there are large items i.e. furniture, rug...
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Totowa |
No seperation needed, put all debris at curb and town will pick up |
| FOOD |
CUMAC in Paterson, Ellison Street (across from shelter at Passaic County Community College)
973-742-5518 |
Open and available to give out bagged food and clothing to those affected by the flood |
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Father English Community Center
435 Main Street
Paterson
Call Carlos at 973-881-0127
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Will help with food, clothing, furniture, disaster food boxes and clean-up kits for those affected by the flood |
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Oasis
59 Mill Street
973.881.8307 ext. 123 |
Will assist with food, baby items and social service referrals |
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St. Paul's CDC
451 Van Houten Street
Paterson
(973) 278-7900 |
Food pantry is open from 8:30 -12:30 Monday-Friday; provides emergency food items, diapers, formula and toiletries; ID, proof of address and income verification required |
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Pompton Lakes Command Post located at the corner of Dawes Highway and Lincoln Avenue |
Canteen will start operations at 11 AM; lunch, dinner & snacks
CLOSED 3.17.11 |
| Salvation Army |
541-545 W. Broadway
Paterson, NJ 07522-1004
973-790-4817 |
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| LEGAL SERVICES |
Northeast New Jersey Legal Services
152 Market Street
Paterson, NJ 07505
(973) 523-2900
E-mail: NNJLS@lsnj.org
Web Site: www.lsnj.org/nnjls |
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Mon.-Fri.
Will assist low-income individuals with flood-related legal issues such as landlord failure to make repairs, return of security deposit if they need to move, insurance questions, etc |
| SHELTER |
Little Falls Civic Center, 19 Warren St. |
CLOSED |
| Paterson, 165 5th Avenue |
CLOSED 3.18.11 |
| (for your pet) |
Kamp Kanine, 51 Sindle Ave, Little Falls |
(973) 837-6630; $20.00 per day; Proof of vaccines will be required to shelter a pet. |
Disaster Assessment
The Red Cross Disaster Assessment teams will be working in the areas where flood waters have receded to identify damage and the needs of the community.
Clean-Up Resources
Communities in need of bulk clean-up and recovery supply distribution can contact the American Red Cross via their county or town Office of Emergency Management. Please provide the areas that need supplies distributed and they will establish routes to meet the need.
Dial 2-1-1 if you are physically challenged and are not capable of cleaning up flood related damage.
Your Rights as a Renter
Rent Abatement and Security Deposits
If you are a tenant and you have been displaced by fire or flood as a result of the storm, you may be entitled to return of part of the rent you paid for March. You also may not have to pay your rent for April and the months after that if you are not able to go back into your apartment. Finally, if you are able to return to your apartment, but it is not completely habitable, you may not have to pay all the rent. Learn more. (en Español)
Your displacement due to this natural disaster, may also entitle you to have your security deposit returned quickly. A landlord must return your security deposit within five business days if:
- The displacement is cause by fire, flood, condemnation or evacuation; and
- An authorized public official posts the premises with a notice prohibiting occupancy, or
- A building inspector has certified within 48 hours that displacement is expected to continue longer than seven days and has so notified the owner in writing.
Learn more. (en Español)
Safety Precautions
Make Sure Your Drinking Water is Safe
Power outages have occurred in many municipalities as a result of storm waters. Public Water Utilities in these areas are recommending specific safety precautions be taken to be sure that the water is safe for drinking, cooking, bathing and washing. To find out what is recommended in your area, contact your local municipality or call your water company.
For futher safety precautions, go to our page on flood preparedness.
Need Help? – Dial 2-1-1
You are encouraged to dial “2-1-1” 24 hours a day, seven days a week if you need help in understanding and finding available assistance services. Language translation and TTY services are offered to any caller. You can also search our database for services in your local community or Chat Live with an experienced community resource specialist. 2-1-1 will help identify with you the best local resources to fit your individual needs during times of distress or for life’s everyday situations.
If you know of additional resources that would be appropriate to include in this section, please let us know by contacting us via e-mail at info@nj211.org.
Sources include:
http://www.use.salvationarmy.org/use/www_use_nj.nsf
http://www.redcross.org/where/chapts.asp#NJ
http://www.endhungernj.org/
http://www.nj211.org/images/Flood/Somerset%20County%20Get%20Help%20Flood%20Flyer%202010.pdf
http://www.nj211.org/images/Flood/Northeast%20NJ%20Legal%20Services%20Brochhure.pdf
http://www.nj211.org/images/Flood/ST%20rent%20abatement%202010.pdf
http://www.nj211.org/images/Flood/ST%20security%202010.pdf
http://littlefallsflood.com/
http://www.waynetownship.com/hs-floodbull.htm
Page last modified on 4.19.11
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