Bergen County Office of Emergency Management

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Bergen County Office of Emergency Management This agency provides proactive planning, response, recovery and mitigation services to Bergen County and its municipal partners.

Recently, BCOEM Training Officer Barry Leventhal attended the New Jersey Standardized Active Violent Event Response (NJS...
10/21/2026

Recently, BCOEM Training Officer Barry Leventhal attended the New Jersey Standardized Active Violent Event Response (NJSAVER) Working Group, sponsored by the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness (NJOHSP).

More than 100 representatives from law enforcement, fire, EMS, emergency management, and communications agencies came together to discuss strategies, enhance coordination, and strengthen preparedness for violent incidents across New Jersey.

🤝 Training, communication, and collaboration save lives! Initiatives like NJSAVER help ensure that responders can work together efficiently and effectively when emergencies occur, improving response capabilities and helping keep our communities safe.

Bergen County OEM remains committed to preparedness, collaboration, and protecting our communities.

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Bergen County through 10pm. Severe thunderstorms...
10/16/2026

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Bergen County through 10pm. Severe thunderstorms may bring strong winds, heavy rain, and hail. Strong winds can cause flying debris, turn unsecured objects into projectiles, and cause power outages. Remain alert for threatening weather and possible warnings.

🚨 Emergency Preparedness in Action!This week, staff from the Bergen County Office of Emergency Management participated i...
10/10/2026

🚨 Emergency Preparedness in Action!

This week, staff from the Bergen County Office of Emergency Management participated in an emergency drill at the Veolia Water Treatment Plant in Haworth alongside local emergency responders.

These collaborative training exercises strengthen coordination, test emergency response procedures, and help ensure that our agencies are prepared to respond effectively to any emergency that may arise.

Working together today to be better prepared for tomorrow!

Last week, staff from the Bergen County Office of Emergency Management joined our partners from Bergen County Communicat...
09/30/2026

Last week, staff from the Bergen County Office of Emergency Management joined our partners from Bergen County Communications, Bergen County Security, and the Bergen County Sheriff’s Department at the annual Bergen County Senior Picnic at Van Saun County Park in Paramus.

Our teams worked together to help ensure a safe, secure, and well-coordinated event for all attendees.

We hope everyone had a great time enjoying this wonderful event and the beautiful day! ☀️

Thank you to all of our partners who helped make the day a success! 👏

🌧️ WEATHER UPDATE – BERGEN COUNTYBergen County OEM is monitoring a Nor’easter expected to impact our area beginning late...
09/25/2026

🌧️ WEATHER UPDATE – BERGEN COUNTY

Bergen County OEM is monitoring a Nor’easter expected to impact our area beginning later tonight through Monday morning.

🌧️ Rain: 2–3 inches possible throughout the event
💨 Winds: 15–20 MPH, with gusts up to 45 MPH
🌊 Coastal/Tidal Flooding: Moderate tidal flooding is possible, particularly along the southern portions of the Hackensack and Passaic Rivers.
⚠️ Flooding: Minor flash flooding may occur along rivers, streams, creeks, low-lying areas, and locations with poor drainage.

The National Weather Service has issued:
• Coastal Flood Advisory: 6 PM Friday through 6 PM Sunday
• Wind Advisory: 2 PM Friday through 6 AM Sunday

Residents should secure loose outdoor items, use caution while traveling, and never drive through flooded roadways.

Bergen County OEM will continue to monitor the storm and provide updates as conditions change.

Stay informed. Stay prepared. Stay safe.

🚨The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for Bergen County beginning at 2pm today through 6am Sunday. Su...
09/25/2026

🚨The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for Bergen County beginning at 2pm today through 6am Sunday.
Sustained winds of 20-25mph, locally 30-35mph.
Gusts of 40-45mph locally up to 55mph.
⚠️Remember to secure loose outdoor objects
⚠️power outages are likely
⚠️downed tree limbs and scatted down trees are likely🚨
Bergen County OEM will continue to monitor this storm and issue further bulletins as needed!!!

Yesterday, staff from the Bergen County Office of Emergency Management were joined by our utility partners from Orange &...
09/25/2026

Yesterday, staff from the Bergen County Office of Emergency Management were joined by our utility partners from Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R) at the Bergen County Emergency Operations Center for our annual exercise.

The exercise tested O&R’s capabilities to operate within our EOC during severe storm conditions, while strengthening communication, coordination, and resource management between our agencies.

This type of pre-planning and collaboration is essential to ensuring Bergen County is prepared to respond efficiently and effectively to storms and other emergencies that may impact our communities.

Thank you to our partners at Orange & Rockland for their continued commitment to preparedness and to the residents of Bergen County.

Prepared today. Ready tomorrow. 🌩️🤝🚨
Bergen County Office of Emergency ManagementOrange and Rockland Utilities, Inc.

Congratulations Ray! It was a pleasure working with you and thank you for all you have done for Bergen County and Mahwah...
09/21/2026

Congratulations Ray! It was a pleasure working with you and thank you for all you have done for Bergen County and Mahwah!!

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Bergen County through 1130 AM. Heavy bands of rain are...
09/13/2026

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Bergen County through 1130 AM. Heavy bands of rain are expected to continue to pass through Bergen County for the next hour producing heavy downpours which could result in flash flooding conditions! Motorists are urged to not drive through flooded roadways!

The Bergen County Office of Emergency Management wishes those of the Jewish faith a Very Happy and Safe New Year!
09/12/2026

The Bergen County Office of Emergency Management wishes those of the Jewish faith a Very Happy and Safe New Year!

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285 Campgaw Road
Mahwah, NJ
07430

Telephone

201-785-5757

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