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Office of Emergency Management
As per Township Ordinance 1A-39, within the Department of Public Safety, there shall be a Division of Emergency Management. The Division shall consist of an Emergency Management Coordinator, who shall be appointed by the Mayor of the Township, and an Emergency Management Council, the members of which shall also be appointed by the Mayor of the Township.
The Emergency Management Coordinator and Emergency Management Council shall have such functions, powers, and duties as provided by state laws, orders, and regulations of the New Jersey Department of Public Safety.
Responsibilities
The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is responsible for coordinating the response to all large scale emergencies, maintaining the Township's Emergency Management plan, and providing resources to all Township Departments during emergencies or in times of crisis. In addition, the OEM works closely with the Morris County OEM and the New Jersey OEM.
Citizen Emergency Response Team
The OEM also coordinates a Citizen Emergency Response Team (CERT). Currently, Pam Graham is the Jefferson Township CERT Coordinator. The CERT program is voluntary and is always seeking volunteers. Training is provided. For more information, go to the CERT information website. The OEM and Deputy OEM Coordinators can be contacted through the Police Chief's Office at 973-208-6151.
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Police Department
Physical Address
1033 Weldon Road
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
Mailing Address
1033 Weldon Road
Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849
Phone: Non-Emergency: (973) 697-1300Fax: (973) 697-7230Emergency Phone: 9-1-1