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Welcome to the Hillsdale Police Department, Bergen County, NJ
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(201)664-4200, Fax#(201)666-4503, IN CASE OF EMERGENCY DIAL 9-1-1
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 The following is adapted from the latest Hillsdale Police Department Press Release transmitted to local news outlets about the flood emergency that affected Hillsdale during the early morning of August 23, 2010.
Earlier Flood Evacuations Recalled as Waters Recede Chief Chip Stalter wishes to announce that the previous flood evacuations, which were encouraged due to eminent flooding from the Pascack Brook late Sunday, August 22, 2010 – early morning, August 23, 2010, have now been rescinded. Currently, flood waters have receded, but based upon today’s weather forecast the police department will continue to monitor water levels at the Woodcliff Lake Reservoir and Pascack Brook throughout the course of the day. Recapitulation/Abstract:
At approximately 11:30 p.m, on Sunday night, August 22, 2010, the Hillsdale Police Department received a call from United Water, a subsidiary of Suez Environment which provides water utility services to New Jersey, informing the police department that conditions at the Woodcliff Lake Reservoir were conducive for flooding. As a result of this information, the Hillsdale Police Department notified the Hillsdale Office of Emergency Management and the Westwood Police Department. Together with OEM officials, Hillsdale Police Sergeant John Carty and Hillsdale Police Officer Brian McKeever commenced a flood watch. Commensurate with the flood watch, Police Officer Jeff Angermeyer began making certain notifications via Swiftreach, Twitter, and Nixle to nearby households and businesses that could be affected if flood stage is reached. By approximately 1 a.m., Monday, August 23, 2010, the Pascack Brook reached flood stage as predicted. Accordingly, the town’s flood siren was sounded and police officers also gave verbal instructions to affected residents via the public address bullhorns affixed to their patrol cars. Evacuations were encouraged, and many residents opted to leave their homes and remove their automobiles from flood-prone streets. During flood stage, Washington Avenue became submerged by flood waters and was closed to traffic. Several nearby side streets, including Beechwood Drive, were closed as a precaution when standing water began to accumulate. However, no injuries or serious flood damage to any property has been reported. Final Update:
As of 6:00 a.m., the Pascack Brook level has fallen back below flood stage. Since the water level appears to be holding, the flood watch has been terminated. Flood water that washed out Washington Avenue, and standing water on certain nearby side streets, has receded and those streets have already been reopened. Chief Stalter would like to thank the Hillsdale Office of Emergency Management, under the direction of William B. Franklin, and those police officers involved with this emergency for their diligence. ###
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 The following is an excerpt from a Hillsdale Police Department Press Release drafted at approximately 2:15 a.m., describing the flood emergency that affected Hillsdale on August 23, 2010.
Flood Evacuations for Flood Prone Neighborhoods (2:15 A.M. INFORMATION BRIEF)
Chief Chip Stalter wishes to announce that flood evacuations were encouraged due to eminent flooding from the Pascack Brook, which occurred late Sunday, August 22, 2010 – early morning, August 23, 2010. At approximately 11:30 p.m, on Sunday night, August 22, 2010, the Hillsdale Police Department received a call from United Water, a subsidiary of Suez Environment which provides water utility services to New Jersey, informing the police department that conditions at the Woodcliff Lake Reservoir were conducive for flooding. In the past, flooding conditions have affected Hillsdale and parts of Westwood. As a result of this information, the Hillsdale Police Department notified the Hillsdale Office of Emergency Management and the Westwood Police Department. Together with OEM officials, Hillsdale Police Sergeant John Carty and Hillsdale Police Officer Brian McKeever commenced a flood watch to monitor the likelihood of water cresting above the reservoir’s flood gates, and thereby raising the Pascack Brook level to flood stage. Commensurate with the flood watch, Police Officer Jeff Angermeyer began making certain notifications to nearby households and businesses that could be affected if flood stage is reached. Between 11:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m., on Monday, August 23, 2010, area residents were alerted to the potential for flooding via the Swiftreach network, which transmits pre-recorded warning announcements over the phone lines. Additionally, similar messages were sent via Twitter and Nixle, both authorized social networking applications that the police department regularly uses to keep residents informed of ongoing incidents, about the flood watch. By approximately 1 a.m., the Pascack Brook reached flood stage as predicted. As a result, the town’s flood siren was sounded and police officers also gave verbal instructions to affected residents via the public address bullhorns affixed to their patrol cars. Evacuations were encouraged, and many residents opted to leave their homes and remove automobiles from flood-prone streets. During the flood stage, Washington Avenue became submerged by flood waters and was closed to traffic. Several nearby side streets, including Beechwood Drive, were closed as a precaution when standing water began to accumulate. However, no injuries or serious flood damage to any property has been reported. As of 2:15 a.m., the Pascack Brook level is at 4.5, which is still flood stage. That notwithstanding, the water level appears to be holding, and no additional street closings have occurred. Chief Stalter would like to thank the Hillsdale Office of Emergency Management, under the direction of William B. Franklin, and the Westwood Police Department, under the direction of Police Chief Frank Regino. ###
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The Hillsdale Police Department is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Crossing Guard. Applications are available for pick-up at the Hillsdale Police Headquarters.
For any questions regarding the duties and responsibilities of a crossing guard guard please call (201)664-4200 extension 1539
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Public Service Electric & Gas (PSE&G) has issued a statement to its customers concerning the recent heat wave. Please see the below information provided by PSE&G:
July 7, 2010
PSE&G Hot Weather Update - 6AM -- About 6,500 PSE&G customers are currently without power this morning due to the extreme heat. Municipalities with more than 500 customers affected include: Fairview, Elizabeth and Jersey City. The utility serves 2.1 million customers statewide. -- Yesterday’s preliminary peak demand for electricity, set at 5 p.m., was 10,804 megawatts, which is the highest so far this summer but still shy of the all-time peak demand of 11,108 megawatts set on August 2, 2006. -- Crews will be working throughout the day to restore power. PSE&G appreciates everyone’s patience. -- Although we expect to have enough electricity to meet demand, it’s always helpful to conserve where possible. PSE&G is providing the following conservation tips: Turn off everything you’re not using; lights, TVs, computers, etc. Use dimmers, timers and motion detectors on indoor and outdoor lighting. Close blinds, shades and draperies facing the sun to keep the sun’s heat out and help fans and air conditioners cool more efficiently. Close doors leading to uncooled parts of your home. With central air, close off vents to unused rooms. Delay heat-producing tasks such as washing and drying laundry or dishes until later in the day, and wait until load is full. Refrain from using nonessential appliances. Unplug or use only when necessary an extra refrigerator in your garage. Also, customers should consider setting their air conditioners to 78 degrees, health permitting.
-- To report a power outage, call PSE&G’s Customer Service line: 1-800-436-PSEG or log on to My Account at www.pseg.com. -- Because the weather is so extreme, PSE&G is activating a Twitter page to keep the public informed about our activities. We encourage customers and constituents to follow us on twitter. This information was provided by PSE&G. Please do not call the Hillsdale Police Department for information about PSE&G, unless reporting an emergency (e.g., new electrical light outages, utility pole fires, etc.).
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