Borough of Carlstadt, New Jersey

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Office of Emergency Management (OEM)

Telephone: 201-531-7182
Fax: 201-939-6945
E-mail: oem@carlstadtnj.us

Emergency Management Coordinator
Hernan Lopez

Deputy Emergency Management Coordinators
John Wejsa
Brian Bray
Robert Healey
Andrew Berry
Michael Ward
Richard Bartlett Jr.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Borough of Carlstadt Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is to maintain a high level of preparedness, to protect the citizens of the Borough of Carlstadt; to mitigate loss of life and vital assets prior to, during and immediate aftermath of a disaster; and to facilitate the speedy recovery of the borough in the mid and long term intervals following a disaster.

Responsibilities

OEM has the statutory responsibility to coordinate all borough emergency response plans. OEM’s responsibilities are to identify vulnerabilities, effectively mitigate disasters, public education, respond to all hazard emergency situations, protect the borough first responders, ensure continuity of government and business and to facilitate an effective recovery. OEM will coordinate with local, state and federal agencies as well as private entities to develop, maintain and implement the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP).

OEM is prepared to activate an Emergency Operations Center during any major disaster to allow coordination of all support agencies to provide continuity of services to the public

Teamwork

Besides working closely with the Mayor, Police Chief, Fire Chief, Ambulance Captain and DPW Superintendent the Carlstadt Emergency Management receives support from the Bergen County Office of Emergency Management and the New Jersey State Office of Emergency Management.

Memorial Municipal Building
500 Madison Street
Carlstadt, NJ 07072
(201) 939-2850