FLOOD THEATER
Made for the Oradell and New Milford Communities of Northern New Jersey
The Facts about imminent Flooding are unfortunately crystal clear: Floods that used to happen once every 100 years are now happening every 8 years.
New Milford and Oradell are particularly effected, as they are situated next to the Hackensack River and the Oradell reservoir. According to FEMA 2021, since 2011 Bergen County has experienced 8 climate disasters and received the most financial assistance in the state—over $110 million.
This funding was for damage control, not damage prevention. What can we as a community do and choose now to prevent further damage? How can we be stewards of our collective resources – our rivers, roads, homes, schools and train stations?
Write/Call Local Politicians
Local numbers available here.
Contact – Write or Call your State Legislature representative via NJ Legislature Districts [ Oradell and New Milford are in District 38 ]
Write to Veolia Water to take initiative to decrease flood risk
Write a letter to the Veolia Water managing the Oradell Reservoir to tell them your story and urge them to take action to prevent future flooding events.
North America Headquarters
Carrie Griffiths
Executive Vice President, Communications, and Chief Communications Officer
1-800-253-6745
53 State Street
Boston MA 02109
Local
Veolia Water
Vice President, Utility Communications, Veolia North America
Steven Goudsmith
914-356-6313
461 From Road
Suite 400
Paramus NJ 07652
Join Local Green Teams in New Milford and Oradell
Join local organizations working to prevent flooding and flood damage
Make a Rain Garden or a Rain Barrel
Our community goes into crisis when flooding occurs:
Bergen County CONSTITUENT HOT LINE (201) 336-7330
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Hazardous Materials:
– Health Department (201) 634-2804
– Emergency Management (201) 785-5757
Homeless 24-Hour Hotline (888) 3-BERGEN [(888) 323-7436]
Poison Control (800) 222-1222
Psychiatric Emergency Screening Program (PESP)
– 24-Hour Hotline 201) 262-4357
– Rape Crisis Center 24-Hour Hotline (201) 487-2227