EMERGENCIES HAPPEN. Help Make Middlesex Ready.
Disasters can happen at any time and the government may not be able to meet the needs of the community immediately, but there is something that community members can do about it.
The Office of Emergency Management’s responsibility is in the organization and management of resources for dealing with all aspects of emergencies, in particular mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. Emergency management involves plans, structures and arrangements established to engage the normal endeavours of government, voluntary and private agencies in a comprehensive and coordinated way to respond to the whole spectrum of emergency needs.
We know that disaster preparedness works. We can take action now that will help protect our families, reduce the impact an emergency has on our lives, and deal with the chaos if an incident occurs near us. These actions are at the heart of what we do. Being prepared is best achieved by your participation in Community and Family Preparedness to better protect all in times of disaster. We are an ALL volunteer organization and in need of personnel to volunteer their services.
The Office of Emergency Management is involved in all major fire, chemical, police, and act of god incidents. It is our job to assist all emergency service organizations in a support function, as well as provide assistance as needed to the citizens of Middlesex. Other than disasters we are heavily involved in all community events. None of these operations could be accomplished without the dedicated volunteers associated with the Office of Emergency Management. It is their diligence and dedication as well as the other emergency service organizations, volunteer or paid, which make Middlesex Borough what it is.
The continuation of this organization depends on volunteers who are interested in helping their community. Training is free. If you are interested in volunteering your time and assisting our community, please leave a message at 732.356.7900 or contact a member of the Office of Emergency Management.
Disaster can strike at any time. We all have a personal responsibility to be ready. Help us preserve our future.
JACK COSTA - OEM Director
Phone: 732.356.7900
Email: jcosta@middlesexboro-nj.gov
Cadet Program: Join Our Team and Serve Your Community
Are you a young, motivated individual with a passion for emergency preparedness and community service? We’re excited to announce the launch of the Middlesex Borough Office of Emergency Management Cadet Program, an opportunity for you to gain valuable experience, develop essential skills, and make a real difference in your community.
Recent News: OEM Edition
+ "Stop, Think, Connect" Cybersecurity Awareness
MIDDLESEX OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ASKS YOU TO FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE STEPS TO PREVENT CYBERSECURITY ATTACKS BECAUSE "CYBERSECURITY IS A SHARED RESPONSIBILITY"
- Lock Down Your Login – Usernames and passwords are often not enough to protect important accounts like email, banking, and social media. Fortify your accounts by enabling the strongest authentication tools available, such as multi-factor authentication for your online accounts and fingerprint identification and security keys to lock your mobile device.
- Keep a clean machine - Regularly update the software on your Internet-connected devices, including PCs, smartphones, and tablets, to reduce the risk of infection from malware.
- Treat personal information like money - Information about you, such as your purchase history and location, has value - just like money. has value - just like money. Protect your data by being cautious about how your information is collected by apps and websites.
- Own your online presence - Control and limit who can see your information online by checking the privacy and security settings on your accounts and apps. Anything you post publicly could potentially be seen by a cybercriminal, so keep your personal information private.
- Share with care - Think before posting about yourself and others online. Consider what a post reveals, who might see it, and how it could be perceived now and in the future.
+ Kidde Fire Extinguisher Recall
Kidde Recalls Fire Extinguishers with Plastic Handles Due to Failure to Discharge and Nozzle Detachment: Please Replace
The fire extinguishers can become clogged or require excessive force to discharge and can fail to activate during a fire emergency. In addition, the nozzle can detach with enough force to pose an impact hazard.
Recall date: November 2, 2017
+ Middlesex Borough's CERT Team and Office of Emergency Management completed training in CPR 2019
Members of Middlesex Borough's CERT Team and Office of Emergency Management completed training in CPR for Adult, child and infant together with AED. The instruction was sponsored by Veolia, a local facility in Middlesex Borough. Participants received two year certifications at completion.
The Community Emergency Response Team(CERT) program in Middlesex Borough operates under the Office of Emergency Management. The program educates volunteers about disaster preparedness for the hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. CERT offers a consistent, nationwide approach to volunteer training and organization. They are the Help until the Professional responders arrive. Through CERT, the capabilities to prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters is built and enhanced. There are CERT programs in all fifty states. CERT is open to Middlesex Borough Residents from 14 years of age. Training is FREE. For information on Membership in the Office of Emergency Management and CERT please email CERTMIDDLESEX@yahoo.com.
+ Middlesex Borough CERT Team receives Proclamation from Middlesex County Freeholders
The Middlesex Borough CERT Team, together with the other Middlesex County CERT Teams, were recognized at the Middlesex County Freeholders Meeting on June 6 by Freeholder Shanti Narra with a Proclamation.
The Office of Emergency Management, is the sponsor of the Middlesex Borough CERT (Community Emergency Response Program) 18 Member program.