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Though the meetings are not open to the public, citizens will benefit from the assistance received by their individual counties to offset the financial impact of the storm. Federal and State disaster recovery officials announced today that briefings will take place as follows:</p> <p><img data-attachment-id="175945856" data-permalink="https://readynj.wordpress.com/2018/06/18/fema-and-state-schedule-briefings-on-disaster-assistance-3/schedule-4368-2/" data-orig-file="https://readynj.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/schedule-43681.jpg" data-orig-size="654,382" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"Laura Connolly","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"1529338516","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="schedule 4368" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://readynj.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/schedule-43681.jpg?w=300" data-large-file="https://readynj.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/schedule-43681.jpg?w=640" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-175945856" src="https://readynj.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/schedule-43681.jpg?w=640" alt="schedule 4368" srcset="https://readynj.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/schedule-43681.jpg 654w, https://readynj.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/schedule-43681.jpg?w=150&h=88 150w, https://readynj.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/schedule-43681.jpg?w=300&h=175 300w" sizes="(max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px" /></p> <p>President Donald J. Trump has designated five (5) New Jersey counties eligible for disaster assistance: Bergen, Essex, Morris, Passaic, and Somerset counties. Of those counties, two (2) are eligible for snow assistance for a continuous 48-hour period during or proximate to the incident period on a cost-sharing basis: Bergen and Morris.“Every disaster New Jersey experiences is a learning opportunity. It also gives us the ability to enhance our policies and procedures,” said Major Louis Bucchere, Commanding Officer of the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management. “We have an obligation to ensure that federal, state, and local dollars are used responsibly. These briefings are conducted to educate county and local officials on the eligibility requirements, application development and reimbursement process to make them successful in providing assistance to their local communities.”</p> <p>This Public Assistance grant declaration means that affected county and municipal governments are eligible to apply for federal assistance to fund 75 percent of the approved costs for debris removal, emergency protective measures, and repairing, restoring or replacing damaged public facilities.</p> <p>All counties in the State of New Jersey are eligible to apply for assistance under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.</p> <p>For more information visit <a href="https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4368">https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4368</a>.</p> <p style="text-align:center;">###</p> <p><img data-attachment-id="175945846" data-permalink="https://readynj.wordpress.com/new-oem_logo_translg/" data-orig-file="https://readynj.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/new-oem_logo_translg.gif" data-orig-size="779,779" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="NEW oem_logo_translg" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://readynj.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/new-oem_logo_translg.gif?w=300" data-large-file="https://readynj.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/new-oem_logo_translg.gif?w=640" class=" wp-image-175945846 aligncenter" src="https://readynj.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/new-oem_logo_translg.gif?w=181&h=181" alt="NEW oem_logo_translg" width="181" height="181" srcset="https://readynj.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/new-oem_logo_translg.gif?w=181&h=181 181w, https://readynj.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/new-oem_logo_translg.gif?w=362&h=362 362w, https://readynj.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/new-oem_logo_translg.gif?w=150&h=150 150w, https://readynj.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/new-oem_logo_translg.gif?w=300&h=300 300w" sizes="(max-width: 181px) 100vw, 181px" /></p> <div class="wordads-tag" data-slot-type="belowpost" style="display: none;"></div><div id="jp-post-flair" class="sharedaddy sd-like-enabled sd-sharing-enabled"><div class="sharedaddy sd-sharing-enabled"><div class="robots-nocontent sd-block sd-social sd-social-icon-text sd-sharing"><h3 class="sd-title">Share this:</h3><div class="sd-content"><ul><li class="share-facebook"><a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" data-shared="sharing-facebook-175945854" class="share-facebook sd-button share-icon" href="https://readynj.wordpress.com/2018/06/18/fema-and-state-schedule-briefings-on-disaster-assistance-3/?share=facebook" target="_blank" title="Click to share on Facebook" ><span>Facebook</span></a></li><li class="share-twitter"><a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" data-shared="sharing-twitter-175945854" class="share-twitter sd-button share-icon" href="https://readynj.wordpress.com/2018/06/18/fema-and-state-schedule-briefings-on-disaster-assistance-3/?share=twitter" target="_blank" title="Click to share on Twitter" ><span>Twitter</span></a></li><li class="share-email"><a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" data-shared="" class="share-email sd-button share-icon" href="mailto:?subject=%5BShared%20Post%5D%20FEMA%20and%20State%20Schedule%20Briefings%20On%20Disaster%20Assistance&body=https%3A%2F%2Freadynj.wordpress.com%2F2018%2F06%2F18%2Ffema-and-state-schedule-briefings-on-disaster-assistance-3%2F&share=email" target="_blank" title="Click to email a link to a friend" data-email-share-error-title="Do you have email set up?" data-email-share-error-text="If you're having problems sharing via email, you might not have email set up for your browser. 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These competitive grant programs assist state, local, tribal, and territorial governments in strengthening our nation’s ability to reduce disaster losses and protect life and property from future disaster damages.</p> <p>Beginning July 10, 2017, potential applicants can review the specifics of the FY17 FMA and PDM programs in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) which includes details such as eligibility, funding guidelines and evaluation criteria. The NOFO for FMA and PDM is available online at <a href="http://www.grants.gov" rel="nofollow">http://www.grants.gov</a> and additional information is available at FEMA.gov.</p> <p>Further information on these grant programs is available at <a href="http://www.fema.gov/hazard-mitigation-assistance" rel="nofollow">http://www.fema.gov/hazard-mitigation-assistance</a> and ready.nj.gov/mitigation</p> <p>We would like to remind you that complete applications for 2017 FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) and Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) grants are due to NJOEM (through eGrants) by COB October 2, 2017. NJOEM Mitigation Unit staff must review, revise and coordinate with other State agencies before submitting final complete application packages through the Attorney General’s office prior to the November 14, 2017 FEMA deadline. We encourage all applicants to submit applications through eGrants as early as possible due to the short time frame and turnaround of applications.</p> <p>We’re here to help! 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Commuters are asked to use extreme caution while traveling across the state.</p> <p>“This severe winter storm is expected to produce tonight through Tuesday afternoon significant snow accumulations, winds gusting up to 60 miles per hour, freezing temperatures, widespread coastal flooding and hazardous whiteout travel conditions,” Governor Christie said. “During these threatening conditions, I urge all New Jerseyans to remain off the roads so our first responders and public safety officers can safely and efficiently handle emergency situations.”</p> <p>New Jersey roads are expected to be impassable due to significant amounts of heavy, blowing, and drifting snow, low visibility and whiteout conditions, with the highest impact expected from late Monday night through Tuesday afternoon. Forecasted snow accumulations from five to more than 20 inches are expected in some areas of the state.</p> <p>Due to the severe winter storm, the State of New Jersey has authorized the closing of state offices on Tuesday, March 14 for all non-essential employees. 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Essential employees should report to work on their regular schedule.</p> <p>The winter storm is expected to continue throughout the day, bringing heavy snow, gusty winds and reduced visibility throughout the State. Current road conditions are available at the New Jersey Department of Transportation website at <a href="http://www.511NJ.org" rel="nofollow">http://www.511NJ.org</a>.</p> <p>Link: <a href="http://nj.gov/governor/…/news/552017/approved/20170208d.html" rel="nofollow">http://nj.gov/governor/…/news/552017/approved/20170208d.html</a></p> <p>Always know the latest weather information! For those living in Central and Southern New Jersey visit <a href="http://www.weather.gov/phi/" rel="nofollow">http://www.weather.gov/phi/</a>. 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The task force members are skilled in a variety of search and rescue activities including swift water rescue, which will allow them to conduct rescue operations in a flood environment. All costs associated with the deployment will be fully reimbursed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).</p> <p>“Although, the team being deployed to Florida represents a significant portion of the overall task force,” said Colonel Fuentes.” A larger portion of the group and equipment will remain in New Jersey ready to respond to any potential emergency at home.”</p> <p>New Jersey Task Force 1 is managed by the New Jersey State Police and the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management and has members from all 21 New Jersey counties. In June of this year, FEMA designated the task force as 1 of only 28 nationally recognized urban search and rescue teams in the country. 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The purpose of this Bid Solicitation {RFP} is to solicit Quotes {Proposals} for professional planning and training services for the NJ Office of Emergency Management (NJOEM).</p> <p>The intent of this Bid Solicitation {RFP} is to award Master Blanket Purchase Orders (Blanket POs) {Contracts} to those responsible Vendors {Bidders} whose Quotes {Proposals}, conforming to this Bid Solicitation {RFP} are most advantageous to the State, price and other factors considered. The State, however, reserves the right to separately procure individual requirements that are the subject of the Blanket PO {Contract} during the Blanket PO {Contract} term, when deemed by the Director of the Division of Purchase and Property (Director) to be in the State’s best interest.</p> <p>This Bid Solicitation {RFP} contains five (5) labor titles sections and a task with two (2) labor titles on which Vendors {Bidders} may submit Quotes {Proposals}. Vendors {Bidders} may submit Quotes {Proposals} on one (1) labor title, any combination of multiple labor titles, the task with associated labor titles, or all labor titles of each the sections listed below. All responsive Quotes {Proposals} will be evaluated within the context of the specific labor title and or task.</p> <p>1. Section 3.2: Senior Project Manager;<br /> 2. Section 3.3: Emergency Management Planning;<br /> a. Emergency Management Planning Specialist;<br /> b. Emergency Management Technical Planner;<br /> 3. Section 3.4: Emergency Management Training;<br /> a. Emergency Management Training Specialist;<br /> b. Emergency Management Training Consultant;<br /> 4. Section 3.5: Update to the State Hazard Mitigation Plan;<br /> 5. Section 3.6: Hazard Mitigation Planning;<br /> a. Hazard Mitigation Planning Specialist; and<br /> b. Hazard Mitigation Technical Planner.</p> <p>The intent for each labor title section (#1 (Section 3.2), #2 (Section 3.3), #3 (Section 3.4), and #5 (Section 3.6) above) is to access the best available personnel to achieve the stated objectives at the lowest possible price to the State. The State intends to award a minimum of two (2) awards for each labor title described in Sections 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, and 3.6.</p> <p>The State intends to award a single Blanket PO {Contract} specific to the update of the State Hazard Mitigation Plan as described in Section 3.5. Depending on available funding and individual project needs, the potential exists for multiple orders to be issued, and at varying times over the term of this Blanket PO {Contract}.</p> <p>Any Quote {Proposal} submitted by a Vendor {Contractor} in reference to section 3.5 Hazard Mitigation Plan, must be submitted for all price lines (#00023-00026) or the Quote {Proposal} for Hazard Mitigation Plan shall be deemed non-responsive.</p> <p>The State of NJ Standard Terms and Conditions (SSTC) accompanying this Bid Solicitation {RFP} will apply to all Blanket POs {Contracts} made with the State of New Jersey. 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The National Weather Service is forecasting Tropical Storm Hermine will impact the entire New Jersey shoreline, and Ocean, Atlantic and Cape May Counties in particular, beginning on September 3, 2016, bringing tropical storm force winds, very heavy and sustained rain, as well as moderate to major coastal flooding with heavy surf and beach erosion. These severe weather conditions may cause power outages and impede transportation and the flow of traffic in New Jersey, thereby make it difficult or impossible for residents to obtain the necessities of life, as well as essential services such as police, fire, and first aid.</p> <p>“The impending weather conditions constitute an imminent hazard, which threatens and presently endangers the health, safety, and resources of the residents of Ocean County, Atlantic County and Cape May County,” said Governor Christie. “This situation may become too large in scope to be handled by the normal county and municipal operating services in Ocean County, Atlantic County and Cape May County, and this situation may spread to other parts of the State. So as a result, in order to protect the health, safety and welfare of the people of the State of New Jersey, I’ve signed an Executive Order declaring a State Of Emergency in Ocean County, Atlantic County, and Cape May County effective immediately, giving emergency management personnel the tools they need to ensure a speedy and orderly response.”</p> <p>The declaration activates elements of the State Emergency Operations Plan, broadening powers of the New Jersey State Police, including traffic control, and enabling the National Guard to assist with rescue or cleanup operations if necessary.</p> <p>As provided by the declaration, the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management will be authorized to mobilize and deploy resources beginning immediately to respond to the storm conditions, including resources of the New Jersey State Police, New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and New Jersey Department of Transportation, in coordination with county and municipal emergency management officials in impacted areas throughout the state.</p> <p><strong>In addition, the following preemptive steps to mobilize government in preparation for the storm are being taken:</strong></p> <p>New Jersey Office of Emergency Management:<br /> o The New Jersey Regional Operations Intelligence Center (NJ ROIC) has elevated to a Level II operational status as of 6:00 a.m. this morning to monitor and respond to Tropical Storm Hermine as needed. The NJ Office of Emergency Management (NJ OEM), will be staffing the NJ State Emergency Operations Center (NJ SEOC) in support of this storm.<br /> o Potential county shelter locations are listed below, but are not open at this time. Residents and visitors are encouraged to follow updates from their local governments on the potential need for evacuation and contact their local police department or emergency management office to determine if and when shelter locations may open in their towns.<br /> <strong>Cape May County </strong><br /> · Woodbine Developmental Center 1175 Dehirsch Avenue. Woodbine NJ<br /> · Upper Township Middle School 525 Perry Rd, Woodbine, NJ 08270<br /> <strong>Atlantic County</strong><br /> · Atlantic City Convention Center 1 Convention Blvd, Atlantic City, NJ 08401<br /> <strong>Ocean County</strong><br /> · Southern Regional High School, 90 Cedar Bridge Rd. in Stafford Twp.<br /> · Pinelands Regional High School, 590 Nugentown Rd. in Little Egg Harbor Twp.<br /> o Currently, NJOEM is monitoring the weather situation with the main focus on preparedness.</p> <ul> <li><strong>New Jersey Department of Transportation:</strong><br /> o DOT is prepared and ready to do what is necessary to keep New Jersey roads open and safe.<br /> o DOT crews have checked and cleared inlets over the past few days.<br /> o Tree cutting equipment, generators and light towers are ready for use if it becomes necessary.</li> <li><strong>New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection: </strong><br /> o Island Beach State Park will close at 8 pm Saturday September 3, 2016. The park will remain closed Sunday and Monday September 4 and 5, due to expected deteriorating weather conditions, high winds, rough surf and forecasted flooding conditions.<br /> o Allaire State Park will close the campground at 4pm, Sunday, September 4, 2016 thru 12pm Tuesday, September 6, 2016.</li> <li><strong>New Jersey Board of Public Utilities:</strong><br /> o BPU has been in active discussion with power companies and public utility leadership to ensure that their companies are preparing for the storm and to make sure BPU is kept abreast of critical issues.</li> <li><strong>NJ TRANSIT: </strong><br /> o NJ TRANSIT’s top priority is passenger safety of the traveling public. 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Though the meetings are not open to the public, citizens will benefit from the assistance received by their individual counties to offset the financial impact of the storm.</p> <p>Federal and state disaster recovery officials announced today that the briefings will take place as follows:</p> <table width="803"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="167"><strong> </strong></td> <td width="108"><strong>Date</strong></td> <td width="70"><strong>Time</strong></td> <td width="458"><strong>Location</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="167"><strong>Atlantic</strong></td> <td width="108">Thursday, 3/24</td> <td width="70">10am</td> <td width="458">Canale Training Center – 5033 English Creek Ave, Egg Harbor Twp 08234</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="167"><strong>Bergen</strong></td> <td width="108">Wednesday, 3/23</td> <td width="70">7pm</td> <td width="458">Bergen County Police & Fire Academy – 281 Campgaw Rd, Mahwah 07430</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="167"><strong>Burlington</strong></td> <td width="108">Wednesday, 3/23</td> <td width="70">3pm & 7pm</td> <td width="458">Burlington County Emergency Services Training Center – 53 Academy Dr, Westampton 08060</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="167"><strong>Camden</strong></td> <td width="108">Tuesday, 3/22</td> <td width="70">2pm & 7pm</td> <td width="458">Belmawr Fire Hall – 29 Lewis Ave, Bellmawr 08031</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="167"><strong>Cape May</strong></td> <td width="108">Thursday, 3/24</td> <td width="70">2pm</td> <td width="458">Cape May County OEM – 30 W Mechanic Street, Cape May Court House 08210</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="167"><strong>Cumberland</strong></td> <td width="108">Wednesday, 3/23</td> <td width="70">10am</td> <td width="458">Cumberland County OEM – 637 Bridgeton Ave, Bridgeton</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="167"><strong>Essex</strong></td> <td width="108">Tuesday, 3/22</td> <td width="70">11am</td> <td width="458">Essex County Hospital Center – 204 Grove Ave, Cedar Grove</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="167"><strong>Hudson</strong></td> <td width="108">Thursday, 3/24</td> <td width="70">1pm</td> <td width="458">Hudson County OEM – 110 South Hackensack Ave, Kearny</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="167"><strong>Hunterdon</strong></td> <td width="108">Thursday, 3/24</td> <td width="70">1pm & 7pm</td> <td width="458">Hunterdon County Route 12 Complex – 314 State Route 12, Flemington 08822</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="167"><strong>Mercer/State Agencies</strong></td> <td width="108">Tuesday, 3/29</td> <td width="70">10am</td> <td width="458">Dempster Fire Academy Auditorium – 350 Lawrence Station Rd, Lawrenceville 08648</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="167"><strong>Middlesex</strong></td> <td width="108">Tuesday, 3/22</td> <td width="70">1pm</td> <td width="458">Middlesex Fire Academy – 1001 Fire Academy Drive, Sayreville 08872</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="167"><strong>Monmouth</strong></td> <td width="108">Thursday, 3/31</td> <td width="70">1pm</td> <td width="458">Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office Public Safety Center – 2500 Kozloski Rd, Freehold 07728</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="167"><strong>Morris</strong></td> <td width="108">Tuesday, 3/22</td> <td width="70">2pm</td> <td width="458">Morris County OEM – 500 West Hanover Ave, Parsippany 07054</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="167"><strong>Ocean</strong></td> <td width="108">Monday, 3/21</td> <td width="70">10am</td> <td width="458">County OEM Offices (R.J. Miller Airpark) – 101 Airport Rd, Bayville 08721</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="167"><strong>Somerset</strong></td> <td width="108">Monday, 3/21</td> <td width="70">10am</td> <td width="458">Somerset County Emergency Services Training Center – 402 Roycefield Rd, Hillsborough 08844</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="167"><strong>Union</strong></td> <td width="108">Wednesday, 3/23</td> <td width="70">10am</td> <td width="458">Hamilton Stage – 360 Hamilton Street, Rahway 07065</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="167"><strong>Warren</strong></td> <td width="108">Wednesday, 3/23</td> <td width="70">1pm</td> <td width="458">Warren County Technical School Auditorium – 1500 Route 57 Washington 07882</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>“Every disaster New Jersey experiences is an opportunity to learn as well as enhance our policies and procedures,” said Major Robert Little, Commanding Officer of the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management. “We have an obligation to ensure that Federal, state, and local dollars are used responsibly. These briefings are conducted to educate county and local officials on the eligibility requirements, application development and reimbursement process to make them successful in providing assistance to their local communities.”</p> <p>President Barack Obama has designated seventeen (17) New Jersey counties eligible for disaster assistance: Atlantic, Bergen, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Somerset, Union, and Warren counties Of those counties, fourteen (14) are eligible for snow assistance for a continuous 48 hour period during or proximate to the incident period on a cost-sharing basis: Bergen, Burlington, Camden, Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Somerset, Union, and Warren counties.</p> <p>This Public Assistance grant declaration means that affected county and municipal governments are eligible to apply for Federal assistance to fund 75 percent of the approved costs for debris removal, emergency protective measures, and repairing, restoring or replacing damaged public facilities.</p> <p>All counties in the State of New Jersey are eligible to apply for assistance under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.</p> <p>For more information visit <a href="https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4264">https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4264</a>.</p> <p style="text-align:center;">FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</p> <p style="text-align:center;">###</p> <p> </p> <div id="jp-post-flair" class="sharedaddy sd-like-enabled sd-sharing-enabled"><div class="sharedaddy sd-sharing-enabled"><div class="robots-nocontent sd-block sd-social sd-social-icon-text sd-sharing"><h3 class="sd-title">Share this:</h3><div class="sd-content"><ul><li class="share-facebook"><a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" data-shared="sharing-facebook-175945813" class="share-facebook sd-button share-icon" href="https://readynj.wordpress.com/2016/03/21/fema-and-state-schedule-briefings-on-disaster-assistance-2/?share=facebook" target="_blank" title="Click to share on Facebook" ><span>Facebook</span></a></li><li class="share-twitter"><a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" data-shared="sharing-twitter-175945813" class="share-twitter sd-button share-icon" href="https://readynj.wordpress.com/2016/03/21/fema-and-state-schedule-briefings-on-disaster-assistance-2/?share=twitter" target="_blank" title="Click to share on Twitter" ><span>Twitter</span></a></li><li class="share-email"><a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" data-shared="" class="share-email sd-button share-icon" href="mailto:?subject=%5BShared%20Post%5D%20FEMA%20and%20State%20Schedule%20Briefings%20on%20Disaster%20Assistance&body=https%3A%2F%2Freadynj.wordpress.com%2F2016%2F03%2F21%2Ffema-and-state-schedule-briefings-on-disaster-assistance-2%2F&share=email" target="_blank" title="Click to email a link to a friend" data-email-share-error-title="Do you have email set up?" data-email-share-error-text="If you're having problems sharing via email, you might not have email set up for your browser. 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Please help us spread the word, and share the following announcement regarding the 2016 FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance <strong>(FMA)</strong> and Pre-Disaster Mitigation <strong>(PDM)</strong> grants, with your local municipal coordinators and other interested parties.</p> <p>The Fiscal Year 2016 application period will be open starting March 15, 2016 and applicants must apply for either grant via the Mitigation eGrants system located on the FEMA portal: <strong><u><a href="https://portal.fema.gov.">FEMA Portal</a> </u></strong></p> <p>All complete applications are due to NJOEM (through e-grants) by COB <strong>May 13, 2016.</strong> NJOEM Mitigation Unit staff must review, revise and coordinate with other State agencies before submitting final complete application packages through the Attorney General’s office prior to the June 15, 2016 FEMA deadline. We encourage all applicants to submit applications through e-grants as early as possible due to the short timeframe and turnaround of applications.</p> <p><strong>Funding: </strong></p> <p><strong>FMA:</strong> In FY 2016 the total amount of funds distributed under the FY 2016 FMA Grant Program will be $199 million.</p> <p><strong>PDM:</strong> In FY 2016 the total amount of funds distributed under the FY 2016 PDM Grant Program will be $90 million.</p> <p><strong>Eligibility:</strong></p> <p>These grants are competitive nationwide and are open to all 50 States, the District of Columbia, Federally-recognized Native American Tribal governments, American Samoa, Guam, Norther Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Local Governments are considered sub-applicants and must apply to their applicant state/territory.</p> <p><strong>Funding Guidelines/Application Submission and Review Process/Evaluation Criteria:</strong></p> <p>Please pay close attention to the important information set forth in FMA & PDM funding opportunities via the links below for the PDM/FMA 2016 open period.</p> <p><strong>Related Links:</strong></p> <p><strong>FMA 2016 Notice of Funding Opportunity – <a href="http://www.grants.gov/search-grants.html?agencies%3DDHS%7CDepartment%20of%20Homeland%20Security">http://www.grants.gov/search-grants.html?agencies%3DDHS|Department%20of%20Homeland%20Security</a></strong></p> <p><strong>PDM 2016 Notice of Funding Opportunity – <a href="http://www.grants.gov/search-grants.html?agencies%3DDHS%7CDepartment%20of%20Homeland%20Security">http://www.grants.gov/search-grants.html?agencies%3DDHS|Department%20of%20Homeland%20Security</a></strong></p> <p><strong>*Applications are due to NJOEM through e-grants by COB May 13, 2016 (e-grants)</strong></p> <p><strong>Thank you for your interest in hazard mitigation in New Jersey.</strong><strong> We are here to help! </strong><strong>If you have any questions, please contact the Mitigation Unit at (609) 963-6900 X 6208 or <u>NJMitigation@gw.njsp.</u></strong><strong><u>org</u></strong></p> <div id="jp-post-flair" class="sharedaddy sd-like-enabled sd-sharing-enabled"><div class="sharedaddy sd-sharing-enabled"><div class="robots-nocontent sd-block sd-social sd-social-icon-text sd-sharing"><h3 class="sd-title">Share this:</h3><div class="sd-content"><ul><li class="share-facebook"><a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" data-shared="sharing-facebook-175945805" class="share-facebook sd-button share-icon" href="https://readynj.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/fema-announces-2016-fma-and-pdm-grants/?share=facebook" target="_blank" title="Click to share on Facebook" ><span>Facebook</span></a></li><li class="share-twitter"><a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" data-shared="sharing-twitter-175945805" class="share-twitter sd-button share-icon" href="https://readynj.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/fema-announces-2016-fma-and-pdm-grants/?share=twitter" target="_blank" title="Click to share on Twitter" ><span>Twitter</span></a></li><li class="share-email"><a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" data-shared="" class="share-email sd-button share-icon" href="mailto:?subject=%5BShared%20Post%5D%20FEMA%20ANNOUNCES%202016%20FMA%20AND%20PDM%20GRANTS&body=https%3A%2F%2Freadynj.wordpress.com%2F2016%2F03%2F08%2Ffema-announces-2016-fma-and-pdm-grants%2F&share=email" target="_blank" title="Click to email a link to a friend" data-email-share-error-title="Do you have email set up?" data-email-share-error-text="If you're having problems sharing via email, you might not have email set up for your browser. 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Not to mention stock up on the break, milk, and eggs! Winter weather looks like it’s coming our way as we keep an eye on the forecast. In the meantime, here is what you and your family can do to prepare for a winter storm:<br /> • Before a storm approaches, add the following supplies to your emergency kit:<br /> o Rock salt or more environmentally safe products to melt i<span class="text_exposed_hide">…</span><span class="text_exposed_show">ce on walkways.<br /> o Sand to improve traction.<br /> o Snow shovels and other snow removal equipment.<br /> o Sufficient heating fuel. You may become isolated in your home and regular fuel sources may be cut off. Store a good supply of dry, seasoned wood for your fireplace or wood-burning stove if you have one.<br /> o Adequate clothing and blankets to keep you warm.<br /> • Make a Family Communications Plan. Your family may not be together when disaster strikes, so it is important to know how you will contact one another, how you will get back together and what you will do in case of an emergency. To find out how to make a plan visit <a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ready.nj.gov%2F&h=4AQFG4PGpAQHlJd7u_xcfe2GJ7B4O8_Ol9eNWhwAqTsrdUA&enc=AZMhvNjgR2Y3cgd4bX-O8nsQpXOgp87z9ulGqMsWMuM0Kn451vhlifEoiVqbtU4BqO61VIFZY16uKx5HCVmudHgm3ksJiQElOvNb_iI2GaFZmmhm0FS4XZ3IJxPyL9Lb6e0C8YpbvrEFgoamyoytrEioTpWwxl5mklBS3BS2qBHioo5us_qy5WGQirKRXWt9cbSbfX9P-7P-ZXvn2_X9e0wx&s=1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><span style="color:#0066cc;">www.ready.nj.gov.</span></a><br /> • A NOAA Weather Radio broadcasts alerts and warnings directly from the NWS for all hazards. You may also sign up in advance to receive notifications from your local emergency services including <a href="https://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Flocal.nixle.com%2Fregister%2F&h=eAQHVTfrOAQH-WnRjXtisSbgMFu4fX5zqN2wlqKFeEzDp7w&enc=AZM5y_iPRI12mzW3O71VO8tBNoRQjufCj83BzPWe_tgsps2G78WGUdsYmiv5Je-w-z4qGCqD28oNtzJwDNyg9OOd7L_SAsqswkxu3p3rx0m_tSxw4w1eB1h2sbo9MlLvxWuzDIcyvl9cYgf2va_zvCbqGJKzWzLf2kB1KJL-TnMeF_JEskc65lWcqsqKiHbhk_ligTYw5WGUv-OG7-iF7Nw1&s=1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><span style="color:#0066cc;">https://local.nixle.com/register/</span></a><br /> • Download FEMA’s Be Smart. Know Your Alerts and Warnings for a summary of notifications at: <a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ready.gov%2Fprepare&h=hAQH_dnEZAQG91NG0YAoXeAirWrKwrKmpsLsE167Mx0oajw&enc=AZPEcSUXOCXdEmTP143mLl8Jy-mHE-qtkMpkL6Gxi2cEc-GDf861-083cNyhsHgc5NM6V0y4rIhzFtO3I_M1cp8dNUUlcwomgnAWUmC9u09i8Acz9SSYRbbeOBS7OEGO2NeJdwyjyLr8E6TIQfsCaPdmldk7JnSKurSjSEuq5z6rIdEhPnjtGqYo-pxSKwoBrQUAe9NLnTsMaL5UEYSUiFY-&s=1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><span style="color:#0066cc;">www.ready.gov/prepare</span></a>. Free smart phone apps, such as those available from FEMA and the American Red Cross, provide information about finding shelters, providing first aid, and seeking assistance for recovery.<br /> • Minimize travel. If travel is necessary, keep a disaster supplies kit in your vehicle.<br /> • Bring pets/companion animals inside during winter weather. Move other animals or livestock to sheltered areas with non-frozen drinking water.</span></p> <div class="text_exposed_show"> <p><a class="_58cn" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/readynj?source=feed_text&story_id=1243706852313377"><span style="color:#0066cc;"><span class="_58cl">‪#‎</span><span class="_58cm">ReadyNJ‬</span></span></a><br /> <a class="_58cn" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/wintersafety?source=feed_text&story_id=1243706852313377"><span style="color:#0066cc;"><span class="_58cl">‪#‎</span><span class="_58cm">WinterSafety‬</span></span></a><br /> <a class="_58cn" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/winterstormnj?source=feed_text&story_id=1243706852313377"><span style="color:#0066cc;"><span class="_58cl">‪#‎</span><span class="_58cm">WinterStormNJ‬</span></span></a></p> <p>Always know the latest weather information for your area.<br /> REMINDER: NJ is covered by two different weather stations: Mount Holly, NJ for most of the State and Upton, NY for the NE part of the State. 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That amount is more than any other state received and beats all previous New Jersey application amounts for these grants.</p> <p>This year the process had a much shorter application timeline of three months for FEMA’s Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) and Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) programs, which ended on August 28<sup>th</sup>, 2015.</p> <p>This tight deadline meant the Hazard Mitigation Unit needed to reach out to its potential applicants immediately in order to capitalize on these programs. The unit created a team to collaborate with applicants to bring much needed mitigation measures to the State of New Jersey.</p> <p>“New Jersey benefits greatly from these programs,” said Col. Rick Fuentes, Superintendent of the New Jersey State Police and Director of the NJOEM. “Our strong partnerships within the Emergency Management Community allow us to obtain and utilize these grants to strengthen our resiliency to natural disasters. This enhances our ability to minimize the effects of disaster on people, property, and infrastructure.”</p> <p>According to Lt. Colonel Jeff Mottley, Deputy Superintendent of Homeland Security that oversees the Emergency Management Section, “Our staff brings a wealth of experience to the table, and we had excellent participation from our motivated public and private partners who completed these technically demanding applications.”</p> <p>The strategy was simple: incorporate the knowledge gained from hazard mitigation planning into the FMA applications and align them as closely as possible with the stated grant criteria. The need is clear in New Jersey and unit members wanted to make sure to claim the largest share of funding possible.</p> <p>NJOEM’s strategy paid off. Fiscal Year 2015 selections for the PDM and FMA programs were based on agency priorities identified on the Funding Opportunity Announcement. In the Pre-Disaster Mitigation category, New Jersey has been selected for three of its submissions totaling $450k. For Flood Mitigation Assistance, FEMA selected seven New Jersey submissions totaling $37.4 million, which is nearly 25% of the national FMA total and more than any other state. It is also the largest selection in New Jersey State history.</p> <p>Applicants can review the status of each FY15 application online at <a href="http://www.fema.gov/pre-disaster-mitigation-program-fy-2015-subapplication-status">www.fema.gov/pre-disaster-mitigation-program-fy-2015-subapplication-status</a> for PDM and <a href="http://www.fema.gov/flood-mitigation-assistance-fy-2015-subapplication-status">www.fema.gov/flood-mitigation-assistance-fy-2015-subapplication-status</a> for FMA. 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They are reminding New Jersey residents “Don’t Wait. Communicate. Make Your Emergency Plan Today.”</p> <p>New Jersey State Police Superintendent and State Director of Emergency Management Colonel Rick Fuentes stressed the significance of linking to reliable information sources and connecting with community members to aid in the overall disaster preparedness effort. “Our State has experienced numerous incidents including Sandy, numerous winter storms, hazardous materials incidents, and other events. What we have learned is that awareness and preparedness saves lives. Tune in, log-on, opt-in, ‘like’ or ‘follow’ state, county, local and federal agencies for credible disaster-related information such as alerts and warnings, situational awareness updates, and where to find help. Personal connections matter, too. After you’ve completed your household preparedness activities, lend a hand to someone who may need assistance, or join the 24,000 New Jerseyans who have completed Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training.”</p> <p>A list of New Jersey’s County Offices of Emergency Management, with social media and local alert systems links, can be found on the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management Website: <a href="http://www.ready.nj.gov">www.ready.nj.gov</a>.</p> <p>NJOEM also recommends specific emergency preparedness actions:</p> <p><strong>Make an emergency kit:</strong> Emergency kits will allow individuals and families to survive several days without access to food, water or electricity. Emergency kits should include at least a three to five day supply of non-perishable food and water, prescription medications for up to two weeks if available, baby supplies and any additional items for special medical needs such as an extra pair of eye glasses and batteries for hearing aids. Your kit should also include important phone numbers for doctors as well as car cell-phone chargers. For information on how to put a family emergency kit together, visit <a href="http://www.state.nj.us/njoem/index.html">www.ready.nj.gov</a></p> <p><strong>Make an emergency plan.</strong> Make plans with family and friends in case you’re not together when any type of emergency – natural, technological or man-made – occurs. Discuss how you will contact each other, where you will meet and what you will do in different situations. Become familiar with your town’s evacuation routes. For information on how to put a family emergency plan together, visit <a href="http://www.state.nj.us/njoem/index.html">www.ready.nj.gov</a>.</p> <p>When your family plan and kit are complete, consider taking it to next level by attending Community Emergency Response Team training. Information about CERT training can be found on the NJOEM website: <a href="http://www.state.nj.us/njoem/citizen/cert.html">http://www.state.nj.us/njoem/citizen/cert.html</a></p> <p><strong>Stay informed:</strong> NJOEM recommends the following ways to stay informed about emergencies:</p> <p><strong>On the Web –</strong> Use credible websites to get information about natural hazards and emergency preparedness. The NJOEM works closely with the National Weather Service, the Federal Emergency Management Agency regarding forecasts and other important disaster news.</p> <ul> <li>National Weather Service NJ is covered by two different weather stations: Mount Holly, NJ for most of the State and Upton, NY for the NE part of the State. For Northeast NJ residents and commuters to/from New York City, please visit: <a href="http://www.weather.gov/okx/" rel="nofollow">http://www.weather.gov/okx/</a>. For the rest of New Jersey please visit: <a href="http://www.weather.gov/phi/" rel="nofollow">http://www.weather.gov/phi/</a>.</li> <li>National Hurricane Center – <a href="http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/">nhc.noaa.gov/</a></li> <li>NJOEM – <a href="http://www.state.nj.us/njoem/index.html">ready.nj.gov</a></li> <li>ReadyNJ Alerts & Updates Blog: <a href="http://www.readynj.wordpress.com/">readynj.wordpress.com</a></li> <li>NJ OHSP: <a href="http://www.njhomelandsecurity.gov/">njhomelandsecurity.gov</a></li> <li>Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Emergency Preparedness Page: <a href="http://emergency.cdc.gov/">http://emergency.cdc.gov/</a></li> <li>Federal Emergency Management Agency: <a href="http://www.fema.gov/">fema.gov</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Social Media</strong> – Social media and other advanced communications technologies are used by NJOEM and by emergency managers statewide.</p> <ul> <li><strong>NJOEM on Facebook</strong>: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/READYNEWJERSEY">facebook.com/READYNEWJERSEY</a></li> <li><strong>NJOEM on Instagram:</strong> <a href="http://www.instagram/ReadyNJ">instagram/ReadyNJ</a></li> <li><strong>NJOEM on Twitter</strong>: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/">twitter.com/ReadyNJ</a></li> <li><strong>NJ State Police on Facebook</strong>: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NewJerseyStatePolice">facebook.com/NewJerseyStatePolice</a></li> <li><strong>NJ State Police on Instagram:</strong> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/NewJerseyStatePolice">instagram.com/NewJerseyStatePolice</a></li> <li><strong>NJ State Police on Twitter</strong>: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/NJSP">twitter.com/NJSP</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Alerts – Mobile / Text (SMS) & E-Mail</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>NIXLE</strong> – Subscribe to the NJ State Police (NJSP) on Nixle Connect at <a href="http://local.nixle.com/new-jersey-state-police/">http://local.nixle.com/new-jersey-state-police/</a>. 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INFORMATION: </strong></td> <td width="51%"> <p style="text-align:right;"><strong>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: </strong></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>FEMA External AffairsPhyllis Deroian (732) 216-5810NJOEM PIO</p> <p>Laura Connolly (609) 462-6925</td> <td> <p style="text-align:right;">July 29, 2015</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>West Trenton, NJ –</strong> New Jersey county and municipal emergency management officials are invited to briefings which will explain the process of applying for federal disaster assistance for debris removal, emergency protective measures, and hazard mitigation in the wake of the severe storm which impacted Atlantic, Burlington, Camden and Gloucester Counties on June 23, 2015 . Though the meetings are not open to the public, citizens will benefit from the assistance received by their individual counties to offset the financial impact of the storm.Federal and state disaster recovery officials announced today that four separate briefings will take place as follows:<strong>Monday August 3rd 10:00 AM State Agencies </strong></p> <p>NJSP Division Headquarters</p> <p>Regional Operations Intelligence Center</p> <p>West Trenton, NJ</p> <p><strong>Monday August 3rd 1:30 PM Burlington County</strong></p> <p>Burlington County Emergency Services Training Center</p> <p>53 Academy Drive</p> <p>Westampton, NJ</p> <p><strong>Tuesday August 4th 10:00 AM Gloucester/Atlantic</strong></p> <p>Gloucester County Admin Bldg</p> <p>1200 North Delsea Drive</p> <p>Clayton, NJ</p> <p><strong>Tuesday August 4th 1:30 PM Camden County</strong></p> <p>Bellmawr Fire Department</p> <p>29 Lewis Ave</p> <p>Bellmawr, NJ</p> <p>“Through our experience with Superstorm Sandy we have used our lessons learned to enhance policies and procedures,” said Captain TJ Collins, State Coordinating Officer from the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management. “These briefings are intended to educate county and local officials on the eligibility requirements, application development and reimbursement process. We also have a responsibility to ensure that federal, state, and local dollars are used appropriately.”</p> <p>President Barack Obama has designated 4 New Jersey counties eligible for disaster assistance: Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, and Gloucester.</p> <p>With the Public Assistance grant declaration, affected county and municipal governments are eligible to apply for federal assistance to fund 75 percent of the approved costs for debris removal, emergency protective measures, and repairing, restoring or replacing damaged public facilities.</p> <p>All counties in the State of New Jersey are eligible to apply for assistance under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p style="text-align:center;">###</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><a href="https://readynj.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/press-release-applicant-briefings-dr-4231-final1.pdf">Press Release – Applicant Briefings DR 4231. 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High winds and heavy rain downed trees, power-poles and electric wires and caused 330,100 customers to lose power. The macroburst, as the storm has been classified by the National Weather Service, damaged buildings, roadways, and infrastructure, and left a trail of debris. 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HMA grant programs provide states, tribes, territories, and local governments funding for eligible mitigation activities to strengthen our nation’s ability to reduce disaster losses and protect life and property from future disaster damages.</p> <p>All 50 States, the District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands and Federally-recognized tribal governments are eligible to apply. Local governments are considered sub-applicants and must apply to their Applicant state/territory.</p> <p>Applicants are encouraged to review the Hazard Mitigation Assistance Unified Guidance for detailed information regarding eligibility and to contact their FEMA Regional Office for additional information. Grant applications must be submitted to FEMA through the Mitigation eGrants system on the FEMA Grants Portal accessible on the Internet no later than 3:00 PM EDT on August 28, 2015. <a href="https://portal.fema.gov/famsVuWeb/home" rel="nofollow">https://portal.fema.gov/famsVuWeb/home</a><br /> <strong>Flood Mitigation Assistance – $150 Million</strong></p> <p>The Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) grant program provides funds on an annual basis so that measures can be taken to reduce or eliminate risk of flood damage to buildings insured under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).</p> <p>For the FY 2015 FMA program, FEMA will select sub-applications for funding in the agency’s priority order:</p> <p>Flood mitigation planning activities up to $100,000 federal share per applicant with a maximum of $50,000 federal share for state mitigation plans and $25,000 federal share for local mitigation plans<br /> Projects that mitigate at least 50 percent of structures that meet definition part (b)(ii) of a Severe Repetitive Loss (SRL) property: At least 2 separate NFIP claim payments have been made with the cumulative amount of such claims exceeding the market value of the insured structure<br /> Projects that mitigate at least 50 percent of structures that meet the definition of a Repetitive Loss (RL) property: Have incurred flood-related damage on 2 occasions, in which the cost of the repair, on the average, equaled or exceeded 25 percent of the market value of the structure at the time of each such flood event<br /> Projects that mitigate at least 50 percent of structures meet definition part (b)(i) of a SRL property: 4 or more separate NFIP claims payments have been made with the amount of each claim exceeding $5,000, and with the cumulative amount of claims payments exceeding $20,000</p> <p>Projects that will reduce the risk profile in communities through mitigation of the largest number of contiguous NFIP-insured properties</p> <p><strong>Pre-Disaster Mitigation – $30 Million</strong></p> <p>The Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) grant program provides funds on an annual basis for hazard mitigation planning and the implementation of mitigation projects for the purpose of reducing overall risk to the population and structures, while also reducing reliance on Federal funding from future disaster declarations.</p> <p><strong>For the FY 2015 PDM program:</strong></p> <p>Applicants may submit a maximum of 11 sub-applications in a PDM grant application: 10 for mitigation planning and project activities, plus 1 management cost sub-application. Of the 10 sub-applications for mitigation activities, Applicants may submit a maximum of 3 projects.<br /> Each Applicant’s number one ranked sub-application must not exceed $250,000 Federal share in order to be eligible for the state and tribal set asides.<br /> FEMA will use the Building Code Effectiveness Grading Scale to prioritize activities for competitive selection once the set asides have been met.</p> <p>FEMA will select eligible applications for funding in the agency’s priority order:</p> <p>Statutory set aside of $250,000 per State/Territory/District of Columbia<br /> Up to $5 Million Tribal set aside for $250,000 per Federally-recognized tribe<br /> Mitigation planning activities from Applicants without Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funds available<br /> Non-flood mitigation projects from Applicants without HMGP funds available<br /> Flood mitigation projects from Applicants without HMGP funds available<br /> Mitigation planning activities from Applicants with HMGP 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This operations based exercise was designed to establish a learning environment for NJ-TF1’s 200 volunteer members to exercise emergency response plans, policies, and procedures as they pertain to structural collapse rescue.</p> <p>NJ-TF1 members demonstrated the use of the search and rescue dog teams as well as confined space rescue and extraction techniques f<span class="text_exposed_show">or the media on Friday, April 17, 2015.</span></p> <div class="text_exposed_show"> <p>NJ-TF1 would like to thank its local, state, federal and private partners for their assistance in facilitating this year’s NJ-TF1 Urban Search & Rescue Red Team Drill. Special thanks to: Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, Emergency Management Accreditation Program, NJ & NY National Guard, Local 825 Operating Engineers, NJ Department of Transportation, NJ Transit, i-150th AHB & Louis Berger Group, Inc.</p> <p>For more information on NJ-TF1 visit: <a href="http://www.ready.nj.gov/taskforce1/index.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.ready.nj.gov/taskforce1/index.html</a></p> <p>Check out the NJ.com article featuring the exercise: <a href="http://www.nj.com/mercer/index.ssf/2015/04/civilian_and_military_first_responders_exercise_on.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.nj.com/mercer/index.ssf/2015/04/civilian_and_military_first_responders_exercise_on.html</a></p> <p>Remember to like our page here on Facebook, follow us on Twitter <a href='https://readynj.wordpress.com/mentions/readynj/' class='__p2-hovercard mention' data-type='fragment-mention' data-username='ReadyNJ'><span class='mentions-prefix'>@</span>ReadyNJ</a> and follow us on Instagram <a 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