Full Notification

The National Weather Service continues to monitor a very strong Hurricane tentatively predicted to pass by our area by Monday or Tuesday. Hurricane JOAQUIN is a category four hurricane at this time. Forecasts are uncertain of the final path but all indications at this time are placing us outside of the impact area. Residents should continue preparing for a substantial storm. Hurricane JOAQUIN has been very difficult to track and still has the potential to change course. Although it is expected to weaken substantially as it approaches our area, it will still be a major storm. The Montville Township OEM/Police will continue to monitor the storm throughout the weekend. Any changes in the predicted track will be sent via alerts. We encourage residents to continue preparing for the storm and use this time to address any problems identified in your preparation efforts.

Residents should visit FEMA’s Ready.Gov website for hurricane preparedness tips and guides. For those who experienced flooding during Irene, the USGS WaterAlert subscription can be helpful. Users can have alerts sent to their email or cell phone advising River levels and when water has reached flood stage. The alerts are customizable to fit your preference. Montville Township Office of Emergency Management will send out advisory information through the Police Department Nixle alert system. Up to date information will be posted on the Township website, www.montvillenj.org.

Generators are useful tools but also pose a risk if not properly installed or used. Please consult your generator manufacturer info for safety precautions and tips. DO NOT RUN A PORTABLE GENERATOR INDOORS. The exhaust from the engine contains Carbon Monoxide and can cause serious injury or death. Please visit the JCP&L website for generator safety information.

Please continue to monitor the storm at National Weather Service, Local news and weather forecasts as well as New Jersey State Emergency Management website and Morris County Emergency Management Websites to gather up to date information.

Important Links:
Wateralert information is available for the following locations:
Boonton Reservoir: http://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/uv?agency_code=USGS&site_no=01380900
Rockaway River below the Reservoir: http://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/uv?agency_code=USGS&site_no=01381000
Passaic River at Horseneck Rd: http://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/uv?agency_code=USGS&site_no=01381940
Passaic River at Route 46: http://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/uv?agency_code=USGS&site_no=01381900

National Weather Service: http://www.weather.gov/

FEMA - Ready.Gov: http://ready.gov/

JCP&L Storm Information: https://www.firstenergycorp.com/content/customer/outages_help/storm_info.html

New Jersey Office of Emergency Management: http://www.ready.nj.gov/

Morris County Office of Emergency Management: http://www.morrisoem.org/

Nixle: https://local.nixle.com/city/nj/montville/municipal/