Tips from OEM

Register for Emergency Notifications on Nixle

The Borough of Franklin Lakes has begun utilizing a new community alert notification service called Nixle, which will alert residents on localized emergency situations and relevant community advisories. Nixle will be administered...

Create a Family Emergency Communications Plan

Tips from the Office of Emergency Management
During a state of emergency, electricity can be disrupted. Communication networks can be affected and become unreliable. So planning ahead with your family on what to do and where to meet is essential. Click here for a detailed guide on how to...

Tips from the Office of Emergency Management - Know How to Use a Portable Generator Safely!

When the power goes out, a portable generator can keep your house warm (or cool), your kitchen cooking, your devices charging and in many cases, your water flowing! However........

Traveling in Winter Weather

Driving a car in winter weather can be extremely dangerous. If it is absolutely necessary be sure to follow some basic safety tips and click here to be sure your car ........

Protect Your Family and Your Home With Properly Placed Smoke Detectors!

It is important to protect your family by ensuring you have properly placed smoke detectors in your home. Fires can spread rapidly and having a sufficient number of smoke detectors ........

How and Why to Assemble a Winter Car Emergency Kit

If your car breaks down or if you find yourself stuck due to snow or ice, you should have a Winter Car Emergency Kit to help you through. Essential supplies can get you........

Do you have a basic emergency supply kit?

The winter is approaching quickly bringing with it extreme weather conditions like snow, ice and wind. This can lead to power outages and other hazardous situations. In order...

Everyday Actions that can Prevent the Flu

From the Office of Emergency Management
Fear of the flu has mounted in New Jersey after the recent spike in reported cases– especially in the northeast and central parts of the state. The flu virus is highly contagious...

Don't Forget to Plan Ahead for Your Pets in Case of an Emergency

It is just as important to have an emergency preparedness plan for your beloved kitty or pup as it is for your human family members. Disaster can strike any time and you may ........

Tips from the Office of Emergency Management - The Importance of a Household Fire Extinguisher!

Most people know that smoke detectors are an absolutely essential part of every home to minimize the damage, injuries and deaths caused by fire but many people ...............

Tips from the Office of Emergency Management - When Flooded, Turn Around, Don't Drown!

The first rule of driving in flooded waters is, DON'T. Find another route. That's the only sure way to avoid getting stranded. When approaching a flooded area, you can't be sure.........

Tips From the Office of Emergency Management - September is National Preparedness Month!

This Week's Theme is Financial Preparedness

Americans at all income levels have experienced the challenges of rebuilding their lives after a disaster or other emergency. In these stressful circumstances, having access ...........

Tips From the Office of Emergency Management - Keep a Hard Copy of Your Contacts!

Keep a hard copy of your contacts! A prolonged power outage may result in a dead cell phone. So it is important to keep a hard copy of important phone numbers in case of an emergency....

Boating Safety Tips

Tips from the Franklin Lakes Office of Emergency Management

The summer is a great time for boating! You learned the "rules of the road" before you sat behind the wheel of a car and you should do the same before taking the helm. Just like studying to get your driver’s license...

Tips From The Office Of Emergency Management - Be SAFE During Your Summer Barbecues!

When the warm weather hits nothing is better than the smell of food cooking on the grill. But it is important to use the grill safely. Each year an average...

Tips from the Office of Emergency Management - Food Safety in the Summer Months

Due to a variety of factors, including warmer temperatures, food-borne illness increases in summer. When bringing food to a picnic or barbecue remember to use an insulated .......

Make the Time . . . Be Prepared!

From Franklin Lakes Office of Emergency Management
Our hearts go out to all those affected by Hurricane Harvey. Emergency services are not able to reach victims and are relying heavily on residents to support the community during this time. Neighbors Helping Neighbors. In many areas there is no power...

From the Office of Emergency Management - Fire Escape Plan

A house fire moves very fast. Once a fire alarm sounds, there is potentially only two minutes to escape safely. An escape plan needs to be determined ahead of time...............

From the Office of Emergency Management - Halloween Decorations

Halloween is a great time to decorate the house, but there are some safety tips which you should keep in mind, click here for more details. And, if you're heading out with the kids...............

Hurricane Season Officially Started on June 1

From the office of Emergency Management
Hurricanes aren't just a coastal problem - they can cause flooding and tornadoes hundreds of miles inland. One way to get prepared is by downloading the FEMA app...

Tips From the Office of Emergency Management

Did you know that in just 10 minutes, a car can heat up by 20 degrees? Never leave a child unattended in a car. It’s important to understand that children are more vulnerable to heatstroke than adults whether you’re a parent, caregiver, or bystander. A child's...

Tips From the Office of Emergency Management - Lightning Do's and Don'ts

Lightning kills an average of 47 people in the U.S. annually and many more are seriously injured. It is important to know the do's and don'ts when it comes to lightning safety. Please click here for more information.

From the Office of Emergency Management - Turn Around Don't Drown

Each year, more deaths occur due to flooding than from any other thunderstorm related hazard. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that over half of all flood-related drownings.............

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