Operation Take Back New Jersey will take place on Saturday, October 23rd, between 10AM-2PM. Please bring all unwanted and expired medicine to the Upper Saddle River Police Department for disposal. Please note syringes will not be accepted. For more information, visit takebackday.dea.gov/
October is National Crime Prevention Month
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The STOP. THINK. CONNECT.™ Campaign is a national public awareness effort that increases the understanding of cyber threats and empowers the American public to be safer and more secure online.
October 6th is Walk & Bike to School Day
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Walk to School Day is on October 6, 2021 and registration is now open. Recognizing that this fall, many schools are in session in different ways, you are welcome again to register your participation a...www.cisa.gov/cybersecurity-awareness-month
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A collaborative effort to ensure all Americans have the resources needed to be safe and secure online. Learn about everything Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
October 3rd - October 9th is National Fire Prevention Week
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Since 1922, Fire Prevention Week (FPW) has been observed on the Sunday through Saturday period in which October 9 falls to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.Sunday October 3rd is National Firefighters Memorial Day, we thank our partners at Upper Saddle River Fire Department for their assistance every time we need their help.
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We hope you can join us for An Evening of Mystery and Magic, our marvelous “Mask-erade” that will benefit vulnerable children, adults and families in the community.TRAFFIC ALERT: Please use caution 17 North in the area of Mountainview Road, Rockland Electric is repairing a damaged pole from a motor vehicle crash.
Throughout the month of October, you will see members of Upper Saddle River Police Department wearing pink hats in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Great picture guys, hope you are all doing well.
Love this ! We have the best police!
Especially how you guys are so close and all you done for my nephew Robert Hyman May he rip
Such a great team representing a great town! Keep up the great work!
Great team right there!
You guys are the best
Love this!
NEWS RELEASE
Disaster Field Operations Center East
Release Date: Sept. 30, 2021 Contact: Michael Lampton (404) 331-0333 Michael.Lampton@sba.gov
Release Number: 21-580, NJ 17143/17144 Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Blogs & Instagram
Businesses and Residents of New Jersey Should Not Wait for Insurance to
Apply for an SBA Disaster Loan
ATLANTA - The U.S. Small Business Administration is encouraging New Jersey businesses and residents affected by the remnants of Hurricane Ida on Sept. 1-3, 2021, to submit their loan applications for physical damages even if they have not settled with their insurance company.
SBA disaster loans can cover the difference between an insurance settlement and what is needed to fully recover. If a survivor has not settled their insurance claim, SBA will consider making a loan for the total loss up to its loan limits. The insurance settlement will be used to reduce or repay the loan.
“Waiting to file an SBA application could cause unnecessary delays in receiving disaster assistance, and survivors may miss the Nov. 4 application deadline for physical disaster loans. Submitting the loan application is an essential part of the disaster recovery process,” said Kem Fleming, director of SBA Field Operations Center East. The declaration covers Bergen, Essex, Gloucester, Hudson, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Union and Warren counties in New Jersey, which are eligible for both Physical and Economic Injury Disaster Loans. In the adjacent counties of Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cumberland, Monmouth, Salem, Sussex and Warren in New Jersey; New Castle in Delaware; Bronx, New York, Orange, Rockland and Westchester in New York; and Bucks, Delaware, Monroe, Northampton and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania, Economic Injury Disaster Loans are available.
Businesses of all sizes, non-profit organizations, homeowners and renters are eligible to apply for physical disaster loans to repair or replace disaster-damaged property, including contents and automobiles. For small businesses and most private nonprofit organizations, the SBA offers Economic Injury Disaster Loans to help meet working capital needs caused by the disaster. Economic Injury Disaster Loan assistance is available regardless of whether the business suffered any physical property damage.
Interest rates are as low 2.855 percent for businesses, 2 percent for nonprofit organizations and 1.563 percent for homeowners and renters, with terms up to 30 years. Loan amounts and terms are set by the SBA and are based on each applicant’s financial condition.
Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via the SBA’s secure website at DisasterLoanAssistance.sba.gov/ela/s/.
Businesses and individuals may also obtain information and loan applications by calling the SBA’s Customer Service Center at 1-800-659-2955 (1-800-877-8339 for the deaf and hard-of-hearing), or by emailing DisasterCustomerService@sba.gov. Loan applications can also be downloaded at sba.gov/disaster. Completed applications should be mailed to: U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155.
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The filing deadline to return applications for physical property damage is Nov. 4, 2021. The deadline to return economic injury applications is June 6, 2022.
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About the U.S. Small Business Administration
The U.S. Small Business Administration makes the American dream of business ownership a reality. As the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow or expand their businesses, or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit sba.gov.
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SBA provides low-interest disaster loans to help businesses and homeowners recover from declared disasters.www.nhtsa.gov/risky-driving/seat-belts
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Seat belts save lives and one of the safest choices drivers and passengers can make is to buckle up.During the month of October the Upper Saddle River Police Department fleet will proudly be displaying a pink Hope, Fight, Cure magnet in support of breast cancer awareness.
Be advised Ramsey experienced a water main break. It is currently being repaired. Due to the work being done there will be a water service disruption in the area of Pleasant Ave and Industrial Ave for the next 3-4 hours.
Thank you to the Saddle Rivers Garden Club for decorating the front of police headquarters for fall!
The learn to ride class is full however we have 10 slots left for the bike skills course. Register using the link below! Please contact Patrolman Lupinacci at llupinacci@usrpd.net with any questions or issues.
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Residents,
There is a shredding event at borough hall today from 9AM-1PM. The line for this event starts across the street from borough hall. Please follow the posted signage and do not park in front of / on the same side of the road as police headquarters. Thank you.
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By law, a train always has the right-of-way because of its size and how long it takes to stop. A video shows the danger when drivers go around a gate.
The National Safety Council (NSC) will be in New Jersey this week canvassing vehicles for unrepaired safety recalls and letting owners know if they need a free repair.
The NSC has an easy way for New Jersey drivers to check their recall status, simply text “RECALL” to 99724 to make sure their vehicle is safe. Another option is to visit our site at www.CheckToProtect.org and enter their VIN or license plate number.
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Find out if your vehicle has an open recall. It’s free to check and free to repair at a dealer.
Biking without your helmet is like going to school without your backpack. Both help you to have a great day. vimeo.com/334373051
#HelmetSafety #JerseyDrives #schoolzonesafety #bikesafety #backtoschool #wearahelmet
#SafeRoadsNJ
Please take note that there has been a 14.7% increase in fatal car accidents from 2020-2021.
Fatal Accident Statistics 2021 | Year to Date by County | New Jersey State Police
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This web page provides minimal statistics about Fatal Accidents in the state of New Jersey as recorded by the New Jersey State Police. These statistics are unofficial and subject to change until the a...Do you recognize me?! I have escaped my owners and want to go home! I was located in the area of E Saddle River Rd & Weiss Rd. Please have my owners call USRPD @ 201-327-2700.
Thank you! Just moved into USR. Lulu got lost. Going to pick her up out of jail.
This dog is at Bergen county animal shelter now
So glad this had a happy ending Sandy.
Thank you! Lulu is out of jail and happy!
So glad you got her back.
Oh no! So glad you saw this right away.
Oh, poor baby!♡
September is National Suicide Prevention Month.
All month, mental health advocates, prevention organizations, survivors, allies, and community members unite to promote suicide prevention awareness.
WE CAN ALL HELP PREVENT SUICIDE!!! LOOK FOR THE SIGNS!!!
Child Passenger Safety Week: September 19-25, 2021
Every 32 seconds, one child under the age of 13 in a passenger vehicle is involved in a crash. Many times, injuries and deaths can be prevented by proper use of car seats, boosters, and seat belts.
***Owner Found***
Do you recognize me?! I have escaped my owners and want to go home! Please have my owners call USRPD @ 201-327-2700.
*owners found*
Do you recognize me?! I have escaped my owners and want to go home! Please have my owners call USRPD @ 201-327-2700.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance Team will be in Upper Saddle River, Sunday, September 19, 2021 at the Borough Hall located at 376 West Saddle River Road. This team will be able to answer your questions, assist with registration for FEMA Individual Assistance, and conduct inquiries on the status of existing applications. If you have any questions or desire to apply for FEMA assistance, please come to the Borough Hall at 9AM.
THE BIKE RODEO IS BACK
Upper Saddle River / Allendale Police
USRA Coalition
Safe Bike Skills & Learn to Ride Class
Register at tinyurl.com/fcs4c9xk
A Safe Bike Skills - course teaches children basic skills needed to safely ride their bikes. Children learn and practice drills with a fun and safe course!
Learn to Ride - students will use the balance, push, and pedal method to learn how to ride a bike
WHEN:
Saturday, October 16, 2021
10-11:30 am: Safe Skills class for Cyclists
11:45-1 pm: Learn to Ride class for non-cyclist
WHERE:
Bogert Elementary School Parking Lot
391 West Saddle River Rd. Upper Saddle River, N.J.
Kids must bring a bike with pumped tires
Kids must wear a mask, sneakers, and bright clothes
One parent/guardian must stay with the youth and also wear a mask
Kids in Safe Skills class must ride independently (no training wheels)
Helmets must be worn during the activity and are available from EZ Ride if needed in limited quantities
Parents must register in advance by 10/9/21 and bring a signed waiver.
Max.10 kids in Learn to Ride and 14 kids in skills class for safety. First
48 youth who register will participate in 1 of 4 sessions with distancing.
Instruction by EZ Ride’s Safe Routes to School team
Riders Will Learn:
Proper Helmet Fitting
Pre-Ride Safety Check
Starting, Stopping, Scanning, Signals, Turning
Bike Handling & Safe Riding Tips
For info, contact
Ptl. Louis Lupinacci
llupinacci@usrpd.net
Are you looking for something to do as a family this fall?
Then join Strengthening Families (In-Person)!
Who: Families with children between the ages of 6 and 11
When: Tuesdays, 9/14-12/14 *
Time: 6:00 - 8:30
Where: YMCA of Greater Bergen County
360 Main St., Hackensack
Contact: Jan Ramos / 201-740-7081 / jramos@cafsnj.org
*It is not too late to join!
This free, fun, and interactive 14 week program uses games and family activities to build on family strengths making them stronger.
• Each family will receive dinner at the program.
• Graduating families will receive a $100 Gift card.
• Free babysitting for siblings too young for the program (ages 2 and up).
Many parents have found that this program has helped them to connect with other parents, understand their youth more, and communicate better as a family.
Many of the youth have found that this program helped them to resist peer pressure, taught them about drugs and alcohol, and helped their families connect.
The only requirement for this program is having a child between the ages of 6 and 11.
*MASKS ARE REQUIRED*
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“On this day… 20 years ago, 246 people went to sleep in preparation for their morning flights. 2,606 people went to sleep in preparation for work in the morning. 343 firefighters went to sleep in preparation for their morning shift. 60 police officers went to sleep in preparation for morning patrol. 8 paramedics went to sleep in preparation for the morning shift. None of them saw past 10:00 am Sept 11, 2001. In one single moment life may never be the same. As you live and enjoy the breaths you take today and tonight before you go to sleep in preparation for your life tomorrow, kiss the ones you love, snuggle a little tighter, and never take one second of your life for granted.”
—Unknown
Thank you to the Upper Saddle River students and teachers, who with their kind words and deeds, on the saddest of days, remind all of us why we became Police Officers.
Thank you to the entire Borough of Upper Saddle River family for your constant support!!!
A huge THANK YOU to the Upper Saddle River Moms for their generous lunch donations!!! We truly appreciate your support.
Wonderful so proud of you Kelli
“On this day… 20 years ago, 246 people went to sleep in preparation for their morning flights. 2,606 people went to sleep in preparation for work in the morning. 343 firefighters went to sleep in preparation for their morning shift. 60 police officers went to sleep in preparation for morning patrol. 8 paramedics went to sleep in preparation for the morning shift. None of them saw past 10:00 am Sept 11, 2001. In one single moment life may never be the same. As you live and enjoy the breaths you take today and tonight before you go to sleep in preparation for your life tomorrow, kiss the ones you love, snuggle a little tighter, and never take one second of your life for granted.”
—Unknown
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Build an Emergency Kit to Prepare for All Needs
Maintaining a well-stocked emergency kit is a crucial step in preparing for disasters. The second week of National Preparedness Month encourages everyone to build a kit with supplies that can last for several days and address the needs of all the people and pets living in your home. A few items to consider are food and water, medication, a first aid kit, flashlights, batteries, cash, and important family documents. Make sure to routinely check kits and update according to guidance from local, state, and federal officials. Additionally, plan for different scenarios, such as evacuating or sheltering in place, and have supplies ready in various locations, including home, work, and vehicles.
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According U.S. Secret Service, there is a sharp rise in Business Email Compromise (BEC) incidents. BEC incidents involve an email breach or other theft of information that results in a business or a customer following fraudulent payment instructions. As a result, payments are sent to the perpetrators instead of the intended recipient. The real estate industry is particularly vulnerable to this scam due to the scams targeting buyer payments and mortgage/loan payoffs. These victims receive fraudulent wiring instructions from the suspect(s) who pose as a legitimate transaction participant. The victims then send their down payment or mortgage payoff, via wire, to a criminally controlled bank account. The Secret Service provided the following advice to prevent real estate BEC incidents:
• Update procedures to ensure proper verification of information before releasing funds.
• Independently obtain mortgage payoff statements and confirm with verified and trusted sources.
• Independently verify the authenticity of information included in correspondence and statement.
• Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) on all email accounts.
• Routinely change passwords.
• Routinely monitor email account access, check for unauthorized email rules and forwarding settings.
• Restrict wire transfers to known and previously verified accounts.
• Pay using checks when the information cannot be independently verified.
For more information visit www.secretservice.gov.
School busses are back on the road! Always stop in case a child needs to cross the street. #schoolzonesafety #schoolbussafety #backtoschool #JerseyDrives #SafeRoadsNJ
O&R READIES CREWS AS SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREATEN WEDNESDAY NIGHT
PEARL RIVER, NY, Sept. 7, 2021 3:30 p.m. --- Orange & Rockland (O&R) is preparing to deploy its emergency response team to repair damage and restore power to electric service outages that could result from severe thunderstorms potentially developing across the area Wednesday night.
O&R company and contractor overhead line crews and tree removal experts are preparing to mobilize early Wednesday evening as are customer service operations and the wide array of O&R teams that support those functions.
Weather
A cold front approaches our region making scattered showers likely between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Wednesday night.
Then scattered thunderstorms, potentially severe in isolated areas, are possible until about 2 a.m. Thursday. Total rainfall amounts of around 1-inch, with isolated areas with 2-inch amounts are likely. A severe thunderstorm is defined as packing wind gusts of 57 m.p.h. or more, hail of one inch or more in diameter and heavy rains. The predicted potential severe storms could damage trees, utility poles, and overhead electric wires, causing power outages.
Prevailing winds are expected to be 10 to 20 mph, with frequent gusts to 30 mph after 5 p.m. Wednesday night through 2 a.m. Thursday. The cold front is expected to exit the area Thursday afternoon.
Be Safe
O&R urges its customers to stay clear of downed electric wires. Don’t go near any downed wire. Assume it is energized and dangerous. Call O&R immediately toll-free at 1-877-434-4100. If the situation requires urgent action, call your local police at 911 to divert traffic until an O&R crew arrives.
How customers can report an outage
If customer’s experience a power outage, don’t assume that O&R automatically knows about it. They can report it and check to see when their lights will be back on through:
• At www.oru.com/ReportOutage from any computer or web-based mobile device.
• O&R mobile app from your iPhone, iPad or Android device --- download via Apple Store or Google Play.
• Text messaging by texting “OUT” to 69678 (myORU) or
• Call 1-877-434-4100.
Restoring Service
Once the weather clears enough to safely assess damage and begin electric service restoration, crews will give priority to clearing downed wires blocking roads and making repairs to critical and emergency facilities (police and fire stations, and hospitals, for example) and to those locations that will provide power to the most customers quickly. Then, crews will restore smaller outages and individual customers’ outages.
The following video describes the typical storm repair and power restoration process: youtu.be/JeGU8ID4_m0
Important Safety Tips
• Maintain a distance of at least 50 feet from downed wires and anything they are in contact with including puddles of water and fences. Supervise your children so that they are not in the vicinity and keep pets on a leash or otherwise secure.
• If a fallen wire is draped over a car, do not approach the car and make rescue attempts. Remain a safe distance away and try to keep the occupant of the vehicle calm. If possible, emergency personnel should handle the situation.
• Pole-top transformers – those small grey-colored metal drums attached to the wires at the tops of most utility poles – also should be avoided when they have been knocked to the ground.
• Portable generators pose a serious hazard if used improperly. They should be used and installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions. A wrong connection could feed electricity back through the lines and endanger our repair crews. Never plug a generator into a wall unit, use it indoors or set it up outdoors near open home windows or air-handling vents.
• Have emergency equipment within reach --- portable radio, flashlights, spare batteries, first aid kit, cell phone and important medications. Keep O&R’s toll-free number 1-877-434-4100 near the phone to report power outages.
• Remember: if the base station of your cordless phone plugs into the wall, your phone will be unusable during a power outage.
Health Watch
O&R and contractor personnel have been instructed to follow all safety protocols when responding to emergency calls to keep everyone safe from the coronavirus. O&R asks members of the public to maintain appropriate social distance when they encounter O&R employees working in the field, to provide for mutual safety.
Who We Are
Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. (O&R), a wholly owned subsidiary of Consolidated Edison, Inc., one of the nation’s largest investor-owned energy companies, is a regulated utility. O&R provides electric service to approximately 300,000 customers in southeastern New York State (where its franchise name is Orange & Rockland) and northern New Jersey (where it’s Rockland Electric Company) and natural gas service to approximately 130,000 customers in New York.
Please see attachments and Governor's Press release.
For New Jersey residents living in Bergen, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Middlesex, Passaic, and Somerset Counties, you can apply with FEMA through the following ways:
• The fastest and easiest way to apply is by visiting //disasterassistance.gov/ or by downloading the FEMA App on the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.
• If it is not possible to apply online, call 800-621-3362 (TTY: 800-462-7585). The toll-free telephone lines operate from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. CDT, seven days a week. Those who use a relay service such as a videophone, InnoCaption or CapTel should update FEMA with their specific number assigned to that service.
For New Jersey residents who live outside the affected counties, you are encouraged to continue reporting damage (residential structures only, no vehicles) from Ida as damage assessments are ongoing. Information collected in this portal will help local, state, and federal authorities better understand the location and severity of damage impacts. The NJOEM Public Damage Reporting portal is located at damagenj-njoem.hub.arcgis.com/
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 6, 2021
Contact: Alyana Alfaro Post
Press Office: Governor's Office
Email: Alyana.Alfaro@nj.gov
Governor Murphy Announces FEMA Major Disaster Declaration for Six New Jersey Counties Impacted by Tropical Storm Ida
Residents and Businessowners in Six FEMA-Approved Counties Can Register for Individual Direct Assistance at www.disasterassistance.gov
State Launches Additional Data Collection Portal at www.nj.gov/ida for Individuals in Counties Where FEMA is Still Evaluating Financial Assistance
LAMBERTVILLE – Governor Phil Murphy today announced that FEMA has approved a Major Disaster Declaration in Bergen, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Middlesex, Passaic, and Somerset counties. The declaration will allow individuals in the six approved counties to register at www.disasterassistance.gov for direct assistance for Ida-related recovery, which may include home repairs, temporary housing, low-cost loans, and other programs to help recover from the effects of the tropical storm.
Governor Murphy today also announced that the state has launched a data collection portal to gather data from impacted individuals outside of the six counties where FEMA has declared the Major Disaster Declaration. FEMA and the State continue to evaluate damage in other counties and the state portal will ensure that all Ida damages across all counties in the State are evaluated for potential FEMA assistance. The state portal will record basic information including name, location, damages, and cost, and need from impacted residents and businesses. It is accessible at nj.gov/ida and damagenj-njoem.hub.arcgis.com
“Many residents of our state are facing a long road ahead as they recover from Ida,” said Governor Murphy. “I am very grateful to the Biden Administration and FEMA for their swift approval of the Major Disaster Declaration for six of our counties. I urge residents and businessowners in those counties to visit FEMA’s website and begin the application process. We also urge residents outside of the six counties to register their information at //nj.gov/ida so that we can be ready to get dollars into the hands of additional New Jerseyans as soon as we are able.”
“I applaud the extraordinary efforts of FEMA for their continued support to the residents of New Jersey that are recovering from Tropical Storm Ida,” said Colonel Patrick Callahan, Superintendent of the New Jersey State Police. “This Major Disaster Declaration and data collection portal will expedite the recovery process and aid us in our effort to become a more resilient state as we build our communities back.”
The Governor made the announcement during a visit to Lambertville, a Delaware River community in Hunterdon County where many individuals faced severe storm impacts.
Arrest Log
• A 30 year-old male from the Bronx, New York was stopped for driving with a suspended license on Route 17 South. The male was found in possession of a fraudulent NJ Driver’s License and counterfeit currency. The male was arrested and charged with two counts of Forgery. He was released on his own recognizance.
• A 38 year-old female from North Arlington was stopped on Route 17 North for various motor vehicle offenses. The female was subsequently found in possession of approximately 90 bags of heroin. She was arrested and charged with Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance, Possession of Hypodermic Needles, and numerous motor vehicle offenses. The female was subsequently released on her own recognizance.
*All defendant(s) are presumed innocent unless and until he or she has been proven guilty in a court of law.
I thought no bail release was only in NY
90 bags of heroine and she gets released??!! What does it take to hold someone in jail these days?
Vote Blue, early and often. A blue state manure pile.
O&R RAMPS UP ITS STORM RESPONSE AS IDA STRENGTHENS ACROSS THE REGION
PEARL RIVER, NY, Sept. 1, 2021 1:15 p.m. --- Orange & Rockland (O&R) is preparing to deploy its emergency response team to repair damage and restore power to electric service outages that could result from severe thunderstorms potentially developing across the area tonight as the remnants of tropical depression Ida push through the region.
O&R company and contractor overhead line crews and tree removal experts are preparing to mobilize early this evening as are site safety, customer service operations and the wide array of O&R teams that support those functions.
Weather
The remnants of Ida will strengthen as they move across the area tonight. Expect cloudy skies with scattered showers through late afternoon today. Showers will be more numerous by evening today, becoming moderate to heavy at times between 8 p.m. tonight and 4 a.m. Thursday.
Isolated thunderstorms are likely across the area tonight, and some have the potential to become severe between 8 p.m. tonight and 1 a.m. Thursday.
A severe thunderstorm is defined as packing wind gusts of 57 m.p.h. or more, hail of one inch or more in diameter and heavy rains. The predicted potential severe storms could damage trees, utility poles, and overhead electric wires, causing power outages.
In addition, winds will become gusty after 8 p.m. tonight while Ida’s remnants become stronger as they cross the area. Those winds will remain gusty through 7 a.m. Thursday when this system is expected to exit the area. Sustained winds are predicted to range from 15-25 m.p.h. with gusts of between 35 and 45 m.p.h. In total, 3-6 inches of rain is likely to fall today into Thursday morning.
Be Safe
O&R urges its customers to stay clear of downed electric wires. Don’t go near any downed wire. Assume it is energized and dangerous. Call O&R immediately toll-free at 1-877-434-4100. If the situation requires urgent action, call your local police at 911 to divert traffic until an O&R crew arrives.
How customers can report an outage
If customers experience a power outage, they shouldn’t assume that O&R automatically knows about it. They can report it and check to see when their lights will be back on through:
• At www.oru.com/ReportOutage from any computer or web-based mobile device.
• O&R mobile app from your iPhone, iPad or Android device --- download via Apple Store or Google Play.
• Text messaging by texting “OUT” to 69678 (myORU) or
• Call 1-877-434-4100.
Restoring Service
Once the weather clears enough to safely assess damage and begin electric service restoration, crews will give priority to clearing downed wires blocking roads and making repairs to critical and emergency facilities (police and fire stations, and hospitals, for example) and to those locations that will provide power to the most customers quickly. Then, crews will restore smaller outages and individual customers’ outages.
The following video describes the typical storm repair and power restoration process: youtu.be/JeGU8ID4_m0
Important Safety Tips
• Maintain a distance of at least 50 feet from downed wires and anything they are in contact with including puddles of water and fences. Supervise your children so that they are not in the vicinity and keep pets on a leash or otherwise secure.
• If a fallen wire is draped over a car, do not approach the car and make rescue attempts. Remain a safe distance away and try to keep the occupant of the vehicle calm. If possible, emergency personnel should handle the situation.
• Pole-top transformers – those small grey-colored metal drums attached to the wires at the tops of most utility poles – also should be avoided when they have been knocked to the ground.
• Portable generators pose a serious hazard if used improperly. They should be used and installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions. A wrong connection could feed electricity back through the lines and endanger our repair crews. Never plug a generator into a wall unit, use it indoors or set it up outdoors near open home windows or air-handling vents.
• Have emergency equipment within reach --- portable radio, flashlights, spare batteries, first aid kit, cell phone and important medications. Keep O&R’s toll-free number 1-877-434-4100 near the phone to report power outages.
• Remember: if the base station of your cordless phone plugs into the wall, your phone will be unusable during a power outage.
Health Watch
O&R and contractor personnel have been instructed to follow all safety protocols when responding to emergency calls to keep everyone safe from the coronavirus. O&R asks members of the public to maintain appropriate social distance when they encounter O&R employees working in the field, to provide for mutual safety.
Who We Are
Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. (O&R), a wholly owned subsidiary of Consolidated Edison, Inc., one of the nation’s largest investor-owned energy companies, is a regulated utility. O&R provides electric service to approximately 300,000 customers in southeastern New York State (where its franchise name is Orange & Rockland) and northern New Jersey (where it’s Rockland Electric Company) and natural gas service to approximately 130,000 customers in New York.
There were approximately 6,721 pedestrian deaths in the United States in 2020, an overall increase of 4.8% from 2019. Factoring in a 13.2% decrease in vehicle miles traveled in 2020, the pedestrian fatality rate actually increased by 21% over 2019.
With the 2021/2022 school year days away, please take the time to remind yourself and your family to pay attention to pedestrians walking on the road.
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FY2022 Safe Routes to School Grant Solicitations Are Being Accepted Through October 14, 2021! Sign up for a one-on-one pre-application meeting by contacting the Local Aid Resource Center.If we all walked around our cars before starting them, we could prevent the nearly 50 back up accidents that happen weekly: www.kidsandcars.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Backover-Safety-Tips.pdf #SafeRoadsNJ
