Elmer NJ Office of Emergency Management

04/08/2026

Please take a moment to fill out this quick survey to see how prepared you and your household are for emergencies and see how we can help you get ready!

Salem County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is conducting a survey to assist us with continued planning efforts to protect our community from disasters. If you have already completed our survey- Thank You! If you have not completed the survey, please complete the survey at the link below. Share this with your family and friends and encourage them to complete the survey. We thank you in advance for helping us to help you!
Survey link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfyoHrf5u3gniduaYyAyIsEIIojupGJ1xtAofx3rg78vSVPxg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=101532479176359412097

01/23/2026

Elmer residents: please try to limit parking on the street if possible Saturday night and Sunday night to give state, county and municipal plow operators space to keep our roadways clear. Thank you in advance!

01/23/2026

⚠️❄️🧊 The forecast for Sunday's winter storm has been updated. Snowfall amounts have trended down slightly, but ice amounts have trended up slightly for some areas. Regardless of exactly how much snow falls, our message is the same: Significant impacts are expected for our entire area!

Snow will begin after midnight late Saturday night into early Sunday morning. The peak of the storm and heaviest precip will occur during the daytime Sunday into Sunday evening, then wind down into Monday morning. A Winter Storm Warning is now in effect for our entire region. Very cold conditions expected through next weekend.

Updated briefing here:https://www.weather.gov/media/phi/current_briefing.pdf

01/23/2026

Salem County Sheriff Chuck Miller, in coordination with the Salem County Office of Emergency Management, is advising all county residents to prepare for an extreme weather event expected to impact the area this weekend.

Residents are urged to take this situation seriously, monitor local weather reports, and make necessary preparations in advance. Hazardous conditions may include winds, heavy precipitation, power outages, and dangerous travel conditions.

Please ensure you have essential emergency supplies on hand and review the attached list of recommended items to help you and your family remain safe.

Further updates will be provided as conditions develop. If you encounter an emergency, dial 911.

Stay safe and stay informed.

— Salem County Sheriff's Office

01/05/2026

***𝑷𝑼𝑩𝑳𝑰𝑪 𝑵𝑶𝑻𝑰𝑪𝑬***
Tomorrow, a full sounding test of the siren system for the Salem and Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations will be performed at approximately 10:45 AM Tuesday, January 6, 2026.

𝑻𝑯𝑬𝑹𝑬 𝑰𝑺 𝑵𝑶 𝑬𝑴𝑬𝑹𝑮𝑬𝑵𝑪𝒀 𝑨𝑻 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑷𝑳𝑨𝑵𝑻 𝑨𝑵𝑫 𝑵𝑶 𝑨𝑪𝑻𝑰𝑶𝑵𝑺 𝑩𝒀 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑷𝑼𝑩𝑳𝑰𝑪 𝑨𝑹𝑬 𝑹𝑬𝑸𝑼𝑰𝑹𝑬𝑫.

1. How often are tests conducted?
Full sounding tests are conducted quarterly (January, April, July, and October) on the first Tuesday of each calendar quarter. Silent tests are performed twice a month. Federal Regulations relating to the operation of nuclear power plants requires routine testing of this system to verify its operability. The States provide support for the full sounding tests with coordination of Emergency Alert System (EAS) messaging and monitoring of Public Inquiry telephones.
2. What is the function of the sirens?
The sirens are part of the Alert and Notification System (ANS) for the Salem and Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations located in Lower Alloways Creek. There are 35 sirens in New Jersey and 37 sirens in Delaware.
In the event of an emergency, the sirens provide a warning signal to the public at risk, indicating the need to seek additional information from Emergency Alert System messages.
3. Additional Information
Additional information, including the yearly siren testing schedule is outlined in the PSEG Emergency Plan Information Calendar that is provided to all residents in the 10-mile emergency planning zones (EPZ).
New Jersey residents can go to www.ready.nj.gov
Delaware residents can call 1-877-729-3362 or go to www.dema.delaware.gov

10/11/2025

Sunday afternoon/evening going into Monday, our area will be impacted by a Nor’Easter coming in off the coast. Be prepared for strong winds and potential for power outages.

If you lose power, call Atlantic City Electric’s outage report number at 1-800-833-7476.

Please, do NOT call 9-1-1 to report a loss of power unless you have a potential fire emergency such as downed, sparking power lines on or around your house, or you or a family member has critical medical equipment they rely on that cannot run without electricity.

Continue to monitor your local weather conditions for further updates

08/17/2025

Exciting news, Elmer! Were proud to announce our participation in EPA's
"Get the Lead Out" Initiative, which provides technical assistance to help identify and plan for the removal of lead pipes in our water system.

From August 19th - August 21st, GLO will be in your neighborhood going door-to-door to identify your water service line material. Members of the Elmer Borough government will accompany the GLO team, which will consist of about 4 people wearing fluorescent utility vests and GLO badges with their names.

07/31/2025

National Weather Service has just issued a tornado warning for portions of Salem county until 3:45PM. Check your local weather forecast for more information

06/14/2025

As many of you wake up this morning, you may have noticed a smoky haze and burning smell throughout town.

This is from smoke drifting down from a wildfire In Wharton State Forest (Burlington County), and not resulting from anything in Elmer or the surrounding communities.

If you see or smell smoke near your home, this MAY LIKELY be the cause. If you feel there is an imminent hazard or fire condition within your home or property, please dial 9-1-1 immediately.

Vulnerable populations are urged to stay indoors, with windows closed whenever possible, to minimize the effects of smoke and related odors.

For more information, visit New Jersey Forest Fire Service where they post updates to provide you with the latest Information when it becomes available.

03/13/2025

🚨Public Alert❗️

💨 New Jersey Forest Fire Service is conducting controlled burns today in Ocean & Burlington Counties. A recent wind shift has caused a considerable presence of smoke within the area.

📍As conditions and winds continue in our direction, residents across the county are likely to begin to smell or see smoke.

📣 If you smell or see smoke, this may likely be the cause.

📱If you believe you have an active fire situation, or related problem in or around your home, please dial 9-1-1. ☎️

⚠️ Limit outdoor activities and keep windows closed to reduce smoke effects if you are more at risk.

01/06/2025

Good Morning!

Extra time may be needed for travel during your commute this morning depending on where you live. Use caution on the roads if you must drive. Take it slow and give yourself extra time to get to your destination. Obey posted speed limits and leave space between you and the car in front of you. Check 511nj.org for traffic updates before hitting the road!

🔦Heavy snow and high winds can cause power outages. Be sure to report an outage to your utility company.

🔥Need a Warming Center? Visit nj211.org or call NJ 2-1-1.

🐶Pets are family too! If you're cold, they're cold! Bring them indoors. Visit animalemergency.nj.gov to learn more about preparing your pets for emergencies.

🤳Check back for more updates and stay tuned to your local weather to plan ahead. For those living in Central and Southern New Jersey visit US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly http://www.weather.gov/phi/. For those living in Northern New Jersey and the New York Metro area visit US National Weather Service New York NY http://www.weather.gov/okx/.





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