Kinnelon CERT

11/15/2016

KVFC is investigating reports of smell of smoke in the area. Butler and Lincoln Park have similar reports. It is believed related to multiple fires burning in harriman State Park. Weather is believed to be sending smoke south and keeping it close to the ground.

http://hudsonvalley.news12.com/new...

10/01/2015

Storm updates can be followed at www.facebook.com/kinnelonoem

Facilitates two way electronic communication between Kinnelon's Office of Emergency Management and the community.

07/29/2015

Kinnelon Boro Hall is open today and tomorrow 8am-4pm as a cooling center.

AIR QUALITY ALERT IS IN EFFECT FOR WEDNESDAY JULY 29, 2015.

THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION HAS ISSUED A CODE ORANGE AIR QUALITY ALERT WEDNESDAY FOR MORRIS AND SOMERSET COUNTIES. A CODE ORANGE AIR QUALITY ALERT MEANS THAT AIR POLLUTION CONCENTRATIONS WITHIN THE REGION MAY BECOME UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS. SENSITIVE GROUPS INCLUDE CHILDREN...PEOPLE SUFFERING FROM ASTHMA... HEART DISEASE OR OTHER LUNG DISEASES...AND THE ELDERLY. THE EFFECTS OF AIR POLLUTION CAN BE MINIMIZED BY AVOIDING STRENUOUS ACTIVITY OR EXERCISE OUTDOORS.

05/24/2015

Kinnelon CERT will be assisting in traffic control at tomorrow's Parade. Thank you to our volunteers.

04/22/2015

In case you have not seen it, the Kinnelon PD has now gone international. Great job.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3045877/Dashcam-footage-shows-dramatic-police-rescue-unconscious-woman-trapped-burning-car-wreck.html

Dashcam footage shows police in New Jersey rush to the scene of a crash and pull an unconscious woman from the wreakage just seconds before her convertible catches fire.

11/27/2014

While the Gov has declared a State of Emergency in New Jersey, local reports are that two dispatchers are handling the calls from Kinnelon residents and that they don’t require CERT’s assistance at this time.

Parts of Smoke Rise has power outages and Butler Electric has responded.

If you ever wanted to know what CERT is about, it is to be trained and ready when emergencies occur here in Kinnnelon. If you are interested in joining the ready-to-go team, let us know. We can always use more on our volunteer team.

Kinnelon CERT

10/12/2014

Congressman Frelinghuysen stopped by today to thank the members of kinnelon CERT.

10/10/2014

DON'T STRESS! KFEST has been moved to Sunday, October 12th in search of sunshine. Make sure to come out and enjoy all of the great food, vendors, music, pumpkin patch and fun! Fireworks have also been moved to Sunday evening at dark. See you there!

10/10/2014

Just a reminder the Kinnelon CERT team will be participating at the Kinnelon K-Fest tomorrow. The K-Fest has moved to its new digs on Kinnelon Ave, from 12 - 5. Rain should be gone by morning, but then again, CERT members tend to be use to rain ;-)

We will have our table set up next to our Emergency trailer. Stop by and learn more about what we do and how you can help.

07/28/2014

Food safety during a power outage.

Information on terrorism and public health. Provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

06/12/2014

Beat the Heat
Summer is finally here! What better ways to enjoy the sun and warm weather than with a dip in the pool, a baseball game, or neighborhood BBQ! And while summer is a great time to sit back and enjoy the weather, heat hazards can turn a picnic into panic.

Heat can be harmful because it pushes the human body beyond its limits. In extreme heat and high humidity, evaporation is slowed and the body must work extra hard to maintain a normal temperature. It’s important to always be prepared, so that the only heat you're feeling is off the grill!

According to Ready.gov, here are a few simple things you can do inside and outside of your home to beat the heat:

Build an emergency supply kit;
Check air-conditioning ducts for proper insulation;
Cover windows that receive morning or afternoon sun with drapes or awnings;
Never leave children or pets, older adults or disabled persons alone in closed vehicles; even for a minute, because it could be deadly; and
Drink plenty of water, even if you aren't feeling thirsty.
Local weather forecasts are a great way to stay aware of upcoming temperature changes. Learn how to get tuned into local alerts and warnings with American’s PrepareAthon! Be Smart-Know Your Alerts and Warnings guide.

For more information on keeping it cool this summer, visit the National Weather Service’s Beat the Heat website and check out these videos from Heat Awareness Day!

http://www.ready.gov/heat

Heat kills by pushing the human body beyond its limits. In extreme heat and high humidity, evaporation is slowed and the body must work extra hard to maintain a normal temperature.