Oradell Emergency Management

04/05/2026

🚣 COLD WATER SAFETY WEEK :: April 5-11 🚣

The weather is warming up and more people are heading out on the water. But don't let a 65-degree day fool you! Local water temperatures are still in the low 40s, and won't reach 60 degrees until late May.

Cold water kills fast. Here's why:

🌊 COLD SHOCK: When you hit cold water, your body gasps uncontrollably. In water below 50°F, roughly 1 in 5 people who fall in die within the first minute, even strong swimmers.

💪 PHYSICAL INCAPACITATION: In water below 60°F, your arms and legs can stop working within 10 minutes. You may be unable to swim, signal for help, or assist a rescuer.

🧊 HYPOTHERMIA: Water temps won't reach 70°F until July. Without a life jacket, drowning becomes likely before hypothermia even fully sets in.

✅ BEFORE YOU GO OUT:
• Always wear a life jacket - fastened
• Dress for the water temp, NOT the air temp (wetsuit or dry suit)
• Check weather AND water conditions before launching
• Never paddle alone
• Alcohol increases hypothermia risk - avoid it on the water

More info: weather.gov/safety/coldwater

Warm air doesn’t always mean warm water in lakes, streams or oceans, and even water temperature that may not sound very cold can be deadly. Plunging into cold water of any temperature becomes dangerous if you aren’t prepared for what the sudden exposure can do to your body and brain. Warm air te...

03/16/2026

Heavy Rain and Winds possible through early Tuesday morning.

💨 Gusts to 50 mph, isolated 55 mph
🌧 Heavy rain Monday morning through evening
⚡ Severe thunderstorm possible Monday evening

Expect downed limbs, possible power outages, and a rough commute home Monday evening.

Secure outdoor items early Monday.

Stay weather-aware tomorrow. 📱

02/22/2026

🚨 LAST CALL - GET TO WHERE YOU NEED TO BE NOW 🚨

Heavy snow is developing THIS EVENING and conditions will deteriorate rapidly after dark. Once the storm sets in, travel will be dangerous to impossible.

This is your last window to:
✅ Get home
✅ Pick up family members
✅ Get medications or essential supplies
✅ Move your vehicle off the street

🌨 What's coming for Oradell:
❄️ 18–24" of snow likely — locally higher possible
💨 Wind gusts to 60 mph overnight into Monday
👁 Whiteout conditions — visibility under ¼ mile
⚡ Scattered power outages possible from snow load and damaging winds
⏰ Heaviest impacts: Tonight through Monday afternoon
🗑️ No Garbage Collection on Monday

🛑 Once conditions deteriorate — STAY HOME.
Travel will be restricted to emergencies only.

📡 Latest info: weather.gov/okx
☎️ Emergencies: 911

02/21/2026

🚨 BLIZZARD WARNING ISSUED FOR ORADELL 🚨

🕐 WHEN: 1 PM Sunday through 6 PM Monday

❄️ SNOW: 12–18 inches total
💨 WINDS: Gusts up to 50 mph
👁️ VISIBILITY: May drop below 1/4 mile — whiteout conditions expected

⚠️ TRAVEL WARNING: Travel should be restricted to EMERGENCIES ONLY. Conditions will be treacherous and potentially life-threatening.

This storm WILL impact both the Monday morning AND evening commutes.

✅ PREPARE NOW:
• Do NOT travel unless it is an emergency
• If you must travel, carry a winter survival kit
• If stranded, STAY IN YOUR VEHICLE
• Charge phones & devices today
• Stock up on food, water & medications
• Secure or shelter outdoor items
• Check on neighbors & loved ones

02/21/2026

🚨 WINTER STORM ALERT 🚨

A major coastal storm is expected to impact our area beginning Sunday morning and lasting through Monday afternoon. Here's what you need to know:

❄️ SNOW: 10–15"+ expected, with rates of 1–2"/hr. Heaviest snow from 7 PM Sunday through 12 PM Monday.

💨 WINDS: N/NE gusts up to 45 mph — expect difficult visibility and possible downed limbs & power outages.

🚗 TRAVEL: Conditions will be dangerous to impossible during the height of the storm. STAY OFF THE ROADS Sunday night.

✅ PREPARE NOW:
• Stock up on essentials today
• Charge devices & have flashlights ready
• Move vehicles away from flood-prone areas
• Check on neighbors, especially the elderly

Monitor updates at weather.gov/okx and follow this page for local information.

01/22/2026

☃️Winter Storm Awareness & Preparedness 🌨️

A significant winter storm is increasingly likely to impact our area late Saturday night through Monday, followed by a prolonged stretch of frigid temperatures lasting from Friday night into the middle of next week.

What to Know:
• Confidence is increasing for 6 inches or more of snow, with a meaningful chance of 12 inches or more.
• Snow may begin late Saturday night and continue into Monday afternoon, with the heaviest snowfall on Sunday into Sunday night.
• Temperatures will remain well below freezing for several days, with sub-zero wind chills possible overnight.

What You Should Do Now:
• Plan for travel disruptions and consider limiting non-essential travel Sunday into Monday.
• Prepare your home for extended cold, including checking heat sources and protecting pipes.
• Make sure vehicles are winter-ready and emergency supplies are on hand.
• Check on neighbors who may need extra help during cold weather.

Forecast details will continue to be refined over the next few days, but now is the time to prepare. Stay alert for updates and plan ahead so you are not caught off guard.

12/26/2025

A wintry mix is expected to begin late this afternoon, with moderate to heavy snow developing between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM. Snowfall rates may exceed 1 inch per hour, causing rapidly deteriorating conditions during the evening commute.

Total accumulations of 5 to 9 inches of snow and sleet, plus a coating of ice, are expected, with the bulk falling Friday evening through early Saturday morning. A refreeze is likely Saturday evening as temperatures fall below freezing again. With slippery roads, dense snow/sleet, and overnight icing, hazardous travel conditions are likely.

❄️ Residents are advised to limit travel and stay indoors during severe weather.

❄️ No street parking from Friday at 7PM through Saturday at 7PM. Please move all vehicles to a driveway or municipal public parking lot.

❄️ Remove accumulated snow and ice from your vehicle before driving, once conditions are safe.
Clear sidewalks and fire hydrants within 24 hours after the storm ends.

❄️ If you must go outdoors, wear warm, dry clothing and cover exposed skin, including fingertips, earlobes, and noses.

❄️ Check on family, friends, and neighbors who may need help, especially older adults or individuals with disabilities.

❄️ Stay alert, by monitoring NWS New York Forecasts, NOAA weather radio, television and radio news, cable and satellite weather programming, and commercial services.

10/11/2025

🌧️ Weekend Nor’easter Update 🌬️

A coastal storm is expected to impact our area Sunday into Monday with:

✅ Periods of steady rain
✅ Gusty winds up to 45 mph
✅ Risk of downed trees or power lines
✅ Minor flooding in poor drainage areas

The heaviest rain and strongest winds are expected late Sunday through early Monday. Conditions may stay unsettled into Tuesday as winds gradually ease.

📌 Stay weather aware. Use caution if traveling. Secure outdoor items. Report any hazards to the Oradell Police.

08/03/2025

Oradell Emergency Services are aware of shaking felt in Oradell this evening. Initial reports indicate that a small earthquake occurred in the southern part of Bergen County.

There are currently no major impacts reported in our area, but residents may have felt mild to moderate shaking depending on their location.

🚨 Dial 9-1-1 to report structural damage or injuries.

07/31/2025

Heavy rainfall is expected across the region today and tonight, with the potential for flash flooding, especially in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

⚠️ New Jersey has declared a State of Emergency.

Never drive through flooded roadways - Turn Around, Don’t Drown.

Stay alert for changing conditions. If water rises quickly, move to higher ground and avoid travel unless absolutely necessary.

We will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates as needed.

07/16/2025

Bergen County Mosquito Control will be conducting an early morning ultra-low volume truck spray in Oradell on Thursday, July 17th, between 3:00 AM and 6:00 AM.

During this time, county trucks will drive through neighborhoods, spraying to target adult mosquitoes.

Keep windows closed during the spraying period as a precaution.

Avoid outdoor activities during these hours.

If it rains, spraying will be postponed to Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025.

Additional information can be found here:

https://bergencountynj.gov/bergen-county-department-of-public-works/mosquito-control/truck-spray-schedule/