Rochelle Park CERT

06/14/2026

God Bless America 🇺🇸

06/13/2026

06/11/2026

Stay Informed, Be Prepared! As the ⚽️ World Cuo games ⚽️come to Bergen County, we urge our residents to stay informed! The New Jersey State Police have created an app to receive alerts directly related to the games! Sign up through the QR code included in the post!

06/09/2026

With July 4th around the corner, here are some fireworks safety tips from FEMA

This summer marks an unprecedented time for the United States. As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation and welcome the FIFA World Cup tournament in 11 cities across the country, communities will gather for festivities and fireworks displays.

While the U.S. Fire Administration typically encourages the public to attend professional fireworks shows, this year we recognize the importance of also sharing guidance on responsible fireworks use. We encourage all fire departments to help spread these safety messages.

Fireworks Safety Reminders for Your Community:

* Keep Body Parts Away from Lit Fireworks: Never place any part of your body over a firework when lighting it.
* Be Mindful of Pets and Wildfire Risk: Fireworks can frighten pets, causing them to run away or become injured. Fireworks can also start wildfires—use extreme caution, especially in dry conditions.
* Supervise Children: Never allow young children to play with or ignite fireworks, including sparklers. Sparklers can reach temperatures over 2,000°F and cause serious burns. Consider safer alternatives like glowsticks, popping streamers, or confetti.
* Choose a Safe Location: Use fireworks outdoors in a clear, open area away from homes, vehicles, dry grass, trees, and other flammable materials.
* Dispose of Fireworks Properly: Soak used fireworks in water and place them in a metal trash can, away from buildings and anything that can burn.
* Follow Manufacturer Instructions: Always read and follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer.
* Monitor for Fire Hazards: Watch for smoldering debris or embers after fireworks have been extinguished, as they can reignite and cause fires.
* Never Relight Malfunctioning Fireworks: Do not pick up or try to relight fireworks that haven’t ignited fully—they can go off unexpectedly and cause injury.
* Check Local Laws: Know your local fireworks regulations. If your area is experiencing drought conditions, do not use fireworks or sparklers, as they can easily start fires.
* Be Prepared: Keep a bucket of water, garden hose, or fire extinguisher nearby in case of fire or malfunction.
* Protect Your Hearing: Fireworks can exceed 150 decibels and cause immediate hearing damage. Take steps to protect your ears.
* Notify Neighbors: Let neighbors—especially those with young children, elderly family members, or pets—know before using fireworks.

Let’s work together to keep our communities safe while celebrating this historic summer. Share these tips widely and encourage responsible fireworks use.

06/06/2026

RPPD Alert

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 6 at 6:45PM EDT until June 6 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS

06/03/2026

On Monday evening, the Rochelle Park Office of Emergency Management conducted a functional Tabletop Exercise (TTX) focused on large public gatherings and special event incidents consistent with those anticipated during the FIFA World Cup 2026 and the Nation's 250th Anniversary Celebrations.

The exercise was attended by representatives from the Rochelle Park Police Department, Rochelle Park Fire Department, Department of Public Works, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), and Hackensack University Medical Center. Participants worked through a series of realistic and evolving scenarios designed to test municipal preparedness, interagency coordination, and operational decision-making. Throughout the exercise, Rochelle Park’s Incident Action Plan (IAP) was reviewed, evaluated, and refined to address the various challenges presented.

The exercise evaluated the following objectives:
Evaluate Unified Command and multi-agency coordination during a rapidly escalating special event incident.
Assess crowd management, traffic control, and evacuation procedures for large public gatherings.
Evaluate information sharing and intelligence coordination related to suspicious activity, human trafficking indicators, and potential extremist behavior.
Test public safety response capabilities involving civil unrest, alcohol-related incidents, and spontaneous crowd disturbances.
Assess emergency communications interoperability among law enforcement, fire services, EMS, OEM, venue security, and partner agencies.
Evaluate fire and life safety response procedures during a reported smoke or fire condition within an overcrowded venue.
Examine municipal capabilities to manage simultaneous incidents involving large residential gatherings occurring concurrently with a primary special event.
Assess public information coordination, rumor control, and social media monitoring during a high-profile incident.
Evaluate resource management, mutual aid coordination, and operational sustainability during prolonged operations.
Identify operational strengths, capability gaps, and areas requiring improvement to enhance preparedness for future large-scale public events.
The exercise successfully facilitated discussion among participating agencies and provided valuable insight into the municipality's preparedness posture. The findings and recommendations developed during the exercise will be incorporated into ongoing planning efforts to ensure Rochelle Park remains prepared to effectively respond to both sanctioned and unsanctioned events associated with the FIFA World Cup and the Nation's 250th Anniversary celebrations.


Pete Donatello, NJCEM, EM1
Emergency Management Coordinator

Rochelle Park Police Department
Bergen County Office of Emergency Management
Rochelle Park Fire Department
Rochelle Park CERT

06/02/2026

BCOEM has asked that the following be shared

FIFA World Cup Drone Guidelines!!
• World Cup venues and fan festivals are No Drone Zones.
• Flying drones near stadiums is illegal and dangerous.
• Violators will be prosecuted and penalties are severe.
• Leave your drone at home.
• Drones near stadiums? That’s a red card. If you fly illegally, you will be found and prosecuted.
• There will be severe consequences for reckless, careless, or criminal drone use, including fines upwards of $100,000, criminal charges, incarceration, and the confiscation of your drone.
• Safety is our goal. Every fan, every match. A massive multi-layered security plan that includes advanced anti-drone technology is in place to protect fans.
• See a drone breaking the rules? Blow the whistle! Report it to 911, on-site law enforcement, or the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI

05/30/2026

RPPD Alert - We are aware of the additional power outages, this is a result of the repairs being made on Central Ave.

05/30/2026

RPPD Alert - Central Ave is closed due to a down tree and wires, area is out of power. PSEG is responding.